Lymph Journal

Why Do I Feel Puffy? Understanding Fluid Retention

Why Do I Feel Puffy? Understanding Fluid Retention Most people have had that morning where the face looks fuller than usual, or the ankles feel thick after a long day....

What Is the Lymphatic System and How Does It Work?

What Is the Lymphatic System and How Does It Work? Most people can name the heart, the lungs, the gut. The lymphatic system tends to get left off the list,...

Water Retention vs Fat: How to Tell the Difference

Water Retention vs Fat: How to Tell the Difference If your body feels different from one day to the next, you are not imagining it. The number on the scale...

The Effects of Heavy, Swollen Legs After 40

The Effects of Heavy, Swollen Legs After 40 By the end of a long day, your legs feel heavy. Your ankles look a little swollen, your socks leave a mark,...

The Bloated, Heavy Feeling the Morning After Dr...

The Bloated, Heavy Feeling the Morning After Drinking You had a few drinks last night. This morning your stomach feels bloated, your body feels heavy, and even your rings sit...

Swollen Ankles and Legs from Sitting: What Helps

Swollen Ankles and Legs from Sitting: What Helps If your ankles look puffy at the end of a long day at a desk or after a flight, you are not...