Swollen, Bloated and Puffy

I have been seeing stories of people (including me) who didn’t know where to turn because of lack of knowing where to get trusted help &advice. Please gather resources before you need them!

Tips for talking to your oncologist in Cure Today article ‘Improve Communication with your Oncologist,’ I adapted it to apply to Certified Lymphedema Therapist as well! Thx to author Martha Carlson.

I share a protocol from New Zealand - when to get Lymphatic massage after surgery - many thanks to Carolyn Hoffman of lymphatictherapy.co.za

Breast cancer awareness is more than checking for lumps once a month. I share other potential signs of breast cancer. San Diego Certified Lymphedema Therapist Kathleen Lisson solacesandiego.com

I share information from an infographic from Oxford Lymphedema Practice on how it feels to have lymphedema.

I encourage listeners to do their research to see if Lymphatic massage is for them. Study: effectiveness of different styles of massage therapy in fibromyalgia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Links to lymphedema mavens and this article are on the Swollen, Bloated and Puffy Facebook page. I talk about top pelvic pain symptoms that we cannot ignore. San Diego Certified Lymphedema Therapist.

I share my personal story of how I became a certified lymphedema therapist.

I share a @niklasgoeke article about success (being rich) vs taking the time needed for self improvement. Can we define our own success as work life balance without really feeling like a failure?

I share my experience treating clients who have a lack of saliva. Sjogren and parotid gland swelling are the issue. Saliva returns during Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage and for a period after.