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SPECIFIC SUGGESTIONS FOR LYMPHEDEMA

Keep weight as close as possible to your ideal weight. This is the MAJOR factor in controlling symptoms.
A diet high in complex carbohydrates and plant fiber, but low in calories, sodium, fat, sugar, protein and cholesterol is recommended.
High fiber legumes (vegetables and beans) should be a major component of your daily diet. These include beans, kale, broccoli, artichoke, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, squash, onion, potato, etc.
Exercise to your limitations on a consistent basis. No matter what form that exercise takes, make sure it becomes a part of your regular routine.
Eight glasses of pure water are essential to reduce weight and help relieve swelling. Pure water is either filtered tap water, spring water or distilled water.
Increasing potassium will help reduce fluid retention as well as limiting sodium. Foods high in potassium include: bananas, oranges, tomatoes, dandelion, fresh fruit, wheat germ, lettuce, broccoli, potatoes, celery, nuts, dried apricots, cantaloupes, flounder, chicken, haddock, etc.
Natural diuretics will help reduce fluid retention. They are: Celery seed, parsley, corn silk, dandelion and/or dandelion extract. Celery seed is an inexpensive, but tasty addition to salads. Dandelion acts as a diuretic that stimulates the liver and kidneys and absorbs toxins.
Burdock root relieves congestion of the lymphatic system. It also cleanses the blood by eliminating uric acid and excess waste materials.
Digestive enzymes taken on an empty stomach will help dissolve the protein and fat accumulation in the lymph system. Digestive enzymes are called pancreatic enzymes because that is where our bodies manufacture them.
They are classified according to their action. Proteases break down protein, amylases break down sugars/starches and lipases break down fat.
Bromelain is a specific protein-digesting enzyme that is often used to combat inflammation.
Vitamin C supplemented with the bioflavonoid quercitin and/or rutin will help to strengthen the lymph system and reduce inflammation. This combination can be taken throughout the day.
Anti-oxidants help strengthen cells by destroying “free radicals” that damage cells. The major anti-oxidants are vitamin C, E, beta-carotene and selenium.
Vitamin B6 is the catalyst for hundreds of reactions that metabolize food. B6 should be added to the diet on a daily basis spread throughout the day.
Curcumin found in turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. Turmeric is a spice used in Indian food.
Improving circulation is very beneficial for Lymphedema. There are many ways to accomplish this. Exercise is the best method, but some dietary additions include ginger and red pepper.
Garlic and onions have many beneficial properties and should be added to the diet in abundance.
Very moderate intake of alcohol is important. Alcohol is an initial stimulant that later depresses the lymphatic system which leads to fluid retention.
Caffeine is another substance like alcohol that depresses the lymphatic system. Avoid as much as possible. This includes the caffeine in soft drinks.