Category: Tips & Tricks
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World Lymphedema Day Series: A Quick Guide to Lymphedema
Knowledge is empowering, especially for patients, because when we better understand what’s going on with our lymphatic system, we can better understand how to take care of it.
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Being snowed in meant a lot of sitting around, and although I was mindful about keeping my leg elevated, I still noticed a change in how it felt.
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting: Pregnancy and Lymphedema
Pregnant women are prone to swelling in their legs and feet even without a preexisting condition like lymphedema, so how can a lymphie mama-to-be keep her swelling under control?
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New Year’s Resolutions for Lymphies
For us lymphies, the new year is a great time to look at our health habits—both physical and mental—and see what we need to work on, and what we can carry over with us into the new year.
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The importance of practicing gratitude
Positivity and intentional gratitude foster resilience, which is huge for those of us living with chronic medical conditions like lymphedema.
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Beat the Heat with these Lymphedema Summer Safety Tips!
The heat doesn’t mean you have to stay inside all summer long — there are lots of things you can do to enjoy your summer to the fullest while staying safe and healthy!
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Lymphedema Awareness Day
Today is a day for us to join together and use our voices not only to spread awareness about lymphedema, but to celebrate our amazing community.
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Daring to Bare
Each day that I combat my fears is another day affirming my self-worth, and those negative voices in my head get that much quieter.
