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Complete Decongestive Therapy
The gold standard for treating both lymphedema and lipedema is a combination of modalities called Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT). CDT is endorsed by the International Society for Lymphology, the National …
Lipedema’s Effects on Gait
Lipedema presents as abnormal, symmetrical accumulations of painful nodules of fat on the legs, anywhere from buttocks to ankles and especially on the inside of the thighs, although there are …
Goals of Lipedema Care
Treatment for lipedema is much like that of lymphedema; it is multifaceted and consists of several therapies, the basis of which is complete decongestive therapy. The goals for lipedema therapy …
Lymphatic Disorders
Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, the father of osteopathic medicine, taught his students the importance of having good lymphatic circulation. “The lymphatics are closely and universally connected with the spinal cord …
Ways to Stimulate Lymphatic Drainage
The suggestions below are generally safe for most clients. Some clients may have issues with detoxification and may need to proceed more slowly. Please contact your medical practitioner with any …
Massage Oils to Reduce Edema
A research study was undertaken in 2020 to compare the effects of grape seed oil and sweet almond oil on leg edema. “Leg edema is a prevalent problem in pregnancy …
About the Vagus Nerve
There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves in the body which help link the brain with other areas of the body, such as the head, neck, and torso. Some send …
Diosmin
Plants contain a large number of flavonoids, and diosmin, a flavone glycoside, is a flavonoid found in citrus fruits. Diosmin was first found in 1925 in the wort plant and …
Skin Disorders
Dermatitis herpetiformis Dermatographia (Dermographic urticaria) Erysipelas Livedo reticularis Lymphomatoid papulosis Venous eczema (Stasis dermatitis) Vibratory urticaria Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac Research Rad, S., & Vashisht, P. (2023). …