Cupping guides
Lumbago (acute low back pain): what to do the first days, self-care that works and gentle cupping
Lumbago, or acute low back pain, is a sudden stabbing pain in the lower back, often with a lift or a twist. It is almost always harmless and settles on its own. Here is what to do the first days, when to see a doctor and how to use cupping once the worst is over.
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Lymphatic drainage: manual, mechanical and at home – the differences, the cost and what suits you
Lymphatic drainage is the umbrella term for techniques that help lymph fluid on towards the lymph nodes: manual lymphatic drainage with a therapist, mechanical drainage with compression boots, and self-care at home. Here are the differences, costs, uses and how to do it yourself.
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Lymphatic massage in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö: price, what you get and how to choose a therapist
Lymphatic massage with a therapist costs about the same as a regular massage, but quality varies. Here is what you should get for your money, the questions that reveal a good therapist, what applies in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, and how to keep the effect between visits.
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Fluid retention in the body: causes, when to seek care and what you can do yourself
Fluid retention (oedema) is common and usually harmless: heat, sitting, salt, hormones. Sometimes it is a sign of something that needs investigation. Here are the causes, the warning signs and what you can do yourself.
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Lymphoedema: what it is, how it is treated and what you can do yourself
Lymphoedema is chronic swelling that occurs when the lymphatic system cannot remove fluid, usually after surgery or radiotherapy. Here are the symptoms, how healthcare treats it, what you can do yourself and why cupping at home is not the right tool without a therapist's guidance.
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Best lymphatic massage machine? Pressotherapy, massage gun, dry brush, cups or hands – a comparison for home use
Looking for a lymphatic massage machine for home use? Here we compare pressotherapy boots, massage guns, vibration plates, dry brushes, silicone cups and hands: what they actually do for the lymph, what they cost, which areas they reach and what suits different needs.
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Lymphatic massage and weight loss: what is true, what is water and what actually helps
Lymphatic massage does not make you burn fat, but it can remove fluid that makes you swollen and heavy. Here is the difference between weight, water and fat, what to expect on the scales and the tape measure, and how lymphatic massage fits into a routine that actually gives results.
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Lymphatic massage for the face: how to do it at home with hands or a cup, and what to expect
A puffy face in the morning, under-eye bags and a heavy jawline are often fluid that has not drained. Facial lymphatic massage fixes that in a few minutes. Here are the directions, the pressure, a five-minute routine and what is realistic to expect.
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What is lymphatic massage? How it works, effects, side effects and what to expect
Lymphatic massage is a soft, rhythmic massage that helps lymph fluid flow towards the lymph nodes. Here is what it does and does not do, how a treatment works, common side effects, what to expect before and after, and how to do it yourself at home.
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