Nutrition and Diets for Lymphedema and Lipedema - What are the Best Kinds?

Nutrition is considered a main and foundation component in the management of any lymphatic disease, including lymphedema and lipedema. Lipedema diet and lymphedema diets are always in the conversation, but things can get confusing with what has been proven to work. In this video, I discuss and share the most important components of nutrition and what kinds of foods can help improve lymphatic health to decrease lymphedema and lipedema. 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞? Check out my e-guide with directions, visual diagrams, and more in my shop: https://www.cancerrehabpt.com/shop Access my 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐋𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 here: https://bit.ly/45aFH7E 00:00 Intro 00:51 What is best? 01:31 Component #1 03:57 Component #2 05:05 Component #3 06:10 Lipedema 07:07 Other Resources Other Resources and Books to Learn more: BOOKS: The Complete Lymphedema Management and Nutrition Guide: Empowering Strategies, Supporting Recipes and Therapeutic Exercises: https://amzn.to/3De4yub Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide: foods, vitamins, minerals, and supplements: https://amzn.to/3qwUVmI The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners: A No-Stress Meal Plan with Easy Recipes to Heal the Immune System: https://amzn.to/3onVvjV Disclosure: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you. Thank you for your support! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- //𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬: Instagram: @cancerrehabpt   / cancerrehabpt   Website: http://cancerrehabpt.com My Amazon Storefront: http://amazon.com/shop/cancerrehabpt Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References: Rockson S. The lymphatics and the inflammatory response: lessons learned from human lymphedema. Lym Res Biol 2013;11:117-20. Ghanta S, Cuzzone DA, Torrisi JS, et al. Regulation of inflammation and fibrosis by macrophages in lymphedema. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2015;308: H1065-77. Cuzzone DA, Weitman ES, Albano NJ, et al. IL-6 regulates adipose deposition and homeostasis in lymphedema. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2014;306: H1426-34. Rockson SG, Tian W, Jiang X, et al. Pilot studies demonstrate the potential benefits of antiinflammatory therapy in human lymphedema. JCI Insight 2018;3:20. Chakraborty S, Zawieja S, Wang W, et al. Lymphatic system acts as a vital link between metabolic syndrome and inflammation. Ann NY Acad Sci 2010;1207:E94-102. Mehrara BJ, Greene AK. Lymphedema and obesity: is there a link? Plast Reconstr Surg 2014;134:154e-60e. Ribeiro Pereira ACP, Koifman RJ. Bergmann Incidence and risk factors of lymphedema after breast cancer treatment: 10 years of follow-up. Breast 2017;36:67-73. Ridner SH, Dietrich MS, Stewart B, Armer JM. Body mass index and breast cancer treatment-related lymphedema. Supp Care Cancer 2011;19:853-57 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *I am a physical therapist, but not your physical therapist. Although I do monitor comments, I cannot respond to personal medical questions. Please know that these are questions for your own doctor or provider as this is general information only. Thanks! DISCLAIMER THE CONTENT OF THIS VIDEO DOES NOT REPLACE THE CARE OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS OR OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. THIS VIDEO CONTENT IS IN NO WAY TO BE CONSTRUED OR SUBSTITUTED AS PHYSICAL THERAPY OR ANY OTHER TYPE MEDICAL ADVICE, BUT IS FOR GENERAL EDUCATION aND DEMONSTRATION ONLY. THESE MOVES MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR SPECIFIC SITUATION, SO GET APPROVAL AND GUIDANCE FROM YOUR OWN HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BEFORE BEGINNING. PERFORM AT YOUR OWN RISK. DON'T USE THIS CONTENT TO SELF-DIAGNOSE OR SELF-TREAT ANY HEALTH, MEDICAL, OR PHYSICAL CONDITION. YOU AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY CANCER REHAB PT LLC FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES INJURIES, OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS THAT ARISE FROM YOUR USE OR MISUSE OF THIS CONTENT.ALL CONTENT OR RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE COMPANY’S WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, BLOG, OR EMAIL SERIES AND CANCER REHAB PT LLC's COMMENTS ARE EXPRESSIONS OF OPINION ONLY.