If you’ve been officially diagnosed with Lipedema, you’ve probably heard mixed messages about movement. Some people say it won’t help. Others swear by it. So, what’s the truth? Exercise won’t ‘cure’ Lipedema or make the fat disappear – but it…
If you’re new here, Lipedema is a progressive condition that affects around 11% of women worldwide. It is characterised by the abnormal build up of fat in the lower extremities and sometimes arms. Lipedema is often misdiagnosed as Lymphedema, obesity…
Lipedema is one of the most misunderstood conditions affecting women today — but unfortunately, many of its early signs are dismissed as simple weight gain or a ‘disproportionate body’. When I first started noticing changes in my legs, I had…
In this blog, we will delve into the potential benefits of fasting for Lipedema, supported by the latest scientific research and the fundamental principles of how fasting affects our bodies. Could this be a promising new frontier in Lipedema treatment…
Medically reviewed by Joanne Price DLT, MLDT & RMT. Living with Lipedema is extremely difficult to come to terms with. No matter which stage you’re currently suffering with, if you have some of the nastier Lipedema symptoms such as pain,…
June is Lipedema Awareness Month
Medically reviewed by Dr. Anuj Kr Purbey. One of the most frustrating things about Lipedema is how often it’s misunderstood – especially when it comes to weight. You can be doing everything right – eating well, moving your body, even…
My first Lipedema liposuction surgery is officially booked for the beginning of October this year. I opted to travel to Madrid for WAL liposuction on my lower legs. I would rather have the procedure done in the UK, but the…
When I first started researching into surgery options for Lipedema sufferers, I came across Lipemedical in Madrid on the Lipoedema UK website. They are Lipedema specialists and perform WAL Liposuction on women at all stages in their journey – from…
It’s little wonder that there is a clear connection between Lipedema and mental health issues. A life plagued with negative body image, heaviness and discomfort is enough to make anyone feel depressed. Did you know that around 85% of sufferers…
If you suffer from Lipedema, like me, one of our biggest worries is how quickly it will progress and the different Lipedema stages we’ll go through. It’s no surprise that most women aren’t diagnosed until they reach the latter stages.…
Medically reviewed by Dr. Anuj Kr Purbey. There is currently no cure for Lipedema. That might feel disheartening, especially if you’ve just been diagnosed and are desperate for a fix. I know I was devastated when I first discovered I…