The Book of Lymph: Self-Care Practices to Enhance Immunity, Health, and Beauty

A first-of-its-kind health guide that outlines and explains the health-promoting properties of lymphatic massage, featuring beautifully illustrated, five-minute self-massage sequences anyone can do at home.

Thanks to the astonishing results it provides―glowing skin, a flatter stomach, enhanced immunity, and a full-body detox―the practice of manually stimulating the lymphatic system for holistic health has become one of the most popular wellness practices today. Lymphatic drainage works because the lymphatic system―a complex geography of rivers that snake throughout the body just beneath the surface of the skin―connects every other bodily system. When lymph flows, everything else flows, too. 

In this first-of-its-kind guide, veteran lymphatic drainage practitioner, educator, and advocate Lisa Levitt Gainsley explains how to maintain lymphatic health with this complete self-care resource, sharing the five-minute self-massage techniques she originally developed for her high-powered Los Angeles clientele. These simple sequences are tailored to address a number of specific and common issues: bloating, headaches, digestive problems, immune health, anxiety, weight loss, acne, inflammation, and more.

Whether you just want to look and feel your best or are facing a more serious health issue such as cancer treatment or recovery, The Book of Lymph offers educational and practical instruction to help you cultivate a body free of pain and lethargy, activate a calmer state of being, and boost overall glow―in just five minutes a day.  

This essential health guide provides a clear path to wellness, with proven techniques to:

• Five-Minute Self-Massage Sequences: Beautifully illustrated and easy-to-follow routines tailored to target common issues like bloating, headaches, and digestive problems in just minutes a day.
• A Full-Body Detox: Learn how to manually stimulate your lymphatic system to activate a calmer state of being, reduce puffiness, and cultivate a body free of pain and lethargy.
• Enhanced Immune Health: Understand the science behind your body’s “second circulatory system” and how to harness its power to defend against illness and support recovery.
• Natural Beauty and Glow: Discover the secrets Lisa Levitt Gainsley developed for her Los Angeles clientele to achieve glowing skin, a flatter stomach, and a vibrant look from the inside out.

LISA LEVITT GAINSLEY, CLT is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist and lymphatic health activist. She has worked at the UCLA Medical Center, and has been in private practice for the last twenty years. Lisa has pioneered the practice of lymphatic self-massage, conducting Lymphatic Self-Massage workshops around the country, and her work has been featured in GOOP, The Hollywood Reporter, Healthline, ELLE and more. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children.