Living Well with Lipedema Surgery Simplified

Discover the importance of self-care for individuals with lipedema in our latest episode. Learn what self-care entails and why it's crucial for maintaining a high quality of life while managing lipedema. Tune in for valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your well-being.

Today, Dr. Carol Rowsemitt discusses Famine Response Hypothyroidism, its impact on women with lipedema, and its effects even when following a keto diet. Carol “Rosey” Rowsemitt, PhD, RN, FNP, was a practicing scientist studying ecological physiology (BA in chemistry, PhD in biology) before becoming a family nurse practitioner. Specializing in weight management since 2003, Rosey understands that th...

- Today I’d like to tell you about a study by Dr. Ahmet Karacalar, a plastic surgeon in Turkey who performs liposuction on patients with lipedema. - He wrote this book during the lockdowns in 2020 and was published in May 2023. - The title of his book is  Lipoedema: An Evolutionary Mismatch . - He presents archaeological evidence that lipedema is an “evolutionary mismatch” that dates back to...

In January 2017, Dr. Melissa Garcia Caballero joined Prof. Peter Carmeliet's prestigious laboratory in Leuven, Belgium, to investigate the therapeutic role of ketone body supplementation in lymphedema. The exciting findings from this study garnered interest among clinicians and led to the initiation of a collaborative translational clinical Phase II trial (KetoLymph) to test the ketogenic diet's t...

Today, Dr. Siren Nymo discusses the LIPODIET study conducted in Norway and its remarkable results. Dr. Nymo is an authorized clinical nutritionist with a PhD in obesity and metabolism from the Norwegian University of Technology and Science (NTNU). She is currently an associate professor at the university and is pursuing a post-doctorate at Nord-Trøndelag Hospital Trust. Her current research focuse...

Today, I’m sharing an excerpt from an interview with Dr. Stanley Rockson from our Lipedema Worldwide Summit in 2016. Dr. Rockson is the Director of the Stanford Center for Lymphatic and Venous Disorders, Chief of Consultative Cardiology, and Professor of Lymphatic Research and Medicine at Stanford School of Medicine. In this excerpt, Dr. Rockson describes the lymphatic system in the brain.

Today, we explore research conducted by Joanna Dudek and colleagues from Poland, published in 2018. The authors suggest that because lipedema is a chronic condition, it can lead to feelings of helplessness and depression. Their findings indicate that both appearance-related distress and depression significantly impact the quality of life. This important research highlights the need to understand h...

- Today’s episode features an excerpt from an interview with Kim Duren, recorded during our Lipedema & Keto Worldwide Summit in 2017. - In this segment, Kim recounts her lifelong struggle with weight since high school and how traditional methods failed her. - She explains how her life transformed after discovering her lipedema diagnosis and adopting a ketogenic diet.

- Today, Mende Staggs shares her ketogenic diet plan and the foods she enjoys. - Mende began her keto journey in August 2016 after attending the first Keto for Lipedema webinar. - After a lifetime of unsuccessful diets and a recent lipedema diagnosis, she doubted that changing her diet would help—but she was pleasantly surprised. - Living on a small farm in rural southwest Missouri, Mende owns a b...

- Today I’d like to tell you about a study by several researchers and clinicians in Italy, including Roberto Cannataro, who spoke at one of our previous H2H events. - The title of this article is  Observational Study on a Large Italian Population with Lipedema: Biochemical and Hormonal Profile, Anatomical and Clinical Evaluation, Self-Reported History . - It was published in the peer-reviewed...

- Today’s episode features an excerpt from an interview with Dr. David Amron, recorded during our Lipedema Worldwide Summit in 2016. - Dr. Amron, a Beverly Hills-based plastic surgeon specializing in liposuction for lipedema, shares his expertise. - In this segment, he discusses the Roxbury Institute, regenerative medicine, stem cell therapy, and their applications in treating lipedema.

- Today’s episode features an excerpt from an interview with Dr. Aylah Clark, recorded during our Lipedema & Keto Worldwide Summit in 2017. - Dr. Clark, a naturopath based in Connecticut, USA, shares her insights. - In this segment, she details her approach to treating lipedema patients in her practice.

- In today’s episode, we feature an excerpt from an interview with Dr. Georgia Ede, recorded during our Lipedema & Keto Worldwide Summit in 2017. - Dr. Ede, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist with a focus on nutrition, shares her expertise. - Visit her excellent website at diagnosisdiet.com . - In this segment, Dr. Ede explores the connection between cholesterol, brain health, and our evolutionary...

- Today's episode features a highlight from my presentation at the Heart 2 Heart virtual event held on March 31 through April 2, 2023. - In this segment, I discuss Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), the premier approach for the conservative treatment of lipedema and lymphedema.

Today, Gail Straker shares her keto journey and the numerous health improvements she has experienced. As a dedicated teacher, Gail has always embraced learning and sharing her knowledge with others. She has guided over a dozen loved ones to take charge of their health, lose weight, and reduce medications through dietary changes. Gail continues to help others as a Certified Advisor with The Noakes...

Today, I’m sharing an excerpt from our 2016 Lipedema Worldwide Summit interview with Ing Marie Bohmelin from Sweden, a board member of Lymf Sverige. She discusses her discovery of having lipedema and shares her experience with liposuction surgery.

Today, we explore a groundbreaking research paper published in JCI Insight by Ma and colleagues in June 2020, titled “Platelet factor 4 is a biomarker for lymphatic-promoted disorders.” The study, which included contributions from Dr. Stanley Rockson at Stanford University and Dr. Guillermo Oliver at Northwestern, aimed to identify a biomarker for lymphatic dysfunction and improve the diagnosis of...

Today, I’m sharing an excerpt from our 2017 Lipedema & Keto Worldwide Summit interview with Nina Teicholz, an acclaimed investigative journalist. In this clip, Nina discusses what sparked her investigation into dietary fat, culminating in the publication of her groundbreaking book, The Big Fat Surprise .

Today, I’m sharing an excerpt from our 2016 Lipedema Worldwide Summit interview with Carol Lange, who hails from Adelaide, Australia, and lives with lipedema. In this segment, Carol reveals how she identified inflammatory foods through an elimination diet.

Today, I’m sharing an insightful clip from our 2017 Lipedema & Keto Worldwide Summit interview with Dr. Jeffry Gerber, a renowned family physician in Denver. Known as Denver’s Diet Doctor, Dr. Gerber delves into his journey of discovering the importance of nutrition and how he seamlessly incorporated it into his medical practice.

- Today I’d like to tell you about a study by Alexandre Amato and Daniel Benitti, surgeons in Brazil. - The title of this open-access review article is *Efficacy of Liposuction in the Treatment of Lipedema: A Meta-Analysis*. - It was published in the peer-reviewed journal *Cureus* in February 2024.

In this episode, Kelly Bell recounts his journey of developing lymphedema throughout his body as a result of a treatment for reflux, which inadvertently introduced a plastic polymer into his lymphatic system. He discusses how he effectively manages his condition with a ketogenic diet, allowing him to reclaim his life. In addition to being a lymphedema patient, Kelly Bell is a staunch advocate for...

Today, I'd like to share a segment from an interview with Tilly Smidt, recorded during our Lipedema Worldwide Summit in 2016. Tilly, a woman living with lipedema from the Netherlands, generously shares her journey of discovery: from learning about lipedema to finding a personalized management plan that suited her needs.

Today, I want to share an excerpt from an interview with Dr. Joanna Dudek, featured in our Lipedema & Keto Worldwide Summit in 2017. Dr. Dudek is a psychologist and nutritionist specializing in contextual behavioral therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP). She conducted research on the psychological aspects of living with lipedem...

This episode talks about the inaugural meeting of the National Commission on Lymphatic Diseases, aimed at advancing lymphatic research. Dr. Stanley Rockson co-chairs the commission, emphasizing the importance of lymphatics in bodily function. The commission seeks public input via a Request for Information (RFI) on various aspects of lymphatic diseases until June 28. Link for submission: https://rf...