Complementary Therapies for Lymphedema

<p><strong><em>Complementary Therapies for Lymphedema</em></strong> is the first comprehensive guide to 101 supportive options for lymphedema-written for both patients and the professionals who care for them. Well-researched and evidence-based this reference explores a wide range of therapies organized into four practical sections:</p><p></p><p> • Traditional therapies</p><p> • Bodywork therapies</p><p> • Natural health products</p><p> • High-tech devices</p><p></p><p>Each write up includes <em>what is it?</em> <em>lymphedema-research side-effects/risks bottom line summary and reference list.</em> Each section recaps the information with a helpful summary chart and the end of the book includes charts that cross-reference by symptom and mechanism of action. </p><p></p><p>User Experience and Anecdotal Report callouts boxes throughout the text bring the real voices of patients and professionals into the discussion grounding the research in lived experience.</p><p></p><p>Lymphedema is a chronic condition that affects over 250 million people worldwide including 10 million Americans and 1 million Canadians. Standard treatment with complete decongestive therapy often leaves gaps prompting patients to ask: <em>What else can I do?</em></p><p></p><p>This book answers that question. By combining objective research with practical insights <strong><em>Complementary Therapies for Lymphedema</em></strong> gives readers the starting point to explore safe supportive options for better management and quality of life.</p><p></p><p>A must-have resource for patients caregivers and health care professionals!</p>