book. easy to follow and an interesting read for anyone wanting further information on lymphedema and treating it or preventing it, I found the massage helpful and do it every day with great success Excellent book to help you if you are at risk for lymphedema.
Massage and exercise instructions to help prevent or
control lymphedema, This was very helpful to me in my first stages of lymphedema the followed surgery, It is still on my shelf for future reference, If I were the magic book fairy, I would put this book in the hands of every breast cancer survivor, As a recent breast cancer surviver my lumpectomy and sentinel node surgery was in Jan, followed by radiation, I found this book offered me the most complete and detailed information I sought.
In fact, I had checked this book out of the hospital cancer center library and was so impressed, I purchased a copy from, It addressed all of my questions and concerns, from symptoms through treatments, including a complete illustrated explanation of lymphatic self massage, I had learned the technique from my physical therapist, and this serves as an extremely handy reference for refreshing my knowledge, Further, the book is enhanced by the personal stories of several cancer survivors' experience with their own lymphedema, This is an excellent book for anybody with upper lymphoedema after mastectomy, The exercises are really helpful so I haven't needed the other sections on compression bandages and massage, A terrific book full of the latest research, tips and techniques from real women, and internet resources for managing lymphdema, Also some coverage of both mainstream and alternative treatments which may help, How I wish I had been given this when I first got lymphedema a few years ago, Finding good information which wasn't all gloom and doom was very challenging, This book is well written, organized, and encouraging, I chose this book because after breast cancer surgery, I had no knowledge of lymphedema no its debilitating effects if left untreated, I use the book daily to assure I haven't missed out on the exercises and recommendations, It is very helpful and I recommend it to those who have had a lymphedema diagnosis, didnt read enough about it before i ordered so it was not what i wanted my fault really oof to the charity shop An informative and clearly written book.
I would recommend it to anyone who needs to know what this condition is and how to help dealing with it, Anyone who has had lymph nodes removed due to breast cancer needs to read this while you're waiting for the surgery, You may also want to locate a massage therapist near you who is certified for Manual Lymphatic Drainage, The information in this book is essential for your recovery, Quick and easy read but a little outdated info in regards to diet, Was really looking for information, It does a good job of covering the basics, This book is for reference, My Physical Therapist recommended I buy it since I have Lymphedema, I have been giving this book out to my clients for aboutyears since it was recommended to me by a client, It can help people through the many options they face, the many problems, and help them in making the best decision for themselves, It also shows a lot of opportunities that people might not know about except by chance, I keep this in the retail area of my store so clients don't even have to get online and order it themselves sometimes they just aren't up to it! Everyone who has read this responded that it helped them a lot and gave many peace of mind that they were not alone! Women who undergo surgery for breast cancer may end up with lymphedema, a painful, visible swelling, usually of the arm.
Coming to their aid, LYMPHEDEMA lays out the many options for preventing and treating the condition, The book provides information on reducing lymphedema through professional therapy as well as exercise and self massage, plus helpful illustrations and additional resources, It also tells encouraging stories of women who have dealt with lymphedema successfully, With updates throughout on the latest research, products, and techniques, this new edition features expanded nutrition and exercise sections and covers naturopathy, acupuncture, and Chinese herbal medicine, as well as potential future therapies being tested.
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