Living Well with Lipedema Lipedema Simplified

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 often experience swelling, particularly in their lower legs. Join us as we discuss how adopting a diet that induces ketone production, like a low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet, may support increased lymph vessel formation and potentially alleviate swelling in individuals with lipedema.

Welcome to today's episode featuring excerpts from a Fireside Chat held within the Lipedema Simplified TRIBE in December 2022. Our discussion focuses on central lymphatic dysfunction, specifically addressing challenges within the trunk lymphatics. Join us as Kelly Bell shares his personal journey and insights into this condition, followed by Blanche Pepitone's experiences with central lymphatic dysfunction. Siobhan Huggins wraps up with a summary of our conversation, highlighting key issues and perspectives discussed.

Welcome to today's episode where we explore groundbreaking research conducted by Rischelle Crescenzi and colleagues at Vanderbilt University. Their study investigates the accumulation of sodium in the skin and subcutaneous adipose tissue of women with lipedema. Join us as we delve into how tissue sodium levels could potentially distinguish lipedema from obesity, and how reducing inflammation might normalize these levels.

Welcome to today's episode, featuring an excerpt from Dr. Emily Iker's presentation at our Heart 2 Heart virtual event in October 2022. Dr. Iker, a distinguished physician specializing in lymphology based in Santa Monica, California, shares invaluable insights into the symptoms of lipedema and her innovative use of ultrasound to examine subcutaneous fat tissue. Join us as she discusses the critical role of fascia and its potential impairment in lipedema.

Welcome to today's podcast episode where we delve into an intriguing article titled 'The Lymphatic Vasculature in the 21st Century: Novel Functional Roles in Homeostasis and Disease,' authored by Guillermo Oliver and Natasha Harvey, and published in July 2020 by Cell Press. Join me as we explore how lymphatics are reshaping our understanding of health and disease management in contemporary times.

In this episode, we present excerpts from a Fireside Chat held in the Lipedema Simplified TRIBE in December 2022. Several TRIBE members and Siobhan Huggins, share their personal experiences and practical tips for traveling with lipedema and lymphedema. These insights offer valuable advice for managing travel while dealing with these conditions.