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Category: Lymphatic System
IASTM and Lipedema
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is a type of manual therapy which uses instruments to treat soft tissue injuries. There are several modalities, but they differ in their approach …
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 …
Movement for Improved Health
Simple movement will not only help to curtail aches and pains, it’s now been proven to offer better control of blood sugar levels. A recent study by Gao, et al. …
Vibroacoustic Therapy
Vibroacoustic therapy is a type of sound therapy that uses low-frequency sound waves, transmitted through unique massage tables with embedded speakers, to create a therapeutic experience. It can be used …
Symptom Trackers
Here is a food diary for help in documenting foods consumed and related symptoms. Prompts for common symptoms are included on the form. Download by clicking on the photo. Here …
Whole Body Vibration for Lymphatic Movement
Conservative therapy for lipedema involves manual lymphatic drainage, but this modality is not always effective, depending upon on the severity and history of the disease. — In view of the …
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 …