Your Ultimate Guide for Healthy Living

Your doctor told you that you have arthritis. They prescribed anti-inflammatories. They sent you home. End of story, right? Wrong. Here's what they probably didn't mention. While your joints are staging a full-blown inflammatory rebellion, your lymphatic system is drowning in the aftermath like a bouncer trying to clean up after a particularly aggressive mosh pit. And nobody's talking about it. I am here to talk about it because I was diagnosed with RA, Rhumatoid Arthritis, o

Let’s be honest: in today’s world, our relationship with food often looks like a speed-dating session. We swipe right on snacks, ghost our greens, and barely remember what we ate for breakfast. Enter mindful eating —the art of actually tasting  your lunch before it’s gone. And if you think this is just another wellness buzzword, Ayurveda has been championing this approach since ancient times. Turns out, grandma was right: how you eat matters just as much as what you eat . Whe

As we move through the festive season, social gatherings and celebratory drinks become nearly synonymous with December. For those managing lymphedema, chronic swelling, and or inflammation, the decision to enjoy a drink can bring uncertainty: Does alcohol actually make swelling worse? The reality is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. Learn how alcohol makes swelling worse at Alchemy in Heath, Ohio. How Alcohol Impacts Your Lymphatic System The lymphatic system plays a cruc

If you’ve ever wondered why your skin keeps breaking out, your eyes look puffier than a marshmallow in the morning, or your favorite rings suddenly shrank overnight? Your lymphatic system might be trying to get your attention. Before you blame it all on hormones, allergies, or last night’s salty takeout, let’s take a closer look at the unsung hero of your body’s natural detox: the lymphatic system. The best thing you can do for your lymphatic health is to start your morning w