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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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Dive into the challenges, triumphs, and complexities of managing lipedema while balancing a full-time career, gaining insights and support from experts and fellow sufferers alike. Whether you're directly affected by lipedema or seeking to understand more about this condition, this podcast provides a compassionate and informative space to learn and share.
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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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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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Welcome! This Is (Not) About Your Body is a body neutrality podcast hosted by Jessi Kneeland, author of BODY NEUTRAL: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues. Exploring all the real and deeper issues impacting body image, it features interviews on a wide range of relevant topics like mental health, intuitive eating, fatphobia, beauty ideals, sexuality, and gender.
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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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My Black Body Podcast

Jessica Wilson & Rawiyah Tariq

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Black stories are a vital part of Black healing. That Black healing is a vital part of the world’s healing. Our stories are medicine and contain technology often overlooked in spaces that have actively de-centered Black bodies and voices. My Black Body Podcast is a container to share and grow nourishment for our collective bodies, minds and spirits. ​ This podcast will serve as a living record. By centering Black stories told by Black people, we ensure that we play an integral role in preser ...
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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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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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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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Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm discussing the recent phenomenon of the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives through the lens of the Body Image Avatars. I really enjoyed doing that for the Bachelorette and I'm exploring different avenues of content and tying in popular culture moments with aspects of my work. Again, no worries if you …
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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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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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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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Welcome back to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm discussing the recent Bachelorette season and particularly the finale through the lens of the Body Image Avatars. Don't worry if you haven't watched or actively don't watch these kind of shows, this is more an analysis of how they can tie into the Avatars with no prior knowledge needed. - -…
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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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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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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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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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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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Today, I’d like to share insights from a study conducted by researchers in Italy. The senior author is Sandro Michelini, one of the authors of our paper about a case definition of lipedema for research purposes. The study titled "Lipedema and Nutrition: High Fat Ketogenic Diet as Treatment of Choice” was published in the peer-reviewed journal Journ…
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In today’s episode, we’ll explore an exciting development highlighted in an October 6th blog post by Carol Nogueira titled, A New Drug Could Treat Dercum’s Disease and Lipedema. Carol discusses a clinical trial currently underway that is testing a promising new drug aimed at providing a more permanent solution for the painful lipomas associated wit…
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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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In today's episode, we'll dive into a groundbreaking study by Dr. Arin Greene and Christopher Sudduth, titled Lower Extremity Lymphatic Function Predicted by Body Mass Index: A Lymphoscintigraphic Study of Obesity and Lipedema, published in the International Journal of Obesity in September 2020. The research highlights the importance of distinguish…
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In this episode, we discuss a study from Turkey titled The Effects of Complete Decongestive Therapy, Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Therapy, or Exercise Only in the Treatment of Severe Lipedema: A Randomized Controlled Trial, published in Lymphatic Research and Biology in December 2020. The researchers explored the effectiveness of different in…
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In this episode, we explore the research conducted by Philipp Kruppa and colleagues from Germany, titled Lipedema Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options, published in Deutsches Ärzteblatt International in May 2020. The study highlights the chronic nature of lipedema, which can lead to feelings of helplessness and depression. The research em…
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Today, I’d like to share insights from a study written by researchers in Chile, and published in the Journal of Aesthetic Nursing in March 2024. This research aims to investigate the effects of shock waves and deep oscillation on symptoms of lipedema. 🌟 Elevate Your Lipedema Care with the MLD eBook! 🌟 Discover the transformative power of Manual Lym…
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In this heart to heart conversation, Dr. Catherine Seo and Lisa Duerre are joined by Shawn Bigby and Ashley Fisher, hosts of "The Lipedema Mama's" podcast. Shawn and Ashley highlight their journey of learning about lipedema to becoming advocates themselves, in part inspired by Dr. Seo's focus on advocacy and community through her creation of The Li…
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In this episode, we discuss a study conducted by physicians in São Paulo, Brazil, titled Development of a Questionnaire and Screening Model for Lipedema, published in the Jornal Vascular Brasileiro in December 2020. The study details the creation of a highly accurate screening tool designed to predict a lipedema diagnosis, either through individual…
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Today, I have an excerpt from a presentation by Dr. Georgia Ede at Lipedema Simplified’s April 2024 Heart to Heart virtual event: Keto and Beyond: Customizing Your Plan to Joyful Nutrition. Dr. Ede is a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist specializing in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry. Her passion is empowering people with psychiatr…
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Published in the Obesity Journal in 2019, the study titled "Dilated Blood and Lymphatic Microvessels, Angiogenesis, Increased Macrophages, and Adipocyte Hypertrophy in Lipedema Thigh Skin and Fat Tissue" by Sara AL-Ghadban and colleagues aimed to uncover the differences in lipedema fat. The findings suggest that, while there are similarities betwee…
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Today, I have an excerpt from a presentation by Peter Ballerstedt at Lipedema Simplified’s April 2024 Heart to Heart virtual event: Keto and Beyond: Customizing Your Plan to Joyful Nutrition. Peter is an expert in, as well as an advocate for, ruminant animal agriculture and the essential role of animal-sourced foods in the human diet. In this excer…
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In this heart to heart conversation, Dr. Catherine Seo and Lisa Duerre are joined by Susan O'Hara, founder of Legs Like Mine and a passionate advocate for lipedema awareness. Susan bravely recounts losing her corporate career due to workplace bias and a lack of understanding about lipedema management. Catherine, Lisa and Susan share their experienc…
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Today, we discuss research conducted by Dr. Gabriele Faerber, published in 2018 in Germany. Dr. Faerber concluded that many complaints associated with lipedema are linked to abdominal obesity and that a ketogenic diet can mitigate these factors. She believes that the impressive results are not just due to weight loss but also the reduction of swell…
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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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Today, I have an excerpt from a presentation by Carrie Reedy at Lipedema Simplified’s April 2024 Heart to Heart virtual event: Keto and Beyond: Customizing Your Plan to Joyful Nutrition. Carrie is a medical nutritionist from Australia and a certified keto coach. In this excerpt, Carrie talks about the social challenges that may be associated with y…
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Today, I’d like to share research conducted at Tulane University in Louisiana, USA, titled "Increase in Leptin and PPAR-γ Gene Expression in Lipedema Adipocytes Differentiated in vitro from Adipose-Derived Stem Cells," published in the journal Cells in February 2020. The researchers aimed "to characterize the adipose-derived stem cells of healthy a…
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Today, I have an excerpt from a presentation by Siobhan Huggins at Lipedema Simplified’s April 2024 Heart to Heart virtual event: Keto and Beyond: Customizing Your Plan to Joyful Nutrition. Siobhan is a Research Specialist with the Lipedema Project and has been using ketogenic nutrition to manage her lipedema for several years. In this excerpt, Sio…
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