Great advice gleaned from numerous lipedema patients. Assess for vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Avoid gluten. Arnica. Bengay. Biofreeze. Bioflect. Boiron leg pain relief care pack. Bracing or kinesiotaping. Boswelia. Bromelian. …
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Controlling Itching With Lipedema
Great advice gleaned from numerous lipedema patients. Alba Very Emollient Body Lotion. Aloe vera. Antihistamines. Aveeno. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) antihistamine tablets or cream. Bio-Oil. Cacao butter. CeraVe. Cold packs. Coconut oil …
Medications to Avoid With Lipedema
“There are no medications and supplements specifically for lipedema. Instead, recommendations regarding use of medications and supplements for the treatment of lipedema should focus on reducing tissue inflammation, fibrosis, swelling, …
Who is Sally Kay?
The gold standard for treating lymphedema is a combination of modalities called complete decongestive therapy, and one part of these therapies is termed manual lymphatic drainage. Reflexology practitioner, researcher, educator …
How To — Soothe Heat-Related Rashes
Great advice gleaned over the years from numerous lipedema patients. A&D ointment. Antifungal cream or powder. Any powder that ends in “-zole.” Baby powder. Cloth/paper strips meant to keep skin …
Lymphatic Research
The following lists of articles and research that I’ve collected over the years are provided as a resource to clients and fellow therapists. Please click on the titles to link …
Reflexology Lymph Drainage
Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD) is a new, award-winning protocol which was researched and developed by reflexology practitioner, researcher, educator and author Sally Kay during her work with cancer patients. This …
Taming Muscle Cramping With Lipedema
Great advice gleaned from numerous lipedema patients. A banana before working out or in the middle of the night, along with lots of water. Advice from a yoga instructor: in …
Books for Lymph Stasis Disorders
These books have come highly recommended over the years by lipedema and lymphedema patients, as they deal with the myriad of comorbidities and other issues which patients face, such as …
Supplements N-Z
There are many over-the-counter supplements and several medications available by prescription which have been found to aid in both inflammation and lymph flow. This content is presented for information only …