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Tag: lymphedema
Finding Lipedema Practitioners
Most in our community understand that locating a practitioner — physician, surgeon, or therapist — who is knowledgeable about lipedema or who has experience in working with lipedema is difficult, …
Castor Oil Packs
Castor oil (CO) — see the related post Castor Oil and Its Uses — is thought to have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, moisturizing, and other useful properties. What is a castor oil …
Castor Oil and Its Uses
Castor oil (CO) is thought to have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, moisturizing, and other useful properties. It is an oil made from “castor beans,” the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant, also …
Best Protein Shakes and Powders
Great advice gleaned from numerous lipedema patients. Ancient Nutrition Multi Collagen Protein. Atkins. Cosmetic Molecule Bone Broth Powder. Clear whey protein. FairLife. Isolated whey protein or vegan protein, not from …
About Lymphedema
Lymphedema (also known as lymphoedema) is a chronic condition that causes swelling in tissues in the body and usually affects the arm or leg, although it can develop in any …
Bandaging for Lymphedema
Follow this link for bandaging supplies. How to Bandage Arms How to Bandage Legs Additional Information The content of this site, such as text, images, graphics, and other material, is …
Products for Dry Skin
What product do you use to treat dry skin? Great advice gleaned from numerous lipedema patients. Acure. Alba Botanica. Alaffia. Aquafor. Aveeno. Aveeno Eczema Therapy. Bioderma. Cleure (salicylate free). Avene …
Contraindications for Whole-Body Vibration
Whole body vibration is a form of passive exercise, forcing the body’s muscles to contract and relax, by the use of machines or platforms to transmit energy to the body. …
N-acetylcysteine
N-acetylcysteine (also known as NAC or acetylcysteine) is used to help break up mucus and is used by the body to build antioxidants. NAC is also used to treat acetaminophen …