Lipedema: What it is and what you can try to help

“ What is lipoedema?

Abnormal fatty deposits, especially in the legs.

What can be done?

These deposits are more likely to be due to lymphatic congestion than to actual excess weight.

So, logically, anything that can help drain will, within certain limits, help improve the situation.

Cycling would be the ideal sport, but the effects will take time.

Our entire lymphatic drainage arsenal (essential oils, etc.), including the infrared sauna.

Although various sites mention that this isn't just ordinary excess weight, it's still excess fat. Therefore, a good weight loss strategy that isn't based on calorie counting should have a good impact.

In short: lymphatic drainers + moderate to intense physical activity (cycling, maybe mini trampoline) regularly (several times a week) + weight loss diet should logically produce results. But it will take a long time to see localized results.

Ultimately, thickening ankles can be considered a "growth hormone deficiency"... that too can be treated with the right tools. "

Please note that none of the formulas below are approved as natural health products with therapeutic claims; they are cosmetic formulas. However, they combine essential oils that have been shown to have an effect on circulation and lymph (see below *).

Here are some interesting formulas and products to try:

Draining : anti-cellulite formula that stimulates lymphatic circulation! Specially designed to improve the appearance of skin in cases of cellulite, for example.

Guggul Massage Oil : what a beautiful match between the oils of Myrrh, Spruce and Camphor, what a synergy! By adding grape seed oil, we find an elixir with multiple purifying, lightening, antioxidant actions... A rejuvenating cure to honor the arrival of spring!

Spicy Choco & Coffee Fluid : warm and spicy. Concentrated and flavored, effective against unsightly dimples, this precious elixir pays homage to the Aztec origins where bitter and spicy chocolate was consumed. On the skin, a sensation of warmth envelops the body, activates deep circulation and restores tone to the blood vessels.

Light legs : effective circulatory and lymphatic decongestant. “ The effect is instant! ”

Ayurvedic Body Serum : Ayurvedic serum takes us back to the past, with oak moss combined with precious anti-aging oils, a rich spa, while releasing warmth on our skin, enveloping us for hours.

Gua Sha : is a natural and alternative therapy that is basically used to scrape your skin with the massage tool to improve your blood circulation. It is commonly used for deep tissue massage. Gua Sha can effectively relieve muscle tension, muscle pain, cough, nausea, migraine, and many other factors. The Rose Quartz Roller might also be of interest.

Body Brush : Learn more about the benefits of dry brushing here .

Green Tea Extract

Cold baths and infrared saunas . To learn more about infrared saunas, here is a very interesting article . And to make an appointment, click here .

Cypress ( Cupressus sempervirens ) - According to Françoise Couic-Marinier, Dr. Pharmacy - Aromatherapy, cypress has many properties that help decongest the veins and lymph, activate blood and lymphatic circulation and exert an anti-inflammatory effect. ²

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