You have probably seen people that had compression socks on, or have been prescribed them by your doctor. Maybe you have asked yourself, “What are those socks for?” To better understand why so many people wear compression socks, it’s important to know the basics about how blood circulates through the body. The heart constantly pumps […]
Mastectomy Bras Stores Near Me
Mastectomy Bras Stores Near Me Store Locator – Click Here To Find The Location Closest To You After a partial mastectomy or lumpectomy, you need to change your bra to a radically different model than you had before surgery. While wearing a post-surgery bra can sound like a daunting prospect, it can look and feel […]
Why Women Choose Mastectomy Prosthetics As an Alternative to Breast Reconstruction
A growing number of women who have undergone mastectomy are electing to undergo breast reconstruction. But despite the increasing popularity of the procedure, there are some women who feel that it is not right for them or who simply do not want to go under the knife a second time around. Other women may have […]
Recovering Comfortably with the Help of Breast Cancer Bras and Prosthesis
After going through chemotherapy or surgery for breast cancer (and experiencing all the major decision-making in between), a woman can feel somewhat unsure and confused about the lifestyle they will be able to lead moving forward. Getting treated for the disease means that significant changes have taken place in the body, and these changes create […]
6 Reasons Why Custom Compression Stockings Are Better Investments for Health and Recovery
While there’s an abundance of compression hosiery on the market (popular sporting brands even have their own line), medical professionals strongly advise people with health woes who have been advised to wear them (such as diabetics) to opt for custom compression stockings instead. Here are the reasons why: 1. Individual Needs Not all patients are […]
Actor Kathy Bates’ Battle With Lymphedema After Breast Cancer
Actor Kathy Bates, on the tv show The Doctors, discusses her battle with Lymphedema after having breast cancer. After her double mastectomy she developed lymphedema. She witnessed someone with advanced lymphedema that hadn’t taken care of it properly. This motivated her to become informed about it and have it treated properly. She discusses wearing her […]
Breast Cancer Charity Events In Maryland October – December 2016
Here is a list of breast cancer charity events that are happening in Maryland from October – December 2016: October 15, 2016 Event: Making Strides of Western Maryland Location: Canal Place Festival Grounds, Cumberland Maryland For information: Click Here October 16, 2016 Event: Lifeline 100 (Cycling event) Location: Kinder Farm Park, Millersville Maryland For Information: […]
What Type Of Compressions Stockings Should You Wear?
Did your doctor or therapist prescribe compression stockings for you? You get the idea that it’s as simple as going to any drugstore in Maryland and telling the pharmacist that you want one. There’s actually more to it than you’d assume. There are different types of compression stockings available, so you need to ask for […]
Why Use Compressions Stockings for Edema Treatment
Do you suffer from edema? This is what you call the condition that involves the abnormal accumulation of fluid under the skin, which then affects circulation in the feet, ankles, and lower legs. It is common to use compression stockings for edema management because these improve the blood flow that edema has made inefficient. Edema […]
Using a Lymphedema Gauntlet to Manage and Prevent the Condition
There is some dissenting commentary on the use of a compression sleeve in preventing lymphedema. The main issue is the possibility of helping cause hand lymphedema when it is worn without a gauntlet. The solution, however, is simple enough: Just remember to use a lymphedema gauntlet as well when wearing a sleeve. In Maryland, sleeves […]
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