In a way, wearing compression tights for poor circulation might not sound like it makes sense. If you have poor blood circulation, how can “compressing” things help you increase blood flow?The answer lies in the causes of poor circulation and the type of compression that you get from compression garments.  ...

For breast cancer survivors, lymphedema in the arm is often an unfortunate side effect of surgery, whether or not the lymphatic system was removed. The buildup of fluid that results can cause arm swelling, which can be uncomfortable and unsightly. The idea of exercise for arm lymphedema is that muscle...

It just doesn’t seem fair. Just when you think you’ve gotten used to all the physical and emotional issues that pregnancy can bring, suddenly your legs don’t seem to want to go to sleep when you do. First, don’t worry, having restless legs when pregnant is not a cause for...

If you’ve struggled with your cellulite, you’ve probably tried more than once to improve the way it looks. And that means you’ve probably come across more than your fair share of unlikely solutions, including creams and even injections. Coffee scrubs for cellulite reduction can sound a little odd. Really? Rub...

If you’re wondering how to treat lymphedema at home, you’re probably at least familiar with some of its causes. But, to understand how many of the home treatments for lymphedema are beneficial, it helps to get more familiar with lymphedema's causes and symptoms. Lymphedema is the name given to excessive...