Diet and Lifestyle for Lymphatic Disorders: Implementing a Ketogenic Diet - LE&RN

Leslie Keith, OTD, OTR/L, CLT-LANA presents: Diet and Lifestyle for Lymphatic Disorders: Implementing a Ketogenic Diet - LE&RN

Leslyn received a masters degree in occupational therapy from San Jose State University in 1998 and began studying lymphedema the same year. She was a graduate of Klose Norton Training & Consulting in 2000 and became LANA-certified in 2001. She has started four lymphedema therapy programs, two in private practice. Currently, she is the owner of Central Coast Lymphedema Therapy in San Luis Obispo, CA. She has lectured nationally on issues regarding lymphedema and private practice.
Leslyn is currently the President of the Board of Directors of Enhancement, Inc., a non-profit organization working for the quality of life for breast cancer survivors and provider of networking conferences for lymphedema therapists. She is also a founder and volunteer coach of the Central Coast SurviveOars, a dragon boat team for women cancer survivors since 2007. She became a certified mastectomy fitter in 2010.
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[cynthiahawkins]

Double whammy - hubby has diabetes. And recently was diagnosed wth LE. We are on board with the Flexitone compression device, also hand massage on non device days, lifestyle and diet changes, and intensifying our exercise (we live in a third floor walk up, yay). I decided also to read up and become educated about this widespread, baffling condition. And to also adopt the keto-genic, low carb way of eating along with hubby. I think we can do it best, together, Teamwork!!!

[Stahlmaks]

Seriously??? This is so very backwards from what I’ve been told!!
I am interested in the Lymphedema Clinical Trial.
I have been diagnosed with lymphedema for 15 - 20 years now. After watching this and another lecture, I am almost positive that I also have Lipedema. I have not been diagnosed but have enlarged legs and arms. I’m severely obese which continued to get worse as I attempted to take control of my diet. My current weight is at 330. My highest weight was in 2009 & 2013 when I went over 400#’s.
Thank you again, for all of you breaking this study wide open!!!

[CalmVibesVee]

Ketogenic (rarely nuts or dairy) has been a miracle for my lipedema. It is the only thing that has made a huge difference. Intermittent fasting took it to an even better level. Ketox4yrs. It keeps getting better. I am 50.
I did an experiment with calf raises and saw improvement so I just ordered a mini trampoline for the calf pump.
Thank you for providing these videos so we can study and learn.

[joycehermans]

I just started keto and feel so much better already. Keep these videos coming for on going support.

[ValeriaVincentSancisi]

What about the salts in the cured meats or some of the high salt cheeses for lymphedema.. isn't that problematic?

[lurlinefarmer]

Trial running this one. lurline Thank you.

[lurlinefarmer]

I will be trailing this myself as soon as possible.

[ocorl]

really liked your food selection pyramid @ 25:40, have lost 40 lbs but found out i must watch fluid intake and do LE care. Had a left leg blowout with lymph weeping out the skin, no med insurance, only emergency care and no medical advice( 2013). Get the advice out there! also caution for BP med users can get dizzy and fall too much, especially after eating or a hot bath. Have had BP go to 95/50 which means nap time or watch out for dizziness.

[fnyfniken]

In one of the case studies she says something about "wrong kind of exercise" that "increases swelling" instead of reducing it. But she does not elaborate further. What would be the strong kind of exercise? I feel that if I walk for a prolonged period of time my hands and legs/feet swell, but walking is usually recommended. What would be the wrong kind of exercise for someone with a lymphatic disorder?

[juliastantic]

Thank you for great information. I have a question, what do you think of flax seeds? Are they estrogenic and make lipedema more resistant to teat? Thank you in advance.

[zelenplav]

Jack LaLaine said "If man made it I don't eat it" He lived to be 99 years old.

[corysommise]

I’d like to be in this study, I’m normal weight 5”4 125 lbs and have primary lymphedema in both my legs. I’m 38 . Desperate to fix this condition to feel normal and be able to wear shorts and dresses once again. There has to be some way to fix this!

[FayCreative]

Keto isn’t perfect for everyone. It made me worse, as fats effect the lymph. And animal fats contain sialic acid except for fish and chicken. In some people with LYD/LD who also have autoimmune or EDS, sialic acid can effect them negatively. I have to be low carb and low fat, and exclude all sialic acid. The only fats I eat that are not taken up by lymph on ingestion are Omega3’s, wild fish, flax etc. Keto even made me fatigued and gain swelling on my legs. So please don’t act like it’s perfect for everyone.

[carolpagano]

What do you say to people of average weight who have lymphedema? And there are plenty of average weight people who do have lymphedema, information and facts re that are readily available.

[juliamcguire]

Does inulin help with lymphedema and Ketogenic diet ?

[pamsnowberger]

So this video is 4 years old. Where’s the results of the study now in 2022?

[elinmansson]

What about slim people with lymphoedema? I am confused

[Jennifer-qliq]

Live foods as opposed to dead foods should be #1. This cleans up the planet too.

[MyMlittleFriends]

This makes me sad my mom passed away from ALS I tried to help her get on keto but it was too late I guess.😪

[veenadani]

Thank you for your guideline about lymphatic diet