168. Enhance Your Health & Fitness from the Inside Out with Lymphatic Drainage Tips ft. Ida Preston

I’m super excited to welcome Ida Preston onto the podcast today!

Ida Preston is a licensed massage therapist, a manual lymphatic drainage therapist, and certified nutritional consultant. Ida and I connected on Instagram, and I’ve absolutely LOVED learning from her there!

In today’s episode, Ida and I chat all about the lymphatic system, and the immense benefits that come from lymphatic drainage. The lymphatic system is an often-overlooked component of your health and well-being, but there is MUCH more to it than just ‘swollen lymph nodes’ when you’re sick! 

We also dive into how ‘blockages’ show up in the body + how lymphatic massage can help, holistic practices that can support you during perimenopause (and beyond), the best lymphatic drainage tools, and more.

Whether you’re dealing with inflammation, autoimmune issues, or just want to incorporate more wellness practices to support your long-term health, this is a fascinating episode PACKED with goodness. 

I know you’ll love learning from Ida, and I can’t wait to hear how this information transforms your health & fitness journey!!

Episode Recap:

• Ida’s introduction to lymphatic drainage & massage 
• What happens when your lymph nodes get ‘stuck’ + how this can show up in your body
• Using lymphatic massage for both cosmetic + long-term health benefits
• Being cautious of misleading health & beauty claims online 
• How lymphatic work can support you during perimenopause
• Simple + holistic self-care practices to implement into your regular routine
• Where lymph nodes are located in the body
• When you should NOT use lymphatic drainage
• Lymphatic drainage timing tips + tools/devices to help with this
• How to dry brush your body + the ‘honey vs. water’ analogy for hydration
• How to tell if you have stagnant lymph in your body

Links/Resources Mentioned:

• Follow Ida on Instagram @massagesandmacros
• Check out Ida’s favorite lymphatic tools HERE
• Grab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep Blueprint
• Listen to the Girls with Opinions Podcast
• Join FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gym
• PRIVATE COACHING is my 1:1 program (choose 3 or 6 month option)
• Connect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcast so we can keep this conversation going-be sure to tag me in your posts and stories!
• Join my FREE Facebook group, Unf*ck Your Fitness
• Click HERE for my favorite fitness & life things!

More about the Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast:

If you've tried all the fad diets and are sick and tired of not achieving your health and fitness goals long-term, you've come to the right place! Welcome to the Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast with me, Kristy Castillo. I'm here to help you break the annoying diet cycle, gain confidence, and reach your health and fitness goals. 

This podcast will show you how to be proud of the body you have, build the body you want, and enjoy the process along the way. I'll cover topics like how to get the most from your workouts, the importance of feeding your body what it needs, and key mindset shifts that will empower you. I've broken through the BS surrounding diet culture and built my dream body, all while being a busy wife, Mom and business owner, and I know you can too!

Connect with me on Instagram at @kristycastillofit

Learn more about working together by visiting my website: https://www.kristycastillo.com/