LipedemawithElise

Oxygen deprivation in lipedema tissue may be one of the missing links behind the pain so many people experience.

If you’ve been living with unexplained tenderness, sensitivity, or discomfort, you’re not imagining it—and emerging research may help explain why. During a masterclass by Dr. Oriol Roset, I learned how reduced oxygen availability in lipedema tissue could contribute to inflammation, increased sensitivity, and pain.
Lipedema fat behaves differently from typical fat tissue. It doesn’t just enlarge—it can also multiply through a process called hyperplasia. This means people with lipedema often develop more fat cells in affected areas, which helps explain why dieting alone is rarely enough to manage the condition.

Another key point was the role of oxygen in the tissue. According to Dr. Roset, affected lipedema tissue may experience reduced oxygen availability. When cells receive less oxygen, inflammation can increase, tissues may become more sensitive, and some women develop allodynia—pain from touch that normally shouldn’t hurt.

Dr. Laila Sánchez also highlighted the importance of hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause. She emphasized supporting healthy estrogen balance while improving tissue quality through regular exercise, movement, compression garments, and habits that promote circulation and lymphatic health. 🌿

There was also encouraging news from Spain. 🇪🇸 In Galicia, a lipedema patient won legal ruling 488/2026 and recovered more than €20,000 spent on lipedema surgeries. This represents an important step forward for recognition, awareness, and patient rights.

The biggest takeaway? Managing lipedema requires a comprehensive approach. Education, anti-inflammatory nutrition, exercise, compression, hormone awareness, lymphatic support, and, when appropriate, surgery can all play a role. No

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Love,
Elise 💜

May 17th… and it’s still only 60°F outside 🥶❄️

Most people look at cold water and instantly think: “Absolutely not.”
But when you live with lipedema… you start paying attention to the things that actually make your body feel lighter, less swollen, and less painful.

That’s why I’ve been trying to do cold bath therapy every week lately — and honestly? I’ve started noticing a difference. ✨
Less heaviness. Less inflammation. Better recovery days.

Cold bath therapy may help support:
💧 Reduced inflammation & swelling
💧 Better lymphatic flow
💧 Improved microcirculation
💧 Lower pain sensitivity
💧 Mental & hormonal well-being
💧 Metabolism & fat regulation

And if you don’t have access to cold baths? Don’t worry. You can still start supporting your body today by wearing the right compression garments 🤍 Compression can help reduce swelling, support circulation, and give your legs that “held together” feeling so many women with lipedema are craving.

Lipedema is not just about appearance. It’s about pain, inflammation, exhaustion, and feeling disconnected from your own body. But there ARE tools that can help — and you don’t have to figure it all out alone. I’m here to guide and support you through this journey, step by step. 🌷

Write COMPRESSION and I’ll send you the link for my fave’s ✨

Love, Elise 🤍

Big mistake I made with lipedema?
Thinking “healthy” was enough.

I checked every box — diet, workouts, habits — and still felt my body working against me. Sound familiar? 😞

Here’s why: lipedema is a chronic condition driven by inflammation and lymphatic dysfunction. So if you’re only focusing on calories and cardio… you’re missing the real lever.

The shift? Strategy over effort.

When you support your lymphatic system with the right tools — compression, gentle movement, and anti-inflammatory habits — you give your body a chance to respond.

That’s the solution. Not extreme diets. Not overtraining.
Consistency with the right approach.

I’ve walked this path, and now I walk it with you. You’re not alone in this — I’ll help you build a routine that actually works in real life. ✨

💡 And it starts simpler than you think…

Try the compression I wear every day and start supporting your body from the outside in. Just write COMPRESSION and I’ll send you the link

Love,
Elise 💛

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