Botanical Bodycare

04/07/2026

Does anyone do any of these?

03/31/2026

Dark chocolate yum 😋

03/20/2026

Dizziness

03/19/2026

Good news. We all knew it was good for us. Glad science is catching up 😀

Scientists figured out how to *double* brain waste clearance just by massaging the skin.

The discovery may be the future of Alzheimer's prevention.

Scientists have discovered a non-invasive way to enhance the brain’s natural waste-clearing system, which could open new doors for treating neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Researchers at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) demonstrated in mice that gently stimulating lymphatic vessels beneath the skin of the face and neck significantly boosts cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow—a critical mechanism for flushing out harmful substances from the brain. Using a specially designed mechanical stimulator, the team was able to double CSF outflow and restore drainage levels in aged mice, without drugs or surgery.

This breakthrough offers a potential new approach for safely improving brain health in aging populations.

The researchers also identified previously unknown drainage routes from the brain to superficial lymph nodes through facial lymphatics—routes that remain functional even in older animals. These findings complete the anatomical map of CSF outflow and suggest the feasibility of wearable or clinical devices to enhance brain waste clearance. While more research is needed to determine its long-term effects and application in human patients, the team is optimistic that this gentle mechanical approach could be developed into a therapeutic tool to prevent or slow neurodegenerative disease progression.

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Nature. Increased CSF drainage by non-invasive manipulation of cervical lymphatics, June 4, 2025

03/11/2026

Nervous system

In the late 1800s, a cleaning lady at a Philadelphia medical college agreed to donate her body to science. Today, what remains of Harriet Cole is still preserved inside the school where she once worked.

It's been more than 130 years since Harriet Cole worked as a cleaning lady at Hahnemann Medical College (now Drexel University) in Philadelphia. She’s still there, although in a significantly different form.

The woman who once disinfected the halls of this institute of higher learning now hangs inside them. Harriet was just 35 when she passed away and, having worked at the college for several years, she agreed that upon her death to donate her body to science. More specifically, she allowed Dr. Rufus B. Weaver, the leading professor of anatomy at the school, to take charge of her remains.

Dr. Weaver had plans for Harriet and he followed through. It would take the good doctor almost six months to meticulously detach her nervous system. To assist in the painstaking process he used fine needles to separate each and every nerve with surgical precision.

When he finished, he preserved the display, simply titled “Harriet,” with a lead-based paint and attached her nervous system to a blackboard with thousands of tiny pins.

“Harriet” became an extremely popular specimen, even making her way to the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893, where it won several medals. While it's unclear if Harriet knew of Dr. Weaver's specific plans for her remains, it is certain that her generous gesture has mesmerized generations.

More than a century later, Harriet Cole is still there in Philadelphia, preserved behind glass inside the same building where she once cleaned the halls.

03/09/2026

Notable women in massage

03/04/2026

Muscle is so important for health

03/04/2026

Never knew that about skim milk

03/03/2026

Vitamin D is so important

If you find yourself waking up wet with sweat, you could be deficient in vitamin D!

Sound familiar? Look out for these other surprising signs:

-Mood swings: Vitamin D controls mood regulation, so if you’re deficient, you could experience a range of moods in a short time.

-Procrastinating: If you constantly put things off for later, you could be vitamin D deficient.

-Achiness: Achiness in the pelvis, lower back, hips, and upper legs is often a sign of low vitamin D.

-Stiffness: Stiffness related to vitamin D deficiency usually occurs in the knees and fingers. This is related to inflammation, weakened cartilage, and weakened collagen.

-Chronic fatigue: Vitamin D supports your mitochondria, the energy factories of the cell. Without enough vitamin D, you can’t make energy.

-Slowed-down thinking: Vitamin D deficiency can cause diminished cognitive function.

-Difficulty feeling satisfied: If you’re vitamin D deficient, you might not feel satisfied after eating, and you’ll have a tendency to overeat.

Find out more about these bizarre symptoms of vitamin D deficiency: https://drbrg.co/40jA9Yp