#lymphatic

Yes, living in ODSP is not easy with today's cost of living. and they only increase it by 3.8% per year and cover less than $600 per month for rent, you can't even rent a room for that in GTA anymore.

The only way I am surviving is the fact I am sharing this two bedroom condo with another person that is paying rent as well and also the fact the condo belongs to my ex, so I am able to pay less than market rent. If it was not for me, my ex would have sold off this place and I would most likely still be struggling on the streets like I first was a year ago, trying to find a suitable place to rent and share that with my ODSP which took over a year to get approved as well.

Took a while to also get approval from them to run my own business and earn some money, but there are limits on that as well, you can't earn more than $1,000 either. So it's not been easy.

I just have to take it a day at a time, stay positive, and focus on my overall health and well-being, and keep my mind active as I work on my Texas Instruments projects.

Here is a recent photo of me, from my 56th birthday party last month, in which you can see how bad my chronic lymphedema can get in my left leg after a nice day out and about.

Take care and enjoy Saskatchewan... Thanks.

I’m starting this blog to document my special interests that are kind of taboo. Such as the following:

-corset training

-toning skin through glutathione

-304tok/findomme

-before & after transformations of cosmetic surgery

-420 aesthetic

-bimbofication

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Some more of my interests. Not as taboo but things also not talked about frequently:

-peptides

-wood therapy for lymphatic drainage

-toner slugging

-RLT

-supplement maxxing

-night wrapping

-hair growth stimulation through head massage

-financial journey (crypto/ai/web3)

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So if this is your cup of tea follow :) or don’t bc iii really need to get this off my chest.

A natural bristle dry brush moved lightly over the skin can encourage lymph circulation allowing the body to reprocess its fluid and remove waste. Brush the skin where the binder sat until it starts to flush pink. Brush up toward the armpit on the sides and down and out toward the armpit on the sternum. The exfoliation also feels nice after sweating all day in a binder, and can help remove dead skin cells that may cause breakouts.

Directing Flow

Abnormal lymph node-like structures called tertiary lymphoid organs (TLOs) can develop in sites of disease or tissue dysfunction. This study in mice with ileitis (inflamed small intestine) finds that a molecule called S1PR1 in cells of lymphatic vessels (which transport fluid and immune cells) regulates the formation of vessel valves (one highlighted here) and of TLOs

Read the published research article here

Image from work by Xin Geng and colleagues

Cardiovascular Biology Research Program, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Image originally published with a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

Published in Journal of Experimental Medicine, June 2025

Lymphatic drainage is a mild massage method that encourages the movement of lymph fluid throughout the body, aiding in the elimination of waste and toxins. Unlike other types of massage, lymphatic drainage stimulates lymph flow with mild pressure and gentle stretching movements. This makes it appropriate for people with sensitive skin or underlying medical issues.

The advantages of lymphatic drainage are numerous. It can boost immune function by stimulating the lymphatic system, which transports white blood cells to combat infections. It also decreases swelling and inflammation, making it useful for treating illnesses such as lymphedema and post-operative swelling. Furthermore, lymphatic drainage promotes cleansing by removing waste and toxins from the body, leaving people feeling rejuvenated. It also promotes circulation throughout the body, indirectly promoting blood flow and maybe lowering the risk of varicose veins and blood clots.

Despite its benefits, there are several myths concerning lymphatic drainage. One belief is that it might lead to sickness. However, any flu-like symptoms reported following a session are more likely the result of the body's normal detoxification process than the therapy itself. Fatigue and headaches are common detoxification symptoms that occur temporarily.

Wow! More histology! I’ve had these pictures for a while but not enough energy to post them lol

In order:

1, 2, 8, 9.) spleen

3.) thymus

4-6.) lymph node

7.) lymphatic vessel (dark V shape is the valve)

10.) lingual tonsil (taken on the world’s dirtiest microscope :/ )