Health, Beauty & Lymphoedema Specialist Therapist

Health Treatments

• Lymphoedema
  • Types of Treatment
  • Compression Garments
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Client Testimonials
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage
• Lipoedema

Beauty Treatments

• Arbonne & Guinot Treatments
• Aromatherapy
• Electrolysis
• Massage
• Reiki
• Rejuvanessence

Lymphoedema

What is Lymphoedema?

Lymphoedema is a swelling of the limbs and body due to the build up of lymph fluid, a straw-coloured fluid carrying waste products (large proteins, fats, water dead cells, bacteria and white blood cells). Lymph fluid plays an important role in the body's defence against infection.

Lymphoedema occurs when damage to the drainage routes causes the damming effect of the lymph fluid. Lymphoedema has various causes:

• Removal of the lymph nodes as part of a cancer treatment;
• A congenital condition;
• Damage resulting from an accident.

Useful Lymphoedema links:

These websites offer advice, information and support for people living with Lymphoedema. Please note that they will open in another window. Gayle Olivia Longhurst is not responsible for the content of these websites.

Lymphoedema Support Network

Part of the British Lymphology Society, this organisation offers support and advice to Lymphoedema patients.

Cancerbackup

The UK's leading cancer information site: your one-stop site with over 6,000 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families and carers.

Contact Gayle

Tel: 01483 574809

Stoke Fields
Guildford
Surrey GU1 4LT

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