Swelling in hot weather isn't just something experienced by people with lymphoedema. So why does it happen, and what is our body trying to tell us? Have you ever noticed that your shoes feel tighter at the end of a hot day? Perhaps your rings are harder to remove, your ankles look a little puffy, or your feet feel heavier than usual. You're certainly not alone. Many people experience some degree of swelling during warmer weather, even when they have no underlying lymphatic co

Spring has a way of encouraging us outdoors. On one of my regular walks up the hill into the bush recently, I noticed the wild freesias beginning to flower. It was one of those simple signs that winter was giving way to spring – warmer sunshine, new growth and a little more colour appearing along the track.

The "Game Changer" in Lymphoedema Care: Veronica’s Story