This blog post was written by Dr Edwin Anthony. Most women I see with Lipedema have been told at some point that they simply need to lose weight. Many have been told it repeatedly, over years, by people they had…
If you’ve been in the Lipedema community for a while, you’ll know how exhausting it can be to sift through the endless supplements all claiming to be ‘miracle cures’ that reduce painful Lipedema symptoms. I’m always a little sceptical when…
Medically reviewed by Joanne Price DLT, MLDT & RMT. The benefits of using a vibration plate have become renowned in the health and wellness world over the last few years. Many gyms now have vibration plates available for their members…
Lipedema is a condition that affects many women, around 10% to be exact, causing the accumulation of fat in the legs and sometimes arms. Managing this condition can be challenging and knowing how to exercise with Lipedema can make things…
If you’re living with Lipedema, you already know how painful and frustrating the condition can be. What many people don’t realise is how much of that discomfort is linked to chronic inflammation. Lipedema isn’t caused by poor diet, but the…
One of the main conservative measures when managing Lipedema symptoms is diet. The best diet for Lipedema is generally considered to be an anti-inflammatory one. Many women also follow a gluten free or Keto diet for Lipedema. At first it…
Medically reviewed by Dr. Marwan Khalifeh. If you’re grappling with the question, “Does Lipedema go away with weight loss?”, you’re not alone. Lipedema, often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, affects so many women across the world. Recent studies have indicated that approximately…
Medically reviewed by Dr. Anuj Kr Purbey. One common question from us ladies who are living with Lipedema is whether we can effectively build muscle despite our condition. Understanding the consequences of muscle building on Lipedema are crucial for managing…
This is the final blog in a three part series about Lipedema and hormones which will focus solely on Lipedema and contraception. As mentioned in my previous blogs ‘Lipedema and Menopause’ and ‘Lipedema and Pregnancy’, there is still no definitive…
Although there is still no definitive cause for Lipedema (or Lipoedema), there has been significant evidence to suggest that it is linked to hormonal changes in the body. For women this is puberty, taking the contraceptive pill, Lipedema and pregnancy and…