Looking at the dry anatomical and physiological facts even a person without medical knowledge will understand the importance of a functional lymphatic system and its impact on general health. Yet this important part of our immune system has been almost completely ignored. If it would not have been for the relentless efforts of our lymphedema support groups over the past 15 years to create awareness about lymphedema, many patients would still believe that the occurrence of arm or breast lymphedema is an unavoidable side effect of cancer therapy one has to accept.

Not only cancer patients benefit from Manual Lymph Drainage, everybody can take advantage of the gentle detoxifying properties to maintain health. The age group of patients I personally treated successfully with Manual Lymph Drainage ranges from 7 days to 103 years old.

Knowledge about the use and application of water to promote well-being goes far back in history. Many recommendations had been mostly anecdotal without scientific confirmation until recent technology uncovered the mysteries behind some miracle cures. Specialized Hydro-, Balneo- and Medicinal Bath Therapy was created to compliment author Carola Koenig's continuing education program by focusing on three main areas: Hydrotherapy, the use of water with dietetic, prophylactic, or therapeutic purpose in all thermal stages from steam to ice application; Balneotherapy, the therapeutic application of bath (partial, half, or full) with or without herbal or mineral extracts, gas, peloids, mud, and clay; Medicinal bath therapy, the use of synthetic medicinal baths, baths with phytoextracts, and other specialized medicinal baths. With a growing number of people eager to learn more about hydrotherapy, Mrs Koenig has provided useful guidance through her discussion of its history, evolution, and benefits. physical properties of water, as well as the advantages of geothermal and mineral waters for the prevention and cure of diseases.