Get to Know Your Lymph Nodes
Lymph nodes are tiny, round (or bean-shaped) structures distributed throughout your body. They serve as biological filters of…
Lymphedema Pain Management
For many lymphedema sufferers, their condition is more of a nuisance than a crisis. While certainly not welcome,…
Lymphedema Patients Need to Exercise Special Care During Flu Season
The influenza virus is not a singular virus. Rather, it is a family of virulent, always mutating viruses,…
The Importance of Hydration for Managing Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a chronic illness that affects about one-third of women who undergo armpit lymph node removal due…
What is a Lymphedema Therapist and How Can One Help You?
Lymphedema Therapist: How Can One Help You If you have been diagnosed with lymphedema, you know it must…
Summer Pampering: Skip the Salon for a Medical Pedicure
Summer Pampering: Skip the Salon for a Medical Pedicure Everyone likes a little pampering once in a while.…
Leg Exercises and Stretches to Manage Lymphedema
Leg Exercises and Stretches to Manage Lymphedema People used to believe that it was best to avoid exercise…
The Benefits of Arm Exercises for Lymphedema Patients
The Benefits of Arm Exercises for Lymphedema Patients The arm(s) are among the most common sites affected by…
The Science of Compression Garments
Lymphedema Many injuries are treated with RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. RICE helps reduce inflammation and swelling. Some of these solutions are obvious. But compression warrants a closer look. Compression works by helping the circulatory system do its job. The circulatory system consists of veins, which carry oxygen-poor blood from the body's tissues to the heart and lungs