#OurTribe is pleased to announce Virtual Lymphedema Coaching! No matter where you live, you now have access to Jenni Rai, PT, CLT, CES for a one-on-one consultation to discuss: Your personal lymphedema risk Risk reduction strategies If a sleeve is necessary The role of exercise…

Complete Shaping says “Hell Yes!” Breast Prosthetics are heavy. In order to keep them in place, they require a thick, irritating, lymph flow interrupting band of elastic. Kathy Conway, bilateral mastectomy survivor, found the entire production too irritating and instead went flat. After hearing the…

I am a physical therapist who primarily helps women rehab from breast cancer diagnosis. Last week, two separate women made a very similar comment that prompted this blog post. Both had recently undergone reconstructive breast surgery and now have their implants, and when they moved…

This little cutie safely removes excess facial hair! Menopause can change the hair that grows on your face, and usually not in a good way. If that extra hair bothers you, this little gadget is a life saver! It gently removes and collects the offensive…

#OurTribe member Stacie Lambert deBlieux shares her secret of happiness So today Lucie asked me if I was happy. I said yes and she asked why. I gave her some answers (including finishing chemo today) and then asked her the same thing. She said she…

Paige Woodward, NP, shares this handy guide for cancer survivors to start your 2019 on the right foot.

New Product Alert! We know that hydration is very important, but sometimes plain old water doesn’t cut it. Those times are after strenuous exercise, vomiting, diarrhea or high fever, when you are not only depleted of water, but of electrolytes as well. Electrolytes are actually salts,…

Is it a power surge? Or tropical vacation for one? Whatever it is, we’re not amused. Hot Flashes are a particularly irksome, and odd side effect of menopause. I was curious as to why they happen- just what part of leaving child bearing age has…

Anyone who lived through the 80’s Anyone who lived through the 80’s will remember Nancy Reagan’s “Just Say No” to drugs campaign. For this Self Care Sunday, we’re going to repurpose that catchy slogan. “Just Say No” to things you don’t want to do. This…

There are several types of insomnia, but today’s blog post features “sleep-onset insomnia,” aka, trouble falling asleep. Does this sound familiar? You’re exhausted. All day you’ve thought about that time when your head can finally hit the pillow. Now is the time. You are in…