June was Lipedema Awareness month and I was a guest on Boundless Body Podcast to share my story. The Youtube video of our Zoom call was posted in July 2023. It was an exciting experience that made me a bit nervous. I missed some key information in my story and a few mistakes. I wish …
My Lipedema Story – Part 10 – Oxalates
In my last article, I shared how the Carnivore diet transformed my body and how I’ve been managing Lipedema. Now, I’d like to delve into an interesting aspect of my health journey: the role of kidney health and its potential impact on Lipedema progression.
What is a Butyrylcholinesterase (BCHE) Deficiency?
Ever heard of a Butyrylcholinesterase (BCHE) Deficiency? No worries, it’s a mouthful! But trust me, this tiny enzyme holds a big secret about your health. From affecting your mood to your risk of diseases, BCHE’s got its fingers in many pies. We’ll even dive into what nightshade foods have to do with it. We’re decoding BCHE, one fascinating piece at a time!
Advancements in Treating Obesity, Anxiety, Depression, BCHE Deficiency, Pesticide and Herbicide Poisoning
In recent years, groundbreaking research has expanded the horizons of medical science, offering promising avenues for treating a range of conditions, from obesity and emotional disorders to organophosphate poisoning and pseudocholinesterase (BCHE) deficiency. These remarkable developments hold the potential to transform healthcare and improve the lives of millions of people. Let’s delve into these exciting advancements!
My Lipedema Story – Part 9 – Managing Lipedema
In my previous article, I shared how the Carnivore diet reversed a long list of symptoms I was experiencing and gave me the motivation to want to live again. In this article, I will provide an update on my current Lipedema status and how I am managing the condition.
My Lipedema Story – Part 1 – The Weight Won’t Budge
Have you ever put in a lot of work at the gym, but your body doesn’t reflect it? Can you gain 5-10 pounds overnight? Have you felt like you’ve tried everything, and the weight isn’t budging? Or maybe you lost some weight, but hit a plateau that won’t budge? Maybe all your efforts brought your weight down from an XL top to medium, but your still in XL pants. If you answered YES to any of these questions, you could have Lipedema.
My Lipedema Story- Part 2 – Earlier Signs of Lipedema
June is Lipedema Awareness Month – I’m sharing my story to help raise awareness. Most women begin experiencing signs of Lipedema during puberty or pregnancy. Some may exhibit symptoms even in childhood. While I don’t have clear photos of my legs from my childhood, I don’t believe the condition was obvious back then. However, there …
My Lipedema Story – Part 3 – Continuing Frustration
June is Lipedema Awareness Month – I’m sharing my story to help raise awareness. In my previous posts, I shared the struggles of living with undiagnosed EDS and the early signs of Lipedema. I discussed the challenges I faced with weight gain in my hips and thighs from childhood through my mid-20s, as well as …
My Lipedema Story – Part 4 – Rapid Progression
June is Lipedema Awareness Month – I’m sharing my story to help raise awareness. In my previous post, I shared how a lifestyle change helped with my undiagnosed Lipedema. However, as I transitioned to an organic whole food plant-based diet, I noticed the Lipedema starting to spread to other areas of my body. I didn’t …
My Lipedema Story – Part 5 – Finding a Diagnosis
June is Lipedema Awareness Month – I’m sharing my story to help raise awareness. If you’ve been following my journey, you can see how Lipedema can really mess with your head. If one more person tells me I just need to be in a calorie deficit to lose weight, I’m going to lose it. I really …
My Lipedema Story – Part 6 – Surviving Pregnancy
June is Lipedema Awareness Month – I’m sharing my story to help raise awareness. In my previous post, I shared my diagnosis of Lipedema Stage 1, Type 3 & 4, along with other conditions such as FLM, and she suspects EDS, and Veinous Insufficiency. After receiving the diagnosis, my husband and I decided to continue …
My Lipedema Story – Part 7 – Toxic Superfoods
In this article, I want to shed light on the fact that certain foods, even those considered healthy, can cause inflammation. It can be incredibly challenging to realize when the foods we consume are actually exacerbating our health issues, especially when they are widely regarded as beneficial.
My Lipedema Story – Part 8 – The Healing Diet
June is Lipedema Awareness Month – I’m sharing my story to help raise awareness. PART 8 – My Lipedema Story – The Healing Diet In my previous article, I discussed how certain health foods can cause inflammation and lead to a host of health problems, including the progression of Lipedema. Today, I want to share …
Should NIGHTSHADE Veggies Be Consumed in Pregnancy?
During pregnancy, it’s important to be aware of the foods you eat and their potential effects on both you and your baby. That’s why it’s essential to know about nightshades and their cautions during pregnancy. Nightshades include a variety of vegetables such as tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, bell peppers, tomatillos, pimentos and goji berries. Pregnant women should carefully consider whether or not to consume these types of vegetables since they contain a toxic chemical called solanine that can cause health complications in some cases.
What Are Nightshades and Why Are They Toxic?
Find out why these seemingly healthy foods can make you sick, causing chronic pain & fatigue.
How to Search Raw DNA Data Files for BCHE Variants
A few years ago, I was lucky enough to find a gene variant that greatly impacts my life. The BCHE variants. Learning this information changed my life and I found the relief I had been searching for. BCHE variants can reduce butyrylcholinesterase enzyme activity. These enzymes are involved in detoxing pesticides, herbicides, the alkaloids in nightshades, and …
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