What is one the of the things that helps lymphatics function well?

Leslyn Keith, OTD, CLT-LANA talks about how a functioning lymphatic system is vital to our overall health and nutrition.

Fats are an important factor contributing to our lymphatics' optimal functioning. These essential nutrients are not only used for transportation but also for the well-being of the lymphatic system itself.

To ensure that our bodies receive the proper nutrients, we must provide a balanced diet. Equally important is maintaining a healthy lymphatic system, as it plays a crucial role in delivering these nutrients to where they are needed most.

Furthermore, the lymphatic system is involved in lipid transport and metabolism, which includes the removal of excess materials from our tissues after they have been utilized by our cells. Specifically, it aids in removing any surplus cholesterol from every cell in our body.

Taking care of our lymphatics goes hand in hand with maintaining overall well-being. By understanding the importance of fats and the lymphatic system's role, we can ensure that our bodies receive the nourishment they need while keeping our health in check.

But the question always is, what is Lipedema?

Lipedema is a relatively common fat disorder often mistaken for simple obesity. Its clinical diagnosis is an adipose tissue disorder or a lipid metabolism disorder. A typical lipedema patient is a woman who struggles with large hips and legs, usually out of proportion to the rest of her body.

Lipedema also appears in the upper arms. One of the hallmarks of the disease is that lipedema fat is relatively unresponsive to standard diet and exercise. These measures may lead to weight loss in other areas, but the size of the hips and legs remains disproportionately large.

Lipedema is a disorder of the adipose tissue distinguished by five characteristics:
☑️ It can be inherited;
☑️ It occurs almost exclusively in women;
☑️ It can occur in women of all sizes, from the seriously underweight to the morbidly obese;
☑️ It involves the excess deposit and expansion of fat cells in an unusual and particular pattern – bilateral, symmetrical, and usually from the waist to a distinct line just above the ankles; and
☑️ Unlike the “normal” fat of obesity, lipedemic fat cannot be lost through standard diet and exercise.

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