07/19/2026
Canadian wildfire smoke has made its way to Minneapolis, and to a lot of the northeast, and for an outdoor girlie, it’s toughhhhh. While I’m trying to stay indoors to reduce my exposure, i do have to go to work, walk the dog, etc. I’m traveling, so I’m without my air purifiers, so it’s up to my immune system to filter out this s**t (it’s not just wood burning smoke — it’s a chemical soup of fine particulate matter, VOCs, plastics, PAHs, just to start)!
One of my first line’s of defense is my lymphatic system. Our liver and kidneys are our primary detox organs, but the lymphatic system helps transport immune cells, excess fluid, and cellular waste throughout the body, so it doesn’t gunk up your cells, especially your lungs.
Unlike your heart, the lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump, so it depends on movement, breathing, gentle touch or vibration, and muscle contractions to keep things flowing.
Not just a wildfire thing… I don’t go anywhere without my FlowVibe — it’s the smallest & easiest device to travel, with the huge returns on my health.
No single tool is going to “detox” wildfire smoke. But during periods of poor air quality, I like to stack the basics:
* reducing exposure with an air purifier
* Wearing an N95 outdoors
* staying hydrated, especially with minerals (I love
* Giving my system a little extra support with vitamin C, NAC, and methylene blue
* prioritizing movement and good sleep
It’s not about finding one magic solution — it’s about nudging your body to do what it does best, but giving it a little extra support when the environment is challenging it (ie: wildfires).
If you notice: brain fog, headaches, fatigue, nausea, trouble sleeping, puffiness in your eyes or face, swollen lymph nodes, body aches, increased allergy-symptoms… your lymphatic system prob needs a little love.