What can be done to improve lymphatic function? 1 — Decongestive therapy is THE standard of care for lipedema, which includes manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), wrapping, compression, movement, dietary recommendations, …
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How To — Prevent Thigh Chafing
Great advice gleaned over the years from numerous lipedema patients. Asda liquid talc. Avon Skin So Soft Original Dry Oil Body Spray. B Free anti-chafing shorts. Baby powder. Bandelettes thigh …
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 …
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 …
Lymphedema Resources
Learn more about lymphedema in this article. The following information and links have been collected over the years and are provided as a resource to clients and other practitioners. “Start …
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 …
Nutrition For Lymph Stasis
“Let food be thy medicine.” — Hippocrates There’s a myriad of information available on different styles of eating with lymphatic disorders, and this resource is updated frequently as I come …