Can arm-based injections cause lymphoedema?
The controversy of arm-based injection has been addressed a long time ago and the guideline is to avoid using the arm at risk of...
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Jeanine Mewburn
Dec 19, 20232 min read
The Importance of water for lymphoedema
Do you know, that like our planet Earth, our body has a water content of approximately 70% depending on the person, their hydration...
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Jeanine Mewburn
Oct 10, 20233 min read
A few facts about lipoedema
The medical world still does not know much about lipoedema and there is no cure for it. The facts about lipoedema are: Lipoedema is a fat...
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Jeanine Mewburn
Jul 17, 20233 min read
How to manage lymphoedema with exercise and lymphatic drainage massage
Lymphoedema is swelling when the lymphatic system is overwhelmed or compromised. For example, this occurs when lymph nodes are removed...
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Jeanine Mewburn
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Good news!
I have finally bought my forever home at 37 Circa Crescent, Alba Ville, Albany Creek. Home treatments start 1st August 2023 at 37 Circa...
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Jeanine Mewburn
Mar 21, 20231 min read
We are moving!
Working from home can be difficult sometimes. I have sold my house to downsize, and have not found my forever home yet. To ensure a...
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Jeanine Mewburn
Nov 30, 20222 min read
Can climate change affect lymphoedema?
Chronic oedema is recognised worldwide as a clinical problem, and is a burden for the affected individual and the health system. You are...
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Jeanine Mewburn
Jul 16, 20222 min read
Lymphoedema self-assessment
Lymphoedema is swelling of a part of the body due to a compromised lymphatic system, and with it, you can have an increased risk of...
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Jeanine Mewburn
Jun 13, 20223 min read
Health and longevity
Luigi Fontana, Professor in Medicine and Nutrition at the Sydney University presented the most riveting topic at the Lymphology...
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Jeanine Mewburn
Apr 24, 20222 min read
I 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,...
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Jeanine Mewburn
Mar 27, 20223 min read
What 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...
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Jeanine Mewburn
Feb 13, 20223 min read
Covid-19 cautions for people with lymphoedema
When the pandemic started in 2019, many hospitals, physicians and patients were concerned about continuing treatments, including...
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Jeanine Mewburn
Feb 1, 20223 min read
Improve your immune response during the pandemic
Lymphoedema is a debilitating condition that needs to be factored in a health management plan to maintain health during the pandemic....
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Jeanine Mewburn
Jan 11, 20221 min read
Something old and something new
The 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...
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Jeanine Mewburn
Nov 28, 20213 min read
Can 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...
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Jeanine Mewburn
Oct 17, 20212 min read
Are 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...
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Jeanine Mewburn
Sep 30, 20213 min read
Heat 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...
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Jeanine Mewburn
Sep 21, 20213 min read
My Lipoedema Journey Part Three
On 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...
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Jeanine Mewburn
Sep 6, 20212 min read
Sigvaris products – review
Sigvaris is a 100% family-owned Swiss Company established in 1864 in Winterthur. The company evolved over the years from manufacturing...
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Jeanine Mewburn
Aug 7, 20212 min read
Demystifying diets - Salmon recipe
Various 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...
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