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Self-Massage for Lymphoedema
Understanding the mechanisms of the lymphatic system and lymphoedema is crucial for both prevention and management. Lymphoedema refers to...
Jeanine Mewburn
Apr 252 min read
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Water exercises for lymphoedema/lipoedema
Water exercise is highly beneficial for individuals with lymphoedema and or lipoedema , as it helps manage swelling, improve circulation,...
Jeanine Mewburn
Mar 173 min read
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Elastic Band Exercises for Lymphoedema
An elastic band is a flat or tubular rubber band commonly used for strength training and physical therapy, making it an excellent tool...
Jeanine Mewburn
Mar 72 min read
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Biomechanics and Lymphoedema: Understanding the Connection
Biomechanics and Lymphoedema Lymphoedema is a long-term condition that causes swelling, usually in the arms or legs, due to a problem...
Jeanine Mewburn
Feb 232 min read
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Understanding lymphoedema and Prevention
About lymphoedema The lymphatic system is a one-way circulatory system returning excess fluid and removing dead cells, debris, and...
Jeanine Mewburn
Feb 63 min read
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Understanding Lipoedema: Empowering Your Journey
Have you ever wondered why your body feels different? Why your ankles are thicker, weight loss seems impossible, or you ask yourself,...
Jeanine Mewburn
Jan 73 min read
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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...
Jeanine Mewburn
Jan 13, 20242 min read
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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...
Jeanine Mewburn
Dec 19, 20232 min read
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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...
Jeanine Mewburn
Oct 10, 20233 min read
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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...
Jeanine Mewburn
Jul 17, 20233 min read
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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...
Jeanine Mewburn
Jul 5, 20231 min read
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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...
Jeanine Mewburn
Mar 21, 20231 min read
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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...
Jeanine Mewburn
Nov 30, 20222 min read
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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...
Jeanine Mewburn
Jul 16, 20222 min read
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Health and longevity
Luigi Fontana, Professor in Medicine and Nutrition at the Sydney University presented the most riveting topic at the Lymphology...
Jeanine Mewburn
Jun 13, 20223 min read
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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,...
Jeanine Mewburn
Apr 24, 20222 min read
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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...
Jeanine Mewburn
Mar 27, 20223 min read
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Covid-19 cautions for people with lymphoedema
When the pandemic started in 2019, many hospitals, physicians and patients were concerned about continuing treatments, including...
Jeanine Mewburn
Feb 13, 20223 min read
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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....
Jeanine Mewburn
Feb 1, 20223 min read
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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...
Jeanine Mewburn
Jan 11, 20221 min read
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