Jean Lamantia has done it again with her newest book Complementary Therapies for Lymphedema.

This book answers questions that many people dealing with Lymphedema have wondered about. It combines scientific research for some, others are more antidotal, but both help fill in some of the blanks that we deal with in treating lymphatic disorders. 

What I liked after the technique or item is discussed then side effects are also discussed, to give both the benefits and the risks. 

The book is divided into 5 sections-Traditional therapies, Bodywork, Natural health products, High-tech devices and Final Thoughts.  I like the layout and can see already that this book will be getting used as one of my resource materials when I am looking for more information on different techniques. 

I also like the section where Lamantia breaks down the claims, research and side effects. It gives you a place to look and see the possible rewards if known plus the risks for each therapy. It helps reinforce the information presented prior to these breakdowns and in the first four sections helps compare and consider what therapies are available.

I am very impressed by the high-tech section. Many of the devices mentioned are relatively new and the information very interesting.

The whole book is great for helping sort out some of the claims we see daily on Facebook and other sites on the internet claiming great results if we buy now. This book lets us check out and sort the snake oil from those techniques that will actually help. It is nice as it also includes feed back from people who are dealing with their own Lymphedema. 

I give Complementary Therapies for Lymphedema five stars. It is definitely the best Christmas present to give yourself this year.

It is available from amazon.ca  at $22.95 for the Kindle version and $34.95 for the soft cover. Well worth the price for the information contained.