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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Welcome to the OptiLounge podcast! Join your hosts, Dr Laura Redman (Vascular Specialist Surgeon) and Jenna-Lee Garbers (LAOSA Lymphoedema Therapist) in the OptiLounge, where we have casual conversations about important medical topics. We look forward to seeing you in the OptiLounge! Much lymph love, Laura and Jenna
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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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Fancy being wrong about something? That's a rhetorical question, of course, you don't... no one does. The thing is, once the initial discomfort has passed, it's truly the best way way to grow as a human being. Welcome to Willing To Be Wrong, a podcast with the intention of doing just that. My name is Dr Joshua Wolrich and I'm an NHS surgical doctor, nutrition MSc student, author and accidental influencer. Like all healthcare professionals, I was taught by a system that practises medicine in ...
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Insight into the New German Guidelines on Lipoedema with a Special Focus on Nutrition
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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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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Lipedema and Lymphedema
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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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Lymphatic Function in Lipedema vs. Obesity
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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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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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The Future of Lipedema Research: Insights from an Austro-German Review
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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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Unlocking the Collective Wisdom of Lipedema Community
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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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The Roles of Fluid, Fat, and Fibrosis in Lipedema and Lymphedema
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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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Understanding Lipedema: Insights from a Comprehensive Study on Mental and Physical Health
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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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Russian Study on Ketogenic Diet for Lipedema Treatment
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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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Luxurious and Delicious - Low Carb on a Budget
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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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Whole Foods vs. Keto: Impact on Chronic Pain and Lipedema
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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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Revealing Lipedema Edema with 3T MR Lymphangiography
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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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Understanding Lymphatic Function in Early-Stage Lipedema
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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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Keto vs. Whole Foods: A New Study on Pain Relief
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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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Diet and Lymphatics - How to Nurture Your Body
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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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Managing Lipedema Pain with Ketogenic Nutrition
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In today’s episode, I share an excerpt from a presentation I gave in April 2022 for our membership TRIBE. We’ll dive into how a ketogenic diet can help manage lipedema-related pain, and explore the surge in research over the past decade on keto's role in pain relief for those with lipedema.By Lipedema Simplified
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Trish's 8-Week Lipoedema Journey: Program Complete!
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In the Lounge today we have Trish! Trish has just recently completed her 8 week Acute phase in her Lipoedema journey! We are so proud of you Trish and are so privileged to walk and continue to walk this journey together. You are an inspiration. Whoohoo way to go Trish! 🎙️ Thank you for tuning into The OptiLounge Podcast! 🎙️ Loved the episode? 💖 Don…
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Acute program for Lipoedema - Understanding what we do
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Are you new to the Lipoedema world, or struggling to find a place to start? We got you girl! At our clinic we have designed an 8 week acute phase program to get your Lipoedema journey started. Listen to this episode to see how we do things at Optivein. Ps: Can you count how many times Jenna said the word amazing ! (lol!) 🎙️ Thank you for tuning int…
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Establishing a Lipedema Baseline: Key Insights from a High-Volume Surgery Center
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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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Comparing Cavitation Therapy and Liposuction for Lipedema Treatment
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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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Advancing Lipedema Diagnosis - The Role of Rest/Stress Lymphoscintigraphy
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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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Successful Non-Surgical Treatments for Lipedema: Insights from Dr. Alexandre Amato’s Case Studies
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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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The LipoDiet Pilot Study: Keto’s Role in Managing Lipedema Pain and Quality of Life
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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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Exploring the Impact of a Modified Mediterranean Diet on Lipedema
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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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Keto is the Dietary Treatment of Choice for Lipedema
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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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A New Drug for Treating Pain in Lipedema and Dercum’s Disease
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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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Using BMI to Predict Lymphedema Risk in Lipedema and Obesity
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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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Comparing Therapies for Severe Lipedema: Exercise, Compression, and CDT
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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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Comprehensive Treatment Insights for Lipedema: Addressing Physical and Emotional Challenges
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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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Novel Treatments for Lipedema: Shockwave and Deep Oscillation
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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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Advancing Lipedema Diagnosis: A New Screening Questionnaire
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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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Foremothers of Lipedema: Exploring Ancestral Connections
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This episode is an excerpt from my presentation at the Ketogenic Solutions for Lymphatic/Fat Disorders Virtual Symposium held on November 7-8, 2020. We delve into the theory that ancestral Lipedema women played a foundational role as the Mothers of our Species.By Lipedema Simplified
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New Dietary Approaches to Mental Health Problems
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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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Unveiling the Unique Characteristics of Lipedema Fat
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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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Ketogenic Diet: A Promising Approach for Lipedema Relief
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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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The Social Hurdles of Nutritional Interventions for Lipedema
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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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Understanding Lipedema at the Cellular Level
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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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How to Fall in Love with What You Put on Your Plate
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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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The Relationship Between Lymphatic Impairment and Lipedema Severity
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Today, we explore research conducted by Daniel Gould and colleagues at USC, which aimed to characterize lymphatic flow in individuals with lipedema. The study involved 19 lipedema patients being evaluated for surgical intervention, who underwent lymphoscintigraphy of the legs. The findings revealed that 63.2% of the participants exhibited pathologi…
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The Power of Patient Perspectives and Collaboration
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- Today, I’m sharing an excerpt from a presentation by Dr. Matthew Carmody at our Heart 2 Heart virtual event held from March 31 to April 2, 2023. - Dr. Carmody, an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, recently retired from his practice in Internal Medicine to focus on …
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