Dr. Melissa switched career gears midway in her twenties as she decided to learn more about the ways to heal her own body from a natural perspective. She sought a Masters in Holistic Nutrition as well as a Doctorate of Naturopathy. Naturopathy (also known as naturopathic medicine or natural medicine) is an alternative medical system that focuses on natural remedies and the body’s vitalistic ability to heal and maintain itself.Melissa is also a Vodder trained Certified Lymphatic Drainage Therapist and is certified in treating all aspects of lymphedema including upper extremity, trunk and lower extremity lymphedema in men, women and children. With over 1100 clinical hours of training, Melissa was personally trained by the team who created electro lymphatic drainage therapy and maintains a vigorous schedule the involves work with cancer clinical trials, cancer patients in the beginning, middle and end phases of surgery, chemo/radiation and end stage supportive care as well as is referred to by many local, regional and national plastic surgeons for her assistance in promoting adequate lymph drainage, surgery recovery and speedy healing of surgical incisions.Melissa is also a trained LSP laser therapist and uses a specialized FDA approved blue light laser for addressing scar tissue reduction, cellulite reduction and tightening of skin around the face, neck and chin.For the past 12 years, Melissa’s focus has been working with individuals addressing digestive disorders, hormone balance, detoxification therapies and primary and secondary lymphedema cases through lymphatic decongestive treatments. Most often, clients come to Melissa after they have sought traditional medical resources and have felt frustrated, overwhelmed or unheard.  Topics covered in this episode:Lymphatic SystemFunctionSigns of a Poor SystemExercise  Dry BrushingCancer TreatmentCompressionDigestion/Hormone BalanceFoodsSupplementsMagnesiumDetoxing  Referenced in the episode:The Lindsey Elmore Show Ep 221 | The Mismanagement of Women's Health | Dr. Jolene Brighten To learn more about Dr. Melissa Gallagher and her work, head over to http://www.naturalhealthresources.com/ IG @naturalhealthresources __________________________________________________________ Magnesium 7 - Free Bottle Turmeric 3D All Products  Head to http://www.lindseyelmore.com/organixx to pick up their best selling full spectrum daily magnesium supplement, complete with seven forms of elemental magnesium and co-factors to maximize bioavailability.  __________________________________________________________ Wellness Made Simple is my functional medicine education website where you can learn the practical skills that you need to build a healthy lifestyle. Get access to the site, watch the courses, and feel better as you implement simple daily changes that can positively transform your health.  When you go to http://www.wellnessmadesimple.us and shop the code "Pod", you can save 20% off a monthly subscription or $100 off an annual subscription. Start learning more about what functional medicine is and how you can implement simple daily changes that will lead you towards a path to health! __________________________________________________________  We hope you enjoyed this episode!