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Lymphatic Health Essentials Toolkit- Living Alongside Lymphedema
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items Everybody can benefit from getting their lymphatic system moving! Did you know the lymph system drains all of the waste materials produced by every cell in the body. If it gets backed up, it is like a toilet and can get clogged. When the lymphatic sy...
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Tools & Gadgets For Quality Of Life
Products I Love For Lymph Health
Resources & Learning
Did you know, lymphatic fluid travels everywhere blood does
Lymphatic system
My non negotiable daily routine for moving lymph. This quick and simple routine is something you can do for free at home that will immediately improve your lymphatic drainage pathways
"Big 6" Routine for Lymph Flow by Dr. Perry Nickelston
Use your hands or a dry brush. It's a wonderful way to connect with your body while also doing something to actively HELP your body at the same time!
How to Do Self Lymphatic Massage on Your Lower Body
If you're interested in learning more about lymphatic health and drainage and want to be doing and learning more about how you can help yourself. Listen to Dr. Perry, he will open your eyes to the power of lymphatic health!
Listen to 'Stop Chasing Pain' Podcast
If you deal with swelling from lymphedema you may benefit from wrapping the effected limb. Here you can find a tutorial on how to wrap a leg.
Wrapping for a Leg - Self-Compression Bandaging for Lymphedema and Swelling Treatment
Going off the previous video here is a tutorial on how to wrap an arm that is swelling.
Arm Wrapping - Instructions on Self-Bandaging for Arm Lymphedema
Tools & Gadgets For Quality Of Life
If you live with lymphedema, you may want to consider investing in an air compression machine. Many people living with lymphedema benefit greatly from pressure wrapping. With this air compression tool you no longer have to wrap yourself.
Air Compression Massager for Lymphatic Drainage
This is the rebounder I started with. A great price point and the handle is a great added benefit. Did you know that rebounding can lead to increased lymph fluid circulation, which helps boost the immune system by providing a greater white blood cell...
Rebound for Lymph and fitness benefits!
This is the rebounder I have graduated to. It's made so well and I love the pressure when I bounce on it. I wanted one with no handle so I could work on my core strength more and hold on less when I jump. This was an investment that I made once I had...
My current rebounder (which I am utterly in love with)
Beautifully made and a wonderful tool if you smugly with dexterity and self massage. Makes moving fluid yourself much easier and attainable.
Another wonderful tool for moving lymph fluid!
Expensive and for good reason. This CHANGED MY LIFE. If you haven't ever heard of the chi machine you should read the reviews to get a true picture of the ways it can help you and your body. Ranging from blood and lymph circulation, symptoms of stres...
The Viral Chi Machine
Dry brushing is one of my favourite ways to move my lymph. It reduces my puffiness drastically and when done before bed it makes me sleep like a baby!
My Tried and True. Dry Brush. <3
It's important when choosing a castor oil pack that the material is organic. When using castor oil your body becomes highly absorbent and will become more sensitive to toxins in the fabric. So choose your pack carefully and use fabric you trust!
Organic Flannel Castor Oil Pack.
Products I Love For Lymph Health
By using castor oil packs, the flow of lymph is increased throughout the body. This helps to speed the removal of toxins surrounding the cells and to reduce the size of swollen lymph nodes.
QUEEN OF THE THRONES Organic Golden Castor Oil - 500mL (16.9oz) | 100% Pure & Expeller Pressed for Hair, Skin & Digestion | Hexane Free | USDA Certified
and pain When I feel like I need some extra help (especially around my period when my nodes under my arms swell) This is my holy grail. It helps reduce inflammation and pain. An absolute life saver.
Homeopathic Lymph drainage drops.
Ginger is knows to help stimulate lymph flow. This is my favourite bang-for-your-buck option. I dilute with castor oil or another carrier oil and rub where needed
Pure Ginger Essential Oil for Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Swelling Pain, Skin, Hair, Diffuser - 30ml