Welcome to today's episode featuring excerpts from a Fireside Chat held within the Lipedema Simplified TRIBE in December 2022. Our discussion focuses on central lymphatic dysfunction, specifically addressing challenges within the trunk lymphatics. Join us as Kelly Bell shares his personal journey and insights into this condition, followed by Blanche Pepitone's experiences with central lymphatic dysfunction. Siobhan Huggins wraps up with a summary of our conversation, highlighting key issues and perspectives discussed.

Welcome to today's episode where we explore groundbreaking research conducted by Rischelle Crescenzi and colleagues at Vanderbilt University. Their study investigates the accumulation of sodium in the skin and subcutaneous adipose tissue of women with lipedema. Join us as we delve into how tissue sodium levels could potentially distinguish lipedema from obesity, and how reducing inflammation might normalize these levels.

Welcome to today's episode, featuring an excerpt from Dr. Emily Iker's presentation at our Heart 2 Heart virtual event in October 2022. Dr. Iker, a distinguished physician specializing in lymphology based in Santa Monica, California, shares invaluable insights into the symptoms of lipedema and her innovative use of ultrasound to examine subcutaneous fat tissue. Join us as she discusses the critical role of fascia and its potential impairment in lipedema.