Lymphedema and Exercise Exercise is good for Lymphedema patients! I can attest to exercise being good for you if you have Lymphedema. It's how I kept my condition mild for years. I didn't use compression though - no one knew what I had. I always wore sheer energy pantyhose for work - did alot of running around and … [Read more...] about Lymphedema and Exercise
Lymphedema
Lymphedema -Giving new meaning to the word sloshed.
Kathy Bates Speaks on Lymphedema – Human Side
Human side of Lymphedema - Kathy Bates speaks Kathy Bates Speaks at the NIH Conference in Washington, DC - LE&RN and speaks about the human side of Lymphedema. She is a spokeswoman for the Lymphedema network, and has the condition as well. Watch this video and see what she has to say about living with it. Lymphatic Education & … [Read more...] about Kathy Bates Speaks on Lymphedema – Human Side
Born with Lymphedema
Born with Lymphedema Here's an article about twin boys and Lymphedema. One was born with Lymphedema. The other one wasn't, although he could develop it at any time in his life. It shows how ridiculous this chronic illness can be, affecting one child but not the other, the kid that is affected for no rhyme or reason. Outlines how expensive … [Read more...] about Born with Lymphedema
Phone Action Alert – Lymphedema Treatment Act
Phone Action Alert - Lymphedema Treatment Act Phone Action Alert Call your state representative about the Lymphedema Treatment Act! Members of the Lymphedema Advocacy Group will be on Capitol Hill this week meeting with offices from Florida, North Carolina, and Ohio. We need your help reaching out to representatives in those states! If you … [Read more...] about Phone Action Alert – Lymphedema Treatment Act
Essential Oils for Lymphedema
So you've heard about essential oils for Lymphedema. You've heard that essential oils have medicinal qualities, and can help with Lymphedema - possibly even cure you, and whatever ails you. Maybe they do, maybe they don't. I'm not here to make claims on the medicinal side. I don't know, frankly. I've never tried using essential oils for Lymphedema … [Read more...] about Essential Oils for Lymphedema