Intuitive Wellness with Krysta

08/04/2025

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1. “Men, integrate your Anima...”

— The Anima is the unconscious feminine within a man, per Jung. She holds emotion, intuition, vulnerability, creativity, eros, and the relational dimension of the psyche. Not integrating her is to remain dissociated from wholeness.

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08/03/2025

🌿 Your Armpit Lymph Nodes: The Unsung Heroes of Upper Body Detox 🌿
💚 A Medical & Lymphatic Breakdown of the Axillary Region

Tucked quietly in your underarms are 20–40 powerful lymph nodes — clinically referred to as the axillary lymph nodes — forming one of the body’s most critical immune surveillance and drainage hubs.

They filter up to 75% of lymphatic fluid from the breast, the entire arm, and portions of the thoracic wall, shoulder, neck, and upper back — making them central to immune function, hormonal regulation, and detoxification.

🔬 Anatomy & Classification: The 5 Axillary Lymph Node Groups
1. Pectoral (Anterior) Nodes
• Location: Along the lateral edge of the pectoralis minor muscle
• Drains: The anterior thoracic wall, upper abdomen, and a significant portion of the breast
• Clinical Relevance: Often the first site of spread in breast cancer metastasis
2. Subscapular (Posterior) Nodes
• Location: Posterior axillary fold near the subscapular vessels
• Drains: Posterior thoracic wall, scapular region
• Key Role: Supports drainage from the back and shoulder girdle
3. Humeral (Lateral) Nodes
• Location: Medial aspect of the humerus (near the axillary vein)
• Drains: Most of the upper limb (excluding lymph from hand and fingers, which may also partially drain into supratrochlear nodes)
• Commonly affected in: Infections of the hand or cellulitis
4. Central Nodes
• Location: Embedded in axillary fat, centrally located
• Receive input from: Pectoral, subscapular, and humeral groups
• Important in: Detecting generalized upper body inflammation or fluid backup
5. Apical Nodes
• Location: Apex of the axilla near the first rib and clavicle
• Drain into: The subclavian lymphatic trunk, then the right lymphatic duct (right side) or thoracic duct (left side), before lymph enters systemic circulation via the venous angle (junction of subclavian and internal jugular veins)

🩺 What Happens When These Nodes Are Overwhelmed?
When axillary lymph nodes become congested or inflamed, they may swell (lymphadenopathy) or fail to efficiently clear lymph. This can result in:

• Regional Lymphatic Edema – Puffiness of the breast, chest wall, or arms
• Axillary Nerve Compression – Causing tingling, weakness, or discomfort in the arm
• Toxin Accumulation – Due to impaired filtering of bacteria, viruses, metabolic waste, and xenobiotics
• Increased Risk for Infection – Lymph stagnation = immune dysfunction
• Poor Wound Healing – Especially in post-surgical recovery or trauma

📍 Where the Lymph Flows: Axillary Drainage Pathways
• From Upper Limb → Humeral Nodes → Central → Apical
• From Breast & Chest → Pectoral Nodes → Central → Apical
• From Back & Shoulder → Subscapular Nodes → Central → Apical
• From All Axillary Groups → Apical Nodes → Subclavian Trunk → Venous Circulation

Remember: 90% of lymphatic fluid from the left upper body drains via the thoracic duct, while the right side drains via the right lymphatic duct. These ducts empty into your bloodstream at the venous angles of the neck.

⚠️ Clinical Signs of Axillary Node Dysfunction or Swelling:
• Palpable, tender lump in the armpit (may feel rubbery or firm)
• Aching or dragging sensation down the arm or breast
• Heaviness, burning, or altered sensation in the upper limb
• Limited range of motion in the shoulder joint
• Skin dimpling or tightness over the breast or chest wall
• Unilateral swelling or puffiness of the hands or arms
• Increased sweat gland activity due to detox congestion

🌸 Therapist’s Tip: How to Support Your Axillary Nodes Gently
✔️ Manual Lymphatic Drainage — focus on proximal to distal drainage
✔️ Axillary pumping (arm above head + deep breathing)
✔️ Castor oil wraps over pectoral region (never during active infection)
✔️ FIR sauna to stimulate lymphatic soft tissue detox
✔️ Movement! Walking, shoulder rolls, and wall angels activate natural drainage
✔️ Hydration + electrolytes = optimal lymph viscosity

💚 Your axilla is not just a fold — it’s a filter, a gatekeeper, and a lifeline for your upper body’s healing potential.
If you’ve ever experienced swelling, sensitivity, or soreness in this area… your lymph is asking for support.

08/02/2025

One moment at a time. It all starts with a spark. But it’s moment to moment work. But it’s the best work you’ll ever do. It’s the most important work you’ll ever do. It’s possible. It’s possible for you. Keep working. Keep elevating. Keep going.

07/31/2025

💫 Fibromyalgia & Lymph Drainage:

What If Your Pain Has a Pathway Out?

For those living with fibromyalgia, the pain is more than just physical—it’s deep, widespread, and often invisible to the outside world. Muscles ache, fatigue is relentless, sleep feels unrefreshing, and even gentle touch can feel like pressure. And yet… bloodwork looks “normal.” Scans come back “clear.” The phrase “we don’t know why” echoes far too often.

But what if part of the answer lies in a system that no one is looking at?

👉 The lymphatic system.

🧠 What’s Really Going On in Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia isn’t “just in your head.” Research has linked it to:
• Central sensitization (your brain’s pain switch stuck on “high”)
• Chronic low-grade inflammation
• Poor detoxification and mitochondrial dysfunction
• Fascial restriction and fluid stagnation

In other words: the body isn’t draining, calming, or clearing like it should.
And that’s exactly where the lymphatic system comes in.

🌿 The Lymphatic Link

Your lymphatic system is a network of vessels and nodes that removes waste, calms inflammation, regulates fluid balance, and supports immunity.

But in fibromyalgia:
• Lymph flow may be sluggish, leading to toxic build-up in tissues
• Fascia (which holds lymph vessels) may be tight and inflamed
• Muscles may feel heavy, sore, or swollen, not just from pain—but from fluid that isn’t moving
• Brain fog and fatigue may be tied to poor drainage in the neck and glymphatic system

When this system slows down, pain can increase, tissues become stiff, and the body feels stuck.

✨ How Lymphatic Drainage Therapy Can Help

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) isn’t just for swelling or surgery—it can be profoundly supportive for those with fibro.
It helps to:

✅ Stimulate lymph flow and reduce fluid stagnation
✅ Calm the nervous system (shifting from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest)
✅ Soften fascia and reduce pressure in painful areas
✅ Promote detox and improve energy
✅ Support sleep by easing inflammation around the brain and spinal cord
✅ Reduce hypersensitivity in the skin and muscles

Even just a few sessions can create shifts in how the body feels, processes stress, and manages pain.

🧘‍♀️ What Fibro Warriors Say After Lymph Therapy:

“It feels like my body can finally exhale.”
“The pressure in my legs and back isn’t crushing anymore.”
“For the first time in months, I actually slept.”
“It’s like a fog lifted from my head.”

🌺 Gentle Is Powerful

MLD is not invasive. It’s not painful. It doesn’t push your body—it invites it to flow again. For fibro clients, it’s one of the few therapies that gives without taking energy away.

It’s not a cure. But for many, it’s a crucial part of their healing journey.

💚 In a World That Overstimulates — Lymphatic Therapy Regulates.

If you live with fibromyalgia, don’t give up hope.
Your body isn’t failing you. It’s fighting every single day.
And sometimes, all it needs is for someone to help it drain, release, and reset.

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.

07/25/2025

💭 The Brain-Gut-Lymph Axis: The Trifecta That Controls Your Mood, Bloat & Immunity 🌿🧠💧

You’ve heard of gut-brain connection.
You’ve heard of gut-lymphatic detox.
But have you ever explored the powerful triangle between your brain, your gut, and your lymphatic system?

This is the unseen trinity that could be silently ruling your emotions, energy, and immune resilience — every single day.

🔄 It Starts with a Thought… and Ends with Inflammation

Let’s break it down:
1. Your brain perceives stress → cortisol rises.
2. Your gut reacts to that cortisol → digestive fire weakens, microbiome shifts.
3. Your lymphatic system, tightly woven into the gut and brain borders, begins to stagnate → detox slows → inflammation builds.

And just like that, a single emotional trigger becomes a full-body, full-system ripple of dysfunction.

🧠 Meet the Glymphatic & Meningeal Lymphatics

At night, your brain uses the glymphatic system to clear toxins and metabolic waste. This lymph-like drainage depends on:
• Deep, uninterrupted sleep
• Proper neck alignment
• Nasal breathing
• Hydration & cerebrospinal fluid flow

If the glymphatic system is impaired, studies show an increased risk for:
• Brain fog
• Alzheimer’s
• Migraines
• Mood instability

It’s not just in your head. It’s in your fluid.

🌱 Your Gut: The Lymphatic Powerhouse

Did you know 70% of your lymph resides in and around your gut lining?

It’s called the GALT (gut-associated lymphoid tissue), and it’s responsible for:
• Filtering bacteria and toxins
• Training your immune system
• Regulating inflammation
• Managing water retention and lymph transport

When your gut is inflamed, your lymph can’t drain effectively. This causes:
• Puffy belly
• Brain fog
• Hormonal imbalance
• Chronic sinus congestion

💡 And They’re All Connected by… the Vagus Nerve

The vagus nerve links brain to gut — but it’s also surrounded by lymphatic vessels.

If your vagus nerve is compressed (from posture, trauma, or inflammation), it can:
• Reduce lymphatic flow
• Impair digestion
• Trigger anxiety or depression
• Disrupt your sleep cycles

This is why neck tension, breathing shallowly, or jaw clenching can result in a full-body immune or emotional cascade.

🌊 5 Practices to Support the Brain-Gut-Lymph Axis:
1. Neck Lymphatic Drainage – gently massage from behind ears down the sides of the neck to encourage glymphatic flow.
2. Left-Side Sleeping – enhances both glymphatic and gut lymph drainage.
3. Nasal Breathing & Humming – vibrates the vagus nerve and improves oxygenation.
4. Belly Castor Oil Packs – reduce gut inflammation and improve lymph flow in the GALT.
5. Bitters Before Meals – support bile flow and lymphatic fat absorption.

🦋 Healing is Not Linear — It’s Circular and Fluid

Your gut and brain talk in whispers, but your lymph carries the message.
If you’re bloated, brain-fogged, anxious, puffy, and tired… it may not be “just stress” or “just hormones.”

It may be your lymphatic system holding onto a conversation that’s long overdue for release.

🧬 Final Thought:

When your brain calms, your gut heals.
When your gut clears, your lymph flows.
And when your lymph flows, you rise.

📚 References:
• Nedergaard, M. (2013). The glymphatic system and waste clearance in the central nervous system. Science Translational Medicine.
• Mueller et al. (2020). Vagus nerve stimulation: a gateway to the brain-gut-lymph axis. Frontiers in Neuroscience.
• Fasano, A. (2012). Leaky Gut and Autoimmune Disease. Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology.

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07/24/2025

😔 The Sad Reality of High Cortisol: When Your Stress Hormone Becomes Your Silent Saboteur 🔥💧

Cortisol — your built-in alarm system, your “get up and go,” your life-saving stress hormone.
But what happens when this short-term hero becomes a long-term villain?

Let’s uncover the hidden toll of chronically high cortisol — and why it may be silently sabotaging your lymphatic flow, immune resilience, and overall health.

⚠️ Cortisol: A Blessing in Balance, a Curse in Chaos

Cortisol is released by your adrenal glands during stress. It’s designed to:
• Increase alertness
• Raise blood sugar for energy
• Suppress non-essential functions (like digestion & detox)
• Help you survive a crisis

But here’s the reality most don’t talk about…

In today’s world, most people aren’t fighting lions.
They’re fighting inboxes, deadlines, trauma, grief, financial strain, chronic illness… every day.

And that means cortisol never switches off.

😞 The Hidden Damage of High Cortisol

When cortisol remains elevated for weeks, months, or years, it becomes toxic to your system.

Here’s what it does:

🧠 Brain Fog & Mood Swings

Cortisol shrinks the hippocampus (memory center) and disrupts serotonin and dopamine production.
Result: depression, anxiety, emotional numbness.

🛏️ Sleep Disruption

High nighttime cortisol means you feel “tired but wired.”
You fall asleep late, wake up early, and never feel restored.

🍽️ Weight Gain & Belly Fat

Cortisol tells your body to store fat, especially around your abdomen — to “survive” the perceived stress.
It also causes insulin resistance, bloating, and inflammation.

💧 Lymphatic Stagnation

This is where it gets scary:
• Cortisol stiffens fascia, compressing lymph vessels.
• It raises fluid retention by triggering aldosterone imbalances.
• It shuts down detox priorities — because survival doesn’t care about drainage.

Result? Puffy face, swollen limbs, brain fog, sluggish detox, recurring infections, and autoimmune flare-ups.

💔 Heart & Hormone Havoc

Chronically high cortisol:
• Increases blood pressure
• Throws off progesterone and estrogen
• Suppresses thyroid function
• Elevates inflammatory cytokines

This leaves you tired, inflamed, irritable, and disconnected — often without knowing why.

🧬 Is This You? Common Signs of Cortisol Overload:
• Wired but tired
• Puffiness that won’t go away
• Frequent colds or infections
• Midsection weight gain
• Poor sleep and vivid dreams
• Low libido
• Anxiety or “shut down” feelings
• Brain fog and memory lapses
• Sluggish digestion and bloating

🌿 How to Lower Cortisol & Reclaim Balance:
1. Nasal Breathing + Grounding – activates the parasympathetic (healing) state.
2. Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) – gently resets the nervous system and reduces inflammation.
3. Adaptogenic Herbs – ashwagandha, rhodiola, and holy basil can support adrenal recovery.
4. Gentle Movement – like walking, yoga, or rebounding to move lymph without spiking stress.
5. Left Side Sleeping – improves drainage from the heart and calms vagal tone.
6. Screen & Noise Detox – especially before bed.
7. Safe Emotional Release – breathwork, therapy, journaling, crying — your body needs to let go.

💔 Final Thought:

Cortisol was never meant to be your constant companion.
It was meant to protect you — not imprison you.

If you feel like your body is breaking down, your mind is tired, and your soul is flat…
You may not need “more willpower.”
You may need less cortisol.

Let’s not normalize burnout.
Let’s normalize nervous system safety, lymphatic flow, and emotional healing.

Your peace isn’t a luxury — it’s a biological necessity.

📚 References:
• McEwen BS. (2007). Physiology and neurobiology of stress and adaptation: central role of the brain. Physiological Reviews.
• Tsigos C, Chrousos GP. (2002). Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis, neuroendocrine factors and stress. Journal of Psychosomatic Research.
• van der Kolk, B. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score.
• Fasano A. (2012). Intestinal permeability and systemic inflammation.

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07/22/2025

What is Yoni Steaming? 🌸

Yoni steaming, also known as vaginal steaming or herbal steam therapy, is an ancient practice that involves sitting over a pot of steaming water infused with herbs.

The term “yoni” originates from Sanskrit, meaning “sacred space” or “womb,” emphasizing the spiritual and healing aspects of this practice.

Yoni steaming has roots in various cultures throughout the world:

- Traditional Chinese Medicine: In China, it has been used for centuries to support women’s health postpartum and during menstruation.
- Korean Culture: Known as “chai-yok” in Korea, this practice was traditionally used to enhance reproductive health and cleanse after childbirth.
- Mayan Culture: Indigenous Mayan women have practiced yoni steaming using herbal infusions for generations to promote fertility and wellness.

Throughout history, yoni steaming has been viewed as a holistic method to nurture and heal the female reproductive system.

Benefits of Yoni Steaming

1. Menstrual Relief: Many women report reduced cramping and discomfort during their menstrual cycle when using yoni steaming.

2. Postpartum Healing: It may help in the healing process post-childbirth by reducing swelling, promoting contraction of the uterus, and aiding with any potential discomfort.

3. Hormonal Balance: By promoting circulation in the pelvic area, yoni steaming can support hormonal balance, which may help alleviate PMS symptoms and irregular cycles.

4. Cleansing: The gentle heat and steam may assist in cleansing the vaginal area and removing old tissue, while also serving as a natural way to support overall reproductive health.

5. Emotional Well-being:This practice promotes relaxation and may help reduce stress and anxiety, fostering a deeper connection between the mind and body.

6. Enhanced Fertility: Some practitioners believe that yoni steaming can improve blood flow to the reproductive organs, potentially increasing fertility.

Yoni steaming is an ancient holistic practice that can bring numerous benefits for women’s health.

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07/16/2025

Progesterone is another essential aid in the placenta that may improve postpartum mental clarity and general cognitive function.[1] Mothers who consume the placenta postpartum consistently report these very benefits. Recent studies have also found that progesterone has an MAO-inhibiting mechanism that results in a similar effect as many anti-anxiety medications.[2] Progesterone levels in the placenta also play a key role in multiplying and sustaining placental stem cells.

[1] Piasek, M., M. Blanuša, K. Kostial, and J. W. Laskey. 2001. Placental Cadmium and Progesterone Concentrations in Cigarette Smokers. Reproductive Toxicology 15 (6): 673–81.
[2] Ford, Gillian. Listening to Your Hormones: From PMS to Menopause, Every Woman’s Complete Guide. Prima Publishing, 1996.

To learn more about placenta stem cells and how they can safety be used at home to treat a variety of conditions visit https://brilliantbirthacademy.com/placenta-stem-cell-consultant/

07/14/2025

💆‍♀️ Lymphatic Drainage and Anxiety: The Science-Backed Connection

Anxiety isn’t just in the mind — it’s deeply tied to your body’s inflammatory and detoxification pathways. One of the unsung heroes in this connection is your lymphatic system.

🧠 What’s the Connection?

Your lymphatic system helps regulate:
• Inflammation
• Immune activity
• Detoxification
• Fluid balance

When your lymphatic system becomes sluggish or congested, it can lead to the buildup of inflammatory cytokines — molecules that affect your brain and increase stress sensitivity.

This ties directly into the brain–immune–gut axis, where inflammation, stress hormones, and lymphatic stagnation fuel anxiety.

🌿 Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) for Anxiety

Here’s what the research shows:
• Just 15 minutes of MLD to the neck significantly increases parasympathetic nervous system activity (rest-digest mode) and reduces anxiety scores.
• MLD supports vagal tone, meaning it activates your vagus nerve — a powerful anti-anxiety pathway.
• In women with lymphedema, MLD combined with relaxation significantly reduced anxiety compared to lymph drainage alone.
• LDT (Lymph Drainage Therapy) was shown to reduce autonomic nervous system overactivation and muscle tension, both of which are tied to chronic anxiety.

💡 How Lymphatic Therapy Calms the Body
• Stimulates parasympathetic dominance (rest, digest, recover)
• Reduces circulating inflammatory markers
• Encourages deep breathing and mindfulness
• Activates detox pathways, improving mental clarity and calm
• Supports gut-brain communication by draining interstitial toxins

🛠️ How to Use Lymphatic Drainage for Anxiety Relief
1. Professional MLD: A certified therapist can help regulate lymph flow, especially in the neck and clavicle region.
2. Self-MLD: Learn simple, gentle techniques to stimulate lymph (ask if you’d like a guide).
3. Pair with Breathwork: Deep diaphragmatic breathing enhances lymph flow and calms the nervous system.
4. Castor Oil Packs: Placed over the abdomen, they stimulate the lymphatic and vagus nerve regions.
5. Stay Hydrated: Lymph is 90% water; dehydration = stagnation.
6. Gentle Movement: Yoga, walking, and rebounding help keep lymph flowing.

✅ Bottom Line

Manual lymphatic drainage and other lymph therapies are powerful tools to reduce anxiety, calm the nervous system, and support long-term emotional resilience. The science backs it — and the results are gentle, lasting, and natural.

📚 Research Links (Easy Copy)
1. Psychoneuroimmunology and immune-brain connection:
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychoneuroimmunology
2. Lymphatic drainage and stress:
www.bodyballancer.co.uk/stress-and-its-effect-on-the-lymphatic-system
3. Study: 15-min neck MLD reduces anxiety via vagus nerve activation:
www.klosetraining.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Effects-of-MLD-on-Sympathetic-NS-2014.pdf
4. LDT reduces autonomic tension in healthy adults:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1360859221000693
5. Relaxation + MLD lowers anxiety in lymphedema patients:
www.pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5755759
6. MLD overview & benefits for mental health:
www.verywellmind.com/lymphatic-drainage-massage-8601938
7. Practitioner insights on lymphatic therapy and well-being:
www.rbwdenver.com/blog/understanding-lymphatic-drainage-therapy-a-proven-approach-to-health-and-wellbeing

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07/12/2025

When you know who you are, the world can’t shake you.

You stop chasing trends and start walking in purpose.

You don’t need to impress anyone. Your presence alone speaks volumes.

Success doesn’t come from copying. It comes from clarity.

The people who stand out most aren’t louder or flashier. They’re just real.

Rooted in who they are. Unshaken by opinions.

That kind of energy is rare, and people feel it.

Authenticity isn’t just attractive. It's magnetic.

It aligns you with the right people, the right doors, and the right opportunities.

So don’t dilute yourself to fit in.

The world doesn’t need another copy. It needs you, fully and unapologetically.

That’s where true success begins.💪🔥

@ Entrepreneurship Facts

07/12/2025

~serenity



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