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
White Bread Epiphany
White Bread Epiphany I had an epiphany earlier today. I noticed this morning when going to the doctor that I felt bloated. I got on the scale, I weigh the same but I just feel fat and uncomfortable. Couldn't figure out why, haven't changed anything. Just generally icky. Thought about the diet. Haven't changed anything. Then it dawned on … [Read more...] about White Bread Epiphany
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
Chicken Cacciatore Take 2
Chicken Cacciatore Take 2 I used chicken stock for this Chicken Cacciatore recipe because it's lower in sodium than chicken broth. I didn't have a skillet big enough to put it all in so I threw it into a Pyrex dish and into the oven it went to finish. I also didn't use 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Recipe: Chicken Cacciatore Take … [Read more...] about Chicken Cacciatore Take 2