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, and I gained weight despite rigorous exercise. I also underwent a major surgery to remove …
My Lipedema Story – Part 5 – Finding a Diagnosis
While learning about Lipedema introduced conservative therapies I can do at home to manage the disorder, I needed to get an actual diagnosis, from a doctor who is familiar with the disease. I had too many question, my doctor could not answer.
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.
How to Search Raw DNA Data Files for BCHE Variants
Discovering the Impact of BCHE Gene Variants on My Health A few years ago, I discovered a gene variant that significantly impacts my life: the BCHE variants. Learning about this variant has been life-changing, providing the relief I had been seeking. Understanding BCHE Variants BCHE variants can reduce the activity of butyrylcholinesterase enzymes, which play …
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