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...
Top 5 Nutrition Lymphedema Questions Answered
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...
Lymphedema: Our 10 Best Travel Tips
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....
My Top 3 Self Care Tips for Managing Lymphedema
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...
Compression Garments Can Be Essential For Pregnancy & Postpartum
Pregnancy is such a special time. Your body changes in incredible ways to make room for your baby. While miraculous, these changes can come with side effects -swelling and pressure, fatigue, vein issues, back pain...
To Wear or Not to Wear Nighttime Garments or Wraps for Lymphedema
Nighttime Garments Demystified If you wear daytime compression garments and you don’t swell at night or experience any kind of discomfort from your lymphedema, you don’t necessarily need to wear a nighttime garment or wrap....
