Who Knew a Shower Could Benefit Your Lymphedema So Much
A large part of your lymphatic system lives just beneath the skin and is easy to manually stimulate to help reduce swelling. I'm always way more ready to start my day after I do this! I...
A large part of your lymphatic system lives just beneath the skin and is easy to manually stimulate to help reduce swelling. I'm always way more ready to start my day after I do this! I...
Before I developed lymphedema, I had cording but had no idea what it was. Cording can often a precursor to lymphedema. Denise Stewart, OT, has many years in the game and is an incredible resource. I'm excited to share...
You asked…Jean answered! I am so excited to share this guest blog post from Jean LaMantia, RD. Jean is a registered dietitian who works with lymphedema. As you know, food is a big struggle for...
Unfortunately, traveling can put a real strain on our lymphedema. Here are some tips to help! 1. The number one way to keep a handle on your lymphedema while traveling is to wear compression garments....
For many years, I didn't realize a big part of why I was feeling so crappy all the time was because of my lymphedema. Through a process of elimination, I figured out that besides just...
I recently spoke with a woman who developed cellulitis (a very serious bacterial infection in either the skin or tissues) as a result of her lymphedema. Understandably, she was scared and filled with questions. If you...