Hi friends! As a woman with lipedema, you’re constantly searching for ways to manage your symptoms and live a more comfortable life. One powerful tool you might be overlooking is right at your fingertips – or should we say, ankles? Water! Hydrostatic pressure, the pressure exerted by a fluid at rest, is a powerful forceContinue reading “Dive into Relief: Why Water is Your Best Friend for Lipedema”
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Do YOU use a Pneumatic Compression Device for Lipedema and Lymphedema?
Hi friends! If you follow me, you already know that lipedema is a chronic condition that causes abnormal fat accumulation, primarily in the legs, but sometimes also in the arms. While the exact cause remains unknown, it’s thought to be linked to a combination of hormonal, genetic, and lifestyle factors. Lipedema can lead to pain,Continue reading “Do YOU use a Pneumatic Compression Device for Lipedema and Lymphedema?”
Lipedema Friendly Outfits – Every Woman has Beautiful Shoulders, and Never Underestimate the Power of Red
Hi friends! I’ve been wanting to share a red dress post with you for a while and I finally found what I was looking for, after looking at SO many pictures of what Oprah wears. It turns out a lot of her formalwear that she wore when plus size involved off the shoulder designs. ItContinue reading “Lipedema Friendly Outfits – Every Woman has Beautiful Shoulders, and Never Underestimate the Power of Red”
Blooming Where You’re Planted: Making the Most of Life When Bedbound
Hi friends! We have so many women in our community who are in later stage four of lipedema and mobility has become so difficult. In fact, one study shows that 63% of women with lipedema have some form of mobility issue. I have an impossible soft spot for our stage IV ladies who are oftentimesContinue reading “Blooming Where You’re Planted: Making the Most of Life When Bedbound”
Answer to a Very Frequently Asked Question: How Did I Find Out I Have Lipedema?
Hey friends, This is a long one but it’s an answer to a question for you…I’m sharing an excerpt from my book Jeans on a Beach Day with you that tells the story of when and how I figured out I had lipedema. I get asked this ALL the time, especially on podcasts, so IContinue reading “Answer to a Very Frequently Asked Question: How Did I Find Out I Have Lipedema?”
Brush Away Blues: Can Dry Brushing Be Your Lipedema BFF?
Hi friends! Feeling like your lymphatic system is taking a siesta? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Lipedema can make things sluggish, leaving you puffy and, well, not exactly your most peppy self. But fear not, fellow warriors! We’re about to explore a simple, budget-friendly tool that might just become your new self-care bestie: dry brushing.Continue reading “Brush Away Blues: Can Dry Brushing Be Your Lipedema BFF?”
How I Got My Pneumatic Compression Pump for Lipedema and Lymphedema, and How I Use Mine
Hi friends! One of my colleagues on the Lipedema Education Group asked me how I got my pump recently. So I made a video explaining what I went through to obtain one. In a nutshell though, I got a lipedema diagnosis after working with my primary doctor and my surgeon I went for some pre-surgeryContinue reading “How I Got My Pneumatic Compression Pump for Lipedema and Lymphedema, and How I Use Mine”
An Ask: Step Up to Make Shoes for Lipedema Ladies
Hi friends! I am so excited to give you, my readers and supporters, the opportunity to be a part of the final stages of our making comfortable, stable, supportive, and attractive shoes for women with lipedema. I know you’ve been watching all the progress unfold for a while and waiting for the chance to beContinue reading “An Ask: Step Up to Make Shoes for Lipedema Ladies”
The First Lipedema Biorepository is in Place – This is a Tremendous Advance in Research
Hi friends! I thought I’d share a little good news I came across today. On January 4, The Lipedema Foundation announced its partnership with Vanderbilt University to advance lipedema research. Together, they have set up a biorepository for lipedema biological samples at Vanderbilt University Medical Center so that researchers can have a library of samplesContinue reading “The First Lipedema Biorepository is in Place – This is a Tremendous Advance in Research”
First Photo Shoot of LegsLikeMine Lipedema-Friendly Footwear, and Update
Hi friends! It’s about time! Here’s an update on the footwear we’ve made for us. Check it out! I have the second of three loafer prototypes for footwear designed specifically for ladies with lipedema. These shoes are designed for swelling and feet that are double depth or Full Volume. They’re stable, supportive, and adaptive, andContinue reading “First Photo Shoot of LegsLikeMine Lipedema-Friendly Footwear, and Update”
