This is a very personal account of the late side effects of breast cancer treatment- LYMPHOEDEMA. More education is needed on survivorship after a cancer diagnosis. Patients are experiencing problems or symptoms that they were never educated about and when they appear it can be a very difficult time as they can automatically think that
Compression garments are a cornerstone for #lymphoedema patient care. It is so important to find the ones that works best for each client as everyone is individual. Compression stockings or garments along with good skin care, movement, deep breathing and regular sessions of Manual Lymph Drainage manage Lymphoedema whether its Primary or Secondary. Contact your local therapist
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.
Lymph drainage is used to clear and unblock your sinuses. Self massage is a very simple thing which you can undertake and is beneficial. Occasionally you should attend a MLD therapist to help with the process. They can massage the inside of your mouth where your sinuses are and this amazing technique unblocks the passageways instantly. Contact Wellbeing Techniques
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
It is so important to know the signs & symptoms of cellulitis. Anybody with lymphoedema has a higher risk of developing cellulitis. Know the signs & treatment for cellulitis. Awareness is needed, remind your medical healthcare provider about the revised guidelines on how to treat the condition. http://www.thebls.com/the-bls/professional-and-patients/cellulitis-in-lymphoedema/
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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