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Articles About Mastectomy

Video - Lymphedema: Therapy after a breast cancer operation

Even people with difficult anatomical proportions, e.g. with lymphoedema, are in the best hands with medi.
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Breast Reconstruction After a Mastectomy

Women diagnosed with breast cancer, who have to undergo a mastectomy, should also consider getting a reconstruction done after the mastectomy. It is up to you to decide if you have it done immediately after your mastectomy or have delayed reconstruction surgery. Whatever your option may be, it is better to decide only after learning the advantages and disadvantages of both methods.
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Beauty and the Breast Issues - Looking Good Post-Cancer

Breast cancer patients often gain weight from treatment. This fact escaped me when I first underwent treatment with chemotherapy. One reason is chemo-induced fatigue, resulting in decreased activity. Another is steroids contained in pre-chemo medications.
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Cancer Curse Causes - 10 Major Reasons Cancer is America's #1 Killer Disease

According to the Centers for Disease Controls' own published statistics, cancer and not heart disease has been the major #1 killer disease for everyone under the age of 85, and it's getting worse every year.
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Women's Weight and Colon Cancer

Obesity is a term used to describe body weight that is much greater than what is considered healthy. If you are obese, you have a much higher amount of body fat than lean muscle mass. Adults with a BMI greater than 30 are considered obese. Anyone more than 100 pounds overweight or with a BMI greater than 40 is considered morbidly obese.
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Articles About Lymphedema

Video - Lymphedema: Therapy after a breast cancer operation

Even people with difficult anatomical proportions, e.g. with lymphoedema, are in the best hands with medi.
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Weight Lifting May Help Lower Lymphedema Risk

Not only is weight training safe, but it also may reduce the risk of the painful arm swelling condition known as lymphedema by about a third in women with lymph node removal as part of surgical treatment for breast cancer, a new study suggests. Lymphedema can occur after surgery to remove lymph nodes near the cancer or from radiation damage to the lymph nodes, resulting in a backup of lymphatic fluid.
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Compression Sleeves Help Lymphedema

A compression sleeve is a tightly fitting elastic garment that is worn around the arm, although there are numerous other forms of compression garments that are used for other parts of the body, such as the legs, hands and torso. The main purpose of the sleeve is to reduce pain and swelling.
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Lymphedema Arm Sleeves - How to Choose the Right Compression Sleeve For You

Compression is the most popular method of treatment for lymphedema. Compression involves many layers of covering to help give adequate pressure and protection for the arms to inhibit the collection of fluids in the arms and legs. Usually several layers of gauze and other protective fabrics are put on, followed by a lymphedema arm sleeve, which provides the actual compression needed to prevent the collection of fluids.
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Lymphedema Massage Treatment

The term 'massage' as we know it aims to relax the muscles and loosen out the ligaments and tendons. A normal massage tends to increase the blood flow in the arteries with firm strokes and loosen the muscles. Manual lymph drainage is a kind of massage therapy that is used to treat lymphedema.
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Using Lymphedema Pumps

Using a lymphedema pump involves two stages, which are: Preparatory Phase and Drainage Phase. The lymph vessels need to be prepared to receive the fluid that the pump stimulates. This is the preparatory stage, which has to be done properly. If not, the lymph will enter the surrounding tissues, causing complications instead. The therapist always prepares the patient first by giving a gentle massage. While using the pump at home, the patient must perform a self-massage to prepare the body for the therapy.
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Articles About Pain Management

Mesothelioma Cure and Treatment - TENS Therapy

Mesothelioma is known as one of most dangerous type of cancer. Till now there is no certain and one hundred percent effective cure for this type of cancer. There were chemotherapy treatment developed for helping mesothelioma patients. This treatment was developed with electro shock based treatment. » Read More about mesothelioma cure and treatment

Are TENS Machines Effective For Pain Relief?

One of the more popular drug free methods to control pain is the use of a TENS machine. TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) are available without prescription and safe and easy to to use. There are a wide range of machines available for home use ranging from a simple machine for pain at around $20 to more than $300 for a dual channel machines that also includes muscle stimulation functionality. » Read More about TENS machines and pain relief

Advantages and Disadvantages of TENS Machine Hire

Looking for the perfect pain relief can prove to be an arduous task. If you've already tried countless pain relief pills, pads and creams that are available on the market today, then it's time that you set your eyes towards a much more effective, although unconventional solution. Want to know more on what a Tens machine hire can do to relieve you for chronic pain? Here's a short article that will teach you of the advantages and disadvantages of a it. » Read More about advantages and disadvantages of TENS machine hire

Articles About Respiratory

Sleep Apnea Symptoms and Treatments -Saying Goodbye To Sleepless Nights, Snoring, and Exhaustion

As men reach middle age they are faced with a variety of health factors. From heart disease to diabetes, and prostate cancer to erectile dysfunction, maintaining a healthy lifestyle requires closer attention to one's health than when they were younger. Unfortunately, not everyone follows the guidelines given to them by their doctor, and many medical issues can go unnoticed for years. One of the most common yet frequently undiagnosed medical issues middle aged men face is sleep apnea.
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Breathing Tools To Help Control Asthma and Sleep Apnea And Other Breathing Conditions

The Russians do quite well in Olympic swimming, and if one notices, it is apparent that while some others are huffing and puffing through their mouths, many Russian athletes appear to practice exercises similar to Buteyko exercises before sports performances. Just as eating a bowl of spaghetti 15 minutes before an event would be detrimental, so is increasing the breathing.
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Articles About Cervical & Lumbar Traction

Cervical Pain Relief - 8 Natural Treatments for Neck Problems

If you want to relieve cervical pain in your neck muscles, many natural treatments are available. For the most effective relief for painful, stiff neck muscles, combine self-care practices with therapies performed by professionals. Here are 8 natural treatments to prevent and relieve cervical discomfort.
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Cervical Pillows

When it comes to neck trouble one can benefit from the use of a cervical pillow. The term cervical refers to the neck region. A cervical pillow corrects a person's resting position so that his head and neck are at the optimal angles to the torso and the resting surface. This relieves cervical tension and enhances relaxation.
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Manual Spinal Traction Treatment for Back Pain

Manual spinal traction is not a new age, voodoo type of thing. It is a medically accepted form of therapy used to complement other forms of treatment for alleviating back pain resulting from injury and other medical conditions such as sciatica and lumbago. Contrary to popular belief, this method has been employed by physical therapists for more than a hundred years and is now widely practiced in the rehabilitative profession. It is basic, therefore, to arm yourself with information about spinal traction.
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Real Neck Traction - Using The Pronex Pneumatic Traction Device & Understanding Neck Traction

To start there are 2 kinds of neck traction. One that essentially only stretches you. This would be like a neck brace or over the door device or an air bubble type around the neck. This is similar to someone pulling your head upwards.
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Pinched Nerve Traction Device

One of the common causes is disc degeneration. Disc degeneration is caused by wear and tear over the years with the disc getting thinner which narrows the vertebral spaces. This can cause the nerves to become pinched and irritated. This may then be followed with tingling and numbness in the shoulders and neck. Tension, stress, whiplash and other injuries can all contribute over time.
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Articles About Wigs

Wigs and Hats For Cancer Patients - Making Choices Easier

As most cancer treatments result to temporary hairloss, cancer patients would be requiring a wig or hat to wear for a certain period. It may vary with every person, but hair mostly grows back completely in about 6 months to a full year. Because of such, a cancer patient is advised to purchase a wig of good quality that can outlast daily wear, and for extended periods of time.
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Monofilament Wigs

Monofilament wigs are especially good for severe hair loss. The cap is softer for sensitive scalps and hypoallergenic. The color of the cap is almost transparent allowing it to take on the color of the scalp of the wearer.
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How to Clean a Wig Properly

You spent good money on your new wig so let's make it last. If you want your beautiful wig to continue to look fresh and give you long term enjoyment, then as with anything else, you need to take care of it. For those of you who are dealing with cancer or other health-related treatment, I know that maintaining a wig may be the last thing you want to do. However, I believe that for many women, maintaining the routine and glamour of their outward appearance can make all the difference in the world in avoiding depression.
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History of Wigs

We can easily gather through documented historical fact that wigs have maintained their popularity. Hair wigs of all kinds have been worn throughout eons of the human past. They have been worn by many different people of many different cultures all over the world. As a matter of fact, it has been noted that wigs have been worn from ancient times.
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