Life in Compression
Many of us long for change in our own lives, but often we stick to our usual patterns of thought and behavior. However, positive affirmations can help us break out of old thought patterns and improve our mental state. An intensive examination of your reflection in the mirror can be an advantage. What are
Summer is here and with it a plethora of outdoor activities: festivals, birthdays, weddings, company parties, visits to the pool, ice cream and vacations. You are always on the go and our feet and legs are allowed to do a lot. If you have a lipedema diagnosis, lymphedema diagnosis or thrombosis diagnosis, then the most important step is of course daily
“Everything will be different this year!” Does this sentence or a variation of it sound familiar to you? The turn of the year in particular tempts us to want to change everything according to the motto "New year, new me". Sometimes a special birthday triggers these thoughts. The implementation of goals and
Hello everyone, well, here I am after a lot of back and forth whether I should try a blog to tell you my story. After dear Caroline gave me a lot of courage, it starts now. Anyone who knows me actually knows that I am more of a narrator
Lipedema diagnosis Whoever has found the right doctor for themselves and has made the crucial appointment and the lipedema diagnosis behind them will unfortunately like many stand like an ox in front of the mountain. A checklist is needed that provides a good overview for the first steps after the diagnosis. Follow the lipedema checklist
I don't want to sugarcoat anything here - as a compression hero with lipedema, lymphedema or venous disease, skin care will always be an important topic for you. Below I would like to introduce you to the most important topics relating to skin care for lipedema, lymphedema and thrombosis. There are different factors, such as foot care and care products
Every morning our compression stockings present us with a challenge. Because no matter whether you have lipedema, lymphedema or thrombosis – putting on the flat-knit or circular-knit garment can be quite sweaty. Do you often lack strength in your arms? Then you will love these dressing aids! Has held everyone for over a decade
The first rays of sunshine tickle my nose. The world awakens in new colors. The scent of spring captivates my senses. A warm wind blows through my hair. When I'm shopping, mischievous Easter bunnies smile at me everywhere. It's spring. The long Easter weekend is approaching! My heart starts jumping up and down joyfully. And my dear lipedema legs say: “Leave it
When I was diagnosed with leg lipedema, I felt very unwell due to obesity and years of losing faith in myself. Two years later I was diagnosed with my arms and I got into a negative spiral of thoughts that I couldn't find my way out of on my own. The
Nobody is responsible for your life except you. True to this motto, Vanessa Reins authentically and bluntly shows her responsible approach to lipedema on her Instagram account @rundundsportlich with a focus on “Sport with lipedema”. She received her diagnosis in 2014, but initially tried to suppress the chronic illness. According to her