WHY WARMER TEMPERATURES MATTER
Warmer weather can be a challenge to all of us, but especially for those living with lymphedema. During the colder seasons, the blood vessels in our skin constrict. The narrow vessels receive less blood and therefore less lymph. This allows the lymph system to cope better with the amount of lymph.
During the warmer months, blood vessels expand, causing the amount of fluid that travels out of the blood vessels and into the tissue to increase. With a compromised lymphatic system, the fluid does not always return like it should to the lymph system. This can result in further swelling and edema. Continue reading