Unveiling Cholesterol: Surprising Insights and Brain Health

Today, Dr. Siren Nymo discusses the LIPODIET study conducted in Norway and its remarkable results.Dr. Nymo is an authorized clinical nutritionist with a PhD in obesity and metabolism from the Norwegian University of Technology and Science (NTNU).She is currently an associate professor at the university and is pursuing a post-doctorate at Nord-Trøndelag Hospital Trust.Her current research focuses on the long-term follow-up after bariatric surgery.

Today, I’m sharing an excerpt from an interview with Dr. Stanley Rockson from our Lipedema Worldwide Summit in 2016.Dr. Rockson is the Director of the Stanford Center for Lymphatic and Venous Disorders, Chief of Consultative Cardiology, and Professor of Lymphatic Research and Medicine at Stanford School of Medicine.In this excerpt, Dr. Rockson describes the lymphatic system in the brain.

Today, we explore research conducted by Joanna Dudek and colleagues from Poland, published in 2018.The authors suggest that because lipedema is a chronic condition, it can lead to feelings of helplessness and depression.Their findings indicate that both appearance-related distress and depression significantly impact the quality of life.This important research highlights the need to understand how lipedema affects all aspects of women's lives and emphasizes the necessity of combating weight bias in healthcare and society.

- Today’s episode features an excerpt from an interview with Kim Duren, recorded during our Lipedema & Keto Worldwide Summit in 2017.- In this segment, Kim recounts her lifelong struggle with weight since high school and how traditional methods failed her.- She explains how her life transformed after discovering her lipedema diagnosis and adopting a ketogenic diet.

- Today, Mende Staggs shares her ketogenic diet plan and the foods she enjoys.- Mende began her keto journey in August 2016 after attending the first Keto for Lipedema webinar.- After a lifetime of unsuccessful diets and a recent lipedema diagnosis, she doubted that changing her diet would help—but she was pleasantly surprised.- Living on a small farm in rural southwest Missouri, Mende owns a bakery and catering business and loves to share her keto success story to inspire others on their own journeys.

- Today I’d like to tell you about a study by several researchers and clinicians in Italy, including Roberto Cannataro, who spoke at one of our previous H2H events.- The title of this article is Observational Study on a Large Italian Population with Lipedema: Biochemical and Hormonal Profile, Anatomical and Clinical Evaluation, Self-Reported History.- It was published in the peer-reviewed journal International Journal of Molecular Sciences in January 2024.- This work aims to describe the clinical, instrumental, and blood test results of a large population of women affected by lipedema in the lower body.

- Today’s episode features an excerpt from an interview with Dr. David Amron, recorded during our Lipedema Worldwide Summit in 2016.- Dr. Amron, a Beverly Hills-based plastic surgeon specializing in liposuction for lipedema, shares his expertise.- In this segment, he discusses the Roxbury Institute, regenerative medicine, stem cell therapy, and their applications in treating lipedema.

- Today’s episode features an excerpt from an interview with Dr. Aylah Clark, recorded during our Lipedema & Keto Worldwide Summit in 2017.- Dr. Clark, a naturopath based in Connecticut, USA, shares her insights.- In this segment, she details her approach to treating lipedema patients in her practice.

- In today’s episode, we feature an 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 focus on nutrition, shares her expertise.- Visit her excellent website at diagnosisdiet.com.- In this segment, Dr. Ede explores the connection between cholesterol, brain health, and our evolutionary diet.

- Today's episode features a highlight from my presentation at the Heart 2 Heart virtual event held on March 31 through April 2, 2023.- In this segment, I discuss Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), the premier approach for the conservative treatment of lipedema and lymphedema.