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Lymphatic Health
Understanding Your Lymphatic System: A Complete Guide for Beginners
The lymphatic system is often called the body's 'second circulatory system.' Learn how it works, why it matters, and what you can do to support it daily.
5 Morning Rituals for Better Lymphatic Flow
Start your day with these science-backed practices that support lymphatic drainage.
Living Well with Lymphedema: Patient Stories
Real stories from patients who have found hope and healing on their journey.
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Lymphatic Health
The Science Behind Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Discover how MLD techniques support your body's natural detoxification process.
Wellness & Lifestyle
Nutrition Tips for Lymphatic Wellness
Learn which foods support lymphatic flow and which ones to avoid for optimal health.
Lymphedema
Compression Garments: A Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about selecting, wearing, and caring for compression garments.
Wellness & Lifestyle
Mindfulness Practices for Chronic Illness
Gentle mindfulness techniques to help manage stress and support your healing journey.
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Our Upcoming Wellness Retreat in Sedona
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Patient Advocacy
Advocating for Better Lymphedema Care
How you can join the movement for improved insurance coverage and patient resources.
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About Amy Rivera
Amy Rivera is a wellness educator, lymphatic health advocate, and powerful patient voice who has spent most of her life navigating the realities of lymphedema. After years of pain, surgeries, and searching for answers, she learned that healing begins not with hiding symptoms, but with understanding them.
Through The Rivera Method, her book Drop the Skirt, and The Lymphedema Blueprint Course, Amy teaches the science, daily rhythms, and practical tools she wishes she’d had earlier. Her work empowers patients to take control of their care and helps providers see lymphedema through the most important lens — the patient’s lived experience.
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