Lipedema and the Ketogenic Diet

Lipedema is a Debilitating Condition that Causes both Physical and Psychological Pain.

It is characterized by an excessive amount of fat stored throughout the lower half of the body (typically the calves, thighs, and buttocks) and, if left untreated, it may also begin to develop in the abdomen and arms for some people.

Frequently the affected areas feel tender and bruise easily. The fat underneath the skin can appear "lumpy" too. As the excess fat starts building up, it can damage the lymphatic system and often leads to a disorder called lymphedema. That creates even more pain and discomfort.

Medical research remains unclear as to what causes the disease. Much research indicates that genetics and female hormones, as the disorder typically progresses during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, play a role. Many individuals suffering from this disease typically have family members with lipedema as well.

With genetics playing a possible role in this disorder, several treatments are available that can help!

Often we are led to believe that if a condition is genetic we can do nothing but that is not true. Our diet, lifestyle, and nutrient intake have a direct effect on the way our genes express themselves.

Adopting a low-carb diet will help minimize lipedema associated with discomfort, swelling, and inflammation. If this proves to improve the condition you may decide to take a step further and indulge in a ketogenic eating style to further reduce any discomfort. Keto Coach can also help to reduce some of the fatty deposits and avoid the production of more deposits.

A ketogenic diet can help the body get into a state of ketosis. Once this occurs the body begins sending accumulated fat for delivery to the liver. The fat is ketones, and those ketones are used for food.

Ketogenic diets are known to encourage rapid loss of weight, which may provide relief from their condition to many lipedema sufferers.

Even ketogenic eating can help regulate the female hormones that can lead to the disease.

Some herbs and nutrients can improve the lipedema's appearance while providing relief from pain and discomfort. If hormones have played a role in lipedema production, herbs can also help regulate the hormones which, in effect, can prevent further production of fatty deposits.

Smooth exercise is often recommended, so keeping the body moving is vital in order to maintain mobility, flexibility, and healthy circulation.

When lipedema is present with lymphedema, lymphatic massage is helpful, this type of massage may help to "clean" the lymphatic system which can increase the appearance of fluid retention in the limbs.