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16/11/2025

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12/11/2025

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In the largest genetic analysis of polycystic o***y syndrome to date, scientists have identified new variants linked to the condition, which could help us treat it mor...

10/11/2025

FLOW LYMPH FLOW
Lymphatic flow: Boosts Immunity and enhances your body’s natural ability to fight off infections.
Detoxifies: Aids in the removal of toxins, keeping your body healthy and balanced.
Promotes Relaxation: The gentle nature of MLD provides a calming effect, reducing stress and promoting relaxation.
Healing: Reducing Swelling, discomfort, tightness, bruising, aiding recovery post surgery and maintaing fluid balance.

07/11/2025

Lymphatic System Fun Facts :

Your lymphatic system is your body’s detox pathway , clearing toxins, waste, and excess fluid every day.

The thoracic duct (largest lymph vessel) drains up to 3-5 liters of lymph daily!

Your lymphatic system is immune force, produces and releases lymphocytes (white blood cells) that defend you from infection and inflammation.

Visceral fat inflammation directly compresses nearby lymph vessels—reducing drainage efficiency!

Your lymphatic system is has no heart, your lymph has no pump, it flows through movement, vacuum and breathing.

Tonsils and Adenoids, Bone Marrow, Thymus, Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT), Peyer’s Patches (intestines) Spleen, Appendix are all organs of the lymphatic system.

Your lymphatic system has an extensive network within the gastrointestinal tract, which is crucial for absorbing fat soluble vitamins and dietary fats, connecting digestion, detoxification and also helps maintain blood pressure and transports some hormones.

There are 3 types of lymphocytes: B lymphocytes - make antibodies to fight an infection.T cells- defend the body against disease and control the immune response. Natural killer cells attack cells infected abnormal cells, like cancer cells.

Your lymphatic system prevents you feeling puffy, bloated, tired, or uncomfortably inflamed. When it flows freely, it reduces oedema, swelling and prevents illness.

GO WITH THE FLOW - Keep moving. Keep breathing. Keep flowing.

06/11/2025

Genuinely thrilled to have receive an award for "Novice Poster Presenter" and to have earned my 2025 Attendance Certificate credential from The British Lymphology Society (BLS)! Grateful for the opportunity to grow and achieve this milestone - The Mobility Pathway pilot was a team effort - bringing together expertise from across the multidisciplinary field of lymphoedema care
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05/11/2025

AWARD WINNING CHHC

07/10/2025

04/10/2025

⚠️ Cellulitis can develop quickly. Symptoms may include:
✔ Red, hot, swollen skin
✔ Pain or tenderness
✔ Blisters or pus-filled spots
✔ Fever or flu-like symptoms
Seek medical help urgently if you spot these signs.
📖 Symptom guide: https://legsmatter.org/information-and-support/skin-concerns/cellulitis/