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.”
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Shamed by Facebook: How One Woman’s “Undesirable” Photo Turned Outrage into Empowerment
Social media holds the potential to connect and empower people, but it can just as easily tear down and dehumanize them. For one Canadian woman on Facebook earlier this week, it did both.
“I always end up still feeling good about my body”: How one woman with Parkes Weber Syndrome stays positive
Isa-Bella shares her story of positivity and hope in her own words.
Sometimes, more is more
What happened to only needing a little tune-up?
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.
“Facing a ticking clock”
“Sometimes I feel like I am facing a ticking clock, ticking down the number of days in which I can live a semi-normal life, or at least appear to do so to the outside world.”
Lymphie Stories: Kati C.
Submitted by Kati C., November 2012. I guess my story starts the day I after I turned 17. I droveContinue Reading
My garments are in!
After three weeks of wrapping, my garments have come in: I’m now the proud owner of a brand-new Mediven stocking and a Solaris Tribute nighttime garment!
Lymphie Stories: Barbara P.
Submitted by Barbara P., August 2012. At 61, I’m in that group of Baby Boomers who’ve had primary lymphedema for anContinue Reading
Lymphie Stories: Melanie
Submitted by Melanie, August 2012. Hello :) My name is Melanie and I am from Canada. 3 years ago weContinue Reading