Is your “highway” blocked? Discussing Fascia & the Connection to Migraines, Anxiety and More

Lifting the Veil

Fascia is the “highway” that our lymph, nerves and blood vessels use to migrate through the body. Yes! All 3 systems use fascia! However, many things can create a block or restriction in this “highway” such as stress, toxins, a sports injury, quick movements like a car accident or any time we cut open the body from a paper cut to knee surgery to a c-section. While the body can “re-route” fascia so the blood vessels, lymph and nerves can move uninhibited, sometimes, it can’t. This can cause pain, anxiety, food intolerances, migraines, endometriosis (yes, migraines and endometriosis can be twisted fascia!), and more. Did you know fascia covers *every* muscle and organ in the body? Our organs actually hang in a “hammock of fascia” since there are no bones for them to sit on. Our lymph system also uses this highway - fascia, to usher out toxins, viruses and bacteria, but if this highway is blocked or restricted, then this can lower immunity (ie we can get sick more often), because toxins can’t properly leave the body. Lastly, Dr. Jen also shares some excellent self-care tips to unwind fascia, help get lymph flowing, and how to know if your lymph needs some TLC (hint: if you can see a ring around your legs at the end of the day from a pair of socks, then your lymph may need some help — or it could be fascia! :). This is a fabulous episode so please listen and share! Helpful resources are listed below. The video Dr. Jen and I did in 2016 on Wireless Bras and Women’s Health can be found here (including a link to my favorite and super comfortable wirefree option that feels like wearing nothing, Nuudii), https://youtu.be/gvBvHkp8klY Dr. Jen’s site is fromscratchwellness.com My site is Lifting-the-Veil.com and I have ordered an acupressure mat and will post my feedback soon! Sign up anywhere on my site for my free newsletter which includes tips, retreats, recipes and resources all aligned with harmony, health & spirituality :). Please note, this info in not meant to be taken as medical advice or to treat, diagnose or cure. Always consult your health care professional before beginning any sort of treatment.