This is a review of the Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil Pack; including Organic Castor Oil and Organic Cotton Pack for the Liver. The reviewer did receive a complimentary product for testing but was not paid for her opinion. As with any medical treatment it is always advisable to discuss any changes in your treatment plan with your health care professionals. This review is one person’s experience of using this product and is not meant to diagnose or prescribe.  Reviewer: First Impressions? How Did It Feel? What Did You Like About it? What  Didn’t You Like About it? What Should Othe ..read more

Venous insufficiency is a condition in which the veins don’t work properly and are not able to return all the blood back to the heart. It is also called chronic venous insufficiency or CVI. Normally, blood should flow from your feet back up to your heart. As the blood moves through the veins, it passed through one-way valves that keep the blood from going backwards towards the feet. Sometimes, the one-way valves fail and the blood follows gravity back to the feet. This is called venous reflux. Thankfully, we have a lymphatic system, that can help to move some of this pooling blood, but when th ..read more

This blog is not meant to diagnose or treat medical conditions. If you have suspect stubborn fat on your body and wonder if you might have lipedema, then read this blog to review the differences between lipedema and cellulite.  Can Our Environment Make Us Fat? What is the Endocrine System? What are Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals? What is the Obesogen Hypothesis? Where do Endocrine Disruptors Come From? What is Bisphenol A? How To Reduce Exposure to BPA (Health Canada, 2020 and NIEHS, 2023) What are Phthalates? How Do Endocrine Disruptors Make Us Fat? What Makes a Substance Hazardous? Co ..read more

Let’s talk about the pros and cons of salt. This blog is not medical advice, please consult your health care provider What is Salt? How Much Salt Do I Need? How Much Salt Do We Eat? How Much Salt Should I Eat? Pros of Salt Iodization Taste and Flavor Food Preservation Electrolytes Cons of Salt High Blood Pressure Cancer Edema Should I Limit Salt if I have Lymphedema? Can I Go Too Low with My Salt Intake? Different Types of Salt Table Salt Black Lava Salt Celtic Salt Fleur de Sel Himalayan Salt Kosher Salt Pickling Salt Sea Salt Trace Minerals in Salt What is the Best Salt to Use ..read more

This blog is not meant to diagnose or treat conditions. References are contained at the bottom of the article . What is the Gut? What are the Gut Lymphatics? Why Care About the Gut? Components of the Gut Lymphatics The Villi The Lacteals and Collecting Lymphatics The Microbiota Probiotics Prebiotics Snybiotics The Villi, Lacteals and Microbiota How to Have Healthy Gut Lymphatics Bottom Line on Gut Lymphatics References for Gut Lymphatics What is the Gut? The gut is the common word for the lower gastrointestinal tract or GI tract specifically, the intestines. There are a small and lar ..read more

I want to address the use of the supplement serrapeptase for treating lymphedema and lipedema. But first, let’s start with some definitions. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases What is Lipedema? What is Serrapeptase? What Does Serrapeptase Do? Anti-Inflammatory Actions of Serrapeptase Anti-Fibrosis Actions of Serrapeptase Anti-Infection Actions of Serrapeptase Other Actions of Serrapeptase Precautions for Serrapeptase Should I Try Serrapeptase for my Lymphedema or Lipedema? Bottom Line of Serrapeptase for Lymphedema and Lipedema For Patients Handout References for Serr ..read more

I’ve asked one of my Lymphedema Nutrition School graduates to review a new leg compression option, to give you information to help you decide if it might be right for you.  Meet the Reviewer LW is a 66 year old man with leg and torso lymphedema resulting from surgery for his prostate cancer. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, over 24,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in a year (based on 2022 data)(1). In America, prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer in men (melanoma is the first) with over 240,000 men diagnosed in a year (2023 data)(2). While not ..read more

Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive swelling condition. While some people are either born with it or develop it without a triggering event, many people develop lymphedema as a result of cancer treatment. Is there a way to reduce the risk factors for lymphedema after cancer treatment? Yes, there appears to be risk factors for lymphedema which you can modify. This blog post will review those risk factors, but does not constitute medical advice. I’ll be reviewing both modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors. Surgical Risk Factors Sentinel Node Biopsy vs Lymph Node Dissection Prophylac ..read more

When it comes to swelling…what’s the difference between lymphedema vs edema? That’s what this blog post will explore. This post is not meant to diagnose or treat any condition and does not replace an assessment from a qualified health practitioner. What is Edema? Differences between Edema and Lymphedema Causes of Edema vs Lymphedema Locations of Edema vs Lymphedema Contents of Edema vs Lymphedema Diagnosis of Edema vs Lymphedema Family History Personal Medical History Physical Exam Genetic Testing Ultrasound ICG Lymphography Lymphoscintigraphy Treatment of Edema vs Lymphedema Nutrition ..read more

Should you use probiotics to help manage your lymphedema? That is the question that this blog will explore. Lymphedema is a chronic swelling condition. It can be primary or secondary, which means it can either be present as it’s own condition or be a side-effect from another condition. Examples of secondary lymphedema include phlebolymphedema, lipo-lymphedema or lymphedema that occurs as a result of cancer treatment. Are there any natural products to treat lymphedema? This blog post will address probiotics, probiotics and synbiotics for lymphedema. I won’t address herbs and selenium as I have ..read more