Eat to starve Lymphedema and Lipedema by having foods that fight these conditions (and cancer) and avoiding foods that contribute to symptoms or related conditions.
Emily Iker, MD, specializes in treating lymphed.
Chuck Ehrlich is a medical researcher and writer for LymphNotes.com, as well as a Lymphedema caregiver.
In addition to sharing their clinical experience, Emily Iker and Linda-Anne Kahn share their personal insights from living well with Lymphedema and lipedema, respectively.
Recommendations are based on the latest medical research combined with the clinical experience of the authors.
The authors include experts in Lymphedema and Lipedema treatment, Nutrition research, and behavior change.
It also includes detailed information on Lymphedema and Lipedema including risk factors, signs and symptoms, treatment, other health care considerations and more than 40 photos showing different stages of each condition.
This Guide includes all the information you need for changing your eating pattern including ways to increase your motivation and build support for changing your eating pattern, meal plans and recipes for recommended foods, a shopping guide, cooking tips, suggestions for eating away from home, and much more.
Eating wisely and maintaining a healthy body weight can help reduce your risk of developing Lymphedema symptoms.
You may be at risk for Lymphedema if you have chronic venous insufficiency, other venous disorders, heart disease, obesity, a cancer diagnosis (especially breast cancer, reproductive system cancers, or melanoma), or a family history of Lymphedema or swollen legs.
It also covers vitamins, minerals, and supplements that may be beneficial.
This Guide explains why Nutrition is an essential part of treatment and self-care for these conditions, what to eat, and how to change your eating pattern.
Lymphedema and Lipedema are progressive conditions that can be depressing, disfiguring, disabling, and (potentially) deadly, without treatment.
Signs of Lymphedema and Lipedema (painful fat syndrome) include swelling (edema), abnormal fat accumulation, pain, skin changes, and infections (cellulitis, wounds or ulcers) in affected areas.
Intended for anyone with, or at risk for, Lymphedema or lipedema, caregivers, Lymphedema therapists, and other health care providers.
Learn how food choices affect both conditions and how better Nutrition can improve symptoms (including pain) and delay changes associated with progression to more advanced stages.
Eat to starve Lymphedema and Lipedema by having foods that fight these conditions (and cancer) and avoiding foods that contribute to symptoms or related conditions
