Understanding Fibrosis in Lipedema

In this episode, we are joined by Gail Straker, who shares her journey of discovering her diagnosis of lipedema and collaborating with Catherine at Lipedema Simplified. As an educator, Gail's innate curiosity and passion for learning have propelled her to not only educate herself but also empower others. She has imparted her knowledge to over a dozen individuals, guiding them to reclaim their health, shed weight, and reduce reliance on medications through dietary modifications. Currently serving as a Certified Advisor with The Noakes Foundation and The Nutrition Network, Gail also extends her support as a coach and mentor with Lipedema Simplified, embodying her commitment to helping others achieve wellness. Join us as we delve into Gail's inspiring journey and her impactful contributions to the lipedema community.

In this episode, we feature a snippet from an interview with Dr. Matthew Carmody, recorded during our 2016 Lipedema Worldwide Summit. Dr. Carmody, an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, recently shifted his focus to specialize in lipedema and obesity medicine, after retiring from his role as an Internal Medicine practitioner. In this segment, Dr. Carmody discusses the fundamental principles that underpin effective collaboration between patients and doctors. Join us as we explore his insights into fostering productive partnerships in healthcare.

In today's episode, we highlight a study conducted by Spanish clinician and researcher, Dr. Isabel Forner-Cordero, along with her colleagues. The paper, titled "Prevalence of Clinical Manifestations and Orthopedic Alterations in Patients with Lipedema: A Prospective Cohort Study," was published in Lymphology in January 2022. Join us as we delve into their findings and explore the implications for understanding and treating lipedema.

In today's episode, we present an excerpt from an interview with Dave Feldman, recorded during our 2017 Lipedema & Keto Worldwide Summit. Dave, a software engineer, draws fascinating parallels between the lipid system and software networks. In this segment, he discusses the crucial role that women's ability to store fat has played in the survival of our species. Tune in to explore Dave's unique insights and perspectives.

Jennifer Lee, who resides in Perth, Australia, discusses her personal journey to understand why her legs looked different from others, with the assistance of her lymphatic therapist. She also shares effective strategies she has discovered to manage her symptoms. Join us to hear Jennifer's inspiring story and practical advice.

In this episode, we feature an insightful 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 keen interest in nutrition, shares her expertise on fiber and dietary choices. She also discusses the hormonal changes during pregnancy and how they led her to believe that a human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) diet could be effective for managing lipedema. Don’t forget to visit her informative website, diagnosisdiet.com, for more valuable resources.

In this episode, we dive into a fascinating study conducted by Brazilian surgeon and researcher, Dr. Alexandre Amato. His paper, titled "The Association Between Lipedema and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder," was published in Cureus in February 2023. Join us as we explore the intriguing connection between these two conditions and what it could mean for future research and treatment.

- A group of us from our Lipedema TRIBE do Miranda exercises five days a week.- If you’re a member of the TRIBE, know that you can join in at any time and do about 25 minutes of stretching.- It’s manageable and feels great, making it a key part of my self-care routine.- I also love lemon water.- From what I’ve read, it’s very good for the lymphatic system.- It’s something that I feel is healthy for me.

Today, I have an excerpt from an interview with Dr. Matthew Carmody from our Lipedema Worldwide Summit held in 2016.Dr. Carmody is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He recently retired from his practice as an Internal Medicine practitioner to focus on lipedema and obesity medicine.In this excerpt, Dr. Carmody discusses the key components of a good patient-doctor relationship that are most effective in generating solutions for chronic conditions like lipedema.

This episode talks about a study conducted by researchers from Norway. Their research, titled "Younger Women with Lipedema: Their Interactions with Healthcare Providers, and the Significance of Social Support and Belonging," was published in the January 2023 issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.