Tag: compression garments
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New beginnings
Hey, lymphies! Well, it’s that time of year again – back to school, that is. Today is my first day of classes; I can’t believe I’m in my third year of college already! I’m actually excited to be back, to see all my classmates and learn new things. I feel active and alive and a…
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Cool Tips for Summer
Summer’s here! This is a lot of people’s favorite season for a reason, although the increased heat can be difficult on lymphies. Before you go out into the sun, it’s important to keep in mind that people with lymphedema are more susceptible to risks brought on by the heat. Have no fear, though! There are…
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Travel Tips
In our daily lives, we lymphies need to make a lot of accommodations for our lymphedema. One such accommodation is travel. This doesn’t mean we can’t do it, however – it just means we have to take a few more precautions. Traveling can be an invitation for swelling – you are often sitting for long…