The journey through life with compression is one that many think they must take silently and alone - until they discover the power of a community that walks the same paths. “Be Me. Think We. – Unique together” is not only the motto of medi’s new campaign, it is an echo of mine
Body and Mind
The Lymph Paddle: Your secret for effective self-massage!
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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General
Itchy blisters caused by compression stockings? This is how you solve the problem!
As temperatures rise and we all sweat more, some of us who wear compression socks experience uncomfortable problems. Who doesn't know it: itchy blisters right where the adhesive tape is on the stocking. Before you panic and suspect a silicone allergy, let me explain to you what's really going on. Itchy
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General
In the test: The seamless toe cap mediven® 550 SL
Lymphedema fighters couldn't be happier, because their toes are now really comfortable. The toe cap itself has been around for a long time, but now medi offers it seamlessly! I was allowed to test her heart and soul... eh, big uncle and little toe. I will then give you the result on a scale of one
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General
Festival with lipoedema? 4 festival hacks for flat knit heroes
Summertime is festival time! As a music fan and super social person, I LOVE festivals. At my two favorite festivals I am part of the crew as a volunteer and sometimes spend ten days at a time on site. I'll be honest with you: apart from the lack of sleep and the very long days, my lipedema is of course an additional challenge. Maybe you are now asking yourself:
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Lipedema & Lymphedema
Shake, shake, shake: use of massage guns for lipedema
What if there was a way to knead and shake yourself properly at home? Without making an appointment. And that at any time of the day. And what if I tell you that not only can you relax your neck with it, but that the use of massage guns for lipedema and lymphedema is great for your self-management
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Lipedema & Lymphedema
6 tips for your summer with lipedema and lymphedema
The summer in compression is a test for many flat knitting heroes. On the one hand, the heat promotes swelling and skin dryness, on the other hand, it also takes longer to put on the compression.
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Body and Mind
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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General
Wedding in compression: The bride who also says yes to herself
There is something magical about marrying someone you want to keep with you for life. You will never forget the time before, the day itself and the euphoria of the newlyweds. However, many women who have to wear compression fittings due to lipoedema, lymphoedema, thrombosis, etc. often also have to prepare for the wedding