Lymph Motion

Good morning! The clinic is back open and with all the measurements in place for a safe return, in line with government regulations. Just a reminder you will need to check in with the Safe WA app, or written log, and wear a mask. If you would like to retune yourself in, here is a great on line activity courtesy of the amazing team at Solaris. Tomorrow, Tuesday 6th July... Namaste...

On Tuesday, we'll have a special lunch-hour live (free!) Meditation that you are welcome to join from the comfort of your home or wherever else you are.

Supported by a professional facilitator and long-term cancer survivor Cathy Brown, this is your chance to take a breather and be present in our very chaotic world.

Link to Zoom 👉 https://buff.ly/361pYvA

Meeting ID: 893 2106 0374
Passcode: 189083

Due to WA Government guidelines, our clinic is closed. Please keep safe and keep well. As we have heard many a time, but it is stil apt, we are all in this together.

June is Lipoedema Awareness Month!
This infographic illustrates the progress so far in the journey towards recognition of lipoedema in Australia. Lipoedema Australia continues its work in this regard.
For more support and information about lipoedema visit: https://www.lipoedemaaustralia.com.au/

June is Lipoedema Awareness Month!

French Artist Flore has kindly agreed to share her work with Lipoedema Australia. You’ll see art from her “12 signs of Lipoedema” and “Lipoedema Self Care” series on Lipoedema Australia’s social media over the month of June.

For more information about lipoedema and support visit: https://www.lipoedemaaustralia.com.au/

This is a new campaign being offered by Live Lighter... can you do this challenge? Give it a go... d e e p b r e a t h e !

Another great way to get in tune with your body is through mindful breathing. While it’s not for everyone, many people will find that mindfulness helps them to become more present and aware of what they are doing and where they are instead of being focused on yesterday, tomorrow, or worries.

Try a free app like Smiling Mind or follow the instructions below:

🧘 Sit in a comfortable spot with few distractions
🧘 Put on a timer
🧘 Close your eyes
🧘 Breathe in through your nose for the count of four seconds, hold for two seconds and then breathe out through your mouth for the count of six seconds
🧘 Focus on your breath entering and leaving your body
🧘 Once you feel settled, start to bring your attention to the interaction between your breath and your body. For example, is the air a bit cooler when entering through your nose and a bit warmer when leaving your body? How does it feel when the air enters your lungs? Notice the rise and fall of your belly as the air moves in and out
🧘 If you are distracted by thoughts or feelings, this is ok – it’s perfectly normal! Don’t try to push the thoughts away, just allow them to drift past like a cloud and gently bring your attention back to your breathing
🧘 Continue with this until the timer goes off

To read our latest blog around mindfulness and how you can improve your overall mental health wellbeing visit 👉 https://bit.ly/3v4Sx5H

Take time to pause and reflect this weekend.... Lest we forget...

Special thanks to a client for bringing this segment to my attention. Hooray for our special lipoedema clients to get this type of airtime on national television. Let's keep banging the drum to get Federal funding!

The painful, little-known disease being passed off as obesity The painful, little-known disease being passed off as obesityBy Tanya Weingarth|18 hours agoA Queensland mother is calling on the Federal Government to help fund life-changing surgery that would assist Australian women living with a crippling condition.Jodie Sawyer broke down in tears as she explain...

For women, the fight for justice and equality seems to be a never ending battle.

Did you see the message from Perth, complete with a cute quokka? We are part of something bigger with global research.

World Lymphedema Day 2021 - LE&RN http://lymphaticnetwork.orgJoin us in supporting World Lymphedema Day 2021!Our GoalTo make cures for lymphedema and lymphatic diseases a global priority.Get ...

A little something we are presenting to clients this week, to promote World Lymphoedema Day. We are part of a global effort to raise awareness for this condition. Lets continue vital research in this area. Thanks for your support everyone.

Ok, so it's not quite the long weekend yet, but I think you get the message ☺️

It's the start of a long hot weekend. Keep cool, keep your feet up and hydrate.