Current Steps to Better Health Article:

November 2019

The Influence of Social Media on Those Living with Lymphedema

Author: Andrea Leifer, PT, DPT, CLT

What if I told you I could predict how successful you would be in achieving your goals just by looking at what accounts you are following on social media? That your ability to start working out again, to eat well over the holidays or even to manage your lymphedema is influenced by what you read and see when you are scrolling through Facebook or Instagram?

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Past Steps to Better Health Articles:

October 2019
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Breast Cancer, Lymphatics & What to Expect Next

Breast Cancer, Lymphatics & What to Expect Next

Author: Dr. Melissa Gallagher

Most of the October Breast Cancer Awareness Month’s focus is on breast cancer screenings and detection awareness, all extremely important and value points of enlightenment. While early detection and screening are popular in the world of breast cancer awareness, post-cancer prevention is hardly ever discussed with those subjected to this life-changing diagnosis.

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September 2019
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Life is a Beautiful Gift: Ali’s Story

Life is a Beautiful Gift: Ali’s Story

Author: Ali Neff

Ali is a freelance author and social media influencer. She developed lymphedema at 15, after her second heart transplant. In sharing her story, she hopes to positively impact others to chase their dreams – no matter the obstacles they face. She partnered with Juzo to help raise awareness of lymphedema and the benefits of medical compression.

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August 2019
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Pregnancy and Vein Health: Know the Benefits of Compression

Pregnancy and Vein Health: Know the Benefits of Compression

Author: Manu Aggarwal, MD

Pregnancy is a time of joy, excitement and celebration. It is also an important time to remind oneself of the cardiovascular changes that occur in the body and what can be done to optimize these changes as the pregnancy progresses. Many of these changes occur to meet the demands of the fetal and maternal metabolic needs.

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July 2019
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STANDING ON THE JOB: How at-risk occupations put a strain on veins

STANDING ON THE JOB: How at-risk occupations put a strain on veins

Author: Cindy Asbjornsen, DO, FACPh

A version of this article first appeared in Vein Health News, a magazine published by the Vein Healthcare Center. Dr. Asbjornsen is the founder of Vein Healthcare Center and the Editorial Director for Vein Health News and certified by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. She cares for all levels of venous disease, including spider veins, varicose veins and venous ulcers.

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June 2019
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Lipedema Awareness & Treatment: A Collaborative Approach

Lipedema Awareness & Treatment: A Collaborative Approach

Author: Pattie Cornute & Dr. Melissa Gallagher

During Lipedema Awareness month, we hope to help raise awareness of the disease and ways to manage it. Who better to help in that effort than someone living with Lipedema and a Lymphatic Therapist? Pattie Cornute, blogger and Lipedema Fitness founder, along with Naturopathic Physician Dr. Melissa Gallagher share their input on the disease, as well as how to get the most out of the patient-therapist relationship.

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