New Book for Patients and Caregivers 
In It’s Not Just a Swelling! – LYMPHEDEMA Joachim Zuther provides an up-to-date and comprehensive guide for specifically geared towards individuals affected by Lymphedema, their caregivers, and family members. 133 Images. Paperback and Kindle version
Topics include:
- Self-Management of Lymphedema (Self-MLD, Skin Care, Compression Therapy, Exercises); includes Instructions for Self-Care with images
- Nutritional Aspects
- Lymphedema Risk Reduction, Do’s and Don’ts for Lymphedema
- Complications of Lymphedema, such as Infections, Cellulitis, Leakage
- Lymphedema and its Impact on Quality of Life
- Traveling with Lymphedema
- Prevention of Lymphedema
- Treatment and Management of Lymphedema
- Causes of Primary and Secondary Lymphedema and their Stages
- Anatomy of the Lymphatic System
- And Much More
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The Author 
Joachim Zuther, Lymphedema Specialist. Read more
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By Joachim Zuther, on September 27th, 2022
The 2020 International Society of Lymphology (ISL) Consensus Document is the latest revision of the 1995 Document for the evaluation and management of peripheral lymphedema, and contains a description of a staging system to identify the progression, or severity, of this disease. The conditions described in these stages only refer to the physical . . . → Read More: Staging of Lymphedema (International Society of Lymphology)
By Joachim Zuther, on September 1st, 2022
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication; according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism affects an estimated 1 in 44 children in the United States (2018).
The etiology of autism is still . . . → Read More: Manual Lymph Drainage in the Treatment of Autism
By Joachim Zuther, on August 17th, 2022
When a portion of the lymphatic system is injured by trauma, surgery or radiation, or develops abnormally, the functionality of the lymphatic system is impaired. In many cases this can cause swelling, which most often affects the upper or lower extremities.
A well-balanced exercise program in combination with other treatment options used in . . . → Read More: The Role of Various Exercise Modalities in the Treatment of Lymphedema
By Joachim Zuther, on July 29th, 2022
Skin and nail care play an essential role in both prevention of lymphedema in those patients at risk of developing this condition, and in the management of existing lymphedema. Current methods of cancer treatment lower the risk of developing lymphedema. However, if a patient had surgery involving the lymphatic system – a radical . . . → Read More: Skin and Nail Care in Lymphedema Management, Tattoos
By Joachim Zuther, on July 7th, 2022
Lymphedema is very common and serious condition that affects millions of individuals. While there is no consistency in the data of the overall incidence of lymphedema in the United States, it is estimated that at least 3 million Americans are affected by this condition.
Primary (congenital) lymphedema of left leg
Lymphedema . . . → Read More: Diet and Lymphedema
By Joachim Zuther, on July 4th, 2022
By Jean LaMantia, RD
I would like to thank Jean LaMantia for contributing this interesting blog about fluid and sodium intake in relationship to lymphedema. Jean is a registered dietitian, lymph node cancer survivor and co-author of the Complete Lymphedema Management Nutrition Guide and Cookbook. She works with clients in person and virtually, . . . → Read More: Fluid and Sodium for Lymphedema
By Joachim Zuther, on July 1st, 2022
Dear Friends in the Lymphedema Community!
I am very happy to report that the publication “It’s Not Just a Swelling! Lymphedema” is a big success; many of you who already read and use it have reported back to me indicating that the contents are very useful and a great help in dealing with . . . → Read More: Lymphedema Book for Patients
By Joachim Zuther, on May 16th, 2022
While secondary lymphedema is caused by blockage or damage to a normally functioning lymphatic system resulting from surgery, radiation, trauma and other known insults, the formation of primary lymphedema is caused by pathology affecting the structure and function of the lymphatic system directly in form of a developmental abnormality, most commonly hypoplasia or . . . → Read More: Primary Lymphedema
By Joachim Zuther, on April 21st, 2022
Here is another update on the Lymphedema Treatment Act, written by Heather Ferguson, the Founder and Executive Director of the Lymphedema Advocacy Group. Please support the Advocacy Group’s effort to finally get this important bill passed by sending a message to your congressional office and your members in Congress; information to do so . . . → Read More: Update on the Lymphedema Treatment Act (H.R.3630/S.1315)
By Joachim Zuther, on December 28th, 2021
After moving to the U.S. in the early 1990s I learned that in this country adequate Lymphedema care was not a well known part of the medical field; there were a handful of treatment centers scattered throughout the country, and institutions for the training and education of health care practitioners in Lymphedema management . . . → Read More: The Unacceptable Neglect of Lymphedema by the Medical Community
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