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Self-Screening Guidelines for Lymphedema

The importance of self-screening for lymphedema in cancer patients is under-recognized and there are not many tools available to use. Below you will find a few ways to monitor yourself for early signs of lymphedema. This is essential because if … Read more

General Do’s & Don’ts for Lymphedema

Do: Elevate the swollen limb Keep moving – muscle contraction helps move the lymph fluid Use compression garments Maintain good skin care & hygiene Avoid, to the best of your ability, cuts, scratches and trauma to the area Use proper … Read more

Kinesio Taping & Lymphedema

Over the years, we have all seen this different coloured tape, positioned in different patterns, on different body parts, on athletes during sporting events on TV or elsewhere. What is this mysterious tape? How does it work? And will it … Read more

Osteopathic Manual Therapy and the Lymphatic System

Osteopathic manual therapists view the body as one whole functional unit. This means that problems in one area of the body will eventually have an impact on all other areas. If you want to improve the body’s inborn ability to … Read more

15-Minute Appetizers and Desserts

In keeping with the theme of “you”, here are 2 appetizer recipes and 2 dessert recipes that can be made in 15 minutes. These are easy peasy for you to throw together at a minute’s notice. Hopefully, they will come … Read more

Don’t put off till tomorrow, what you can do today.

Procrastination can hijack our plans and prevent us from moving on to better and brighter things. Sometimes it is easier to push things under the rug than to come at them head-on. We can feel very frustrated or unsettled with … Read more

Epsom Salts Bath. A great way to end your day!

Taking an Epsom salts bath is a great way to treat yourself after a long day of holiday shopping. Decreasing stress, detoxifying your body and relieving sore muscles are some of the benefits of using Epsom salts in your bath. … Read more

Gardening all year long? Who knew?

Who loves gardening as much as I do? If you have been to the clinic lately, you have seen the alien-like structure in the front entry spurting out green leafy things. That is called a Tower Garden. If you spend … Read more

Tips to Curb Your Hot Flashes

We often see breast cancer treated with chemotherapy. Some drugs found in chemotherapy can cause women to go into menopause or temporary menopause (depending on the individual’s age). Basically, the chemotherapy puts the ovaries to sleep causing a fluctuation in … Read more

5 Self-Care Tips for Lymphedema

Throughout the years of treating lymphedema, we feel the following are the top 5 self-care tips for managing this condition. 1. Reduce your risks Avoiding the main triggers for lymphedema will hopefully help you avoid the progression of this condition. … Read more

Male Breast Cancer Symptoms

Although breast cancer is very female-dominant, it is important to recognize that men can also develop this type of cancer. Like all cancer, early detection is essential so we felt it was important to list these early warning signs so … Read more

Broccoli and Mushroom Fried Rice

Several studies* have concluded that diets rich in vegetables, fruits and grains not only decrease your chance of getting breast cancer but may have a beneficial effect on survival after breast cancer. Sulforaphane, a compound found in broccoli and broccoli … Read more

Bioflex Laser Therapy and Lymphedema

Sunnybrae Therapeutics invested in a Bioflex Laser system back in 2013. This cold laser therapy system (or low-level laser therapy – LLLT) has had a significant impact on how we treat different musculoskeletal conditions but also on how we treat … Read more

Understanding The Anatomy Of A Healthy Spine

A healthy spine supports our upper body weight, while we move freely about. Our spine is designed into 3 sections: the cervical spine, thoracic spine and lumbar spine. These sections have natural curves called lordotic and kyphotic curves. Our cervical … Read more

Treating Lymphedema – Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT)

The most important step in the treatment of Lymphedema is the initial diagnosis. Once identified, a progressive Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT) program can significantly reduce the symptoms related to this sometimes debilitating condition. An effective program involves four elements which, … Read more

Your Feet In Motion

Our feet are built to withstand motion and pressure, with the help of good supportive footwear. They often get looked over and can take quite a beating from the different types of shoes we choose to wear. It is important … Read more