Lifestyle and Lymphedema: Impacts of Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, and Stress

Despite adherence with conservative treatment measures in standard #lymphedema treatment, many people with lymphedema continue to struggle with their condition, suffering with greater swelling, pain, disfigurement, and repeated life-threatening infections. Speakers Leslyn Keith, OTD, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, and Robert Erkstam, OTR/L, CLT, propose that a vital piece of #LymphedemaTreatment has been largely ignored, namely healthy lifestyle practices.

Many lymphedema patients may not be able to achieve ideal results from lymphedema treatment and reach their full potential unless healthy lifestyle behaviors are adopted and sustained. Lymphedema treatment must occur in the context of lifestyle practices that promote lymphatic health and function.

In this presentation, they describe the essential lifestyle elements for optimal treatment results: ketogenic nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress resilience.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS:
Leslyn Keith, OTD, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, has a Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy with an emphasis on lymphedema and obesity.

Robert Erkstam, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, is an Occupational as well as Lymphedema Therapist at Self Care Therapy in Wilmington, North Carolina, and a graduate of Boden University College of Health Sciences.

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[neceyparker]

I been having sleep deprivation since i was teenage. Don't know why this been happening to me for so long. I cannot even tell if i been to sleep or not every night. As a result many i paying for it in health .

[dr.harrietterichard]

Awesome! As one who is gravitating toward carnivore, keto makes a difference also.

[Chanatx]

Was just diagnosed with lymphedma after breast cancer treatment. Will try implementing most of these ideas. I'm whole foods plant based so obviously won't be trying the keto part. But definitely looking forward to all the rest. Thanks for the info.

[donnajones]

So glad I found your channel. Good info. I have lipolymphedema so very interested in your content.

[KateGeiger-xb]

How do I find a doctor or health coach to manage my hybrid diet needs with lipedema, ibs, diverticulitis and intolerance to mammal meats, dairy, fats?
I've been shooting in the dark. It seems like anyone that could help is far away. (I'm in Southern New Jersey).