How to Stop Constipation

Tips for Constipation

by Kathleen Lisson

I swear by my squatty potty, it helps me to poop better! Listen to my top tips on reducing constipation - I also use hot beverages and an essential oil massage to get things moving along in the morning. 

Listen to the Swollen, Bloated and Puffy podcast here: https://overcast.fm/+JlsLVp0bg

Check out Michelle Lyons' website: http://celebratemuliebrity.com/

Michelle's constipation cure link: http://celebratemuliebrity.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4fb6137e909f06fc14392839e&id=7c153e3a4f

Learn more from Michelle Lyons here:

Learning to Meditate is Like Falling in Love?

Simon Sinek's advice on love and exercise 

applied to meditation and lymphedema care

by Kathleen Lisson

How do we fall in love? All at once, like in the movies, or after one grand gesture? Or after days, weeks, months of tiny loving actions? 

Meditating is the same for me. I meditate in the morning and look in the mirror and nothing has changed. I could even meditate every day for a week and still yell at my husband thoughtlessly. But, after weeks and weeks of meditating, one day I discover I can see a thought coming and choose to respond to it versus react to it. I can stay with anxious thoughts instead of being caught up in them. Over the long haul, it works. 

Have you found that this is the same with your lymphedema? My clients who do MLD and pump and wear their garments regularly will feel a difference versus not caring for themselves. 

Listen to the podcast here: https://overcast.fm/+JlsIZOejQ

Watch the Simon Sinek video here: 

What Plants Clean the Air Indoors Pollutants

List of Plants that Clean Indoor Air

by Kathleen Lisson

We've moved from one side of San Diego to the other, and are looking to add plants to our home. My husband has excellent taste in plants and has used some of these plants when we used to live in New York! He likes Mother-in-law's Tongue and English Ivy the best.

Listen to the podcast here: https://overcast.fm/+JlsKyqUic

Here is HGTV's list of indoor plants that clean the air: http://www.hgtv.com/remodel/mechanical-systems/cleaning-indoor-air-with-plants

What to Buy After Plastic Surgery to Help Recovery

Surgery Recovery Shopping List

by Kathleen Lisson

I share information about my personal post-surgery shopping list!
The podcast is here: https://overcast.fm/+JlsJD112g

Check out my photo from a recent class: 

I shared my list with them:

My list for post-surgery bag (if you’re staying in a hotel) includes what you would normally pack, plus: 

Your favorite Lavender essential oil, rose essential oil, orange/lemon essential oil, geranium essential oil or frankincense essential oil and a diffuser
Laxative
Maxi pads
 Pee pads
 Baby wipes
Slip on shoes (I brought my slippers to show)
 Foot stool
 First aid kit and bandages like the ones your surgeon will use.
 Large hand mirror
 Plastic mattress cover
 A great tip - you can use your ironing board as an extra table when you can’t bend down!
 I also reminded everyone to make sure their refrigerator is stocked with easy to prepare, easy to eat foods. I shared that a recent tummy tuck client introduced me to Amazon Fresh grocery delivery service.
I shared my horror story after my facial reconstructive surgery and showed everyone a great resource, Dr. Buford’s Plastic Surgery nutrition book Eat, Drink, Heal: The Art and Science of Surgical Nutrition

Find a list of items available on Amazon here: https://kit.co/KathleenLisson/

How to Reduce Anxiety Before Surgery

Tips on Reducing Anxiety Before Surgery in San Diego

by Kathleen Lisson

I share some tips I learned from Peggy Huddleston to help reduce anxiety before surgery!

The Swollen, Bloated and Puffy podcast is here: https://overcast.fm/+JlsLZPW0E

Learn more aobut the program's effect on cardiac patients here:

Dandelion Tea for Swelling

Reducing Swelling with Dandelion Tea

by Kathleen Lisson

I recently took Dandelion Tea after an acupuncture treatment and found that it made me pee. A lot! I share my experience and some precautions for using this type of tea. 

Listen to the Swollen, Bloated and Puffy podcast here: https://overcast.fm/+JlsJMADoA

How to Use AWE to Balance the Immune System

How I Use the Emotion of Awe 

to Balance my Immune System and Reduce Anxiety

by Kathleen Lisson

Do we use the word Awesome way too much, or can we step back and see the world with wonder? 

I speak about using Awe to balance my immune system, the podcast is here: https://overcast.fm/+JlsIL6xso

Listen to Dacher Keltner's talk about Awe on Youtube: