Category: Lymphedema

Risk Factors for Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive swelling condition. While some people are either born with it or develop it without...
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Edema vs Lymphedema
When it comes to swelling...what's the difference between lymphedema vs edema? That's what this blog post will explore. This post...
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Probiotics for Lymphedema
Should you use probiotics to help manage your lymphedema? That is the question that this blog will explore. Lymphedema is...
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Pumps for Lymphedema
This blog on pumps for lymphedema is not meant to replace an individualized assessment and instruction by a Certified Lymphedema...
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Lymphedema Diet
Before I can talk about the lymphedema diet, or as it's spelled in the U.K. lymphoedema diet...I want to begin...
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Phlebolymphedema
Phlebolymphedema is a combination of venous insufficiency and lymphedema. Like many medical terms phlebolymphedema is a compound word of phlebo...
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Stemmer Sign
The Stemmer Sign is a non-invasive, quick test used in the diagnosis of lymphedema. Lymphedema is a chronic swelling condition...
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Fasting and Lymphedema
If you have lymphedema, should you do intermittent fasting? There are several benefits to intermittent fasting that could provide positive...
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Lipedema vs Lymphedema
Lipedema and lymphedema are both chronic conditions suffering from a lack of awareness and accessible treatment and this blog will...
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Living with Lymphedema in Legs
I've invited Matt Hazledine of Lymphoedema United to share his experience of living with lymphedema in the legs in this...
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