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Dec 2023
38m 58s

Foods To Help With Swelling & Lymphedema

Nutritional Weight & Wellness, Inc.
About this episode
If you are struggling with swelling or lymphedema we want to share with you some nutritional recommendations we teach to the clients who are struggling with this condition. We’ll talk about what lymphedema is and the foods to eat plus foods to avoid to help support the function of the lymphatic system. We’ll touch on inflammation and ways to use nutrition to ... Show More
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