Living Well with Lipedema

Today I’d like to tell you about a study done by a group of researchers in Russia.  The paper is titled:  Influence of Ketogenic Diet and Nutraceutical Correction

in the Complex Treatment of Lower Limbs Lipedema and it was published in The Bulletin of Rehabilitation Medicine in October 2021.

In this episode, Heather Carrigan shares her weight loss journey and how she ended her lifelong struggle with lipedema.

In this episode, Dr. Robert Damstra discusses the advancement of lipedema treatment in the Netherlands.

In this episode, we talk about a study published in 2020 titled, Non-contrast MR Lymphography of lipedema of the lower extremities.

In this episode, Dr. Stan Rockson discusses the reasons why he believes that lipedema is considered a lymphatic disorder.

In this episode, we discuss a study in Switzerland published in 2020, Cross-Sectional Validity and Specificity of Comprehensive Measurement in Lymphedema and Lipedema of the Lower Extremity: a Comparison of Five Outcome Instruments.

Today, I have an excerpt from a presentation by Zite Hutton at our April 2022 virtual symposium Ketogenic Revolution for Lipedema & Lymphedema. Zite is a member of the Lipedema Tribe, a membership group for women with lipedema through Lipedema Simplified. In this excerpt, Zite talks about how she came to embrace Keto, and then a Carnivore way of eating, to manage her lipedema.

In this episode, Andrzej Stec discusses the benefits and ways how you can improve your self-esteem.

In this episode, Catherine Seo shares how we began utilizing the holistic approach for lipedema.

In this episode, we discuss the few potential causes of weight stalls.

Today I'm joined by Carrie Reedy, a specialist in nutritional medicine as well as functional medicine. She is a part of the Global Coaching Collaborative at Lipedema Simplified. And not only does Carrie like to share the science around health-promoting food choices, but she also knows the importance of translating this into practical everyday tips and tricks to make the food as medicine approach manageable no matter how busy your life gets.

In this episode, Dr. Matthew Carmody explained the significance of self-experimentation to determine what works for you.

In this episode, Emma Lee shares how she overcame weight loss problems through a ketogenic way of eating.

Today, I have an excerpt from an interview with Catherine Seo on the Live, Love, Laugh & Let Go Out Loud podcast with host Lynn Serrano in July 2022. Catherine is the founder and executive director of Lipedema Simplified and the Lipedema Project. Catherine and Lynn talk about how learning about lipedema and it is not their fault has been transformative.

In this episode, Andrzej Stec discusses how simple habits, serotonin, and dopamine can impact a person’s happiness.

In this episode, Robert Erkstram shares how a lifestyle support group can help when treating patients with lipedema.

In this episode, we discuss a study published in 20220, titled, Selenium Deficiency in Lymphedema and Lipedema—A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study from a Specialized Clinic.

Today, I have an excerpt from a presentation by Dr. Matthew Carmody from a United Kingdom lipedema training program held in June 2022. Dr. Carmody is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He recently retired from his practice as an Internal Medicine practitioner to focus on lipedema and obesity medicine. In this excerpt, Dr. Carmody talks about the key ingredients of a successful doctor-patient relationship are support, compassion, and trusting the inner wisdom of both the patient and the doctor.

In this episode, Karen Ashforth discusses the benefits of using plant-based sweeteners to eventually remove sugar from your diet.

In this episode, we discuss a study published in 2021, titled, Survey Outcomes of Lipedema Reduction Surgery in the United States.

Today, I have an excerpt from a presentation by Siobhan Huggins during the Lipedema Simplified Summer Boot Camp as part of Lipedema Awareness Month in June 2022. Siobhan is a research specialist for the Lipedema Project. In this excerpt, she talks about being friends with our body, showing it compassion and working together to help our body heal. She discusses some options like diet and compression therapy that may work, but everyone needs to experiment to figure out the protocol that will work best for them. The main thing is to keep trying!

In this episode, Dr. Anthony Jay discusses artificial estrogens, where 6they’re found, and the health issues that they may cause.

In this episode, Theresa DeFlitch shares how she used a ketogenic approach to fight the extreme pain caused by lipedema.

In this episode, we discuss a study in Italy titled, Potential Effects of a Modified Mediterranean Diet on Body Composition in Lipoedema.

Today, I have an excerpt from a presentation by Catherine Seo during the Lipedema Simplified Summer Boot Cmp as part of Lipedema Awareness Month in June 2022. Catherine is Founder & CEO of Lipedema Simplified and the Lipedema Project. In this excerpt, she talks about Lipedema Simplified's holistic approach and the power of community.

In this episode, A/Prof. Ken Sikaris discusses optimizing seasonal eating to improve the body’s metabolism.

In this episode, Mende Staggs shared her four main tips on how you can accomplish a ketogenic eating plan that you can successfully stick to.

Today, I have an excerpt from a presentation I did during the Lipedema Simplified Summer Boot Camp as part of Lipedema Awareness Month in June 2022. I reported on a recent study that compared a whole food diet with a whole food ketogenic diet for its effects on chronic pain and its implications for lipedema. I also discussed this in a recent Research Update Facebook Live.

In this episode, Nobuhle Williams talks about emotional well-being.

In this episode, Jutta Stutz and Christine Leitner discuss the varying strategies that they use in helping women deal with the pain caused by lipedema.

In this episode, Mende Staggs, a lipedema patient herself, talks about her lipedema and keto journey.

Today, I have an excerpt from a presentation by Siobhan Huggins during the Lipedema Simplified Summer Boot Camp as part of Lipedema Awareness Month in June 2022. Siobhan is a research specialist for the Lipedema Project. In this excerpt, she talks about how fat is important for a healthy body. Keeping fat healthy requires healthy lymphatics. She explains that when these two systems aren't working together properly, this can contribute to lipedema symptoms.

In this episode, Dr. Zoe Harcombe speaks about her study on the development of dietary guidelines that made us fat.

In this episode, Dr. Paul Mason discusses how an increase in LPL affects patients with lipedema.

In this episode, Dr. Ken Berry talks about how information can improve your relationship with your doctor.

In this episode, Dorit Tidhar, a physiotherapist discusses the three studies that talk about the effect of aquatic lymphatic therapy on lymphedema.

In this episode, Dr. Ken Berry discusses how inherited lipedema can be worsened or improved by diet.

In this episode, we talk about a paper published in 2019, titled, The effect of lipedema on health‑related quality of life and psychological status: a narrative review of the literature.

In this episode, Hanse Klinik surgeons, Dr. Wilfried Schmeller, Dr. Axel Baumgartner, and Dr. Yvonne Frambach, talk about the improvement of the quality of life for patients with lipedema through liposuction.

In this episode, Jane Wigg, a registered nurse, shares the technological advancements in lymphatic therapy for patients with fat disorders.

Today, I have an excerpt from a presentation by Dr. Matthew Carmody during the Lipedema Simplified Summer Boot Camp as part of Lipedema Awareness Month in June 2022. Dr. Carmody is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He recently retired from his practice as an Internal Medicine practitioner to focus on lipedema and obesity medicine. In this clip, Dr. Matthew Carmody talks about the Circadian Rhythm and lipedema.

In this episode, Debi Norris, a lipedema patient, talks about what she does to manage lipedema.

In this episode, Dr. Ken Sikaris talks about human fat tissue and its different types.

In this episode, we talk about a research study in the US titled, Estrogen as a Contributing Factor to the Development of Lipedema.

In this episode, Dr. Ken Berry discusses suitable nourishment for humans.

In this episode, Dr. Mark Smith shares how he and Catherine collaborated to gain a deeper understanding of lipedema that started The Lipedema Project.

In this episode, Dr. Vaughan Keely discusses the differences in how lipedema presents itself.

Today, I have an excerpt from a presentation by Dr. Matthew Carmody during the Lipedema Simplified Summer Boot Camp as part of Lipedema Awareness Month in June 2022. Dr. Carmody is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He recently retired from his practice as an Internal Medicine practitioner to focus on lipedema and obesity medicine. In this clip, Dr. Matthew Carmody introduces us to the adipocyte and the pathophysiology of lipedema. He explains why diuretics don't help with fluid congestion and why compression does.