Purple Sage Lymphatic Therapy

02/09/2026

Why Swelling Can Change Hour to Hour🦋

Lymphedema swelling is dynamic, not fixed. The lymphatic system is constantly responding to what your body is doing—and when it’s damaged or overloaded, even small changes can cause noticeable shifts in swelling and pain.

Here’s what can drive those changes throughout the day:

• Gravity: Fluid naturally pulls downward. Sitting or standing for long periods allows lymph to pool, especially in legs, feet, and ankles.
• Movement vs. stillness: Gentle movement helps lymph flow. Too much activity—or not enough—can both increase swelling.
• Inflammation: Pain, illness, stress, or micro-injuries increase inflammation, which pulls more fluid into tissues.
• Temperature: Heat causes blood vessels to dilate, increasing fluid leakage into surrounding tissue and worsening swelling.
• Hormones: Fluctuations (menstrual cycle, menopause, stress hormones) affect fluid balance and tissue sensitivity.
• Compression timing: When compression is worn, removed, or delayed can dramatically change how the body holds fluid.
• Lymphatic fatigue: A compromised lymph system can simply get overwhelmed as the day goes on.

Important reminder:
Swelling that changes throughout the day is not an exaggeration, or lack of effort. It’s a sign of a system doing the best it can under strain.

Bottom line:
You can wake up “looking fine” and still end the day swollen, painful, and exhausted—both experiences are real.

02/09/2026

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02/09/2026

Weight-Loss Surgery & Lipo-Lymphedema

🔹 Surgery can help with overall weight with some
• Procedures like gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy can reduce general body fat.
• Can improve mobility some, cardiovascular health, and joint stress.

🔹 Lipo-lymphedema fat is different
• This fat is fibrotic and resistant to typical weight loss.
• Even after significant weight loss surgery, swelling and affected areas may remain.

🔹 Lymphatic function is key
• Surgery doesn’t restore damaged lymphatic vessels.
• Persistent fluid accumulation can continue in the arms, legs, or other areas.

🔹 Management is still necessary
• Compression, drainage exercises, and skin care remain essential.

💙 Personal insight: I had weight-loss surgery myself. I lost weight in my upper body, but my lower body remains much larger. My CLT believes that the now excess skin in my abdomen may be further blocking lymphatic flow, making management even more important.

💙 Key Takeaway: Weight-loss surgery can improve health and mobility some, but lipo-lymphedema still requires ongoing care and understanding.🩵🦋

02/09/2026

🦋Why Lymphedema Is Still Treated Like an Afterthought

Lymphedema is not rare.
It is not mild.
And it is not well managed — not because patients fail, but because the system does.🩵

Lymphatic disease sits between specialties. It’s rarely taught in depth, inconsistently diagnosed, and often treated as a side effect instead of a primary condition. As a result, people are diagnosed late, symptoms are minimized, and care becomes fragmented.🦋

Patients end up doing the work:
Coordinating appointments.
Educating providers.
Advocating for coverage.
Explaining pain, swelling, and progression — over and over again.🩵

This isn’t an awareness problem alone.
It’s a training, policy, and access problem.🦋

Until lymphedema is treated as the chronic, progressive condition it is — taught in medical education, coded accurately, and covered consistently — people will continue to suffer unnecessarily.🩵

Awareness must lead to accountability.🩵🦋

02/04/2026

02/02/2026

Cancer doesn’t develop in isolation — and neither does healing.

Chronic inflammation and lymphatic congestion can quietly disrupt immune communication, waste removal, and tissue health over time. When the lymphatic system becomes overwhelmed, inflammation can persist and the body’s internal balance is compromised.

In our latest blog, we explore the connection between inflammation, lymphatic health, and cancer, and why supporting the body’s internal environment is a foundational part of integrative cancer care. Learn how lymphatic flow, detoxification, movement, breath, and nervous system balance work together to support healing.

👉 Read the full blog to understand why restoring flow and balance — not just targeting symptoms — matters. https://anoasisofhealing.pulse.ly/ssn8j39lqv

✨ Take a step toward whole-body health.
Call 480-834-5414 or learn more here:
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02/02/2026

🌿 Lymphatic Drainage Therapy: Part of Our Whole-Body Healing Approach

At An Oasis of Healing, we believe true health comes from treating the whole body, not just symptoms. Lymphatic Drainage Therapy helps your body release stagnant fluids and toxins, supporting your lymphatic and immune systems while improving circulation and cellular repair. When the lymphatic system becomes congested due to stress, sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition, environmental toxins, or hormonal imbalances, the body cannot perform at its best.

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy works together with our other therapies, including nutritional support, mind-body techniques, and integrative oncology treatments, to enhance your body’s natural ability to detoxify, restore balance, and heal. When your lymphatic system functions optimally, your immune system is more efficient, inflammation is reduced, and your body can focus on repairing itself rather than just managing stress or illness.

This therapy is both preventive and restorative, helping with fatigue, brain fog, swelling, and sluggishness, while supporting recovery after surgery or chronic conditions. By combining Electro-Lymphatic Drainage and Manual Lymphatic Drainage, we maximize the flow of lymph throughout the body, ensuring a deep, full-body effect that complements every other therapy in our holistic program.

✨ Take a step toward whole-body health. Call 480-834-5414 or learn more here: https://anoasisofhealing.pulse.ly/f0mwwa2llx

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09/17/2025

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy: Unlock Your Body’s Natural Flow

Your lymphatic system is designed to bring nutrients in, remove waste, aid cellular repair, and protect your body from illness. But when congestion sets in, toxins build up, leaving you fatigued, foggy, swollen, or even struggling with weight gain and cravings.

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy helps your body release blocked or stagnant fluids so it can function at its best. At An Oasis of Healing, we use a combination of Electro-Lymphatic and Manual Lymphatic Drainage to maximize lymph flow, reduce swelling, support your immune system, and enhance overall health.

Learn more about Lymphatic Drainage Therapy: https://anoasisofhealing.pulse.ly/zzhzkvyqgr

Explore our holistic approach: https://anoasisofhealing.pulse.ly/o9ocf8npcr

📞 Call us: (480) 912-3414

09/11/2025

***NOW HIRING***

We're looking for a reliable, licensed Massage Therapist with experience in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) - or someone eager and willing to train in this specialty to help start up our newest location. If you're passionate about helping others heal and grow your skills in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you!

We will be offering a sponsorship for training in MLD

please contact Sheila Lopez @ (575)202-0627

08/28/2025

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Shake It to Make It: The Surprising Power of Vibration Plates

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting new wellness routines.

What’s a Vibration Plate Anyway? ⚡🦶
Imagine standing on a platform that vibrates so fast your muscles contract up to 30 times per second—and you’re not even moving. That’s a vibration plate, also known as a whole-body vibration (WBV) platform. Originally developed for astronauts to combat bone density loss in space (yes—outer space! 🚀), these machines are now buzzing into homes, gyms, and therapy clinics worldwide.

The Science Behind the Shake 🔬🌪️
Vibration plates send mechanical vibrations through your body, causing rapid muscle contractions. These contractions activate deep stabilizing muscles and boost circulation, lymphatic drainage, and even bone strength. It’s like giving your body a full-body workout… while standing still! 🧘‍♀️

Let’s Talk Research 📚🧠
A few powerful facts that make vibration plates more than just a fitness trend:

1. Lymphatic Activation 🌀💧
Studies have shown that WBV stimulates lymphatic flow, helping to reduce swelling, improve drainage, and support detoxification. According to a 2010 study in the Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, WBV improved circulation and lymph movement in patients with limited mobility ♿.

2. Muscle Strength & Tone 💪🔥
A review in the International Journal of Sports Medicine (2005) found that WBV increased muscle strength, particularly in the legs and core, in both athletes and sedentary individuals. Great news for those wanting to tone up without high-impact workouts!

3. Bone Density Boost 🦴✨
Vibration therapy may help preserve bone mineral density, especially in postmenopausal women. A study in the journal Osteoporosis International showed that 6 months of regular WBV training significantly increased hip bone density.

4. Improved Balance & Mobility 🚶‍♀️🧍‍♂️
Elderly individuals and people recovering from injuries often use WBV to improve stability and gait. It’s gentle on the joints but powerful in results!

The Lymphatic System Loves to Shake 💓🌊
Our lymphatic system has no pump like the heart—it relies on movement to flow. That’s why vibration plates are so beneficial: they provide passive motion, which mimics walking, bouncing, and muscle contractions that help move lymph fluid through the body.

Vibration sessions can:
• Reduce fluid retention 🫗
• Ease inflammation 🔥
• Support immune function 🛡️
• Accelerate healing after surgery or injury 🩹

It’s like a jumpstart for your drainage system—without the jumping! 🎉

How to Use a Vibration Plate Safely ✔️🧘
• Start slow: 1–2 minutes at a low frequency ⏱️
• Build up to 10–15 minutes per session
• Stand, squat, stretch, or even sit with your feet on the plate 🦵
• Drink water afterward to flush out released toxins 💧
• Use 3–5x a week for lymphatic and muscle benefits 📆

Caution: ⚠️ Avoid if you’re pregnant 🤰, have deep vein thrombosis 🩸, or a pacemaker—always check with your practitioner first!

Fun Fact: 🤩
Olympic athletes 🏅 use vibration therapy in their warm-ups and recovery routines to improve circulation and reduce soreness faster!

In Conclusion: Vibrate to Elevate 🌟📈
Vibration plates are more than just a wellness gadget—they’re a powerful tool backed by science and packed with benefits. Whether you’re looking to boost lymph flow, tone your body, improve your balance, or just sneak in some self-care, this little machine could be your secret weapon.

So go ahead—step on, shake it out, and let your lymph flow like never before. 💃💧

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