Help For Persistent Or Recurring Swelling by Dr. Rita Louise

•Wear loose fitting clothes, jewelry, socks and undergarments that may restrict lymphatic flow.

•Wear a compression sleeve or stocking on the affected limb.

•Keep your “at risk” limb clean and avoid activities that may irritate or damage the skin. Careful skin care may reduce the risk of lymphedema by helping you to avoid infection.

•Massage, particularly lymphatic massage has been shown to help increase lymph drainage. You can do this yourself or work with a qualified massage therapist who has been specially trained in how to perform manual lymph drainage techniques.

•Begin a gentle exercise program. Exercise and muscle movement can help drain lymph fluid. (Consult with your doctor prior to beginning any exercise program).

•Drink plenty of water. Water is critical for proper lymph drainage.

•Echinacea has a long history of improving lymph filtration and drainage.

•Garlic is known for being able to stimulate the lymph system to throw off waste materials.

•Oregon grape can be used to help reduce the inflammation of the lymphatic system and works to help cleanse the lymph.

•Poke Root has been known to help stimulate the body and aid its ability to remove waste materials that may be trapped in the tissues. It can also help improve the elasticity of tissues that may have experienced hardening due to congestion.

•Burdock, red clover and mullein are known to thin lymph fluid and enhance lymphatic drainage.

•Herbal combinations such as Nature’s Sunshine’s Lymphatic Drainage, Lymphomax or Lymphostim are designed to stimulate the immune system, fight infections and support the lymphatic system.

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Dr. Rita Louise, PhD is a Naturopathic Physician and a 20-year veteran in the Human Potential Field. Author of the book “Avoiding the Cosmic 2x4”, Dr. Rita Louise, Ph.D. a can help you identify what is really going on and provide you with straightforward guidance and advice. She can be reached by calling 972-475-3393 or visiting her website at http://www.soulhealer.com.

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