Table of Contents
Introduction xi
Part I The Power and Science of Lymph 1
Chapter 1 Rivers of Immunity 3
Chapter 2 Your Missing Link to Health 31
Part II Self-Massage for Inner Flow and Outer Glow 65
Chapter 3 How to Begin: Lymphatic Massage Principles 67
Chapter 4: Lymphatic Self-Massage Sequences 79
Cold-like Symptoms 82
Congestion/Sore Throat 82
Earache 90
Headache 99
Sinus Congestion and Allergies 106
Digestive Health
Deep Diaphragmatic Breathing 116
Abdominal Massage 122
Beauty 129
Get Glowing Skin 129
Improve Cellulite 140
Slim Your Waistline 147
Your Internal Landscape 148
Calm Anxiety 148
Energy and Mental Clarity 157
Hangover Remedy 165
Heart and Lung Opener 173
Good Sleep 181
Women's Health 189
Breast Care 189
Premenstrual Syndrome and Perimenopausal/Menopausal Sympton Relief 199
Pregnancy and Postpartum 213
Recovery from Athletic Injuries, Pre- and Postoperative Recovery, Scar Tissue, and Chronic Conditions 215
Achy Limbs: Arms 215
Achy Limbs: Legs 223
Athletic Injuries, Pre- and Postoperative Recovery, and Scar Tissue 232
Arm Sequence for Lymphedema 240
Breast Sequence for Lymphedema 251
Leg Sequence for Lymphedema 263
Palliative Care 265
Part III Lymphatic Holistic Remedies 267
Chapter 5 Self-Care Routines to Boost Lymph Flow 269
In Closing… 315
Resources 316
Glossary of Lymph Terms 318
Acknowledgments 323
Index 327