Emmy - Inspiring Hope and Resilience in the Lipedema Community

Today, I have an excerpt from an interview with Dr. Paula Stewart from our Lipedema & Keto Worldwide Summit held in 2017.Dr. Stewart is board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and specializes in general physical rehabilitation, neurologic rehabilitation, and comprehensive rehabilitation care of patients with cancer and lymphedema.In this excerpt, Dr. Stewart shares her belief that prehistoric women with lipedema were the Mothers of the Human Race. She explains how pregnancy hormones led her to consider that a human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) diet might be effective for treating lipedema.

Today, I have an excerpt from an interview with Kate Freeman from our Lipedema Worldwide Summit held in 2016.Kate Freeman is the Founder of Heart of Releasing, Inc. and has been facilitating Releasing courses, retreats, and coaching sessions for over 35 years.In this excerpt, Kate discusses the “alchemy” of Releasing, sharing how letting go of your emotions can transform your life.

I received numerous communications from individuals eager to help further our knowledge about lipedema, and here are some studies with potential and possibilities of participation in lipedema research.Your participation could be instrumental in advancing our understanding of lipedema.

In this episode, we reflect on a profound saying from Charles Swindoll that guides us in navigating unexpected obstacles. Regardless of the circumstances, we hold the power to determine our response and reaction. Join us as we explore how fostering an attitude of joy, self-care, self-love, and compassion can empower us to face challenges with resilience and grace. Above all, may this episode inspire you to embrace a profound love for yourself, enriching your journey toward personal growth and fulfillment.

In this episode, we delve into the importance of a personalized and holistic approach to combating lipedema with Nobuhle Williams. Unlike a one-size-fits-all solution, combining various treatment options has been shown to produce the most effective results. We'll explore the unique benefits of different treatments and provide guidance on how to mix and match them to suit your individual needs.

This episode talks about the highlights of a conference that Dr. Leslyn Keith attended on March 3-7, 2024.The original purpose of the **Gordon Research Conference (**GRC) was to bring together scientists working at the frontier of research in a particular area, such as biochemistry, physics, etc. in order to discuss in depth the most recent advances in the field and to stimulate new directions for research.Explore diverse breakthroughs in lymphatic research, including insights into brain and bone lymphatics, organ systems, and genetic factors underlying primary lymphedema and lipedema, showcased at this conference.

- Today, I have an excerpt from an interview with Dr. Georgia Ede from our Lipedema & Keto Worldwide Summit held in 2017.- Dr. Ede is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist with a special interest and expertise in nutrition.- She has a wonderful website, diagnosisdiet.com, that you may want to check out.- In this excerpt, Dr. Ede explains what a keto diet is and why it benefits the brain.- She also discusses the importance of individualizing a diet to find what works best for you.

- Today, I have an excerpt from an interview with Dr. Paula Stewart from our Lipedema & Keto Worldwide Summit held in 2017.- Dr. Stewart is board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, specializing in general physical rehabilitation, neurologic rehabilitation, and comprehensive rehabilitation care for patients with cancer and lymphedema.- In this excerpt, Dr. Stewart shares how she first learned about and began treating lipedema over 20 years ago.

- 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.

- 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.