by Fiona Palmer | Mar 19, 2026 | Misc
Especially for swelling, healing, pain and brain health We talk a lot about movement.Exercise.Hydration. But sleep? Sleep is often the first thing people sacrifice when life feels busy, stressful or uncertain. And yet sleep is not just “rest”. It is one of the main...
by Fiona Palmer | Mar 17, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Scar Tissue, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
How Do You Manage Lymphorrhoea Safely? (Without Making It Worse) If you’ve noticed fluid leaking from your skin, it can feel unsettling. Damp patches.Dressings that won’t stay dry.Skin that just doesn’t feel right. And the natural instinct is to deal with what you can...
by Fiona Palmer | Mar 17, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
What Is Lymphorrhoea? When Swelling Starts Leaking Through the Skin You might notice it suddenly. A patch on your trousers.A damp dressing that shouldn’t be wet.Tiny droplets sitting on the skin. And the question I hear a lot is:“Why is fluid leaking from my leg… and...
by Fiona Palmer | Mar 17, 2026 | Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Fluid Retention vs Lymphoedema: What’s the Difference (and Why It Matters) Not all swelling is the same Swelling gets grouped together far too easily. “Fluid retention.”“Oedema.”“Just a bit of swelling.” But clinically, there’s a difference — and it matters. Because...
by Fiona Palmer | Mar 16, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Many people come for reflexology because they feel stressed, overwhelmed or simply exhausted. Sometimes they can’t quite explain it. They just know their body feels tight, their mind won’t switch off, and sleep isn’t what it used to be. Often the first thing they say...