Chronic Illness
A New Chapter
Howdy Ladies! It’s been a while! Yes, I have been on an extended break. For a while, I haven’t been in a good headspace – right before I stopped writing, things came to a head, and I felt I needed Read more…
Food Sensitivities
“What’s Inflammatory Foods to ME?”
The title of this post is to be said by YOU in your most snarky, sarcastic voice. Now, I haven’t heard you say it, but maybe you should say it outloud. Especially in preparation to read this post.
Food Sensitivities
How I Lost Over 6 Dress Sizes Without Surgery
I’ve struggled with weight my whole life – even though for a lot of it, I had been thin — it was a struggle to stay thin. Seemed I could never lose the weight from my butt or thighs – Read more…
Chronic Illness
Lymph-moving Exercise Ideas for the Mobility Impaired Patient
I originally published this article in September of 2020. I thought it would be worth revisiting for Lipedema Awareness month, and to share why this topic is so dear to my heart.
Chronic Illness
This is My Story
I know people say it’s difficult to lose weight, but over the years I’ve come to realize that SOMETIMES they say that because it’s difficult for them to stay on an eating plan. But for me – it was difficult Read more…
Chronic Illness
June is Lipedema Awareness Month!
Over 10% of all women worldwide have an under-diagnosed syndrome called #Lipedema (spelled #Lipoedema in England and Australia). We have a number of Special Features of Lipedema treatments happening worldwide (#WorldwideWednesdays), Fabulous Lipedema Lady Stories (#FabulousFridays), and highlights of some Read more…
Chronic Illness
Yes, Virginia! I Believe in Hair Sensitivity Tests!
“Use your Head” as some experts say when referring to identifying food sensitivities, is condescending to those with multiple food sensitivities or Lipedema. In my experience, sensitivities are not “That simple”.
Chronic Illness
When Did We Become a Nation of Shrugs?
One of the worst feelings when you have a rare or chronic disease is to see your doctor shrug. I feel for them. I do. With rare and chronic diseases, it’s often difficult to understand what to try next…. But is the shrug out of apathy, or out of ideas?
Lipedema
Body Positivity
Body positivity is a term that is frequently used in communities like ours. People talk about it, promote it and seek to develop it but what exactly is it? Are we all on the same page when we use the term, “Body Positivity,” or does it mean different things to different people?
Lipedema
Massage Guns: Deep Tissue Therapy
When Debby Pellitier of Vibration Guide had the opportunity to hook up my FaceBook Lipedema & Food Sensitivities: Take Control of Your Lipedema group with Fitness Brands Testing for a 250 massage gun giveaway, I continued to be skeptical. “Just another gimmick and fad for Lipedema”, I thought, rolling my eyes. And just another thing to spend money on. As if this condition weren’t expensive enough! I WAS intrigued, however, that a fitness expert like Deb was supportive of the device. Since the gun was free in exchange for an honest opinion of the gun, I decided to try it.
Chronic Illness
Can a Doctor Understand Your Pain?
In preparation for my disability exam, I started paying attention to where my pain was. I think being someone who is chronically ill, and with pain being a major factor, the pain signals going to our brain overwhelms our thought Read more…
Food Sensitivities
This Is Why I Recommend a Hair Sensitivity Test
I negotiated a special discount for the CheckMyBodyHealth Hair Sensitivity tests that I’ve used in the past – you can get $5 off your first order by using my link and the discount code “LippyLadies”!