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'Tis the Season to Be Jolly: Why Laughing is Good for Your Lymphatic System
The benefits of talking, laughing, and crying extend far beyond mere emotional expression. These natural acts enhance lymph flow, support ve

Jan Douglass PhD
Dec 6, 20245 min read


A Pressing Matter: What is the Right Pressure in Lymphatic Massage?
Misconceptions about the appropriate direction and pressure for lymphatic massage in lymphoedema abound, and a search of the world wide web

Jan Douglass PhD
Nov 9, 20246 min read


Viewing fad diets through a lymphatic lens, & why I dislike 'Keto'
... not surprising when you consider the strong links between lymphatic disease and fat disorders, they are reciprocal risk factors for each

Jan Douglass PhD
Jan 1, 20225 min read


Applied MLD, it's more than just lymphoedema
Releasing a frozen shoulder makes it much easier to apply effective CDT in arm lymphoedema, and reducing piriformis pain will certainly help

Jan Douglass PhD
Dec 2, 20213 min read


The thoraco-abdominal pump, how important is it to the lymph system?
Proper diaphragmatic breathing is essential to the normal functioning of the cardiovascular and lymph vessel systems.

Jan Douglass PhD
Nov 3, 20192 min read
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