Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide
Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide: foods, vitamins, minerals and supplements published by Lymp
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. Learn how food choices affect both conditions and how better nutrition can improve symptoms (including pain) and delay progression to more advanced stages. Eating more wisely can help you feel better and improve your lymphedema or lipe
31/05/2021
Standard of Care for Lipedema in the United States has been published in Phlebology.
LLNG authors have been involved in developing this standard including Karen Herbst, Emily Iker, and Linda Anne Kahn. See Phlebology 2021 May 28: Standard of care for lipedema in the United States - PubMed (nih.gov) or doi.org/10.1177/02683555211015887 For more information see www.lipedema.com.
Standard of care for lipedema in the United States - Karen L Herbst, Linda Anne Kahn, Emily Iker, Chuck Ehrlich, Thomas Wright, Lindy McHutchison, Jaime Schwartz, Molly Sleigh, Paula MC Donahue, Kathleen H Lisson, Tami Faris, Janis Miller, Erik... Background Lipedema is a loose connective tissue disease predominantly in women identified by increased nodular and fibrotic adipose tissue on the buttocks, hip...
27/08/2019
26/07/2019
2019 NLN Conference Westin Boston Waterfront, October 26-28, 2019
Chuck Ehrlich will be speaking on Sleep, Nutrition, and Lymphedema/Lipedema. Karen Louise Herbst is also speaking.
For more information see: https://lymphnet.org/quick-links.
26/07/2019
3rd annual Lymphedema Patient Symposium hosted by BIDMC/Harvard Medical School will be Saturday September 28, 2019 in Boston MA.
Chuck Ehrlich will be speaking on Eating to Starve Lymphedema and Lipedema.
For more information see: http://www.cvent.com/events/2019-patient-lymphedema-symposium/event-summary-b0368dbfb4b94912ac29fb904644576a.aspx
2019 Patient Lymphedema Symposium Welcome to our 3rd Annual BIDMC Harvard Medical School Lymphedema Symposium for patients. Our focus this year is “Its’ All about YOU!”.
10/06/2019
Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide authors will be at ILF 2019 in Chicago this week. Chuck Ehrlich and Linda Anne Kahn have posters. See https://2019ilfconference.org for conference details
10/04/2018
Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide authors at Fat Disorders Research Society 2018 conference
Dr. Emily Iker, Dr. Karen Herbst, Linda-Anne Kahn, Dr. Elizabeth McMahon and Chuck Ehrlich, authors of the Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide, will be speaking at the FDRS 2018 meeting in Dallas, Texas, April 27-29.
For more information see: https://www.fatdisorders.org/events/2018/4/27/next-steps-in-the-treatment-of-lipedema-dercums-disease
Next Steps in the Treatment of Lipedema & Dercum's Disease Next Steps in the Treatment of Lipedema & Dercum's Disease is April 27-29, 2018 at the DoubleTree Dallas Campbell Centre in Dallas, Texas. Keynote speaker is world renowned Fat Disorder expert, Karen L. Herbst, MD, PhD . Registration Click here for pricing informati
10/04/2018
Eating to Starve Lymphedema at ILF 2018
Chuck Ehrlich, lead author of the Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide, will be speaking at the International Conference of the International Lymphoedema Framework in Rotterdam June 6-9.
For more information on the conference see http://2018ilfconference.org/
30/09/2016
Dr. Emily Iker appears on the Intelligent Medicine Radio Show
Dr. Emily Iker, coauthor the Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide, was interviewed by Dr. Ronald Hoffman for his Intelligent Medicine radio show and podcast.
Listen to the interview at http://drhoffman.com/podcast/your-nutritional-guide-to-a-healthy-lymphatic-system-part-1/ or on Apple iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/introducing-intelligent-medicine/id663864861?mt=2
Please share this with your friends and followers, subscribe to the podcast, and a comment on iTunes.
For more information on Dr. Hoffman and Intelligent Medicine see Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrRonaldHoffman/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/drronaldhoffman.
For more information on Dr. Iker see https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009439938349&fref=ts and Lymphedema Center https://www.facebook.com/lymphedemacenter/
Your Nutritional Guide to a Healthy Lymphatic System, Part 1 Dr. Emily Iker, Director of the Lymphedema Center in Santa Monica, is co-author of the "Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide." What is lymphedema and what causes it? How prevalent is it? How is lipedema different? Why do these conditions primarily affect women? What is the lymphatic system and wh...
30/08/2016
The authors of this book
30/08/2016
About the Authors
Chuck Ehrlich, MS, MBA
Chuck Ehrlich is the organizer of the lipedema study group and a medical writer for Lymph Notes. He has been studying nutrition and lymphedema since 2005. His background includes explaining many complex topics, teaching, and consulting. He received his MS from Case Western Reserve University and his MBA from University of San Francisco.
Emily Iker, MD
Emily Iker understands lymphedema on a personal level as a cancer survivor, lymphedema patient, and medical specialist. She received her MD from St. Georgia’s University and advanced training in physical medicine, rehabilitation and holistic medicine. She specializes in diagnosis, management and treatment of lymphatic disorders at the Lymphedema Center in Santa Monica (www.lymphedemacenter.com).
Karen Louise Herbst, PhD, MD
Karen Herbst is an Associate Professor at University of Arizona and leader of the Treatment, Research and Education of Adipose Tissue (TREAT) Program working to better understand, diagnose, and treat adipose tissue disorders. Her research and clinical practice focus on lymphatic issues, lipedema, and other adipose tissue disorders. She is also an active fat and lymphatic disease advocate, see her blog: www.lipomadoc.org.
Linda-Anne Kahn. CMT, NCTMB, CLT-LANA, CCN
Linda-Anne Kahn is a nationally certified massage therapist and lymphedema therapist with over 30 years of experience. She has certifications as a Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist and Lymphedema Specialist from the Dr. Vodder School in Austria, the Foeldi Clinic in Germany, Drs Judith and John Casley-Smith in Australia, and the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA). She is also a certified Aromatherapist, CIDESCO Beauty Therapist, nutritional consultant, and integrative health coach. She practices at Beauty Kliniek Day Spa and Wellness Center in San Diego (www.pamperyou.com).
Dorothy D. Sears, PhD
Dorothy Sears is an Associate Professor at University of California San Diego with a dual appointment in medicine (endocrinology and metabolism) and public health (preventive medicine). Her research specialties include obesity, diabetes, obesity-related conditions, and dietary and behavior interventions for reducing chronic disease risk. She received her PhD from Johns Hopkins University.
Mandy Kenyon, MS, RD, CSSD
Mandy Kenyon is consulting dietitian and research coordinator for the Salk Institute, Pathway Genomics, Veteran’s Medical Research Foundation, and the Los Angeles County Fire Department. In addition to providing nutrition and fitness counselling, she supports several health-related research programs. She received her MS in food science and nutrition from Colorado State University.
Elizabeth McMahon, PhD
Elizabeth McMahon is a clinical psychologist in private practice and frequent speaker to patient and professional groups. Her other books include Overcoming the Emotional Challenges of Lymphedema and Voices of Lymphedema. She received her PhD from Case Western Reserve University. See www.elizabeth-mcmahon.com.
Adapted from the Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide by Chuck Ehrlich, Emily Iker, MD, Karen Louise Herbst, PhD, MD, Linda-Anne Kahn, CMT, CLT-LANA, Dorothy D. Sears, PhD, Mandy Kenyon, MS, RD, CSSD, and Elizabeth McMahon, PhD. ©2015, 2016 by Lymph Notes, all rights reserved.
Santa Monica Doctor - Lymphedema Center - Doctor in Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica Doctor, Emily Iker, provides care for patients in the Santa Monica area.
Book Summary
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. 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. Intended for anyone with, or at risk for, lymphedema or lipedema, caregivers, lymphedema therapists, and other health care providers.
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. Lymphedema and lipedema are progressive conditions that can be depressing, disfiguring, disabling, and (potentially) deadly, without treatment. 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. It also covers vitamins, minerals, and supplements that may be beneficial.
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. Eating wisely and maintaining a healthy body weight can help reduce your risk of developing lymphedema symptoms.
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. It also includes detailed information on lymphedema and lipedema including risk factors, signs and symptoms, treatment, other health care considerations and over 40 photos showing different stages of each condition.
The authors include experts in lymphedema and lipedema treatment, nutrition research, and behavior change. Recommendations are based on published medical research combined with the clinical experience of the authors. 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.
Adapted from the Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide by Chuck Ehrlich, Emily Iker, MD, Karen Louise Herbst, PhD, MD, Linda-Anne Kahn, CMT, CLT-LANA, Dorothy D. Sears, PhD, Mandy Kenyon, MS, RD, CSSD, and Elizabeth McMahon, PhD. ©2015, 2016 by Lymph Notes, all rights reserved.