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Episode Summary

Most people don’t realize this:

Your gut has its own lymphatic network (called lacteals and intestinal lymph vessels) that helps manage fluid, inflammation, immune responses, and fat transport.

When gut lymph flow becomes sluggish or congested, you can see more:
✅ bloating and pressure
✅ inflammation and irritation
✅ food sensitivity reactions
✅ fatigue after meals
✅ brain fog and anxiety linked to gut inflammation

In Episode 3, I explain the lymph-gut connection and how supporting your lymphatic system can help your body create a healthier environment for gut repair.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

• Why IBS symptoms often persist even when you “do everything right”
•  How lymphatic congestion in the abdomen can amplify inflammation
•  The connection between gut inflammation and brain symptoms (brain fog, anxiety, low mood)
•  Why movement and breathing are non-negotiable for gut detox and repair
•  The simple daily “LymphMan Gut Reset” routine you can start immediately

Timestamps

• 00:00 Why IBS is not just a gut problem
• 02:05 The missing lymph–gut connection
• 05:10 How lymphatic congestion drives IBS symptoms
• 08:20 Acidic waste, inflammation, and gut lining damage
• 12:10 IBS-D, IBS-C, IBS-M, bloating, and sluggish lymph flow
• 15:40 Why diet, stress, and meds alone don’t fix IBS
• 18:55 How lymph flow supports gut repair and renewal
• 22:10 Daily actions to restore lymphatic drainage
• 26:40 The LymphMan shoulder shuffle explained
• 29:30 Deep breathing to improve gut detoxification
• 32:10 Final thoughts and next steps for healing IBS

Studies Mentioned

• Insight into how the intestine repairs damaged tissue
• Senescence, Aging and Disease Throughout the Gastrointestinal System
• Dietary treatment more effective than medicines in IBS

• Cutting out sugar and starch is as effective for IBS as current recommendations

Resources & Links

• Download the Free Lymphatic Health Guide
• Contact John / Ask a Question
• Follow on Instagram: @lymphman
• Podcast Home Page

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