Lipedema is a chronic disease that tend to affect females exclusively, and is generally misdiagnosed or dismissed as obesity. It is a condition that is poorly understood, even in the United States because very little is know about how and why the condition develops in patients. The medical community is often reported as being dismissive of the symptoms of lipedema and conclude that the issue is due to excess weight, bad diet, and lack of exercise. Around affect 10 million to 17 million people in Americas are believed to be suffering from the lipedema. Source http://lipedemaproject.org/ Still, reports emphasize that the disease occurs during puberty, as well as, other stages or times of hormonal changes in a females life. It is difficult to…show more content… Pain and issues with mobility tend to affects those who are obese to a greater degree, and as a result, maintaining a healthy weight can help to control these symptoms of lipedema, as well as aid in reducing or stabilizing weight, strengthening muscles, improving blood and lymph flow. Low impact exercises are recommended for individuals with lipedema, such as walking, lymphatic yoga, cycling, aqua aerobics exercise and pilates. Source http://www.lipoedema.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/UK-Big-Surey-version-web.pdf While a low-impact exercise regimen can provide some relief, an anti-inflammation diet could also do some good in minimizing the symptoms of…show more content… The condition involves the excess accumulation and expansion of fat cells in a bilateral, symmetrical pattern, manifesting as disproportionately large, column-like legs, or upper arms. Expanding fat cells creates fatty bulges on the surface of the skin, and can be very painful as the condition progresses, and worsen to the extent that the individual could become less mobile. A gluten free diet could help to minimize the symptoms of lipedema because gluten free products could help to minimize the inflammation that is associated with the disease and strengthen the immune
