prevention
Read expert articles, clinical research, and training insights on prevention from Moving Lymph.
Why does MLD have such a profound effect on the Autonomic Nervous System?
Almost 50 years ago Prof. Dr. Paul Hutzschenreuter measured the effect of Dr Vodder's MLD on the sympathetic nervous system, noting a significant reduction in sympathetic activity within 5 minutes of beginning the MLD treatment. He coined the term sympatholytic which is now commonly used in lymphology.
Update on my Mum's new knee
My Mum's knee surgery went really well, after 3-weeks of MLD and exercise she has recovered almost full flexion and extension.
'Tis the Season to Be Jolly: Why Laughing is Good for Your Lymphatic System
The idea that simple actions such as talking, shouting, singing , laughing, crying, sighing and yawning can influence our physical health dates back to the 19th century, and Harry Campbell’s observations published in the The Lancet in 1897 laid the groundwork for understanding how these actions affect circulation.
Taking best practice lymphoedema self-care to Asia and Africa
More than 20 years ago when I first learned about lymphatic filariasis, I knew straight away where I wanted to work. 15 years in the clinic and 8 years in research later I started on a PhD on filariasis-related lymphoedema
Almost all women treated for vulvar cancer will have symptoms of lymphoedema in the first 2 years
One of the most important things about this study is that it used self-reported-symptoms (SRS) to determine if lymphoedema was present,...
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