by Fiona Palmer | Mar 22, 2026 | Breast Cancer, Scar Tissue, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Everything Was Fine… So Why Has My Arm Started Swelling? She didn’t notice it.But I did. It wasn’t dramatic.No pain. No panic. Just a slight change in the way her arm looked and felt. And the first thing she said was: “But everything’s been fine… it’s been nearly a...
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 19, 2026 | Misc, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Your Brain Has a Drainage System (And It Only Works Properly When You Sleep) We talk a lot about the body. Muscles.Joints.Circulation.The lymphatic system. But what about the brain? Because here’s something most people have never been told: Your brain has its own...
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...
