Jeanine MewburnApr 232 minI have genital oedema, what can I do?Genital oedema is not often discussed, and we do not have statistics on its prevalence because it is not often reported. At the clinic,...
Jeanine MewburnMar 263 minWhat can I do for you?The Casley-Smith method of manual lymphatic drainage massage is my technique of choice to treat lymphoedema. This technique is designed...
Jeanine MewburnFeb 123 minCovid-19 cautions for people with lymphoedemaWhen the pandemic started in 2019, many hospitals, physicians and patients were concerned about continuing treatments, including...
Jeanine MewburnFeb 13 minImprove your immune response during the pandemicLymphoedema is a debilitating condition that needs to be factored in a health management plan to maintain health during the pandemic....
Jeanine MewburnJan 111 minSomething old and something newThe year 2022 is going to be very challenging for everyone, as we are learning to live with the virus. We are all going to have to look...
Jeanine MewburnNov 27, 20213 minCan weight gain affect lymphoedema?One or two things can happen when gaining weight: an increase in muscle mass or an increase in the percentage of body fat. This can occur...
Jeanine MewburnOct 17, 20212 minAre you drinking enough water?Did you know that not drinking enough water can worsen your lymphoedema? In normal circumstances, the body does not store water, which...
Jeanine MewburnSep 30, 20213 minHeat and wearing your medical compression garment Most people with lymphoedema and lipoedema experience an increase in swelling during summertime. This is because heat causes the blood...
Jeanine MewburnSep 21, 20213 minMy Lipoedema Journey Part ThreeOn the 28th May I had my second surgery with Dr Ramin Shayan in Melbourne. It went well, same but different as we shall say. Being...
Jeanine MewburnSep 6, 20212 minSigvaris products – reviewSigvaris is a 100% family-owned Swiss Company established in 1864 in Winterthur. The company evolved over the years from manufacturing...
Jeanine MewburnAug 7, 20212 minDemystifying diets - Salmon recipeVarious food in our diet have a great beneficial effect on our body. We can divide our diet into an anti-inflammatory diet or a diet...
Jeanine MewburnJul 19, 20214 minFood tips to be more lymphoedema/lipoedema wiseWhen it comes to Lymphoedema or Lipedema the saying “We are what we eat” rings true. When you have a medical condition, food can be just...
Jeanine MewburnJul 13, 20212 minCan pregnancy exacerbate lymphoedema?Very little research has been carried out regarding the effects of pregnancy on lymphoedema however there are a few facts that can help...
Jeanine MewburnJun 30, 20213 minLymphoedema garment review - JuzoI am delighted to review Juzo’s compression garments, as this brand has been my favourite custom-made garment for years. The quality of...
Jeanine MewburnJun 13, 20213 minConfidence in lymphoedemaI have been intrigued and attracted by a few garments that were presented at the ALA Symposium in May and would like to share my thoughts...
Jeanine MewburnMay 22, 20212 minFrom the ALA Symposium 2021I attended the Australasian Lymphology Association (ALA) Symposium at the Gold Coast last weekend and was again blown away by the caliber...
Jeanine MewburnApr 6, 20213 minGoal setting for lymphoedemaWe already know that there is no cure for it and that lymphoedema is chronic. This means that someone with lymphoedema has to live with...
Jeanine MewburnMar 13, 20212 minLipoedema - My story by Katherine Goodman - Part 2Surgery wise I wanted to stay local on the Gold Coast, close to my family and also to reduce costs. I decided to go with someone close to...
Jeanine MewburnMar 6, 20214 minLipoedema - My story by Katherine Goodman - Part 1I have always had larger un-shapely legs, round knees and no ankles after having children. I was smaller in the shoulder and waist During...
Jeanine MewburnFeb 8, 20212 minIs lymphoedema fatal?Let me tell you straight away that Lymphoedema by itself is not fatal. Someone asked me this question recently and I realised that any...