Lymphatic Wellness Walk Participants in St. Charles, IL Almost 100 people took part in the inaugural Fox River Valley 5K/3K Walk for Lymphedema and Lymphatic Wellness in St. Charles, Illinois, on Saturday, May 11, 2019, to show their support for lymphatic wellness. The event was organized by Natural Paths for Lymphatic Healing, which chose Mother’s [...]
Happy Earth Week We just celebrated Earth Day (April 22nd) and a few years ago (and for decades) many people would be observing Earth Week. As an environmental epidemiologist and Certified Lymphatic Therapist (CLT-LANA) my goal is to educate my clients and colleagues about the links between the environment and health. I just wanted to [...]
Please check out this link about the lymphatic system from the Vodder School. It is a great one to begin to understand how the lymphatic system works. In the current flu epidemic our lymphatic systems are probably working overtime . Physicians on average study this fundamental system for immunity for less than one hour during [...]
This was a good week for us. Our company became an authorized dealer for both Juzo and Jobst. The goal is dedicate part of our 3000 sf space to provide samples and resources for our clients. We are located in a LEED registered building that was renovated to support Indoor Environmental Quality for staff and [...]
Today I woke up feeling the best I have in years. This is especially true now that I know what is like to not have swelling in my hands, arms and legs. I wore my first custom lymphedema nighttime garment last night: the Solaris Tribute Night for the left arm. Swelling in all limbs was [...]
So over the last few weeks, I have been treating clients who are struggling with advanced Stage 2 lymphedema. What these clients share in common are their obesity and age. All over 60 and struggling with mobility because of the disease. All of the clients have no history of cancer. I think their health conditions [...]
The decision to withdraw from the Paris climate change agreement has doctors concerned that human health is endangered. Read the entire article
A new article on Channel3000 covers the concerns that doctors have as a result of the U.S. withdrawing from the Paris Accords. Read the entire article
ALA is currently collecting signatures from MDs, RNs, RRTs, MPHs, etc. on two letters: Health professionals’ letter supporting the Clean Air Act This broad letter calls on decision-makers to oppose any efforts to block, weaken, or delay clean air protections. We currently need signers from Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and South Dakota. Sign here [...]
On June 1, the Trump administration began proceedings to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate accord, outraging not only environmentalists but public health officials as well. Read the entire article here
