Today I'm writing my most honest and personal blog post yet. I'm in tears and feeling cold as I feel sweat forming under my armpits. Writing these lines to you makes me really nervous. I am touched by my own change. Despite lipedema and separation from a long-term relationship, I have my way
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14 must-haves for your spring vacation with lipedema and lymphedema
The first rays of sunshine tickle my nose. The world awakens in new colors. The scent of spring captivates my senses. A warm wind blows through my hair. When I'm shopping, mischievous Easter bunnies smile at me everywhere. It's spring. The long Easter weekend is approaching! My heart starts jumping up and down joyfully. And my lovely lipedema legs say: “Let’s go somewhere!” You know
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Sport with lipedema: Vanessa's journey from couch potato to triathlete
Nobody is responsible for your life except you. True to this motto, Vanessa Reins authentically and bluntly shows her responsible approach to lipedema on her Instagram account @rundundsportlich with a focus on “Sport with lipedema”. She received her diagnosis in 2014, but initially tried to suppress the chronic illness. After her first lipedema rehab in 2017
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Flat Knit Compression: This side seam is a game changer for me
There are things in life that you don't know you need until you have them. The side seam for flat knit compression is one of them and I didn't see its big impact on my comfort coming. But once again I'm anticipating too much. When I, as a tester, used the new option for...
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4 things you need to know about lymphatic tea
Are you affected by lipedema or lymphedema and would like to know what health benefits lymphatic tea can have for you? Then this blog article is for you. Adequate fluid intake Even more important than nutrition is adequate fluid intake for your body. Hopefully I won't tell you anything new today. It is not for nothing that one of the first questions asked by all medical professionals is:
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Successful liposuction: Tips from someone who has undergone lipedema surgery
Have you decided to have your diagnosed lipedema treated surgically and now it's time to prepare for liposuction? The result can be significantly influenced in advance by these three factors: Physical requirements The success of liposuction naturally depends primarily on your individual physical requirements. Factors such as extent
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Compression connects: Together unique with lipedema, lymphedema and thrombosis
The journey through life with compression is one that many think they must take silently and alone - until they discover the power of a community that walks the same paths. “Be Me. Think We. – Unique together” is not only the motto of medi’s new campaign, it is an echo of mine
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medi trend colors 2023: How to combine sage, lilac and bloom
It's finally that time again, the medi trend colors 2023 can now be ordered and a new pattern will also be available. Lilac and sage, along with the Bloom design, remind us that compression therapy and style can go hand in hand - or should I say leg in hand? I'll show you how
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Itchy blisters caused by compression stockings? This is how you solve the problem!
As temperatures rise and we all sweat more, some of us who wear compression socks experience uncomfortable problems. Who doesn't know it: itchy blisters right where the adhesive tape is on the stocking. Before you panic and suspect a silicone allergy, let me explain to you what's really going on. Itchy