You know me, I'm always looking for something new that can help us in everyday life - especially when it comes to giving our lymphatic system a little love. And guess what? I found something that will inspire you: The Lymph Paddle! Not just a lymph paddle, but a game changer! On the
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Mastering the diagnosis of lipedema and lymphedema with a mirror image and affirmations
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 affirmations? The term affirmation
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Mindfulness & self-care for your everyday life with lipedema and lymphedema
In fact, in our ever-changing world, the need for self-care and mindfulness is obvious. Especially for individuals living with chronic health conditions such as lipedema, lymphedema and thrombosis, ongoing care of the body and mind is crucial. In this blog article I will explain to you why continuous mindfulness and self-care especially if you are suffering from the
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My 1st triathlon with lipoedema: My way to the goal
#triathlonwithlipoedema - my way to the first finish Anyone who has been following my way for a while knows that I (unknowingly) started my active life on May 1st, 2020. Since then I had almost 30 kg more and was a classic couch potato as it is written in books. Movement was more of a means to an end for me
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Lipoedema diagnosis and foot care: 7 tips for your summer
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 to wear your compression supplies every day. With it
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3 simple strategies on how to better master your lipedema diagnosis
“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 intentions is not always so easy.
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Bio Balance Neuro-Reset Training: the ideal 3-minute routine for edema patients
At FIBO 2023, the world's largest trade fair for health and fitness, I looked around as a trade visitor - always looking for new ideas that are also and especially useful and implementable for us lipoedema and lymphedema patients. And I found that in the "Body and Mind Area" in the neuro-reset lecture with subsequent instructions
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Differences and similarities: living with lipedema vs. lymphedema
This is not a scientific educational article. It is my personal examination of lymphedema, similar to a travelogue... Lymphedema If you ask me what the biggest difference between lipedema and lymphedema is: the final realization that it is irreversible and will not get better. The same is certainly the often indescribable pain that everyone
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5 steps stronger in the fight against lipedema and lymphedema
This topic is so important to me that even after the fourth attempt I do not hesitate to try to put into words everything that I really want to tell you about today. It's actually not just about lipedema or lymphedema. Of course you have one (and probably two more) illness (s). You know