Elevating with words: 4 inspiring New Year’s affirmations for lymphies
We keep our lymphedema limbs elevated, so why not elevate our words, too?
Author: Alexa Ercolano
Alexa is a writer, book hoarder, and cat enthusiast from Baltimore, MD. By day, she works in the marketing and communications department for a large health system; by night, she runs The Lymphie Life. Learn more about her here!
Product Review: Enjoy bath time again with the LimbO Waterproof Protector
Bathing while bandaged? Ditch the trash bags and duct tape.
Research Roundup: Brain drains, robot surgeries, and glowing nodes
A summary of lymphedema and lymphatic research news from September 25 – October 18, 2017.
Book Review: “Swollen, Bloated and Puffy”
A review of Kathleen Lisson’s book “Swollen, Bloated and Puffy: A Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist’s Guide to Reducing Swelling in the Face and Body.”
Looking with intention
Thoughts on how life with a chronic illness changed the way I see myself and others.
“Without drug trials, we can’t move forward”: One patient’s hope to participate in the ubenimex trials
Barbara desires to help fellow lymphedema patients by participating in the ULTRA study.
Research Roundup: Tattoo ink, lymph node dissections, and diagnostic breakthroughs
A summary of lymphedema and lymphatic research news from September 1 – 26, 2017.
The Cellulitis Diaries: a day-by-day account of surviving infection while abroad
Few things are scarier than a bout of cellulitis – except, perhaps, getting cellulitis while in another country.
Elevating the voices of men with lymphedema: Adapting to a new reality
Talking to Andy, Nick, Ashley, and Charlie about their experiences adapting to the realities of life with lymphedema.
Elevating the voices of men with lymphedema: Finding trousers (and treatment) that fit
Talking to Josh, Michael, Angus, and Steve about the trial-and-error that comes along with living with lymphedema.