by Fiona Palmer | Mar 21, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation
Do You Really Need Urea Cream for Lymphoedema? Or Are We Missing the Bigger Picture?** There’s a moment I see quite often in clinic. Someone comes in…They’ve been told what to use.They’ve got the cream.They’re doing everything “right”. But their skin still feels: dry...
by Fiona Palmer | Mar 21, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Why Early Signs of Lymphoedema Matter More Than You Think There’s a sentence I hear a lot in clinic. “It’s probably nothing… it just feels a bit heavy.” No obvious swelling.No dramatic change.Just a feeling. And this is where it gets important. Because lymphoedema...
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 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...
by Fiona Palmer | Mar 14, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Oncology Massage, Scar Tissue, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Why Is My Swelling Worse at the End of the Day? (And what your lymphatic system might be trying to tell you) Many people notice a pattern with swelling. In the morning things feel fairly normal.By late afternoon your rings feel tighter, your legs feel heavier, or your...
