Tag: heat

  • In hot water!

    In hot water!

    Dipping a toe into the effects of water temperature on lymphedema.

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  • Guest Post: Jim’s Tips for Exercise

    Jim Miller has had lymphedema for over forty years, but doesn’t let that get in the way of leading an active lifestyle! He’s biked the coast of Oregon, participated in Bike MS, and now he’s here to share some tips on staying active with lymphedema. First, I’m not a doctor; don’t play one on TV;…

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  • It has begun..

    The warm weather, that is. Where I live in Vermont, it has crawled into the 70s and 80s already. Yesterday, I got my first sunburn! Has nature forgotten that it’s only MARCH? Yikes. Today, though, I’m prepared: I donned my compression garments, put on a pair of linen pants, and a light top. I’m a little…

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  • Apologies!!

    Apologies!!

    Hey, everyone. I am so sorry for the lack of updates lately – we have no internet access in my apartment and so the only way I get to post and check my email is through my phone. We should be getting internet back soon, but in the meantime there will be a sort of…

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