Discover Books on Lymphedema Care and Management
Explore a carefully curated selection of books dedicated to lymphedema treatment, patient support, and clinical expertise. Whether you are a healthcare professional, patient, or caregiver, these resources offer valuable insights into managing lymphedema effectively. Browse the collection and purchase titles that empower education, advocacy, and better care.
The inclusion of these books does not constitute an endorsement, and they are provided solely for informational purposes.
Community Voices Book Discussion
Join us for a special virtual community “book club” conversation with Amy Rivera, author of Drop The Skirt – How My Disability Became My Superpower. This free session offers a welcoming space to explore the themes of her memoir, connect with others in the lymphatic community, and engage directly with the author.
Healthcare Providers
Complementary Therapies for Lymphedema
This is the book for anyone who has ever wondered “Is there something else I could do to help lymphedema?” This evidence-informed guide provides clear descriptions, research reports and easy-to-understand summaries and tables of 101 different complementary therapies from traditional medicine to high-tech devices to help you make informed decisions.
Lipedema: Principles and Practice of Diagnosis and Treatment
Lipedema is a chronic lymphatic disorder in which abnormal fat accumulates disproportionately in areas such as the hips, legs, and buttocks, affecting millions of women worldwide. This evidence‑based guide summarizes what current research knows, what remains unknown, and what is likely to emerge about its causes and treatment options. It serves as a comprehensive resource for patients, clinicians, and researchers seeking clearer understanding and improved care.
Lipedema Treatment Guide
This is the book for anyone who has ever wondered “Is there something else I could do to help lymphedema?” This evidence-informed guide provides clear descriptions, research reports and easy-to-understand summaries and tables of 101 different complementary therapies from traditional medicine to high-tech devices to help you make informed decisions.
Swollen, Bloated and Puffy: MLD Therapist's Guide
This book offers expert-backed and unconventional techniques to reduce swelling, boost the lymphatic system, and improve overall well-being. Whether recovering from surgery, managing lymphedema, or seeking new self-care strategies, this book provides practical tips on pain relief, immune balance, sleep improvement, and meditation for a fresh start.
Manual Lymphatic Techniques for the Orthopedic Manual Therapist
This book introduces manual lymphatic techniques specifically for orthopedic patients, covering various injuries and post-operative conditions. It provides practitioners with detailed lymphatic system anatomy, treatment suggestions, and case studies to integrate these techniques into their practice.
Receive 20% off by using Discount Code NLN20
The Lymphatic Code
This book explains in clear detail why the lymphatic system is so important, and coaches both lay people and medical professionals on how to make optimal lifestyle choices, including a ketogenic diet, to maintain a healthy, functioning lymphatic system.
The Ketogenic Solution for Lymphatic Disorders
This book was written to guide those with lymphatic disorders, as well as the practitioners who treat them, to implement a ketogenic diet as an effective treatment.
Patients/Community
Lymphedema Daily Tracker and Self-Care Journal
This compact journal allows for a more portable but detailed tool to help women with lymphedema stay accountable, while trouble-shooting and visualizing their progress.
For Bulk Orders, Contact Jean LaMantia
Lymphedema Daily Log Book for Men
This compact log book allows for a more portable but detailed tool to help men with lymphedema stay accountable, while trouble-shooting and visualizing their progress.
For Bulk Orders, Contact Jean LaMantia
Lymphedema Weekly Journal for Women
This is the book for anyone who has ever wondered “Is there something else I could do to help lymphedema?” This evidence-informed guide provides clear descriptions, research reports and easy-to-understand summaries and tables of 101 different complementary therapies from traditional medicine to high-tech devices to help you make informed decisions.
For Bulk Orders, Contact Jean LaMantia
Lymphedema Weekly Log Book for Men
This 52 week log book allows men with lymphedema to track their lymphedema symptoms, self-care and diet, to look for triggers and to track progress.
For Bulk Orders, Contact Jean LaMantia
The Complete Lymphedema Management and Nutrition Guide, 2nd edition (2025)
Registered dietitian Jean LaMantia and lymphedema therapist Ann DiMenna share their extensive knowledge of lymphedema and detail lifestyle and nutrition strategies that can help to control it. Ideal for both the lymphedema professional and patient.
For Bulk Orders, Contact Jean LaMantia
Stress Reduction for Lymphedema
This book explores research-backed mind-body practices to help manage the physical and emotional effects of lymphedema, offering step-by-step techniques like breathwork, mindfulness, acupuncture, and movement-based therapies. This essential guide empowers individuals with evidence-based strategies to reduce stress and enhance well-being.
Positively Altered
Thirty-four stories, three postscripts, and one big message: Positively Altered is a call to action for every one of us to unapologetically live and love our own way, no matter what challenges life brings. Positively Altered is about how to find happiness in the rarest of places – even at the bottom of a chemo bag.
The Weight We Carry: Navigating Life with Lymphoedema
Author Kiersten Wall offers a deeply personal and transparent look at her journey from a “normal” college kid to a patient managing a chronic, incurable disease. This moving memoir chronicles her physical and emotional struggles while ultimately serving as a beacon of hope and inspiration for anyone feeling isolated by the weight of their own challenges.
Drop The Skirt - How My Disability Became My Superpower
Drop the Skirt: How My Disability Became My Superpower is a personal memoir by Amy Rivera that shares her journey of growing up with lymphedema and transforming pain, shame, and adversity into strength and purpose. Through honesty and resilience, the book encourages readers to embrace their identity, overcome limitations, and discover how their greatest challenges can become their greatest source of power.
Lympoedema United - You Are Not Alone
Lymphedema United: You’re Not Alone is a powerful collection of real stories from people around the world living with lymphedema, compiled by Amy Rivera and Matt Hazeldine to give a voice to a community that is often overlooked. In this book, we are joined by 34 guest contributors from 14 countries, sharing personal journeys of struggle, resilience, and hope—reminding readers that no one facing lymphedema has to feel alone.
How to Live Better with Lymphoedema – Meet the Experts
Author Kiersten Wall offers a deeply personal and transparent look at her journey from a “normal” college kid to a patient managing a chronic, incurable disease. This moving memoir chronicles her physical and emotional struggles while ultimately serving as a beacon of hope and inspiration for anyone feeling isolated by the weight of their own challenges.
Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide: foods, vitamins, minerals, and supplements
Eat to starve lymphedema and lipedema by having foods that fight these conditions (and cancer) and avoiding foods that contribute to symptoms or related conditions. Learn how food choices affect both conditions and how better nutrition can improve symptoms (including pain) and delay progression to more advanced stages.
Lymphedema Caregiver’s Guide
Lymphedema Caregiver’s Guide is the first book to provide detailed instructions for caregivers on all aspects of lymphedema home care including physical care (skin care, simple lymph drainage, compression, exercise, etc.), communications skills and emotional support, and activities of daily living. Caregivers will also learn ways to protect themselves from injury and burnout.
Overcoming the Emotional Challenges of Lymphedema
Lymphedema Caregiver’s Guide is the first book to provide detailed instructions for caregivers on all aspects of lymphedema home care including physical care (skin care, simple lymph drainage, compression, exercise, etc.), communications skills and emotional support, and activities of daily living. Caregivers will also learn ways to protect themselves from injury and burnout.
Voices of Lymphedema
Voices of Lymphedema offers practical tips, encouragement, and inspiration through the words of those who know lymphedema best—the patients who have it and the professionals who treat it.Lymphedema Caregiver’s Guide is the first book to provide detailed instructions for caregivers on all aspects of lymphedema home care including physical care (skin care, simple lymph drainage, compression, exercise, etc.), communications skills and emotional support, and activities of daily living. Caregivers will also learn ways to protect themselves from injury and burnout.
Healthcare Providers
Complementary Therapies for Lymphedema
This is the book for anyone who has ever wondered “Is there something else I could do to help lymphedema?” This evidence-informed guide provides clear descriptions, research reports and easy-to-understand summaries and tables of 101 different complementary therapies from traditional medicine to high-tech devices to help you make informed decisions.
Lipedema: Principles and Practice of Diagnosis and Treatment
Lipedema is a chronic lymphatic disorder in which abnormal fat accumulates disproportionately in areas such as the hips, legs, and buttocks, affecting millions of women worldwide. This evidence‑based guide summarizes what current research knows, what remains unknown, and what is likely to emerge about its causes and treatment options. It serves as a comprehensive resource for patients, clinicians, and researchers seeking clearer understanding and improved care.
Lipedema Treatment Guide
This is the book for anyone who has ever wondered “Is there something else I could do to help lymphedema?” This evidence-informed guide provides clear descriptions, research reports and easy-to-understand summaries and tables of 101 different complementary therapies from traditional medicine to high-tech devices to help you make informed decisions.
Swollen, Bloated and Puffy: MLD Therapist's Guide
This book offers expert-backed and unconventional techniques to reduce swelling, boost the lymphatic system, and improve overall well-being. Whether recovering from surgery, managing lymphedema, or seeking new self-care strategies, this book provides practical tips on pain relief, immune balance, sleep improvement, and meditation for a fresh start.
Manual Lymphatic Techniques for the Orthopedic Manual Therapist
This book introduces manual lymphatic techniques specifically for orthopedic patients, covering various injuries and post-operative conditions. It provides practitioners with detailed lymphatic system anatomy, treatment suggestions, and case studies to integrate these techniques into their practice.
Receive 20% off by using Discount Code NLN20
The Lymphatic Code
This book explains in clear detail why the lymphatic system is so important, and coaches both lay people and medical professionals on how to make optimal lifestyle choices, including a ketogenic diet, to maintain a healthy, functioning lymphatic system.
The Ketogenic Solution for Lymphatic Disorders
This book was written to guide those with lymphatic disorders, as well as the practitioners who treat them, to implement a ketogenic diet as an effective treatment.
Patients/Community
Lymphedema Daily Tracker and Self-Care Journal
This compact journal allows for a more portable but detailed tool to help women with lymphedema stay accountable, while trouble-shooting and visualizing their progress.
For Bulk Orders, Contact Jean LaMantia
Lymphedema Daily Log Book for Men
This compact log book allows for a more portable but detailed tool to help men with lymphedema stay accountable, while trouble-shooting and visualizing their progress.
For Bulk Orders, Contact Jean LaMantia
Lymphedema Weekly Journal for Women
This is the book for anyone who has ever wondered “Is there something else I could do to help lymphedema?” This evidence-informed guide provides clear descriptions, research reports and easy-to-understand summaries and tables of 101 different complementary therapies from traditional medicine to high-tech devices to help you make informed decisions.
For Bulk Orders, Contact Jean LaMantia
Lymphedema Weekly Log Book for Men
This 52 week log book allows men with lymphedema to track their lymphedema symptoms, self-care and diet, to look for triggers and to track progress.
For Bulk Orders, Contact Jean LaMantia
The Complete Lymphedema Management and Nutrition Guide, 2nd edition (2025)
Registered dietitian Jean LaMantia and lymphedema therapist Ann DiMenna share their extensive knowledge of lymphedema and detail lifestyle and nutrition strategies that can help to control it. Ideal for both the lymphedema professional and patient.
For Bulk Orders, Contact Jean LaMantia
Stress Reduction for Lymphedema
This book explores research-backed mind-body practices to help manage the physical and emotional effects of lymphedema, offering step-by-step techniques like breathwork, mindfulness, acupuncture, and movement-based therapies. This essential guide empowers individuals with evidence-based strategies to reduce stress and enhance well-being.
Positively Altered
Thirty-four stories, three postscripts, and one big message: Positively Altered is a call to action for every one of us to unapologetically live and love our own way, no matter what challenges life brings. Positively Altered is about how to find happiness in the rarest of places – even at the bottom of a chemo bag.
The Weight We Carry: Navigating Life with Lymphoedema
Author Kiersten Wall offers a deeply personal and transparent look at her journey from a “normal” college kid to a patient managing a chronic, incurable disease. This moving memoir chronicles her physical and emotional struggles while ultimately serving as a beacon of hope and inspiration for anyone feeling isolated by the weight of their own challenges.
Drop The Skirt - How My Disability Became My Superpower
Drop the Skirt: How My Disability Became My Superpower is a personal memoir by Amy Rivera that shares her journey of growing up with lymphedema and transforming pain, shame, and adversity into strength and purpose. Through honesty and resilience, the book encourages readers to embrace their identity, overcome limitations, and discover how their greatest challenges can become their greatest source of power.
Lympoedema United - You Are Not Alone
Lymphedema United: You’re Not Alone is a powerful collection of real stories from people around the world living with lymphedema, compiled by Amy Rivera and Matt Hazeldine to give a voice to a community that is often overlooked. In this book, we are joined by 34 guest contributors from 14 countries, sharing personal journeys of struggle, resilience, and hope—reminding readers that no one facing lymphedema has to feel alone.
How to Live Better with Lymphoedema – Meet the Experts
Author Kiersten Wall offers a deeply personal and transparent look at her journey from a “normal” college kid to a patient managing a chronic, incurable disease. This moving memoir chronicles her physical and emotional struggles while ultimately serving as a beacon of hope and inspiration for anyone feeling isolated by the weight of their own challenges.
Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide: foods, vitamins, minerals, and supplements
Eat to starve lymphedema and lipedema by having foods that fight these conditions (and cancer) and avoiding foods that contribute to symptoms or related conditions. Learn how food choices affect both conditions and how better nutrition can improve symptoms (including pain) and delay progression to more advanced stages.
Lymphedema Caregiver’s Guide
Lymphedema Caregiver’s Guide is the first book to provide detailed instructions for caregivers on all aspects of lymphedema home care including physical care (skin care, simple lymph drainage, compression, exercise, etc.), communications skills and emotional support, and activities of daily living. Caregivers will also learn ways to protect themselves from injury and burnout.
Overcoming the Emotional Challenges of Lymphedema
Lymphedema Caregiver’s Guide is the first book to provide detailed instructions for caregivers on all aspects of lymphedema home care including physical care (skin care, simple lymph drainage, compression, exercise, etc.), communications skills and emotional support, and activities of daily living. Caregivers will also learn ways to protect themselves from injury and burnout.
Voices of Lymphedema
Voices of Lymphedema offers practical tips, encouragement, and inspiration through the words of those who know lymphedema best—the patients who have it and the professionals who treat it.Lymphedema Caregiver’s Guide is the first book to provide detailed instructions for caregivers on all aspects of lymphedema home care including physical care (skin care, simple lymph drainage, compression, exercise, etc.), communications skills and emotional support, and activities of daily living. Caregivers will also learn ways to protect themselves from injury and burnout.