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With age comes wisdom. And inflammation. So much so, there’s even a term coined for it: inflammaging. If you’ve been paying attention, inflammation is having a moment, becoming one of the buzz words in wellness circles. ...

","url":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/acute-and-chronic-inflammation-soothing-the-fiery-beast","title":"Inflammation: soothe the fiery beast with MLD therapy","summary":"With age comes wisdom. And inflammation. So much so, there’s even a term coined for it: inflammaging. If you’ve been paying attention, inflammation is having a moment, becoming one of the buzz words in wellness circles. ...","date_modified":"2025-09-08T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/a-case-in-point-%E2%80%93-arm-swelling-and-decongestive-therapy","html_content":"

The problem: A mastectomy and radiation therapy set off our client Sophie’s arm swelling. Sixteen months after cancer treatments she found the MLD Clinic. “I was enjoying life and the swelling didn’t bother me until it ...

","url":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/a-case-in-point-%E2%80%93-arm-swelling-and-decongestive-therapy","title":"A case in point – arm swelling and decongestive therapy","summary":"The problem: A mastectomy and radiation therapy set off our client Sophie’s arm swelling. Sixteen months after cancer treatments she found the MLD Clinic. “I was enjoying life and the swelling didn’t bother me until it ...","date_modified":"2025-02-28T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/dam-swelling-your-watershed-moment","html_content":"

Ever see a beaver dam under construction? On recent walks in a nearby park, I observed the progress of our industrious (and adorable) national symbol as it altered a watercourse. A babbling brook made trickling over a ma...

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Here’s an unwelcome fact: anyone with lymphedema is more susceptible to skin infections (same for those with advanced lipedema and CVI). Credit an underperforming or damaged lymphatic system that impacts general immunity...

","url":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/skin-infections-and-chronic-swelling","title":"Skin infections and chronic swelling","summary":"Here’s an unwelcome fact: anyone with lymphedema is more susceptible to skin infections (same for those with advanced lipedema and CVI). Credit an underperforming or damaged lymphatic system that impacts general immunity...","date_modified":"2025-02-22T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/does-diet-affect-swelling","html_content":"

In prehistoric times, diet seemed so simple. Hunt food and eat it before it consumes you! Today we’re more likely to be found hunting for bargains in the grocery store aisles. Now, as then, food is a powerful influencer ...

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The problem: A twist and fall on the soccer pitch led to a nasty ankle break for our client, Chris. “After nine weeks the boot was off, but I was still sidelined,” he shared. “My physio suggested I try MLD.”

","url":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/a-case-in-point-%E2%80%93-mending-bones-and-mld","title":"A case in point – mending bones and MLD","summary":"The problem: A twist and fall on the soccer pitch led to a nasty ankle break for our client, Chris. “After nine weeks the boot was off, but I was still sidelined,” he shared. “My physio suggested I try MLD.”","date_modified":"2025-02-18T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/axillary-cording-is-in-the-pits-literally","html_content":"

The axilla (unceremoniously known as your armpit) rests at the intersection of lymphatic, circulatory, muscular, skeletal and nervous systems. When there’s a problem near this hub, you’ll soon feel it. Any injury or surg...

","url":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/axillary-cording-is-in-the-pits-literally","title":"Axillary cording is (in) the pits. Literally.","summary":"The axilla (unceremoniously known as your armpit) rests at the intersection of lymphatic, circulatory, muscular, skeletal and nervous systems. When there’s a problem near this hub, you’ll soon feel it. Any injury or surg...","date_modified":"2025-02-16T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/stages-of-lipedema","html_content":"

Many women live years thinking they have a ‘weight problem.’ The realization it’s actually a health condition – and no more their fault than having blue eyes – generates an understandable flood of emotions and questions....

","url":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/stages-of-lipedema","title":"Stages of lipedema","summary":"Many women live years thinking they have a ‘weight problem.’ The realization it’s actually a health condition – and no more their fault than having blue eyes – generates an understandable flood of emotions and questions....","date_modified":"2025-02-13T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/stages-of-lymphedema","html_content":"

While lymphedema staging is fairly well understood and predictable, the pace of change often isn’t. For some it quickly progress and others it goes at a snail’s pace. Some find their swelling rises then stabilizes in rep...

","url":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/stages-of-lymphedema","title":"Stages of lymphedema","summary":"While lymphedema staging is fairly well understood and predictable, the pace of change often isn’t. For some it quickly progress and others it goes at a snail’s pace. Some find their swelling rises then stabilizes in rep...","date_modified":"2025-02-12T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/diuretics-salt-and-swelling","html_content":"

Sailors have saltwater for blood, so the saying goes. There’s truth in that for everyone since salts compose about 0.4% of body weight, similar to ocean water’s concentration. Salt is essential for our wellbeing, but in ...

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Rumi said, “The cure for pain is in the pain.” There are many truths in that. We each bear pain and think about it differently. It’s multi-faceted and subjective. Describing it well helps us, and other health providers, ...

","url":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/describing-the-nature-of-your-pain","title":"Describing the nature of your pain","summary":"Rumi said, “The cure for pain is in the pain.” There are many truths in that. We each bear pain and think about it differently. It’s multi-faceted and subjective. Describing it well helps us, and other health providers, ...","date_modified":"2025-02-09T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/chronic-venous-insufficiency-the-master-of-disguise","html_content":"

It’s known by many aliases like poor leg circulation, vein issues, leg swelling, and leaky veins. Chances are your doctor will say one of those rather than the clinical term chronic venous insufficiency. CVI cleverly dis...

","url":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/chronic-venous-insufficiency-the-master-of-disguise","title":"Chronic venous insufficiency: the master of disguise","summary":"It’s known by many aliases like poor leg circulation, vein issues, leg swelling, and leaky veins. Chances are your doctor will say one of those rather than the clinical term chronic venous insufficiency. CVI cleverly dis...","date_modified":"2025-02-08T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/not-your-grannys-support-hose","html_content":"

The words ‘compression garment’ may bring to mind drab, slouching, serviceable stockings, but you’d be wrong. Today’s compression wear is high tech, effective, and worn by hipsters old and young.

","url":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/not-your-grannys-support-hose","title":"Not your granny's support hose","summary":"The words ‘compression garment’ may bring to mind drab, slouching, serviceable stockings, but you’d be wrong. Today’s compression wear is high tech, effective, and worn by hipsters old and young.","date_modified":"2025-02-07T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/is-fibrosis-ratcheting-up-your-swelling","html_content":"

In the simplest of terms, fibrosis is an immunity process gone somewhat awry with implications for injury recovery and chronic swelling management alike. You'll hear the word fibrosis mentioned during therapy sessions an...

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The problem: Our client Emily noticed increasing leg swelling over a few years and was ready to make a change. She was referred to us by the specialists at the QEII Vascular Clinic. “I was 49 and wanted to welcome my 50...

","url":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/a-case-in-point-%E2%80%93-relief-for-emily%E2%80%99s-leg-swelling","title":"A case in point – relief for Emily's leg swelling","summary":" The problem: Our client Emily noticed increasing leg swelling over a few years and was ready to make a change. She was referred to us by the specialists at the QEII Vascular Clinic. “I was 49 and wanted to welcome my 50...","date_modified":"2025-02-03T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/ulcer-got-your-goat","html_content":"

Goats have a reputation for stubbornness. Ask a farmer. Fortunately, with most animals if you understand their behaviour, it’s easier to care for them. Ulcers are kind of like the goats of the wound world…charging in wit...

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Setting off on adventure? Epic road trips and globe trotting are the stuff of life. When you have chronic swelling, you hope the itinerary doesn’t include a swelling flare up. Ensure a bon voyage with these travel-wise t...

","url":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/top-10-tips-travel-and-chronic-swelling","title":"Top 10 tips: travelling with chronic swelling","summary":"Setting off on adventure? Epic road trips and globe trotting are the stuff of life. When you have chronic swelling, you hope the itinerary doesn’t include a swelling flare up. Ensure a bon voyage with these travel-wise t...","date_modified":"2025-02-01T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/whats-lymph-got-to-do-with-it","html_content":"

Not long ago, science headlines extolled the discovery of a ‘new organ.’ Turns out this organ’s neither new nor technically an organ by some definitions. Regardless, the interstitium is central to lymph movement, lymphat...

","url":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/whats-lymph-got-to-do-with-it","title":"What's lymph got to do with it?","summary":"Not long ago, science headlines extolled the discovery of a ‘new organ.’ Turns out this organ’s neither new nor technically an organ by some definitions. Regardless, the interstitium is central to lymph movement, lymphat...","date_modified":"2025-02-01T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/sign-sign-everywhere-a-sign","html_content":"

My Spotify playlists are firmly affixed in the 60s and 70s. That era had it all; from rock to jazzy blues. Was listening to music on the weekend and the algorithm served up Signs, another classic of those times. The sign...

","url":"https://mldclinic.ca/f/sign-sign-everywhere-a-sign","title":"Sign, sign. Everywhere a sign.","summary":"My Spotify playlists are firmly affixed in the 60s and 70s. That era had it all; from rock to jazzy blues. Was listening to music on the weekend and the algorithm served up Signs, another classic of those times. The sign...","date_modified":"2025-02-01T10:00:00Z"}]}