Lipoedema: What We Do Know
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Lipoedema is a disorder characterized by an excessive accumulation of subcutaneous body fat, characterized by pain or soreness as well as accumulation of fat deposits, particularly in the extremities. The onset of lipoedema often occurs at times of female hormonal change such as puberty, during pregnancy, perimenopause or menopause. The pathophysiology of the pain is not fully understood, but increased inflammation, compression of peripheral nerves by proliferating adipose tissue, and fluid accumulation in the area occupied by lipedema have been implicated as possible causes. |
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But, what we do know:
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1. Lipoedema is chronic-low grade inflammatory condition. The SAT (subcutaneous adipose tissue) is inflamed with the formation of fibrotic tissue. The vascular system is also inflamed with leaky vessels, and the lymphatics become inflamed with the progression of lipoedema. Anti-inflammatory diet and nutraceuticals could be possibly helpful to control swellings and pain and reduce tissue inflammation |
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2. When there is chronic inflammation there is always Histamine involved. Elevated histamine levels are very commonly found in women with lipoedema. It is suggested that Histamine released by mass cells causes pain, swellings, itching in the interstitial tissue. Chronic inflammation-induced, mass cells dependent dysfunction of lymph vessels may cause significant local stasis of lymph, and increased number of lymph protein. The result of this - altered tissue environment as it is seen in lipoedema, lymphedema, and local fibrotic tissue. Testing histamine intolerance, reducing consumption of high histamine foods and high inflammatory foods, taking the supplements which help to break down histamine and lower inflammation, could be beneficial in lipoedema management. |
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3. Oestrogen as a Contributing Factor to the development of lipoedema.
Oestrogen control the distribution of body fat and food intake, regulate leptin expression, increase insulin sensitivity, and reduce inflammation through signaling pathways mediated by its receptors, estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) and ERβ. The decrease of ERα and increased ERβ concentration results in excess fat commonly stored in the gluteal-femoral region. Fluctuation of hormones in perimenopause, the drop of oestrogen in menopause/postmenopause may contribute to lipoedema development. Functional testing of hormones and oestrogen metabolites, and how efficiently oestrogen is neutralised and cleared out is necessary in to prescribe personalised nutrition and nutraceutical plan to balance hormones, reduce inflammation and manage further lipoedema development. |
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4. There is often a family history of lipoedema, suggesting that this condition is inherited. Nutrigenomics tests provides personalised insights into your genetic makeup and how it influences your body's response to different nutrients, chemicals, toxins or medications.
It is suggested to test the genes involved in inflammation, hormone metabolism, detoxification and histamine breakdown. Nutrient Core, Histamine intolerance, Hormone, Methylation, Detoxification, Metabolic panels would unveil what type of diet/foods, vitamins, minerals or botanicals supplements could help loose weight, reduce inflammation and pain usually experienced with lipoedema. |
Bespoke Lipedema Support
Have you been recently diagnosed with Lipedema? Or, just suspect that you might have Lipedema because your legs or/and arms for quite long time feel heavy and painful, changed their shape and are easily bruised. They remain the same, big and swollen even after you managed to loose some weight.
Have you been recently diagnosed with Lipedema? Or, just suspect that you might have Lipedema because your legs or/and arms for quite long time feel heavy and painful, changed their shape and are easily bruised. They remain the same, big and swollen even after you managed to loose some weight.
If that is a case, you definitely need full support with manual lymphatic drainage, deep oscillation therapy, compression garments and nutritional advise to improve the shape of your legs. And, just as important is to find the root cause of your lipoedema and treat that.
When working with me, you will learn what diet works best for you to keep inflammation and pain at bay. You will learn how to manage Lipedema using natural supplements and lifestyle changes. You will have lymphatic drainage treatments to reduce the pain, swelling and inflammation, and improve appearance of legs.
I also do Pre and Post-liposuction lymphatic drainage, if you decide to have a surgery.
What is included:
Programme No 1 - (8 weeks support) £630
- 8 lymphatic drainage with DEEP OSCILLATION® THERAPY for the price of 7.
Programme No 2 (6 weeks support) - £285
-90min initial Nutrition consultation
-45min Nutrition follow-up consultation
-Personalised meal and supplement plan
Programme No 3 (8 weeks support) - £570
-90min initial Nutrition consultation
-45min Nutrition follow-up consultation
-Personalised meal and supplement plan
-4 lymphatic drainage with DEEP OSCILLATION® THERAPY
Programme No 4 (12 weeks support) - £880
-90min initial Nutrition consultation
-45min Nutrition follow-up consultation
-Personalised meal and supplement plan
-8 lymphatic drainage with DEEP OSCILLATION® THERAPY
What is not included:
- Supplements if needed
- Functional tests if needed (DUTCH Complete:Adrenal and Sex Hormones, Methylation, Histamine intolerance, Metabolic or other)
When working with me, you will learn what diet works best for you to keep inflammation and pain at bay. You will learn how to manage Lipedema using natural supplements and lifestyle changes. You will have lymphatic drainage treatments to reduce the pain, swelling and inflammation, and improve appearance of legs.
I also do Pre and Post-liposuction lymphatic drainage, if you decide to have a surgery.
What is included:
Programme No 1 - (8 weeks support) £630
- 8 lymphatic drainage with DEEP OSCILLATION® THERAPY for the price of 7.
Programme No 2 (6 weeks support) - £285
-90min initial Nutrition consultation
-45min Nutrition follow-up consultation
-Personalised meal and supplement plan
Programme No 3 (8 weeks support) - £570
-90min initial Nutrition consultation
-45min Nutrition follow-up consultation
-Personalised meal and supplement plan
-4 lymphatic drainage with DEEP OSCILLATION® THERAPY
Programme No 4 (12 weeks support) - £880
-90min initial Nutrition consultation
-45min Nutrition follow-up consultation
-Personalised meal and supplement plan
-8 lymphatic drainage with DEEP OSCILLATION® THERAPY
What is not included:
- Supplements if needed
- Functional tests if needed (DUTCH Complete:Adrenal and Sex Hormones, Methylation, Histamine intolerance, Metabolic or other)
