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Lipedema, Lymphedema, Inflammation, Edema, & Swelling, Defined & Treatment

By Victoria Goldsten, Holistic Nurse Massage Therapist

Understanding Inflammatory Conditions These health complaints are similar and overlap in symptomatology. Due to the similarity and differences we will define the terms and then discuss treatment options.

Edema: a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body. Swelling: an abnormal enlargement of a part of the body, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.

Inflammation: a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes swollen. It can be reddened, hot, and painful. It can be due to injury, post surgical reaction, or infection. It is the body's attempt at self-protection; the aim being to remove harmful stimuli, including damaged cells, irritants, or pathogens - and begin the healing process .

Lymphedema: an accumulation of lymphatic protein rich body fluid when the lymphatic system for fluid transport is damaged. It typically is in one part of the body. For example, in breast cancer it can appear in the arm on the same side as the cancer, after lymph nodes are removed from the armpit region for cancer staging. Lipedema: is a disorder where there is enlargement of both legs due to deposits of fat under the skin combined with inflammation. Typically it gets worse over time, pain may be present, and sufferers may bruise easily. In severe cases the trunk and upper body may be involved. Lipedema is commonly misdiagnosed as Lymphedema. When natural remedies are requested a client will set up a natural health care exam to determine the appropriate natural treatment plan.

Examples of Additional Inflammatory Conditions: - Arthritis - Sinusitis - Gastritis - Asthma - Bronchitis - Tonsillitis - Ulcerative Colitis

Treatments for Inflammatory conditions: - Anti-inflammatory and Anti-Microbial Drugs or Natural Medicines - Wrapping of Extremities, Compression Therapy - Incision and Drainage by an MD - Soaking of Extremities in Epson Salts - Elevation of Extremities - Application of Ice - Lymphatic Drainage Manual Therapy Massage

What is the Lymphatic System? The lymph system is a network of organs, spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, lymph ducts, and lymph vessels. It removes fluid, waste, unwanted materials, and toxins from the interstitial spaces of the body's tissues. This fluid is formed as a byproduct of cellular metabolism. The lymph system filters the fluid and moves it through nodes and lymph vesicles. It creates lymph fluid which contains infection-fighting white blood cells and moves it throughout the body. It moves fluid from tissues to the bloodstream. The lymph system is a major part of the body's immune system.

Lymphatic Drainage Manual Therapy Lymphatic drainage manual therapy is a specialized body work technique that is provided by advanced trained licensed and certified health care practitioners such as massage therapists, nursing technicians, and physical therapists. This therapy applies repetitive pressure at lymph node sites and a gentle stroking technique along lymph vessels that stimulates the movement of lymph fluid. This therapy assists with post surgical swelling, edema, lymphedema, lipedema, and inflammation due to numerous heath complaints such as sinusitis, arthritis, gastritis, back pain, neck pain and more. Treatment with Homeopathics and Herbal Remedies Doing a consultation with a holistic practitioner will assist with the selection of the appropriate remedy.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS THAT CAN BE TREATED WITH LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE AND NATURAL REMEDIES - Post surgical swelling - Lymphedema with Cancer and other ailments - Post Liposuction swelling - Post Surgical Tummy Tuck inflammation - Back pain - Neck pain - Dizziness - Foot pain - Full feeling in head - Foggy thinking - Face lift side effects - Addison's Disease - Stiffness - Puffy eyes - Swollen ankles and more...

Ask for: Victoria Goldsten, HD, LMT, LPN. PhD Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Lymphatic Drainage Practitioner Certified Complementary and Alternative Medicine Nurse, Doctor of Integrative Homeopathy , Director of the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine www.NaturalHealthDC.com (301) 538-9540

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