Lymphoedema is normally associated with Breast Cancer as a result of their treatment, yet this accounts for only an eighth of the estimated 240,000 or more Britons living with lymphoedema, says Professor Peter Mortimer, a consultant dermatologist at St George’s Hospital, London. Cellulitis can cause damage to the lymphatic system which results in lymphoedema.
Your lymphatic system is vital for your body to function properly. This short video gives a good description of the role of lymph vessels and nodes. It doesn’t have it own pump so movement, deep breathing, healthy diet and exercise are needed for the lymphatic system to work properly. When it is not
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I first heard about Manual Lymph Drainage (MDL) while attending a ‘Bank of Ireland Enterprise Event’, in Enniscorthy. Although the term Manual Lymph Drainage meant nothing to me at the time, I was drawn to the stand by the word ‘Wellbeing’ on a large sign. About a month earlier, I had finally given up
Interesting video, talking about the effect of cellular waste within the body, the health issues that can arise from build up of cellular waste and the role of the lymphatic system in this process. Health issues which are discussed in the short video include Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Acid Reflux and conditions associated with inflammation. When
Interesting article about Snoring and a sluggish lymphatic system. A Sluggish Lymph System Causes Snoring & Sleep Apnea Snoring is the main symptom of sleep apnea or its precursor condition, hypopnea, which involves the reduction of airflow. While it is disturbing to one’s sleep partner, it is also a sign of a health problem that should be
June is Lipedema Awareness Month! Lipedema is a painful fat condition which presents as disproportionate fat accumulations in the hips, thighs and lower legs. Typically the lower body is larger than the upper body. Weight loss from the lower body is hard to achieve and the fat is not affected by exercise or diet.Other noticeable
Since it’s halfway through summer, I figured it was a great time for a refresher post on lymphedema summer safety! Although the sun may feel good, it has the potential to create a lot of problems for us lymphies, like increased swelling and risk of infection. Don’t take that to mean you have to stay
If you know of anybody who has finished chemotherapy or radiation treatment? Or maybe someone who is months or even years after treatment let them know about this event in the Natural Health Store on the 2nd of June 2016. It not easy surviving cancer, normal is not normal any more, energy levels can be low and