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L-W-O Community

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L-W-O Community established 2013. Supports Primary and Secondary Lymphoedema by promoting emotional wellness, lymphatic health, selfcare and patient empowerment. Please visit our website www.lwocommunity.co.uk

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L-W-O Community @lwocommunity.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Thrilled to receive my recertification. @selfcareforum.bsky.social @pifonline.bsky.social @nurseeverafter.bsky.social @mind.org.uk @lymphwales.bsky.social @independentage.bsky.social
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L-W-O Community @lwocommunity.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Thrilled to have been awarded the PIF TICK for a further twelve months. #Lymphoedema #SupportGroup #SelfCare #LymphaticHealth
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L-W-O Community @lwocommunity.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
This #NationalWellnessMonth, @pifonline.bsky.social spotlights trusted resources with the #PIFTick ✅ Explore 👉 piftick.org.uk/collections/... #HealthLiteracy #Lymphoedema #Wellbeing @selfcareforum.bsky.social @mind.org.uk @independentage.bsky.social @rethinkcharity.bsky.social @bupauk.bsky.social
A bright blue background. Five hands hold up different items associated with wellness – water, medication, a carrot, an exercise weight and a book. The PIF TICK logo, a bright green tick with the words Trusted Information Creator is in the top right of the page. Text reads: The PIF TICK. Health information you can trust. New collection: Wellness – taking care of your health and wellbeing. piftick.org.uk/collections/. The PIF logo appears at the bottom right of the page.
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L-W-O Community @lwocommunity.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
A personal note from me. Please support the work that I do; yearly subscriptions start from as little as £5.00. Here is the link to start your support, or you can use the QR code. 👇👇👇 www.lwocommunity.co.uk/subscriptions
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L-W-O Community @lwocommunity.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
💧Your lymphatic system loves water. Ditch the fizzy drinks—stay hydrated to help flush toxins and support your lymph health. 🥤 Fizzy, sugar-free, and high-caffeine drinks can do more harm than good. #LymphoedemaAwareness #StayHydrated #LWOSupport @physiopoduk.bsky.social @pifonline.bsky.social
Infographic titled “Maintain Health, Avoid Fizzy Drinks, Drink Water, Improve Lymphatic Health.” It highlights signs of dehydration—dark urine, tiredness, and headaches. It explains that for people with lymphoedema, water helps flush protein from tissues. It recommends drinking 6–8 glasses of fluid daily and notes that fizzy, sugar-free, and high-caffeine drinks can worsen symptoms. It suggests alternatives like cucumber juice, coconut water, or sparkling water with lemon or lime. The L-W-O Community logo and website appear at the top.
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L-W-O Community @lwocommunity.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
🔥 Feeling the heat? If the days blur into blazing sun, the nights stay warm, and even the shade offers little relief—we are in a heatwave. Stay cool, stay hydrated. For more information on staying cool, visit our website: 👇👇👇 www.lwocommunity.co.uk/lymphoedema-...
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L-W-O Community @lwocommunity.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Do you struggle to sleep? #lymphoedema #selfcare #SleepDisorders #RestfulNights @physiopoduk.bsky.social @pifonline.bsky.social @nurseeverafter.bsky.social @dfarb.bsky.social @janet9998.bsky.social @petraerving.bsky.social Read more: 👇👇👇 www.lwocommunity.co.uk/sleep-disord...
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L-W-O Community @lwocommunity.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Travelling with lymphoedema? Planning is key. #Lymphoedema #TravelSmart @physiopoduk.bsky.social @pifonline.bsky.social @nurseeverafter.bsky.social @dfarb.bsky.social @petraerving.bsky.social Read more 👇 www.lwocommunity.co.uk/lymphoedema-...
A person is sitting on an airplane with legs stretched out, wearing compression stockings and colorful patterned clothing. The image emphasizes the extra legroom available in the seat. The background includes part of the airplane seat and control panel. The text "By Plane" is at the top, and "Prebook extra leg room" is at the bottom. The website "lwocommunity.co.uk 2023" is on the right side.
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L-W-O Community @lwocommunity.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Restful sleep helps the lymphatic system maintain fluid balance and minimise oedema. Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule & prioritising quality rest can improve lymphoedema patients' physical and mental health. #WorldSleepDay #Lymphoedema @selfcareforum.bsky.social @pifonline.bsky.social
SLEEP HYGIENE
Seven effective tips to establish a healthy sleeping habit
Do a regular exercise.
Designed by Gaynor Leech https://www.lwocommunity.co.uk
Stay clear of
Regular exercise routine
stimulants late
can help contribute to
in the day.
improved sleep.
Avoid the caffeine-laden
drinks and snacks!
Stick to a
consistent sleep
schedule.
Create a relaxing
Going to bed and waking up
bedtime/pre-
at the same time every day
bedtime routine.
Unplug an hour
Any relaxing activity about
before bed.
an hour before bed helps
Keep screen use to a
creates a smoother
minimum, at least an hour
transition.
before bed,
Keep your room
Avoid foods
cool and
that can
comfortable.
disrupt sleep.
Ideal room for
Lying down after a big meal
sleeping is cool,
can affect digestion as
quiet, and dark.
digestive juices are still active.
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L-W-O Community @lwocommunity.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Do you live with lymphoedema? Do you need support? Then come and join friendly support group. #lymphoedema #LymphoedemaCommunity
Alt text: A promotional image for the L-W-O Community, an online support group for individuals living with lymphoedema/lymphedema. The image features the text "JOIN OUR COMMUNITY" in bold, green and purple letters at the top. Below, there is a description stating, "L-W-O Community, Our online support group offers non-medical tips and advice for those living with lymphoedema/lymphedema." The image includes cartoon illustrations of people and two large green flowers. There is a QR code with the text "JOIN US!" next to it. At the bottom, there is a link to the support group's Facebook page: "https://www.facebook.com/groups/LWOSupportGroup".
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L-W-O Community @lwocommunity.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Visit our website, which is full of information on how to manage lymphoedema. Offering tips and advice #lymphoedema #CancerRelatedLymphoedema #Selfcare #EmotionalHealth @selfcareforum.bsky.social @nurseeverafter.bsky.social @janet9998.bsky.social @physiopoduk.bsky.social @pifonline.bsky.social
The image is a promotional flyer for the L-W-O Community, encouraging people to visit their website. The flyer highlights that the website contains a lot of information on how to manage lymphoedema, providing tips and advice on various topics including Breast Cancer Related Lymphoedema, Cancer Related Lymphoedema, Compression, Emotional Health, Get Moving, Healthy Eating, Plant Based Eating, Skincare, and Selfcare. There is a QR code for easy access to the website and a logo indicating that the site is a Trusted Information Creator by the Patient Information Forum. The website URL is provided at the bottom: @lwocommunity.co.uk. The flyer has a green and purple color scheme with curved design elements.
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L-W-O Community @lwocommunity.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
On International Women's Day, embrace the extraordinary within you, celebrate your uniqueness, and let self-love illuminate every path you walk. Remember, you are amazing just the way you are! 🌟
Alt Text: The image is a vibrant purple poster celebrating International Women's Day, which is on March 8th. The poster features three women in different poses: one holding a megaphone, another holding a sign that reads 'Do your thing, but make it unique!', and the third standing with one arm raised. The text on the poster reads, 'The most powerful thing a woman can do is to love herself.' The poster also includes floral designs and the logo of LWO Community in the bottom right corner.
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