November 13, 2018 BY Rochelle Clark
For cancer survivors, lymphedema is a real possibility. Sometimes this condition continues for months if not years after surgery or cancer treatments. This condition affects the lymph system. Lymphedema interferes with the flow of the lymph system leading to a build-up of fluids in the extremities, face, neck, and abdomen. If you want to manage…
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November 6, 2018 BY Rochelle Clark
We are a summation of our habits. That’s not just me, your friendly lymphatic massage therapist, telling you that—it’s science! Whether you invest your time in developing good habits or bad habits is completely up to you. Want to know how to break a habit for good, according to both science and what I’ve found…
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October 23, 2018 BY Rochelle Clark
Did you know that your skin health is a direct reflection of your internal health? Our dermis is the largest organ in the body and it is a great judge of how our internal organs and body systems are functioning. This is partly because of our gut microbiome. That microbiome contains tens of trillions of…
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October 16, 2018 BY Rochelle Clark
Years ago, I quit drinking coffee and switched to green tea instead. Some people swear by coffee. They can’t function without it. And I’ll admit, the transition period was difficult, but once my body adapted it was much happier. If you’re thinking about making the switch or just want to learn more about why coffee…
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October 9, 2018 BY Rochelle Clark
Can lymphatic massage help me lose weight? That’s an often-asked question in my office. The answer is complicated. Lymphatic massage benefits weight loss, but perhaps not in the direct way you expect. Massage is well known to help with detoxification, and detoxing the body can very well produce weight loss. The question is, how can…
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August 28, 2018 BY Rochelle Clark
I’m obsessed with essential oils and have been for decades. I credit essential oils for my healthy skin and body. You already know that I love using essential oils with lymphatic massage, but I want to share what I know about these nourishing oils with you! Down below I’ve listed what are, in my opinion,…
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August 24, 2018 BY Rochelle Clark
I’m a staunch advocate of using essential oils, and not just in a diffuser, either. There are countless different uses for essential oils that I am excited to share with you. Whether you’re wondering how to use essential oils on your skin or want to know how I as a professional lymphatic massage therapist use…
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August 14, 2018 BY Rochelle Clark
Is there a better time than summer? The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and our bodies come alive. But as much as I love the summer season, it does come with bug bites and stress from travel and work. That’s when I turn to my favorite summer essential oils. Here are my top…
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