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Do healthy people need lymphatic treatments?

You might've been advertised lymphatic massage treatments promising to boost your energy and leave you looking snatched. The lymphatic system is great at clearing out gunk and checking our bodies for potential nasties like bacteria and viruses. Norman and Tegan discuss whether it's possible to have a 'sluggish' lymphatic system in need of help, without having a diagnosable condition. References: Manual lymphatic drainage treatment for lymphedema: a systematic review of the literature Comparative...

Jul 08, 2025•21 min

Is whitening your teeth bad for you?

Some people might be naturally blessed with pearly whites, but many people aren’t happy with the shade of their teeth. There’s nothing inherently unhealthy about yellower teeth, and staining happens throughout our lives. Norman and Tegan unpack the long history of teeth whitening (with everything from urine to nitric acid) and discuss where there’s potential for harm. References: From Gunpowder to Teeth Whitener: The Science Behind Historic Uses of Urine Shades of white: what you should know abo...

Jul 01, 2025•19 min

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