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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Understanding Fibrosis in Lipedema
- Today, I have an excerpt from an interview with Dr. David Amron from our Lipedema Worldwide Summit in 2016.
- Dr. David Amron is a plastic surgeon specializing in liposuction for lipedema, practicing in Beverly Hills, California.
- In this excerpt, Dr. Amron explains the pathophysiology of fibrosis in lipedema. -
Get Involved in Lipedema Research: Studies Seeking Participants
- Today, I’d like to share some opportunities for you to participate in lipedema research.
- These studies are asynchronous, allowing participants to start and finish at different times, as long as they complete their participation by the study's end date.
- Some studies are testing interventions, while others are focused on data collection. -
Cultivating Self-Companionship
"Would you like to befriend me?" This simple question marks the beginning of a profound journey towards establishing an enduring bond with oneself. It's a pledge of self-commitment that fosters an unbreakable love relationship, one that stands resilient against all odds.
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Mindfulness: A Valuable Offering from Lipedema Simplified
Join us as we discuss the importance of transitioning from seeking to finding knowledge, and the profound impact of sharing newfound insights with the world.
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Emotional Regulation Challenges in Females with Lipedema: Insights from a Multinational Study
- Today, I'm excited to share insights from a collaborative research effort involving scholars from Jordan, Australia, and Italy.
- The focus of their work is captured in the paper titled: Addressing Emotional Regulation Challenges in a Female Lipedema Cohort.
- This significant contribution was published in the October 2022 issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. -
Unveiling the Truth About Lipedema
- Lipedema manifests in legs that are disproportionately heavy.
- Individuals may experience pain upon palpation or swelling in the affected areas.
- It's crucial to identify lipedema as it transcends mere adiposity or obesity; it necessitates specialized medical attention.
- Fortunately, there are various treatments and resources available to assist those with lipedema.