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Posts in the ‘Wellbeing’ Category
Compression is a cornerstone in Lymphoedema Management
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
Survive and Thrive Programme with Marie Keating Foundation
We are now moving on to our 8th Survive & Thrive programme in Ireland and this one is for a mixed group not focusing on any particular type of cancer but on survivors and those who support them in your local community. Last year we held three altogether, in Dublin, Nenagh and Waterford and they
Sometimes it can be difficult to know what to say to someone who has cancer.
Do you know someone who was recently diagnosed with cancer, who is receiving treatment for cancer or they have survived their cancer journey? It can be difficult to know what to say. Sometimes people just want you to sit in silence, offer to do some day to day things like shopping or walking the dog
Wellbeing Techniques wins Small Business of the Year 2016 New Ross.
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Review from client who attended for Lymph Drainage
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
The role of the lymph system in health and clearance of cellular waste
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
The cause of snoring: a sluggish lymphatic system
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- Lipoedema awareness month
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
Beat the Heat with these Lymphedema Summer Safety Tips!
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
