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So, you googled lymphedema. Now what?
Your ongoing swelling sent you to Google for a quick look. That search flooded your screen with images, stories and advice that's relevant, contradictory and even worrisome all at once. What can you do...
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Dam swelling!
Ever see a beaver dam under construction? Recently I did, as our industrious national symbol altered a watercourse in a nearby park. A brook went from babbling to blocked in about two weeks. Water now...
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What's lymph got to do with it?
Not long ago, headlines extolled the discovery of a "new organ." Turns out this organ is neither new...nor technically an organ by some definitions. Regardless, it plays a role in swelling and our...
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Skin infections and lymphedema
Skin infections are an unpleasant and potentially serious side effect of lymphedema. A bug bite, small cut, or scrape gets out of hand and before you know it, you're dealing with an infection that...
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Get your motor running
Just got my oil and tires changed for the season. If my car was a person, it'd have a bounce in its step. There's nothing like simple maintenance to keep things moving. True too when it comes to your...
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Batter up! Finding your motivation
"Ninety percent of this game is half mental," said baseball great, Yogi Berra. I'm with him. Getting yourself psyched up to do anything in this game of life - especially exercise - can be the biggest...
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CVI: the master of disguise
It has many aliases. Leg swelling, vein problems, leaky veins and poor circulation to name a few.
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Not your granny's support hose
The words 'compression garment' may bring to mind visions of slouching, serviceably-drab stockings. Like an out-dated meme, it's time to move on from those stereotypes. Today's compression wear has...
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Rein in runaway swelling
Swelling has a way of trotting out slowly and then picking up the pace. If you have new, increasing or persistent swelling, here's some horse sense on harnessing the situation.
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CDT - it's a wrap, folks!
Combined decongestive therapy (CDT) is a mainstay in swelling reduction and management. It's used to quickly and efficiently drive swelling from tissues. CDT speeds your recovery after injury and...
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Swelling after breast cancer
Swelling is an unwelcome challenge added to the physical and emotional demands of breast cancer care and recovery. As many as three in ten breast cancer survivors develop mild to severe swelling in...
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Manage your swelling during COVID-19
Some peace of mind during these tumultuous times: experts tell us there is nothing intrinsic to swelling disorders like lymphedema or lipedema that makes one more susceptible to COVID-19. Regardless,...
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Nesting instincts
A sweet pair of black capped chickadees are building a nest in my birch. During this shutdown, I tune into 'Chickadee TV' daily to soothe my soul. Social isolation and the uncertainties we're all...
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Diet and chronic swelling
Diet seemed so simple for prehistoric humans: Hunt food. Eat food before it eats you. Today’s hunting is generally confined to bountiful grocery aisles and considerably less dangerous. Then like now,...
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Ulcers got your goat?
Goats have a reputation for being stubborn. But like any animal, if you understand their behaviour they're easier to care for. Ulcers are also stubborn; forming with the slightest provocation and...
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Warming thoughts
Halfway through our second pandemic winter, it's heartening to see vaccinations are beginning to roll out. Good news too from the medical community that COVID-19 vaccines are considered safe for those...
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Is it lymphedema or lipedema?
New clients often call the MLD Clinic already self-identifying their swelling as lymphedema or lipedema. Sometimes they're right! Other times, the situation is not so obvious. While both lipedema and...
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Salt, swelling and water pills
It's said sailors have saltwater for blood. There's some truth to that for everyone, because salts make up about 0.4 percent of our body weight at a concentration similar to that of seawater. Salt,...
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Stages of Lymphedema
It gives my clients a great sense of relief to know that lymphedema can be effectively treated at any stage. Early intervention and proper on-going management will significantly slow the advancement of...
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It's swell-tering out there! Avoid summer swelling flare ups
When summer temps and humidity rise, your swelling doesn't have to. With a little forethought, you'll be ready to embrace these lazy hazy days of summer with less chance of swelling flare ups.
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Is there a cure for lymphedema?
Researchers are connecting pieces of the puzzle like never before, building a clearer picture of how and why lymphedema happens, and establishing next generation treatments. As with many chronic,...
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Glow on: better living with acute and chronic inflammation
Rudolph is a prime example of learning to navigate life successfully with a chronic inflammatory condition. For those of us with less magical existences, there’s MLD therapy to guide the way.
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Axillary web syndrome is (in) the pits
The axilla: unglamorously known as your armpit. It rests at the intersection of muscular, circulatory, skeletal, nervous and lymphatic systems. If there's a problem near this hub, you’ll soon know it....
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Top 10 tips: travelling well with swelling
Setting off for adventure by land, sea or air? Ensure a bon voyage with these travel-wise tips so that swelling flare ups won't hinder your happy days.
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Top 10 tips: compression garments
Wearing compression garments for the first time, you'll quickly feel the benefits, but there's still a learning curve. If you're new to compression, or have worn it for years, consider our top tips:
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Why MLD therapy may clear brain fog from COVID-19
For COVID-19 long-haulers, brain fog is a new reality. Recent data shows those temporary cognitive impairments are very similar to 'chemo brain' faced by many dealing with cancer. MLD therapy may offer...
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Is fibrosis ratcheting up your swelling?
Even when you're doing all the right things, fibrosis can form, bringing arm or leg discomfort and changes in swelling behaviour. Fortunately, it's quite treatable and with a little attention and care...
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