Liver or Lymph Which One Are You

Summary

Dr. Rob discusses the differences between liver and lymphatic issues in this whiteboard session. He explains how both systems play a crucial role in detoxification, with the liver detoxifying toxins and the lymphatic system clearing out toxins from between cells. The video details common symptoms like fatigue, skin issues, and joint pain for both cases, while also exploring specific signs that help distinguish between liver and lymphatic congestion. Dr. Rob gives practical advice on how to approach cleansing both systems, recommending to start with liver detox before lymphatic cleansing for optimal results.

Takeaways

• 😀 The liver is a three-pound organ with over 500 functions, many related to detoxification, while the lymphatic system cleans up toxins around cells.
• 😀 The lymphatic system has more fluid in the body than blood, and helps remove toxins between the cells and bring them to the liver for detoxification.
• 😀 Both liver and lymphatic congestion can lead to symptoms such as bad breath, body odor, fatigue, joint pain, and skin issues like acne and eczema.
• 😀 The liver, when congested, causes a 'pot belly' due to fluid accumulation in the abdomen (ascites), while lymphatic congestion leads to more overall swelling in the body.
• 😀 Liver congestion can lead to early morning insomnia because of ineffective detoxification and blood sugar regulation, while lymphatic cases don't typically cause this symptom.
• 😀 Liver congestion can cause irritability due to poor blood sugar regulation, while lymphatic cases tend to bring about emotional issues like lethargy or depression.
• 😀 The liver also regulates thyroid and cortisol hormones. Liver congestion can lead to thyroid issues, high cortisol, and related problems like insomnia and anxiety.
• 😀 Lymphatic congestion may cause a puffy, swollen face, while liver congestion doesn't typically show this symptom, though the face may appear fuller with weight gain.
• 😀 If you're both a liver and lymphatic case, it's important to cleanse the liver first before addressing the lymphatic system to avoid overburdening the liver with more toxins.
• 😀 If you're just dealing with a liver or lymphatic issue, focus on cleansing that specific system (liver or lymphatic) to detox effectively.

Q & A

What is the primary role of the liver in detoxification?

The liver plays a key role in detoxification by removing poisons and toxins from the body. It performs over 500 functions, many of which are related to detoxifying harmful substances.

How does the lymphatic system contribute to detoxification?

The lymphatic system is responsible for cleaning up toxins that exist between cells. It collects these toxins and transports them to the bloodstream, where they are eventually filtered and processed by the liver.

What are some common symptoms shared between liver and lymphatic congestion?

Both liver and lymphatic congestion can lead to symptoms such as bad breath, body odor, fatigue, mental fog, joint pain, arthritis, inflammation, and skin issues like acne, eczema, or psoriasis.

What is ascites, and how does it relate to liver congestion?

Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, often caused by liver congestion. It leads to a pot-belly appearance, where fat and fluid mix, resulting in swelling in the abdominal area.

What causes the early morning insomnia seen in liver congestion?

Early morning insomnia in liver congestion occurs because the liver is not able to detoxify effectively between 1 and 3 AM. Additionally, the liver's inability to regulate blood sugar levels can cause a drop in blood sugar, leading to waking up early due to cortisol release.

How does the lymphatic system contribute to swelling in the body?

The lymphatic system is responsible for maintaining fluid balance in the body. If lymphatic fluid is not properly removed from the tissues, it accumulates, leading to generalized swelling or fluid retention, especially under the arms and in the face.

What is the difference between weight gain caused by liver congestion and lymphatic congestion?

With liver congestion, weight gain often presents as a pot-belly due to fluid accumulation in the abdomen. In contrast, lymphatic congestion leads to more generalized fluid retention throughout the body, which can cause swelling under the arms and in the face.

What emotional symptoms are associated with liver and lymphatic congestion?

Liver congestion often causes irritability and mood swings due to blood sugar imbalances and hormonal issues. Lymphatic congestion, on the other hand, is more likely to lead to depression, lethargy, and a general sense of sadness or low energy.

Why is it important to cleanse the liver before the lymphatic system?

It’s important to cleanse the liver first because the lymphatic system drains into the liver. If the liver is not detoxified first, adding more toxins from the lymphatic cleanse could overwhelm the liver, making detoxification less effective.

How can you determine whether you are dealing with a liver or lymphatic issue?

You can distinguish between liver and lymphatic issues by observing specific symptoms. Liver congestion may present with a pot-belly, early morning insomnia, and hormonal imbalances, while lymphatic congestion typically results in more generalized swelling and fluid retention, especially in the face and underarms.