Guest Blogs

By Mary Fickling on May 30 2025.
PhysioPod Foreword: In this article Bitsu Physiotherapy look at the power of extremely gentle, yet effective Deep Oscillation reaching all tissue layers, offering a non-invasive, non-traumatic path to dramatically speeding up venous ulcer healing.

By Mary Fickling on May 28 2025.
PhysioPod Foreword: Please consult a qualified healthcare professional or doctor before starting any new weight-bearing exercises, especially if you have pre-existing health conditions, injuries, or concerns. Your health and safety are important, and personalised medical advice should be obtained prior to making any significant changes to your exercise routine.

By Mary Fickling on May 24 2025.

By Mary Fickling on May 23 2025.
On May 19th, Gemma Levine created and hosted a glamorous charity evening at Claridges.

By Mary Fickling on May 23 2025.
Prior to taking Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®), Zoe was at peace with how her body looked and so for her, though weight loss has occurred what was important was the difference the drug has made to how her lipoedema FEELS which is what this interview focuses on..

By Mary Fickling on May 22 2025.
PetLink Magazine aims to bridge the gap between the medical and behavioural care for pets and their people.

By Mary Fickling on May 22 2025.
Fiona (Fee) Stevenson, a regular Guest Blogger for PhysioPod® UK has been awarded second place in the RDA Creative Writing Competition 2025. Fee shares her deeply personal journey at the Cavalier Centre, recounting the challenges and raw emotions of accepting that physical horse riding was no longer possible. However, by adapting and embracing carriage driving, supported by encouraging volunteers, Fee found joy, built confidence, and made great progress.

By Mary Fickling on May 21 2025.
The never-ending notification demands, voice notes, sticky notes, voice mails, emails, lists, jobs, post, delivery’s, bills, calls, calls about lowering your bills, calls about having changed your bills, to lower them and now you have been charged twice!...

By Mary Fickling on May 16 2025.
Dr. Johanna Schreiber is a plastic surgeon who specialises in lipoedema in Berlin. In this interview, she discusses her motivation, patient interactions, the emotional impact of the condition, and her approach to surgical treatment. This interview highlights the challenges patients with lipoedema face in receiving timely diagnoses and the importance of patient-centered care in her practice.

By Mary Fickling on May 15 2025.
Lipoedema is more than just a physical condition, it affects every part of our lives, from how we feel within and about our bodies to how we manage our emotions and protect our mental health.

By Mary Fickling on May 14 2025.
By Gaynor Leech, Founder of LWO Community and Lymphoedema Expert Patient Advocate. ... When you live with lymphoedema or another chronic condition, you should plan your travel as far ahead of time as possible, whether it's for pleasure or business, a quick stopover, or a long vacation. 

By Mary Fickling on May 14 2025.
Generated by Expert AI based on user-provided sources and instructions. Video Creation: PhysioPod® UK Limited. Images provided by Lymphoedema Training Academy.

By Mary Fickling on May 12 2025.
Richard Whitehead MBE is a Paralympic Gold Medallist, marathon runner, diversity and inclusion champion, and motivational speaker. Born and raised in Nottingham, UK, he has a double through-knee congenital amputation. His parents encouraged him to participate in sports from an early age and taught him to live a life without limits. In this interview Richard discusses his participation in the TCS London Marathon and his challenge to complete 20 marathons worldwide this year, driven by a powerful message about raising awareness of true inclusivity and the importance of disability. Richard emphasises that a disabled person should have the same platform and access as an able-bodied person.

By Mary Fickling on May 09 2025.
As our loved ones grow older, it’s natural to worry about their ability to support themselves. They too may start to feel more vulnerable, and lean on family and friends for assistance. 

By Mary Fickling on Feb 28 2025.
By Jane Wigg, Director/ Clinical Nurse Consultant Lymphoedema Training Academy/ LymphVision

By Mary Fickling on Feb 28 2025.
by Bel Hardman, Empowerment Coach

By Mary Fickling on Feb 27 2025.
Practical strategies to declutter thoughts, release resentments, manage digital overload, focus on the present, and nurture well-being. He stresses setting boundaries, releasing perfectionism, and seeking support when needed. The goal is to create space for positivity and new beginnings, promoting a refreshed mindset.

By Mary Fickling on Feb 26 2025.
Vaccine-related efficacy and individual issues are personal experiences and opinions, which no doubt will be highly variable. The article, in summary, outlines collective reactions across a broad mix of ages and conditions treated on a one-to-one basis. 

By Mary Fickling on Feb 22 2025.
Hi friends! I’m Susan O’Hara from Legs Like Mine. I’ve been blogging and sharing my personal story as a lipedema patient for the last five years and have appeared in the PhysioPod NewsMagazine several times.

By Mary Fickling on Feb 22 2025.
PANS and PANDAS are conditions that affect the brain. Children and adolescents with PANS or PANDAS experience a variety of symptoms ranging from mental health symptoms to changes in behaviour and difficulties with movement.

By Mary Fickling on Feb 18 2025.
"As we embrace the new year, it’s a perfect time to prioritise our health and well-being. Reflecting on 2024, I am reminded of the importance of self-care and the lessons learned along the way. In my previous article for PhysioPod, I delved into the topic of blood pressure—a subject that became personal when I experienced swelling in my wrist, preventing me from using a watch blood pressure monitor... 

By Mary Fickling on Feb 18 2025.
"Making it easier to search and shop for the fashion you love and the function you need"

By Mary Fickling on Feb 13 2025.
"Traditionally, for many years, I have held a post-Christmas coffee morning in early January in my home for patients and friends alike. It is an opportunity for people to meet and converse in the gentle confines of a family home, in front of the warmth of an open fire, away from all the cumulative seasonal rigours and anxieties that daily life demands.

By Mary Fickling on Feb 12 2025.
Planning a summer getaway should be an enjoyable experience for everyone, but for those with disabilities or chronic health conditions, it can also be quite stressful. 

By Mary Fickling on Nov 27 2024.
How happy are we when someone in customer services remembers our name and something important that we have shared with them last time we met?

By Mary Fickling on Nov 27 2024.
The Christmas season is often depicted as a time of joy, togetherness, and festive cheer. However, for many people, it can also bring a sense of overwhelm, especially when it comes to navigating family dynamics. Between the pressure to meet holiday expectations, manage financial stress and getting a handle on tricky family relationships, Christmas can quickly become more stressful than enjoyable. The key to getting through it is finding a balance between managing family stress and practising self-care that works for you.

By Mary Fickling on Nov 21 2024.
You might find the thought of fully accepting yourself seems impossible, and that’s okay. This is an invitation to reflect on it - at your own pace. Maybe you’re someone who avoids thinking about self-worth, self-acceptance and even self-love completely. If reading this has stirred some discomfort, I encourage you to continue - it might be exactly what you need right now.

By Mary Fickling on Nov 12 2024.
In recent months, my friends have reported that their GPs no longer take their blood pressure during appointments. The premise that patients have their own equipment and can do it themselves has resulted in a substantial shift in patient care. However, there has been a lack of communication that has left my friends confused and frustrated as they were not given an explanation.

By Mary Fickling on Nov 01 2024.
As the weather gets colder and winter starts creeping in, so do coughs, colds, and the seasonal flu. It’s difficult for many people to stay warm and well during winter, but taking care of yourself can feel significantly harder if you are a senior with reduced mobility. 

By Mary Fickling on Oct 28 2024.
The effervescent Janet shares details of her good news with the PhysioPod audience...

By Mary Fickling on Oct 07 2024.
- Maximising the Educational Experience. "University is a challenge for anyone – but when you have a disability, it becomes all the more tricky to traverse the pitfalls of life on campus. Often, at the forefront of these worries is finding the money to be able to fund day-to-day living expenses, the cost of accommodation, and your lifestyle.

By Mary Fickling on Aug 29 2024.
September 23rd - 27th is "International Happiness at Work Week" and we expect you’ve likely had some thoughts on this topic due to your own personal experiences at work. You may have even questioned yourself - Am I happy at work? Do I feel fulfilled in my job? Do I have a healthy work / life balance and is that even possible?

By Mary Fickling on Aug 28 2024.
September sees the launch of Happiness At Work Week. Undoubtedly, we have the ability to choose happiness! However, is it really that simple to make this choice, and what steps can we take to consistently choose this behaviour each day?

By Mary Fickling on Aug 28 2024.
Christine Talbot reports a fall-related right arm distal radial fracture, initially evaluated as a sprain....

By Mary Fickling on Aug 28 2024.
A Case Study: Author Christine Talbot SRN MLD DLT

By Mary Fickling on Aug 14 2024.
The Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN) is the leading UK patient charity supporting people with lymphoedema. It was formed in 1991 by two nurses and seven patients from the Royal Marden Hospital, London, with the help and support of Professor Peter Mortimer.

By Mary Fickling on Aug 12 2024.
Founder of WelcoMe A world first. Empowering ALL disabled people AND service teams by reducing anxiety and increasing confidence in their real world interactions

By Mary Fickling on May 29 2024.
Founder of WelcoMe A world first. Empowering ALL disabled people AND service teams by reducing anxiety and increasing confidence in their real world interactions

By Mary Fickling on May 23 2024.
For Men's Health Week 12–19 June 2024, PhysioPod asked Patrick Ball, Co-Director of Nottingham's Musgrove and Ball to contribute his thoughts. In 2022, Patrick Ball and his partner Sophie Musgrove founded their company after overcoming addiction issues that dated back over 15 years.

By Mary Fickling on May 20 2024.
PhysioPod UK asked Dean Attwood to share his thoughts on the problems involved with men talking about and seeking mental and health advice in society.

By Mary Fickling on May 16 2024.
Hello, everyone! Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Dalton Powell, an athlete with a passion for sports, a retired firefighter of 27 years, and now I run a successful mobile business as a Sports & Remedial massage therapist. But beyond these titles, I'm also someone who recently faced a significant health challenge: Type 2 Diabetes. Let me take you through my journey.

By Mary Fickling on May 16 2024.
Our healthcare system has been evolving for some time; the digital age means that some aspects of healthcare are running more efficiently, but we must ensure that the vulnerable and elderly are not left behind. As always, I'm writing from a patient's perspective, and this article combines the changes we're witnessing plus the accounts from family and friends.

By Mary Fickling on May 09 2024.
By Jane Wigg

By Mary Fickling on Feb 28 2024.
The UK Government has supported the launch of a significant new independent review into addressing and overcoming the inequality that disabled-led businesses face.

By Mary Fickling on Feb 28 2024.
Ableism is still ableism, even if the intent was not to cause harm.

By Mary Fickling on Feb 28 2024.
"One of the most well-known and loved names in the world, Levi's, can now be used with WelcoMe.

By Mary Fickling on Feb 27 2024.
In "Styled with Love," author, lipoedema patient, and fashion enthusiast Susan O’Hara presents a groundbreaking guide that transcends the boundaries of conventional fashion advice.

By Mary Fickling on Feb 27 2024.
Lymphoedema is more than just a bit of stubborn swelling it's a lifelong condition that affects body, mind and spirit. Stress Reduction for Lymphoedema takes a look at published research on mind-body practices that may reduce the negative effects of stress in people with lymphoedema, with step-by-step instructions so you can try many of the practices yourself or with a caregiver or loved one.

By Mary Fickling on Feb 26 2024.
In this new book, award-winning chef and heart attack survivor Sat Baines offers healthy recipes with an emphasis on flavour and nutrients.

By Mary Fickling on Feb 15 2024.
We all need a good laugh, right? So, is laughter really the best medicine? Well, it just so happens that it is!

By Mary Fickling on Feb 14 2024.
Expert Lymphoedema Patient and Founder of LWO Community

By Mary Fickling on Feb 14 2024.
The end of March 2024 marks the end of my first year as a retiree. And to me, it does feel like a significant milestone. Finally retiring from Nursing and Lymphoedema work in 2023 had not been my intended plan as we came out of the pandemic. But nature has a way of taking us in hand sometimes and leading us down a different path. So when my COVID-related health issues continued, I realised I was no longer able to provide optimum care for my clients.

By Mary Fickling on Feb 14 2024.
March 31st, 2023, was a very significant date for me. It was the 20th Anniversary of First LymphCare, my Independent Lymphoedema Service. As I said goodbye to my last patient that day, I felt a huge mix of emotions. I was proud that I had maintained my service for 20 years. For 17 of those years, I also worked part-time at three different Lymphoedema Services in the Midlands. It had been a rewarding, challenging, and very privileged time. I worked with people from all walks of life and all ages. They let me into their lives and trials, sharing their worries, fears, hopes, and ambitions. They shared their joys and sorrows, and we laughed and cried together at times. Yes, the privilege was all mine.

By Mary Fickling on Feb 01 2024.
Dr David Rhinds, Dr Feng Bing and Neil Johnson

By Mary Fickling on Feb 01 2024.
A major new clinical trial published in Nature Medicine on January 16th from The University of Nottingham found that focused Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) of depressive brain areas using MRI scans can improve symptoms for up to six months. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is delivered in sessions over four to six weeks.

By Mary Fickling on Jan 15 2024.
Professor Peter Mortimer and Gemma Levine have great pleasure in announcing their forthcoming unique event in aid of the Lymphoedema Research Fund at St. George's Hospital Charity. A conversation with the world's most acclaimed actress, Dame Judi Dench CH DBE FRSA

By Mary Fickling on Nov 29 2023.

By Mary Fickling on Nov 28 2023.
PhysioPod Forward: The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is on 3rd December each year, which promotes the rights and well-being of people with disabilities at every level of society and development and raises awareness of their position in political, social, economic, and cultural life. The WelcoMe App offers inclusive and accessible services. How has the app benefited democracy? Gavin Neate discusses the WelcoMe app, it's uptake, and what's next...

By Mary Fickling on Nov 28 2023.
By Jane Wigg RGN, MSc, Lymphoedema Clinical Expert

By Mary Fickling on Nov 27 2023.
The end of 2022 marked one of the hardest years I have been through to date. The spiral started with my father's diagnosis of five brain tumours, an incalculable situation and one that proved to be a no-way-out scenario. Time…. For the second time, my family was so sadly running out.

By Mary Fickling on Nov 27 2023.
UK Business leaders unite to fight homelessness across the UK. "It was freezing, but we all did an amazing thing on the 9th of November! 

By Mary Fickling on Nov 27 2023.
Louie Angelo, the company's owner, has personal experience of living on the streets. "ATHENA forté is a very special company: set up to provide style with purpose. For each online sale, ATHENA forté pledges to provide the equivalent of that item to someone in need." 

By Mary Fickling on Nov 27 2023.
"Matt Hazledine of Lymphoedema United approached me in 2022 and asked if I would be interested in contributing a chapter to a book that he and Amy Rivera were co-editing. Amy is a patient advocate and the founder of the Ninjas Fighting Lymphedema Foundation in the United States. Of course, I said yes.

By Mary Fickling on Nov 09 2023.
Do you know what this is? I certainly didn’t know about this service until just recently. My inquisitive mind needed some answers, but first a little background: by Gaynor Leech, Lymphoedema Patient Advocate and Founder of LWO Community

By Mary Fickling on Oct 04 2023.
Christine Talbot. SRN. MLD.DLT.

By Mary Fickling on Aug 31 2023.
"Dear Mary, It has been a busy time indeed. We have been back at it since the awareness campaign. Firstly, we were privileged to meet with your own lipoedema advocates on a visit to London in July. Tara and I were delighted to hear about the efforts that you and your colleagues are making in the UK.

By Mary Fickling on Aug 29 2023.
From Jacqueline Smith, Lipoedema Patient Advocate

By Mary Fickling on Aug 28 2023.
By Gaynor Leech, Lymphoedema Patient Advocate and Founder of LWO Community

By Mary Fickling on Aug 28 2023.
By Bel Hardman, Stress, Resilience & Nervous System Coach & Co-Creator of The Mindset Mastery Group

By Mary Fickling on Aug 27 2023.
Hello, what a busy summer we’re having. At LTA, we tend not to hold training over the summer due to many people enjoying the holiday period, giving us time to invest in areas we need to focus on with our admin team. Of course, our sister company, LymphVision, is still busy with ongoing lymphofluoroscopy mapping clinics and treatment, and staff will also take their well-deserved holiday time.

By Mary Fickling on Aug 15 2023.
By Gavin Neate, Founder of WelcoMe - A world first. Empowering all disabled people and service teams by reducing anxiety and increasing confidence in their real-world interactions #NationalDiversityAward Entrepreneur of Excellence.

By Mary Fickling on Aug 08 2023.
Alice Hendy lost her only sibling, her brother Josh, on November 25, 2020, to suicide at 21 years old. Josh had been researching techniques to take his own life via harmful internet searches. To ensure more help and support is given to individuals searching for harmful content online, Alice set up R;pple Suicide Prevention Charity. R;pple is a digital tool that, if a user searches for harmful content online, will first be guided through a filter of breathing exercises and then very simple, uncluttered, and calmly presented strategies and forums, help lines, and mental health services they can access both now and longer term: accompanied with messages of hope and encouragement to keep safe.  It’s a free tool for the education sector and parents.

By Mary Fickling on Aug 08 2023.
Tegan is passionate about accessibility, sustainability, and hand-making production techniques as alternatives to fast fashion and as a fun way to prevent hand stiffness and discomfort. After hearing Tegan's inspiring interview with Mark Dennison on Radio Nottingham, Mary Fickling invited Tegan to share her story with the readers of PhysioPod NewsMagazine. Tegan has Fibromyalgia and is eager to raise awareness about it and other invisible disabilities.

By Mary Fickling on Apr 26 2023.
"As I am currently preparing to have a Colonoscopy today I thought I would share some useful information...

By Mary Fickling on Feb 24 2023.
NOTTINGHAM’S MUSGROVE AND BALL ARE THE FIRST BUSINESS IN THE UK TO EDUCATE EMPLOYERS ON HIDDEN ADDICTION IN THE WORKPLACE

By Mary Fickling on Sep 01 2022.
A collection of articles and blogs written for PhysioPod UK. Dr Shayan is a senior academic plastic surgeon with world-leading experience in both clinical and research aspects of angiosarcoma, Kaposi’s sarcoma, vascular malformations and solid malignancies that rely on their neo-angiogenesis for their blood supply. Dr Shayan is Director of the O’Brien Institute Department, St Vincent’s Institute for Medical Research. He has been active in supporting and managing ongoing research into vascular biology and its application to addressing serious clinical unmet needs.

By Mary Fickling on Sep 01 2022.
Jacqueline Smith (Jax) became a friend of PhysioPod when they started to follow on her on Instagram and realised that this lovely lady had a story to tell that needed to be heard. Jax was misdiagnosed with ovarian cancer rather than Lipoedema. She underwent unnecessary surgery and chemotherapy. Lipoedema is a chronic, hereditary and genetic disorder of the adipose tissue (or body fat) which can be both disfiguring and painful, which affects approximately 1 in 11 females.

By Mary Fickling on Sep 01 2022.
PhysioPod met Bel Hardman through a mutual acquaintance Dean Attwood, together they direct Integral Workplace Wellness, a company providing wellbeing & mental health support for staff. Bel lives with stage 2/type 4 Lipoedema and has privately liposuction for 4 surgeries. She has her own Deep Oscillation Personal which has helped in her recovery from surgery. "I've had it for nearly 2 years and it’s helped my Lipoedema by moving lymph flow, inflammation, pre-surgery preparation, pain relief and scar work. Not to mention my entire family use it on injuries. Highly recommended it!"

By Mary Fickling on Sep 01 2022.
Mary Fickling and Gavin Neate became friends in July 2021 when Gavin was the only person to come forward with the answer to a question on the subject of hidden disability she raised on Twitter. Since then, they have happily worked together on several blogs, which bring alive Gavin's thoughts and visions for a truly accessible future for all.

By Mary Fickling on Sep 01 2022.
PhysioPod were introduced to Fiona Stevenson (Scope Awards 2022 Purple Pioneer Finalist) in February 2021 by Gaynor Leech of LWO Community.. Fiona wrote on LinkedIn "Hi Mary. I have known Gaynor for a few years now. We met at a charity event at John Lewis in Birmingham. I am the founder secretary of Swimming After Surgery (SAS) which helps ladies who have cancer through swimming and other help and support that the ladies require. I do what I can to help others"

By Mary Fickling on Sep 01 2022.
PhysioPod enjoy a wonderful working partnership with Gaynor Leech of L-W-O Community ever since Mary and Gaynor became acquainted on Twitter in 2017. The Sisters met Gaynor in person in 2018 and again at the MLDUK Conference in 2019.

By Mary Fickling on Sep 01 2022.
PhysioPod first met Sue Hansard in 2008 at The British Lymphology Conference in Belfast. Over 14 years, Sue has kept in close contact with PhysioPod and has been the author of many of their popular guest articles. Sue is also a valued proof reader and is always on hand for advice with regards lymphatic disorders.

By Mary Fickling on Sep 01 2022.
Christine first met PhysioPod UK at a talk/demonstration of Deep Oscillation in Bridport, Dorset in 2009. A wonderful working relationship ensued with a great friendship that still goes strong, over 12 years, with regular weekly contact.

By Mary Fickling on Sep 01 2022.
Jane Wigg is a multi award winning nurse consultant, who has been working in the field of lymphology for over 25 years. She is an innovator, publisher, author, and educator of all things lymph. She is passionate about improving the lives of those living with lymphatic conditions. Jane works clinically through providing Near Infrared Lymphofluoroscopy imaging clinics in the UK, through LymphVision and is Director of the Lymphoedema Training Academy, providing full certification in Lymphoedema rehabilitation including the pioneering method of Fluoroscopy Guided Manual Lymphatic Drainage (FG-MLD®) or the 'Fill & Flush' method. Jane has written numerous articles for PhysioPod® too. Mary and Julie, truly value this connection with Jane and often recommend her training courses and the services of Lymph Vision to their patients.

By Mary Fickling on Sep 01 2022.
PhysioPod met Dean Attwood some years back. It was Dean's passion for helping others that shone through and he made a lasting impact upon Mary and Julie. When they began their monthly newsmagazine, Dean was somebody they approached to write for them, as they felt his dynamic and energetic approach, coupled with his unique style of communication should be brought to the attention of their readers.

By Mary Fickling on Aug 31 2022.
This is more than likely your thought process when you meet a disabled person. If it isn’t, you are either, someone who is disabled themselves, someone who works with or is friends with disabled people, or possibly you might be part of the last group i.e. someone who has never really given it much thought and probably isn’t aware or cares that they are indeed….messing up. 

By Mary Fickling on Aug 30 2022.
In this new blog, Jax describes the day that she and her daughter Lucy realised their shared dreams of swimming in a relaxed, friendly and welcoming environment and reflects upon just what that has meant to her.

By Mary Fickling on Aug 29 2022.
Jane Wigg RGN, MSc is a Lymphoedema Clinical Expert and Regularly Answers L-W-O Community Member Questions

By Mary Fickling on Aug 25 2022.
"A huge thank you to Bel for sharing her thoughts and recipes with us!"

By Mary Fickling on Aug 18 2022.
Blog Background: PhysioPod were introduced to Fiona Stevenson (Scope Awards 2022 Purple Pioneer Finalist) in February 2021 by Gaynor Leech of LWO Community.. Fiona wrote on LinkedIn "Hi Mary. I have known Gaynor for a few years now. We met at a charity event at John Lewis in Birmingham. I am the founder secretary of Swimming After Surgery (SAS) which helps ladies who have cancer through swimming and other help and support that the ladies require. I do what I can to help others". In conversation, Gaynor had mentioned to Mary how incredibly helpful Fiona had been in teaching her to understand about typefaces, fonts, colours and backgrounds to make them accessible to all. Mary asked Fiona if she could write up some of her findings for their readers. With the help of DAC, her friend, they wrote this very useful blog.  For further helpful reading accessibility training, see foot of article.

By Mary Fickling on Aug 17 2022.
“Please purchase my calendar 2023, for friends and family. Beautiful photographs of nature for each month, with famous personalities writing their poignant thoughts on Lymphoedema at the foot of each calendar month, together with Professor Peter Mortimer’s page on his clinical expertise and knowledge. All proceeds go to Lymphoedema Research Charity. Each copy £10 (or buy six for £50 ) Personalities- Kathy Bates; Simon Callow: Dame Joan Collins: Dame Judi Dench: Professor Paul Ellis: Lord Richard Harries: Sir Karl Jenkins: Dame Prue Leith: Professor James Levine : Dame Joanna Lumley : Dr Martin Scurr: John Suchet. Please see link in article to purchase.

By Mary Fickling on Jul 30 2022.
In this blog Jax talks about which foods and drinks cause her "swell hell" - a term she uses to describe a breakout in swelling because of something she has eaten or drunk during the course of her day. Jax also talks about the difficulties faced in ordinary social circumstances around her food choices, holidays, eating out, picnics, etc...

By Mary Fickling on Jul 28 2022.
In recent correspondence Gemma Levine wrote.. "Dear Mary, the event on Monday night was absolutely amazing, more than you can possibly imagine and that is thanks to Dame Joanna Lumley, who spread herself amongst everyone and was chatting non-stop, laughing, and enjoying every minute. She spoke beautifully, my head was swelling as she spoke about my total commitment to Lymphoedema and how I have helped so many people. And …of course Professor MORTIMER spoke brilliantly, as always..."

By Mary Fickling on Jul 28 2022.
"In the past, "What”, “Why” and “How” were never seen apart; from childhood to adulthood, they were true friends and inseparable, but more than that, when they combined their individual talents, they were a formidable force for good.

By Mary Fickling on Jul 25 2022.
70 Plus and Mammograms - In the UK any female who is registered with a GP will be invited by the NHS for breast screening every three years between the ages of 50 and 71.  You will be sent an invitation in the post. 

By Mary Fickling on Jul 09 2022.
I’ve never seen myself in fashion. I didn’t know any one was doing this. I haven’t worn a dress in 10 years. I can’t wear suits. I can’t wear what I like. I can’t get IN the shop in the first place. Why isn’t any one designing for us?

By Mary Fickling on Jul 06 2022.
Since April 2020, PhysioPod have been delighted to support Gemma Levine with online promotion of her wonderful black and white photography books via the creation of videos set to music. The videos have been shared in their monthly newsmagazines and globally on all social media platforms. All proceeds of the books continue to benefit Lymphoedema Research at St George's Hospital Charity. Lymphoedema research and increasing awareness of Lymphoedema is a cause very close to the hearts of Gemma Levine and Mary and Julie, the Sisters and Directors of PhysioPod.

By Mary Fickling on May 30 2022.
Jane Wigg RGN, MSc, Lymphoedema Clinical Expert, Answers L-W-O Community Member Questions

By Mary Fickling on May 28 2022.
Lymphoedema & Blood Pressure Monitoring

By Mary Fickling on Apr 30 2022.
A young family from Sherwood, in Nottingham, make a round trip to Poland to offer their help and assistance with aid and donations to Ukrainian refugees.

By Mary Fickling on Apr 28 2022.

By Mary Fickling on Mar 28 2022.
"What a difference a year makes as online activities increased the awareness of lymphoedema not just in the UK but around the world.

By Mary Fickling on Mar 21 2022.

By Mary Fickling on Mar 01 2022.
Jane Wigg RGN, MSc is a Lymphoedema Clinical Expert and Regularly Answers L-W-O Community Member Questions

By Mary Fickling on Mar 01 2022.
Jane Wigg RGN, MSc is a Lymphoedema Clinical Expert and Regularly Answers L-W-O Community Member Questions

By Mary Fickling on Jan 29 2022.

By Mary Fickling on Jan 29 2022.
In this article I want to focus on your morning and night time routines, however not the up at 5am have a protein shake and an hour of yoga… oooooh no

By Mary Fickling on Jan 29 2022.
Written by Dean Attwood Mindset and Performance Coach and Anxiety Expert

By Mary Fickling on Jan 29 2022.
Written by Dean Attwood Mindset and Performance Coach and Anxiety Expert

By Mary Fickling on Jan 29 2022.
The Journey From Patient to Patient Advocate

By Mary Fickling on Jan 29 2022.
To Tattoo or Not to Tattoo?

By Mary Fickling on Nov 28 2021.
Jane Wigg RGN, MSc, Lymphoedema Clinical Expert, Answers L-W-O Community Member Questions

By Mary Fickling on Nov 28 2021.
Jane Wigg RGN, MSc, Lymphoedema Clinical Expert, Answers L-W-O Community Member Questions

By Mary Fickling on Nov 20 2021.
Let’s start by considering the definition

By Mary Fickling on Nov 20 2021.
After a catch up with Mary Fickling, she suggested that I make this months article about me, what got me into this industry and why I do the work I do…..? Well, that went down well haha. This has historically been somewhat of a challenge for me and I’m sure you might feel the same if I asked you to write about yourself...

By Mary Fickling on Nov 19 2021.

By Mary Fickling on Nov 19 2021.

By Mary Fickling on Nov 19 2021.
Catching up with Gemma recently, I was delighted to see that her fabulous new book Golden Threads had made The Times Diary. If you haven't already purchased, this book is available now (link in article) and all proceeds go to St Georges Lymphoedema Research. Gemma really is a National Treasure! Thank you for all the wonderful work you do to raise awareness of Lymphoedema and your immense fund raising efforts to help with research in to this 'little talked about' chronic and lifelong condition. We applaud you darling! x

By Mary Fickling on Nov 14 2021.
I was delighted to be nominated as a Self Care Champion by Gaynor Leech of LWO Community in Summer 2021. Gaynor is such an inspirational lady in self care, so it was an honour to be included in her nominations. I have created, for Self Care Week, a series of short videos to help support others in their endeavours to see self care as a valuable practise for life.

By Mary Fickling on Oct 29 2021.
Jane Wigg RGN, MSc, Lymphoedema Clinical Expert, Answers L-W-O Community Member Questions

By Mary Fickling on Oct 23 2021.
Jackie Smith was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 Type I/II Lipoedema in her knees, upper and inner thighs, hips, buttocks and arms. This diagnosis has given her a better understanding of her body but it has been a very long time coming with some heartbreaking mistakes and misdiagnosis along the way...

By Mary Fickling on Oct 22 2021.
In last month’s Newsmagazine myself and other contributors talked about change. Had there been any over the last 20 years or eight years from L-W-O’s point of view. There are those who will argue that there has been no change. However, I do see change, yes at times it seems frustratingly slow but the awareness of information and education both amongst Health Care Professionals and Patients is growing and community engagement is key.

By Mary Fickling on Oct 22 2021.
This will be my last blog of the year for 2021 for the PhysioPod Magazine and what a busy year it has been sometimes quite a roller coaster ride of deadlines, research, and learning.  The experience I have gained over the last 12 months has been invaluable for myself and L-W-O Community. 

By Mary Fickling on Oct 22 2021.

By Mary Fickling on Oct 22 2021.
Travel and Lymphoedema - If you have lymphoedema or another chronic condition, you should make as much preparation in advance of your trip as you can, whether it's for pleasure or business, a brief stopover, or a lengthy excursion. Although none of us likes to consider ourselves to be disabled, mobility issues can take many different shapes. They all pose difficulties when travelling, from having swollen and uncomfortable lymphoedema in your feet, legs, arms, or other areas that are not visible to having osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis and quite a few of our members have fibromyalgia.

By Mary Fickling on Oct 20 2021.
"In June 2020, during the worst health crisis of our lives I picked up the telephone to hear my big brother breakdown and cry.

By Mary Fickling on Oct 20 2021.
We were delighted to hear from Sandra and have her kind permission to share her good news which she posted on her Facebook page...

By Mary Fickling on Oct 11 2021.
"In 2008 when I was first diagnosed with lymphoedema I was referred to a hospice. A volunteer driver collected me.  They saw the fear on my face and reassured me that I would be ok and the hospice did far more than palliative care.

By Mary Fickling on Sep 30 2021.
I have lived with Lymphoedema for over 10 years now and running L-W-O Community for eight years.  This blog is very much a reflection of how we arrived at where we are today.  In the beginning. it really was a world of two halves, the patient, the person who was living with Lymphoedema, often angry, confused, desperate for support, help and information and then we have GP’s lacking in general knowledge of how the lymphatic system works, sometimes not able to comprehend what their patients are telling them, often dismissive.  Sadly, not much has changed.

By Mary Fickling on Sep 29 2021.
which was held at The Mercato Metropolitano in Mayfair.

By Mary Fickling on Sep 29 2021.
As part of our "What's Changed in 20 years of Lymphoedema Treatment Theme" we asked the lovely Abbigail Titmus, Clinic Manager at LymphVision to provide more information on this important development ..

By Mary Fickling on Sep 28 2021.
Jane Wigg RGN, MSc, Lymphoedema Clinical Expert, Answers L-W-O Community Member Questions

By Mary Fickling on Aug 26 2021.
Jane Wigg RGN, MSc, Lymphoedema Clinical Expert, Answers L-W-O Community Member Questions

By Mary Fickling on Aug 02 2021.

By Mary Fickling on Aug 02 2021.
Back in August, HLP Therapy were proud to share with us their news that they had been awarded a Macmillan Support Grant, focusing on Scar Therapy post mastectomy. There are still a few spaces left.. read on..

By Mary Fickling on Jul 30 2021.
"June and July have been two extremely busy months for L-W-O Community and the new website has been well received and as an ongoing project it is taking shape nicely.  I have spent my time writing articles, attending conferences, courses, webinars and learning new skills but all aimed at moving us forward.

By Mary Fickling on Jul 30 2021.
"August is a quiet month and I always take a break usually for the whole month, but ongoing commitments meant that I scheduled two weeks and managed three.  For L-W-O Community it has been a full-on year and I hadn’t realised how tired I was. 

By Mary Fickling on Jul 30 2021.
Available: August 2021

By Mary Fickling on Jul 30 2021.

By Mary Fickling on Jul 30 2021.
In February 2021, PhysioPod® UK (in working partnership with L-W-O Community) contacted Jane to ask for her support in their joint Lymphoedema Awareness Week and World Lymphoedema Day Campaign.

By Mary Fickling on May 30 2021.
Lipoedema UK are basing their #LipoedemaAwarenessMonth around Symptoms and Diagnosis and the excellent 'Members Health & Wellbeing Sessions' will include a range of themes and activities:

By Mary Fickling on May 30 2021.
"June is Lipoedema Awareness Month, and here at Talk Lipoedema, it is a fantastic opportunity for us to promote awareness. This June, we are celebrating our bodies with the hashtag #loveourlimbs. We have lots of free self-management events throughout the month, see our social media event section for more information, and we are also introducing the #walkinmyshoes2021challenge.

By Mary Fickling on Apr 30 2021.
When working with Lymphoedema, scar therapy may be a very useful skill to incorporate into treatment. Scar tissue or adhesions from surgery or radiotherapy may be one of the factors impeding the lymphatic flow, so incorporating scar therapy techniques may accelerate improvements. A few therapy schools specialise in teaching scar therapy techniques, Emma Holly, founder of Restore Therapy Training, Vice-chair of the ScarWork Committee and Harley Street therapist, shares her knowledge on the benefits of treating scar tissue.

By Mary Fickling on Apr 26 2021.
We are told that there is no specific diet for lymphoedema and taking vitamins and minerals will not help.  However, I passionately believe in personal choices and encourage you to make your own healthy choices.

By Mary Fickling on Mar 31 2021.
with huge thanks to Hope Spencer – Cancer Rehabilitation and Lymphoedema Physiotherapist (Sydney, Australia)

By Mary Fickling on Mar 29 2021.
By Victoria Abbott-Fleming, Barrister, Inspirational Speaker & Founder of Burning Nights CRPS Support charity

By Mary Fickling on Feb 23 2021.
"I’ve always been a big girl but my legs were normal for my size, actually even shapely for the lower half of my legs.  I’ve always been active, enjoying hiking, climbing, dancing, yoga, and anything that can get me outdoors.  That all changed the day I came home from the hospital after delivering my son, 19 years ago. The pregnancy wasn’t a normal one.  I’d suffered with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and for eight years, I tried to get pregnant under the supervision of several doctors without success.  I knew my husband desperately wanted kids and I told him to divorce me and marry someone who could give him kids.  But we didn’t give up.  I finally met a fertility specialist in 2000 that understood my situation, performed a minor outpatient surgery and then put me on an injection to aid in fertility.  I got pregnant the first month after starting the injections, used progesterone, and after a very rough delivery involving an emergency repair of a blood clot that burst, I left the hospital in 2001 with my new child, and my new leg lump, Larry.  In fact, my left leg was just slightly larger than it was when I entered the hospital. 

By Mary Fickling on Feb 21 2021.
Sue Hansard is trying to redress the balance about living with and caring for someone with Dementia. This is written from Sue's perspective and in part, is her way of honouring her Mum and celebrating the relationship that they were able to develop and cherish, because of dementia. Sue welcomes feedback and sharing. "Two years ago my lovely, gentle Mum died. She was 85yrs old. Six months before she died, she could still touch her toes, or do high kicks when sitting in her chair! Her hearing was acute (at times) and she had excellent hand-eye co-ordination. But, she could no longer communicate verbally. She could not string words into a meaningful sentence. She didn't KNOW who I was. Though I do think she knew that I was someone familiar, with whom she felt safe.

By Mary Fickling on Feb 16 2021.
Jackie Buller and Janet Capstick are the Co-Founders of Timeless Partnership established in 2004.  They met on a Holistic Therapy qualification course and discovered a mutual  passion for helping people with their health Issues.  Their previous careers complemented each other;  Janet's background was in Marketing and Jackie's in the Biomedical field of Pathology.  They decided they could run a successful business together.

By Mary Fickling on Jan 26 2021.
Gemma Levine, best known for her iconic black and white photographs of Princess Diana, is proud to announce the publication of her latest book entitled Covid Thoughts, coinciding with World Lymphoedema Day on 6th March 2021. This book is a thought-provoking exploration of the challenges, lessons learnt and personal experiences of the global pandemic, communicated through the eyes of influential public figures in society. It features contributions from 30 personalities and politicians including the UK’s Home Secretary Priti Patel, Bryan Robson, Prue Leith, Sir David Suchet, Joanna Lumley, William Boyd, Dame Maureen Lipman, and Terry Waite.

By Mary Fickling on Jan 18 2021.

By Mary Fickling on Dec 30 2020.
by Sue Hansard, Lymphoedema Nurse Specialist, Mentor, Educator and Writer at FIRST LYMPH CARE. If we are asked about BULLYING many of us will recall those kids at school who we were afraid of. The playground bully. It resonates with childhood, being childish even. But of course, bullying behaviour is not confined to the playground, to school, to children. It affects adults in every occupation, globally. It causes emotional and physical harm which one can take years to recover from. It leads to loss of productivity, effectiveness, increased sick leave, financial losses for the individual and organisation and a negative impact on the workforce.

By Mary Fickling on Dec 22 2020.
November 2020 was Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Awareness Month, a poorly understood condition, which affects 1 in 3800 people in the UK and for those affected, the pain is persistent, severe and debilitating. We contacted Burning Nights, UK Charity and support group after seeing their informative daily graphics on their instagram page to see whether creating a video to keep these facts alive and in the public eye would be helpful? We contacted Burning Nights, UK Charity and support group after seeing their informative daily graphics on their instagram page to see whether creating a video to keep these facts alive and in the public eye would be helpful?

By Mary Fickling on Dec 21 2020.
Thoughts from Nicky Snazell, Consultant Pain Physiotherapist, Author and International Speaker. "Pain relief using a unique combination of movements and hands on treatment with talking/psychotherapy is perfect for calming the system down. Physiotherapy is the perfect arena to restructure thoughts and establish healthy beliefs and attitudes about health. We know Covid causes an inflammatory storm and we know pain and stress lowers our immune system, so now, more than ever, we understand why Physiotherapists are seen as essential workers during lockdown.

By Mary Fickling on Dec 21 2020.
Forward from Professor Peter Mortimer: "The Institute of Applied Dermatology (IAD) in Kasaragod, Kerala has treated thousands of patients with Elephantiasis (Lymphatic Filariasis) and other types of Lymphoedema. The IAD is one of the world’s leading integrative medicine hospitals and has been mentioned as world’s leading lymphology clinic in one of World Health Organisation (WHO) publications. It is a not-for-profit organisation and so survives on charitable donations. Consequently, it has been hit very hard financially by not being able to continue its normal practices"

By Mary Fickling on Dec 18 2020.
At 49 years of age, Cally Day, a fit and active lady living with Lipoedema, has been kind enough to share her story to raise much needed awareness of the condition and the importance of getting Lipoedema liposuction on the NHS. "From puberty, around the age of 12, I noticed that my calves were much larger than those of my peers. A few years after that, at secondary school, my peers began commenting on how my calves were impressively muscly.  I wasn’t impressed, I wanted slender legs like everyone else. By the time I was 17, my entire legs were larger than anyone I knew and I began to notice deep thick stretch marks behind my knees and down my calves. This was when GPs began to tell me to lose weight. A repetitive narrative that would continue to this day. I rode a bicycle for miles and miles daily, that's how we got around in our teens. Up until the age of 27, when I passed my driving test, I cycled everywhere. 

By Mary Fickling on Dec 01 2020.
As a British Lymphology Society (BLS) member, I was thrilled to attend the first Virtual Conference in October of 2020.  In this challenging new world although not a new concept 2020 has seen more courses, webinars and conferences move online as organisations adapt to a new way of learning, promoting, and reaching their audience or customer base. 

By Mary Fickling on Dec 01 2020.
"I remember as a little girl, going to those winter pantomimes…. I knew the local pretty girls on stage, dancing in their elegant costumes. One of them was in my year at school, so if she could do it, couldn’t I?... Then I looked at my legs (again) and thought…’No one would want these to spoil the performance!’

By Mary Fickling on Nov 30 2020.
It was so lovely to get this update from Susan ...

By Mary Fickling on Nov 29 2020.
A Guest Blog from Wayne Ghosh of BodyAdvance; an inspiring gentleman with a totally positive take on life. Knocks are an opportunity, surrounding yourself with great people is a must and going into 2021 with a clinic that specialises in non or minimally-invasive therapies, well, this guy is certainly going places..

By Mary Fickling on Nov 01 2020.
Deep Oscillation Therapy (DOT), is an integral part of acute care programs offers outstanding results again and again, Andrew Watson 'cannot imagine his clinical practice without it'.

By Mary Fickling on Oct 31 2020.
My given name is Teresa – now married to Robert-Michael Sanderson who some of you will have met as he follows (or drives me) around, helping out at different Lipoedema events. However, most people call me Tess nowadays.

By Mary Fickling on Oct 13 2020.
Gemma Levine's 'Season's Greetings' cards which were designed by artists Rob & Nick Carter, are now running for a further year, having been a total success are now being reprinted. All proceeds going to Lymphoedema Research. Supported by Dame Judi Dench CH DBE All cards and books can be purchased by contacting St George’Hospital Charity, for Lymphoedema Research.

By Mary Fickling on Oct 13 2020.
PhysioPod UK have been delighted to collate the reviews for this wonderful black and white photography book created by Gemma Levine in support of her charity work to raise awareness of Lymphoedema and Lymphoedema Research, with all proceeds of the book going to St George's Hospital Charity.

By Mary Fickling on Sep 29 2020.
When  lockdown happened back in March, I was just one week away from retiring from the best job I have ever had. I had only been with Mary Ann Evans Hospice for four years, but after twenty two years in Lymphoedema management, I  now felt confident in my knowledge-base and skills. Finally, I believed in myself. That said, I have always believed in life-long learning and the specialism of Lymphoedema still excites me with research findings, new research projects and innovative approaches to help people living with lymphatic conditions.

By Mary Fickling on Sep 25 2020.
It was one of Susie's Patients who told her about DEEP OSCILLATION therapy having had the treatment as part of her complete decongestive therapy in the management of Lymphoedema in her arm at The Vodder Clinic in Walchsee, Austria.

By Mary Fickling on Sep 07 2020.
"Through the tapestry of my life as a professional photographer, golden threads have been woven through meeting people behind the lens . The golden threads have arisen from the opportunity to engage with some of the most famous and influential  people of our times, getting to know them, absorbing their life stories with a mixture of sadness and laughter, creating fond and everlasting memories...

By Mary Fickling on Sep 07 2020.
The photographs for “Aqua” have now been completed with approximately 40 black and white images, covering 28 pages with Lymphoedema captions from Professor Peter Mortimer. Lymphoedema is a chronic, debilitating and incurable swelling, that can be a result of damage to the lymphatic system due to surgery, cancer treatment, or injury. It can also be inherited. An estimated 400,000 UK citizens suffer from Lymphoedema. “Lymphoedema is a secret disease, the book takes it out of hiding and provides a platform to talk about it“ GEMMA LEVINE

By Mary Fickling on Sep 07 2020.
A thoughtful review of Gemma's latest black and white photography book from Gaynor Leech, Founder of L-W-O Community who provide valuable support to those living with Primary, Secondary and Paediatric Lymphoedema online and in the Community

By Mary Fickling on Aug 29 2020.
"Imagine my delight in July when talking to Mary Fickling through one of our many conversations she said “I have a brain wave” we were discussing Deep Oscillation Therapy (DOT) and the many reports to the success of DOT and how it could be beneficial to someone living with Lymphoedema.  At the time Mary was busy writing her first Newsletter and I was getting ready to launch our Families website, so both extremely busy.  I had asked Mary whether she would write a piece for the Management and Treatment on deep oscillation and whether DOT was suitable for Children. 

By Mary Fickling on Aug 27 2020.
Of all the horse’s biomechanical systems, perhaps one that is least understood or looked at is the lymphatic system. Much of our current research on equine lymphology has been conducted at the Veterinary University at Hannover in Germany, where they have discovered significant differences between the equine lymphatic system and that of the humans, and this has profound implications on the way we need to look at and treat lymphatic problems as well as how we keep and manage horses on a daily basis.

By Mary Fickling on Aug 24 2020.
"Over the past 15 years, I have worked within the NHS and privately providing cancer and non-cancer related Lymphoedema care.  I have a natural passion for Lymphoedema and have always enjoyed providing the best quality of care.  I am continuously increasing my skills and knowledge, and I give support to services developing service provision supporting patients and clinical commissioning groups with local provision. After working collaboratively with primary care and the community, I found that compression hosiery was challenging to maintain for nurses that have a considerable workload and are multi-skilled.  I was referred a patient by the community, and I supported them and educated at the same time. The patient needed a below-knee garment, and the nurses needed help in measuring. As I was leaving, one of the nurses said, "what we need is you in our pocket", and the idea was born!

By Mary Fickling on Aug 02 2020.
Gaynor Leech "I am very excited to be introducing L-W-O Community’s new family website to compliment our families support group for Paediatric and Primary Lymphoedema. Did you know babies and children could be born with lymphoedema

By Mary Fickling on Aug 02 2020.
With March and #LAW and #WLD behind us for now it is time to jump forward into spring.  Both Mary and I have taken a break and a digital detox after the exhilarating and exhausting ride preparing for the awareness week activities.  The analysis of our success we will leave for the May newsletter. We both intend to take time off for Easter.

By Mary Fickling on Jul 28 2020.
"Lincoln was born with a multitude of genetic disorders that are lifelong and continue to be potentially life limiting, we were first made aware of Lincolns’ Genetic disorders during pregnancy; at our 20-week routine ultrasound scan we were made aware of one condition Congenital Lymphoedema. This affects both Lincolns’ lower limbs but most significantly his feet.

By Mary Fickling on Jul 14 2020.
PhysioPod invited Nikki a Foot Health Practitioner in Cambridgshire to blog on Deep Oscillation in leg care. Nikki is also a Vodder Certified Decongestive Lymphatic Therapist and Complementary Therapist and a Neal’s Yard Remedies Independent Consultant. PhysioPod have added links where Deep Oscillation has also been demonstrated to confirm Nikki's findings with full references at foot of article (pardon the pun)! It makes for a very interesting read and it also includes Nikki's Top 10 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Legs and Feet. Put your feet up, enjoy the read!

By Mary Fickling on Jun 30 2020.
PhysioPod met the charming Dalibor Svec, London's Branch Manager of LIPOELASTIC® at the Talk Lipoedema Conference 2017. As it is Lipoedema Awareness Month Mary, invited Dalibor to write a guest blog post about the company and their compression garments for Lipoedema care which have evolved since working with Lipoedema sufferers in Germany. LIPOELASTIC® is a family-owned brand manufacturer that has been developing medical compression garments since 2002. Throughout this time, Lipoelastic has managed to innovate and develop their products to the highest standards of quality and modern design. Lipoelastic garments and products are some of the most well-known and recognisable amongst plastic surgeons, Lipoelastic has successfully aided in the recovery journey of more than one and a half million patients across the globe.

By Mary Fickling on Jun 03 2020.
A short article and video from Gaynor Leech of Lymph-What-Oedema regarding tips for deep breathing, to help those living with Lymphoedema

By Mary Fickling on May 23 2020.
A short article and video from Gaynor Leech of Lymph-What-Oedema with her top tips to get a cool night's sleep in Lymphoedema Summers. "For those of you who have restless nights during the summer because its humid and you feel there is no air, maybe you struggle to breathe or you are soaked through and your head is screaming “I need to sleep”. In the UK most of us do not have the luxury of air-conditioning in our bedrooms, if you are lucky you might have a ceiling fan or a bedside table fan or like me you rely on keeping the bedroom window open all night. However, you may not be able to open a window because of noise or safety, so here are a few simple tips that might make life easier.

By Mary Fickling on May 21 2020.
A short article and video from Gaynor Leech of Lymph-What-Oedema regarding self care, to help those living with Lymphoedema to stay safe this Summer.

By Mary Fickling on Apr 29 2020.
A short article and video from Gaynor Leech of Lymph-What-Oedema . "My love of gardening started at an early age when both my grandfathers would take me out into the garden to play, showing me all the vegetables they had grown and all the different flowers and plants. I was fascinated by the different colours and textures. They both had post World War 2 gardens which were long and narrow which was meant to encourage them to grow their own food...

By Mary Fickling on Apr 29 2020.
A short article and video from Gaynor Leech of Lymph-What-Oedema .