Living Well with Lipedema Surgery Simplified

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 distinguishing between lymphedema, obesity, and lipedema to...

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 interventions for women with later-stage lipedema....

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 emphasizes how appearance-related distress and depr...

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 Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) with our exclusive eBook!...

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 questions or the total score. With a 91% accurac...

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.

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 psychiatric conditions to reduce or eliminate the need for...

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 between obese fat and lipedema fat, there are significan...

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 excerpt, Peter talks about why livestock agriculture i...

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 swelling and inflammation achieved with a ketogenic die...

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 your chosen eating plan. 🌟 Reclaim Your Health: D...

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 and lipedema patients." They found a significant di...

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, Siobhan Huggins talks about the impact of keto on li...

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 pathological lymphatic transport. Moreover, there was a sig...

- 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 lipedema and obesity medicine. - In this segment,...

Pain with Lipedema: A Closer Look is a study by Schmeller and Meier-Vollrath, published in 2008 in Germany. The authors highlight that most existing pain scales fail to accurately quantify the pain experienced by women with lipedema. They emphasize the importance of using effective pain measurement tools both before and after therapy to gain a better understanding of each individual's condition.

- Today, I’m sharing an excerpt from a presentation by Dave Feldman at our Heart 2 Heart virtual event held from March 31 to April 2, 2023. - Dave, a business developer and software engineer, began extensive research and self-testing on cholesterol after his levels increased on a low-carb, high-fat diet. - Observing similarities between the lipid system and software networks, Dave started experime...

- An article titled “New Insights on Lipedema: The Enigmatic Disease of the Peripheral Fat” was published in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in December 2019 by a team of surgeons from Switzerland and Germany. - This study evaluated the experiences of over 200 women with stage 2 lipedema before and after undergoing liposuction. - The survey highlights that women with lipedema often...

- Today, I’m sharing an excerpt from a presentation by Jane Wigg at our Heart 2 Heart virtual event held in October 2022. - Jane Wigg, a nurse consultant from the UK, has over 25 years of experience in the field of lymphatics. - In this clip, she discusses various treatment options for lipedema and emphasizes the importance of tailoring treatments to each individual’s needs.

- Today, we’re highlighting research led by Wang and colleagues from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, published in July 2019. - The study, titled “A PRDM16-Driven Metabolic Signal from Adipocytes Regulates Precursor Cell Fat,” reveals that ketones can reduce fibrosis in fat. - This finding is significant for women with lipedema, especially in its later stages, as they often experien...

- In this episode, we dive into an engaging excerpt from a presentation by Dr. Stanley Rockson, the esteemed Allan and Tina Neill Professor of Lymphatic Research and Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. - Dr. Rockson, who also serves as the Chief of Consultative Cardiology and Director of the Stanford Center for Lymphatic and Venous Disorders, brings decades of expertise and dedicat...

- A review article titled “Lipedema—An Update” by Professor Wollina from the Academic Teaching Hospital Dresden in Germany was published in Dermatologic Therapy in 2019. - In this article, he explores the latest developments in understanding and treating lipedema. - Dr. Wollina emphasizes the need for further research to enhance our knowledge and awareness of lipedema. - This increased understandi...

Today, I’m sharing an excerpt from a presentation by Dr. Sachin Patel at our Heart 2 Heart virtual event held in October 2022. Dr. Patel, a Doctor of Chiropractic and Certified Functional Medicine Provider, is also a functional medicine practice success coach, international speaker, and author. In this segment, Dr. Patel discusses the diaphragm, referring to it as the "master lymph pump," and expl...

- Today, I’m sharing an insightful excerpt from a presentation by Gail Straker at our Ketogenic Revolution for Lipedema & Lymphedema virtual symposium held in April 2022. - Gail, the Community Manager and Director of Coaching for Lipedema Simplified delves into the numerous benefits she’s experienced through a combined approach of keto and fasting. - Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube ch...

Welcome to today's episode where we explore groundbreaking research led by Melissa Garcia-Caballero and her team in Belgium, published in 2019. Their study highlights how elevating ketone bodies in the lymph, either through a ketogenic diet or supplementation, can promote lymph vessel formation and facilitate fluid drainage. This research holds significant promise for women with lipedema, who ofte...