Living Well with Lipedema Lipedema Simplified
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- Health & Fitness
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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 briefing offers tips, news, and updates with the founder and director of Lipedema Simplified, Catherine A. Seo, Ph.D., Lipedema Project Board President and Director of Research, Leslyn Keith, OTD, CLT-LANA, and guest experts. Please note DISCLAIMER The information in Living Well with Lipedema is provided for informational and educational purposes only.
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Pioneering the WAL Technique for Lipedema: Insights from Dr. Josef Stutz
- Today, I bring you a snippet from an interview featuring Dr. Josef Stutz, recorded during our Lipedema Worldwide Summit in 2016.
- Renowned as one of Germany's leading lipedema surgeons, Dr. Stutz is credited as a trailblazer in the development of water-jet assisted liposuction (WAL) for treating lipedema.
- In this excerpt, Dr. Stutz recounts his initial encounter with the WAL procedure for liposuction, tracing its evolution and adaptation for managing lipedema over the years. -
Investigating the Therapeutic Potential of Ketogenic Diet for Lymphedema
- Today, Dr. Sarah Thomis sheds light on an ongoing clinical trial in Belgium examining the impact of a ketogenic diet on lymphedema.
- Dr. Thomis completed her surgical training, specializing in general and vascular surgery, at the University of Leuven in Belgium in 2011, with additional training in the Netherlands and the US.
- Her expertise lies in the realm of phlebologic and lymphological disorders, and she serves as the attending physician at the Center for Lymphedema at the University Hospitals Leuven. -
Unveiling the Biochemical Foundations of Lipedema
- Today, we're delving into what Dr. Robert Cywes affectionately dubs "nerd time."
- Dr. Cywes will elucidate his perspective on the biochemical underpinnings of lipedema.
- With expertise in Pediatric and Adult obesity, diabetes, and metabolic management, Dr. Cywes is dedicated to unraveling the true origins of obesity and diabetes.
- Over his 21-year career in metabolic management, he has guided numerous individuals toward remission from obesity, diabetes, and pre-diabetes.
- Dr. Cywes staunchly advocates for a holistic lifestyle shift rather than mere dietary interventions in combating obesity and diabetes. -
Exploring Resting Metabolic Rate Discrepancies in Women Afflicted by Lipedema
Let's delve into a study conducted by experts from Wroclaw Medical University in Poland.One of the notable contributors to this research is Dr. Andrzej Szuba, renowned for his extensive work on lymphedema and lipedema.The study, titled Discrepancy Analysis: Resting Metabolic Rate in Women Suffering from Lipedema, was published in the March 2022 edition of Research Square.
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Emmy - Inspiring Hope and Resilience in the Lipedema Community
In our lipedema community, we have a special mascot named Emmy—a winged pig. She embodies the belief that nothing is impossible, a core perspective embraced by our community as we navigate life and healing. Emmy, whose full name is Esperanza Milagros, symbolizes hope and miracles. In today’s flash briefing, We'll share how Emmy became a cherished member of our Lipedema TRIBE Community.
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Exploring Aquatic Lymphatic Therapy
In this interview segment from our Lipedema & Keto Worldwide Summit in 2017, Dorit Tidhar, a physiotherapist based in Israel, sheds light on the fundamentals of Aquatic Lymphatic Therapy (ALT) and its positive impact on the lymphatic system.