#348 The Overlooked Power of Your Lymphatic System in Longevity and Recovery (Fascia Release and Deep Healing EXPLAINED) with Dr. Stephanie Canestraro
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Release Date: 07/01/2025
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
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Today, I’m welcoming back , a true pioneer in the regenerative longevity space. You might remember our earlier episode where we explored the transformative science of human exosomes—but today, we’re going even further, straight into the fascinating world of plant exosomes. Visit and use code NAT for 10% off What we discuss: Plant exosomes intro ... 00:04:23 Gut health/minerals ... 00:05:18 Why plant exosomes ... 00:08:09 Exosomes vs. liposomes ... 00:09:35 Bioavailability ... 00:12:12 Phytonutrients ... 00:17:26 Resveratrol ... 00:18:17 Quercetin ... 00:20:30 Glutathione ......
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I’m your host, Nathalie Niddam, and today I’m thrilled to bring you a truly fascinating conversation with Dr. Stephanie Canestraro—a chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, and someone with an incredible personal story about overcoming chronic illness. Dr. Canestraro works with elite athletes, including NHL players, but her expertise comes from her own journey through mysterious health challenges that eventually led her to discover the vital role of the lymphatic system. What we discuss: Dr. Canestraro’s personal health journey and lymphatic issues ... 00:07:58...
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Welcome back to the Longevity Podcast! I’m your host, Nathalie Niddam—a nutritionist, human potential and epigenetic coach, and devoted biohacker. Today, I’m tackling one of your most-requested topics: Thymosin Alpha 1, a peptide that keeps lighting up conversations in my communities. Resources from the episode: What we discuss: Overview of Thymosin alpha-1 ... 00:02:16 Medical uses, orphan drug status, and immune effects ... 00:03:53 Contraindications and vaccine adjuvant potential ... 00:05:01 Benefits in sepsis, infections, and elderly ... 00:07:40 Mechanisms of...
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Welcome back to the Longevity Podcast! In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with , a beacon in the radical longevity space and the visionary founder behind People Unlimited and . James shares the personal journey that led him into the world of life extension—shaped by a spiritually open-minded mother, a pivotal loss, and a lifelong desire to challenge the idea that aging is inevitable. Get 10% off your tickets to using code: "niddam" What we discuss: James Strole’s personal journey to radical longevity ... 00:04:00 Spiritual roots and early inspiration ... 00:10:00...
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What we discuss:
Dr. Canestraro’s personal health journey and lymphatic issues ... 00:07:58
Explanation of the lymphatic system ... 00:10:33
Superficial vs. deep lymphatics and fascia’s role ... 00:15:20
Personal stories of lymphatic stagnation and deep lymph solutions ... 00:17:03
Why movement isn’t always enough for lymph flow ... 00:2447
Modern challenges: EMFs, toxins, fascia, and liver ... 00:25:00
Lymph, anxiety, and the vagus nerve ... 00:35:40
Tools and approaches for lymph support ... 00:39:22
Body-wide impact of fascia ... 00:43:47
Frequency medicine and resilience strategies ... 00:51:16
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