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NorthStar Physical Therapy

Dr. Shirlea North, PT, DPT, GCS, CLT

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Physical therapy is more than just 3 sets of 10 reps! This podcast provides you with collaborative information and interviews from experts in the field within physical therapy and other allied health professionals in order for you to achieve and champion your optimal health and self-management. Particular conditions like lymphedema, lipedema and various pelvic health dysfunctions are not easily understood in the medical community and require an inter-disciplinary team approach to achieve you ...
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LIVEDEMA

Lymphedema Lipedema New Mexico

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LIVEDEMA is the first podcast focused on empowering individuals with lymphatic conditions! Hosted in partnership with Lymphedema and Lipedema New Mexico, we explore resources, treatment options, upcoming events, and create the space for individuals to share their stories. For more information, please visit: https://lymphedemanm.com
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Swollen, Bloated and Puffy

Kathleen Lisson, CMT, CLT

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Tips on reducing swelling after lymphedema or orthopedic, oncology and plastic surgery in San Diego and balancing our immune system with Board Certified Massage Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist Kathleen Lisson. #plasticsurgery #lymphedema #sandiego
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Spotlight Lipedema focuses on bringing together people, mostly but not exclusively women, living with lipedema and lipo-lymphedema. We will share stories, what has helped and what has aggravated our lipedema. Spotlight Lipedema will also feature some lipedema and lymphedema experts from the community to help us learn more about current management techniques and what is happening with lipedema research.
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I am a mother to a 6-year-old little girl named Jo. She has recently been diagnosed with pediatric lymphedema. The goal of this podcast is to bring awareness, understanding, resources and knowledge about this disease. In our quest of diagnosing and treatment, I have learned quickly that the lack of medical care and knowledge is minimal. I want to be a part of that change. The rest of my daughter’s life depends on it.
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The Care 4 You First Podcast is a chat about bringing balance in your health and wealth, focusing on self-care by putting ourselves first again. Join your host, Dr. Amber, physical therapist, board-certified women's health specialist, doula, certified lymphedema therapist, yoga teacher and financial coach, on the journey of putting yourself first again with a focus on financial, physical, mental, and social wellness. Work towards building a legacy and maximizing your life!
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Real Pink

Susan G. Komen

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Real Pink, a podcast by Susan G. Komen, is taking real conversations about breast cancer from the doctor's office to your living room. Hosted by Adam Walker, episodes feature candid conversations with survivors, researchers, physicians, and more. Find answers to your toughest questions and clear, actionable steps to live a better life, longer. At Real Pink, compassionate storytelling meets real inspiration and real support.
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Lipedema, the disease they call fat, is a chronic fat disorder that affects 17 million women in the USA and as many as 350 million women worldwide. It is often mistaken for simple obesity. Generally under-recognized and misdiagnosed, symptoms include pain, swelling and weight gain disproportionately distributed in the thighs, buttocks, legs, and hips with a smaller upper body. Lipedema fat is resistant to diet and exercise and without intervention progresses and worsens over time. This flash ...
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We are Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck, the two most famous Physical Therapists on the Internet- In our opinion, of course. Our podcasts offer the best "get fit , stay healthy, and pain-free" information directed toward people 0 to 101 years old. We have over 60 years of combined experience in the physical therapy field, and over 3,000,000 subscribers on YouTube. Visit us on our other social media platforms: Website: https://bobandbrad.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobandBrad/ Instagr ...
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation podcast hosted by residents and faculty from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, McGovern Medical School.
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In the Rising Podcast: A Health and Wellness Podcast for those going through and those supporting those going through cancer was born out of a personal connection to the disease by Physical Therapist Bettina M. Brown. With two cancer scares of her own and the knowledge that she is more susceptible to breast cancer due to genetic testing, she understands the unique experience of dealing with cancer firsthand. With a focus on the wheel of life, from relationships to finances, the podcast offer ...
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Whit is a motivational, lifestyle, and entertainment blogger. She's a sister, soror, friend, chronic illness warrior, and all around RIOT! She is dedicated to making sure that people fearlessly go after their dreams no matter what happens in their life. She's your Ridiculosity and Empowerment Purveyor. If you have more questions about this topic or any topic on the podcast email me at info@thewhitneywest.com.
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Featuring real discussions on venous disease and treatment. We bring together leaders in the venous treatment world to talk about the latest developments, events, and discoveries relating to venous management and care. If you're involved in vein care, then this is the podcast for you.
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Hosted by Leigh Ann Porter, MA, CCC-SLP, the Speech Uncensored Podcast explores the world of medical Speech and Language Pathology. Building on a passion for education and implementing best practice approaches, Leigh Ann created the Speech Uncensored Podcast to connect medical SLPs with meaningful resources, emerging research, and practical tools. Leigh Ann’s goal is to empower and connect SLPs to enhance our profession and accelerate the research to practice pipeline. Visit https://www.spee ...
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Rehabilitation Oncology is an indexed resource for the dissemination of peer-reviewed research-based evidence related to oncologic physical therapy and cancer rehabilitation. The journal provides a forum for scientific and professional exchange among researchers and practitioners throughout the world. The journal serves as the official journal for the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy. High standards of quality are maintained through a rigorous, double-blinded peer-review process and adh ...
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If you find the term 'healthcare engineering' a bit bamboozling, don't worry, you're not alone. 'Engineering' usually brings to mind images of bridges and buildings. Healthcare engineering is essentially using maths and science to solve healthcare problems. This covers an incredibly broad range of activities – from 3D-printed prosthetic limbs to artificial intelligence to predict cancer. At the UCL Institute of Healthcare Engineering, our mission is to develop digital and medical technologie ...
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Tune in every other Wednesday and join the growing conversation how to create a more inclusive, holistic, humanistic health care system to heal and conquer disease with Dr. Barry Rose, a board certified orthopedic surgeon and Cancer survivor.. Dr. Rose will explore his personal vision with other medical and alternative–functional health professionals. Hear how compassion, emotional, moral, and spiritual caring with phatic spirit creates an essential ingredient to successful therapeutic encou ...
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In today’s episode, we feature an insightful excerpt from Dr. Eric Westman’s presentation at the 2022 Ketogenic Revolution for Lipedema & Lymphedema virtual event. Dr. Westman, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Duke University and co-founder of Adapt Your Life, shares valuable advice on how to effectively communicate with your doctor, especiall…
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New video version of 2019 episode! Professor Thomas Seyfried a cancer researcher and professor of biology at Boston College. He is the author of the book Cancer As A Metabolic Disease. We talk about: The worldwide cancer epidemic The history and worrying status of cancer research How we got cancer research wrong Hopeful new therapies that complimen…
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Today, I have an excerpt from a presentation by Dr. Gabriele Faerber at Lipedema Simplified’s April 2024 Heart to Heart virtual event: Keto and Beyond: Customizing Your Plan to Joyful Nutrition. Dr. Faerber has been diagnosing and treating venous and lymphatic disorders at Centre of Vascular Medicine Hamburg since 2001. After qualifying in nutritio…
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Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Could your social life be as vital to your health as diet and exercise? I explore the profound impact of social interactions on cancer prevention and recovery in this engaging episode of "In the Rising." With insights from Andrea Rice's thought-provoking article in healthline, and…
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In this episode, we explore a recent study conducted by researchers in Poland, published in Frontiers in Physiology in April 2023. The study, titled Lymphoscintigraphic Alterations in Lower Limbs in Women with Lipedema Compared to Overweight/Obese Women, investigates how lymphatic function differs between women with lipedema and those with overweig…
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Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy gu…
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We know that 1 in 8 women will be being diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S. which means that most people know someone that either has been or is currently touched by breast cancer. On top of that, there have been an increasing number of celebrities in the media speaking about their breast cancer diagnoses, which can sometimes make it feel like…
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In this episode, we feature a powerful excerpt from Catherine Seo's presentation in a June 2018 MasterClass on lipedema. As the founder and director of Lipedema Simplified and the Lipedema Project, Catherine shares 5 essential mindset shifts that can revolutionize how you manage and thrive with lipedema. Tune in for transformative insights that can…
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In this episode, we feature an excerpt from a presentation Siobhan Huggins and I delivered at the Keto Chow Meat Up in Draper, UT, on July 15, 2023. Keto Chow, a proud sponsor of several Lipedema Simplified events, has become a favorite of ours. In this clip, Siobhan shares insights from recent studies that explore the effectiveness of a ketogenic …
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In today’s episode, we explore a fascinating study titled Lipedema Research—Quo Vadis? published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine in December 2022. Conducted by researchers from Austria and Germany, this literature review delves into the last few decades of lipedema research, shedding light on key findings and the future direction of studies…
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Today, I’d like to share with you about a research conducted by a group in Australia called A Family-Based Study of Inherited Genetic Risk in Lipedema published in the peer-reviewed journal Lymphatic Research & Biology in February 2024. The authors wanted to learn more about the genetic predisposition toward lipedema among affected patients compare…
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In this episode, we share an excerpt from Cameron Ayala's presentation at the Ketogenic Revolution for Lipedema & Lymphedema virtual event held from April 29 to May 1, 2022. Cameron, a 33-year-old lymphedema patient and advocate from Houston, TX, became a public voice for lymphatic diseases after joining the Lymphatic Education & Research Network (…
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A breast cancer diagnosis is shocking for young women. At a time in life most often focused on family and career, issues of treatment, recovery and survivorship suddenly take top priority, and this can bring with it a wide range of emotions. Today’s guest was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at the age of 34. By taking things one day at…
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In today’s episode, we share an insightful excerpt from Siobhan Huggins' presentation at our Heart 2 Heart virtual event held on March 31, and April 1-2, 2023. Siobhan, a Research Specialist at the Lipedema Project and a fellow lipedema patient, has been using the ketogenic diet for several years to manage her symptoms. In this clip, she defines th…
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Cameron Tharp, MPH, RTT joins The Accelerators (Drs. Matt Spraker and Simul Parikh), and we host radiation therapist Shaun Caldwell, EdD, RTT to discuss the Advanced Practice Radiation Therapist (APRT) role. Here are some things we discussed during the show: Mohan et al. on record and verify systems (1984) American Society of Radiologic Technologis…
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In this episode, I’m excited to share an excerpt from a presentation by Dr. Catherine Seo during our Heart 2 Heart virtual event held on March 31 and April 1-2, 2023. Catherine is the Founder & CEO of Lipedema Simplified and The Lipedema Project, course director for MasterClass: Beyond Lipedema, and a psychology professor. She’s also the producer a…
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In this episode, I’ll discuss a groundbreaking paper led by Gunther Felmerer and a team of researchers from Germany, Finland, and Switzerland. The study, titled "Increased Levels of VEGF-C and Macrophage Infiltration in Lipedema Patients Without Changes in Lymphatic Vascular Morphology," was published in Scientific Reports in July 2020. This resear…
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In today's episode, I’m sharing an inspiring excerpt from Bill Repicci's presentation at our Heart 2 Heart virtual event, held on March 31, and April 1-2, 2023. Bill Repicci, President & CEO of the Lymphatic Education & Research Network (LE&RN), discusses the emotional toll of lymphatic diseases and the transformative power of self-advocacy.…
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In this episode, Mike interviews internationally renowned personal trainer Rachel Cosgrove about the importance of resistance training for women over 40. Discover how her book Age Strong: A Woman’s Guide to Feeling Athletic and Fit After 40 can help you increase metabolism, lose body fat, reduce osteoporosis risk, boost stamina, and improve self-co…
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The Accelerators (Drs. Matt Spraker and Simul Parikh) host Christine Gnaster, MS, DABR, FAAPM, Vice President of Product of Radformation and medical physicist Chelsea Page-Robertson for a #MedEd discussion of AutoContour, ClearCheck, and the use of AI in Radiation Oncology. Christine kicks us off with an approachable overview of how tools like Auto…
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The Accelerators (Drs. Matt Spraker and Simul Parikh) team up with Vision RT for the first of two tech-forward episodes! We are joined by Mike Tallhamer, MSc DABR, Chief of Radiation Physics at Advent Health for a masterclass on Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT). We discuss how VisionRT has leveraged SGRT to enhance the radiotherapy planning and d…
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In this episode, I’ll explore a 2022 review paper authored by leading researchers from Texas A&M and Vanderbilt Universities, including experts like Rachelle Crescenzi and Joseph Rutkowski. Published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, the paper, "Current Mechanistic Understandings of Lymphedema and Lipedema: Tales of Fluid, Fat, an…
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Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy gu…
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On today’s episode, we have two special guests, Kristina Guerrero, journalist, TV host, lifestyle expert and author along with three-time Emmy award-winning journalist, TV host, author and speaker, Gaby Natale. Both are Latinas in the public eye who were diagnosed at young ages with breast cancer. We’ll talk with them about navigating their breast …
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In this episode, I’ll share insights from a significant study conducted by researchers from Australia and the Netherlands, titled "Stages of Lipedema: Experiences of Physical and Mental Health and Health Care," published in Quality of Life Research in August 2022. This research aims to explore and articulate the physical and mental health experienc…
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In this episode, I discuss a study conducted by researchers in Russia, titled Influence of Ketogenic Diet and Nutraceutical Correction in the Complex Treatment of Lower Limbs Lipedema. This paper was published in The Bulletin of Rehabilitation Medicine in October 2021 and explores the impact of a ketogenic diet as part of a comprehensive approach t…
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Today, I have an excerpt from a presentation by Brian Wiley at Lipedema Simplified’s April 2024 Heart to Heart virtual event: Keto and Beyond: Customizing Your Plan to Joyful Nutrition. Brian is a Certified Health Coach and a low-carb lifestyle advocate. In this excerpt of his talk titled Luxurious & Delicious - Low Carb on a Budget, Brian describe…
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In this episode, I share an excerpt from my presentation during the Lipedema Simplified Summer Boot Camp in June 2022. I discuss a recent study comparing a whole food diet and a whole food ketogenic diet, focusing on their effects on chronic pain and the implications for lipedema management. I also covered this topic in a recent Research Update on …
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In this episode, I share insights from a study conducted by researchers at Vanderbilt University, published in the Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in May 2022. The study uses noninvasive 3T MR lymphangiography to reveal subcutaneous adipose tissue edema in lipedema, providing new insights into the condition.…
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Tumor profiling or genomic testing can give us information about the genes in a person’s cancer cells and can help guide doctors to the best possible treatment plan by predicting the risk of recurrence, or when breast cancer returns after initial treatment. If a low risk of recurrence is shown, people with breast cancer and their doctors can choose…
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In today’s episode, I discuss a study by researchers from Texas and Arizona, published in Obesity in April 2022. The study investigates lymphatic function and anatomy in the early stages of lipedema, prior to the onset of lipo-lymphedema. Using near-infrared fluorescence lymphatic imaging with indocyanine green (ICG), the researchers explore whethe…
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In this episode, I discuss a fascinating study from Australia, published in Pain Medicine in February 2022. The study examines the effects of a well-formulated ketogenic diet (WFKD) compared to a whole-food diet (WFD) on chronic pain. We’ll explore its findings on pain relief, metabolic biomarkers, inflammation, and quality of life for patients wit…
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Today, I have an excerpt from a presentation that I did at Lipedema Simplified’s April 2024 Heart to Heart virtual event: Keto and Beyond: Customizing Your Plan to Joyful Nutrition. My presentation was: Diet and Lymphatics: How to Nurture Your Body. In this excerpt, I talk about how your lymphatics may become impaired and increase your risk for poo…
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In this episode, Mike sits down with Yin Yoga Instructor and Author Paul Steele to explore the transformative power of yin yoga, especially for those over 50. The long, passive stretches in yin yoga are designed to release deep-seated tension while enhancing flexibility and mobility. But this practice offers more than just physical benefits—it’s a …
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In this episode, I’ll dive into a study conducted by surgeons from a reconstructive and aesthetic surgery center in Germany. The research, published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine in May 2022, titled "Characteristics and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Lipedema Patients—Establishing a Baseline for Treatment Evaluation," explores the uniqu…
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Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy gu…
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This is Real Talk, a podcast conversation where we’re digging deep into breast cancer and the realities patients and survivors face every day. We’re talking openly and honestly about just how difficult breast cancer can be, from being diagnosed to selecting the right treatment plan, to living day to day with metastatic breast cancer, and life after…
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In today's episode, I'll be discussing a fascinating study forwarded by one of our listeners. The research, conducted by a group from Egypt and published in the Bulletin of Faculty of Pharmacy at Cairo University in July 2013, is titled Vacuum-Cavitation Therapy Versus Liposuction on Lipoedema in Females. The study aims to compare the effectiveness…
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In today’s episode, we’ll share an excerpt from a conversation with Catherine Seo during the Lipedema & Keto Worldwide Summit in 2017. I discuss my journey from initially treating lymphatic and fat disorders to evolving my approach by incorporating the ketogenic diet. This discussion highlights how the keto diet has become a pivotal part of managin…
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In today’s episode, we’ll dive into a study conducted by a team of surgeons in Italy, led by Dr. Tartaglione. The paper, titled Rest/Stress Intradermal Lymphoscintigraphy in the Diagnosis of Lipedema, was published in the World Journal of Nuclear Medicine in 2020. The researchers propose using rest/stress lymphoscintigraphy not only to diagnose lip…
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Today, I’d like to share insights from a study conducted by researchers in Italy. The study titled “Are There Other Hormones Connected to Lipedema Besides Estrogen? Clinical Experience and Preliminary Findings” was published in *Advances in Public Health, Community and Tropical Medicine* in July 2023. This paper presents preliminary findings from c…
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Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Can preparing your body before and during cancer treatment really make a difference in your recovery? I explore this revolutionary concept of "prehab" inspired by Dr. Jessica Cheng's powerful phrase "prehab for all." As a physical therapist with experience in cancer rehabilitation…
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In today’s episode, we’ll explore a study by Dr. Alexandre Amato, a Brazilian surgeon, titled Lipedema Can Be Treated Non-Surgically: A Report of 5 Cases, published in the American Journal of Case Reports in November 2021. Dr. Amato presents five case studies of women with stages one through four of lipedema, detailing their initial evaluations, th…
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Women with a very high risk of breast cancer due to genetic mutations, such as BRCA, may consider risk-reducing bilateral mastectomies to lower their risk of breast cancer. While these prophylactic mastectomies do not completely protect a woman from breast cancer, they lower the risk in women at high risk by at least 90%. When today’s guest learned…
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Today’s episode discusses the research conducted by the Nutrition Department at the University of Oslo in Norway. The study, titled Effect of a Ketogenic Diet on Pain and Quality of Life in Patients with Lipedema: The LIPODIET Pilot Study, was published in the journal Obesity Science & Practice in December 2021. Dr. Siren Nymo, one of the study's a…
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Today’s episode is an excerpt from a 2020 Lipedema Simplified webinar focused on eating plans for lipedema. This presentation, which I led, dives into the Carnivore Diet—a ketogenic diet consisting entirely of animal-derived foods like meat, eggs, fish, and dairy. In this excerpt, I discuss why a plant-based diet might not be the best choice for li…
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Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. How does understanding your family's past shape the resilience of future generations? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Daniel Mamah, a distinguished psychiatrist and author, to uncover the incredible story behind his book "As the Rivers Merge." Dr. Mamah takes us on a heartfel…
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In today’s episode, we’ll delve into research published in the journal Nutrients in January 2021, from Rome, Italy. The study, titled Potential Effects of a Modified Mediterranean Diet on Body Composition in Lipoedema, aimed to assess how this diet influences weight and body composition in women with lipedema compared to controls. This research off…
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Got a question? Send Audrey a Text and she will answer in an episode. You've heard me say that many root causes lead to the expression of your wellness, and there are. The two biggest root causes are YOU, YOUR CHOICES, and INFLAMMATION. In today's episode, we are doubling down on one of the root causes that is a player in EVERY single chronic illne…
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