Lipedema Resources
Updated: Aug 20
Lipedema is a chronic connective tissue and adipose tissue disorder that causes an abnormal accumulation of fat, most commonly in the legs, hips, buttocks, and sometimes the arms. Unlike ordinary body fat, Lipedema tissue can become painful, tender, nodular, and fibrotic, and it may be accompanied by easy bruising, swelling, inflammation, and a feeling of heaviness in the limbs.
Lipedema can also affect the way fluid moves through the tissues, placing additional demands on the lymphatic system. As the condition progresses, changes within the connective tissue and fat can make healthy lymphatic flow increasingly difficult.
And yet, Lipedema is still widely misunderstood and frequently mistaken for obesity or lymphedema. Many women spend years knowing that something feels different in their bodies without having a name—or an explanation—for what they are experiencing.
This page is a place to begin understanding Lipedema, the lymphatic system, and some of the tools and resources that may help support a body living with it.
I’ve put together a collection of what has supported me on my own journey with Lipedema — things I personally use and find helpful in caring for my body, supporting my lymphatic system, managing Lipedema symptoms and reconnecting with myself.
Everything shared here is based on my personal experience and what has supported me.
I am not a physician, and this is not medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplements or therapies.
Take what resonates… and leave what doesn’t.
Educational Resources
If you’re just beginning your journey or looking to learn more, these are wonderful places to start:
The Lipedema Foundation
A.L.T. (Advanced Lipedema Treatment)
Karen Herbst Ph.D, MD
LymphaPress
Lymphatic Support & Body Care
The number one thing I do every day is focus on Opening the Big 6 and caring for my Lymphatic System
Products I find helpful to manage Lipedema for myself:
(includes links to Amazon and other sellers for product descriptions)
Compression leggings (Athletic not medical grade)
Fanka - https://amzn.to/4sNMQ9Q
Fanka Recovery Ease Compression Leggings - https://amzn.to/4e7Ppjo
Fanka Body Sculpt Leggings -
Vibration Plate
Red Light Therapy Panel
(I use it with a yoga strap for “legs up the wall” and while doing self-lymphatic drainage)
FaradBeauty Heated Lymph Brush
Discount code for 10% off: TK10
I love this brush. It has vibration, microcurrent, heat and red light and when my legs are in a flare up and feeling extra tight, painful and heavy, this brush, combined with the Lymphatic Massage Oil and the Red Light Panel bring soo much hi relief.
Article: Can the FaradBeauty Heated Lymphatic Brush Help with Lipedema?
Nexon Botanicals Lymphatic Massage Oil with Arnica and Lavender
(I use this with the FaradBeauty Heated Lymph Brush during a Lipedema flare)
M3 Naturals Lymphatic Massage Oil
I use this oil after my shower, with the FaradBeauty Heated Lymph Brush (after opening The Big 6 of course)
Massage Gun - on Level 1 with the T attachment for fascia release prior to dry brushing (please see the Windsor Method linked below)
Deep Tissue Massage Ball
Dry Brush - natural bristles
Dry Brush - natural bristles with massage nodes
LIFE-FLO Unscented Magnesium Lotion
Ancient Minerals Magnesium Lotion
Supplements
There are soo many recommended supplements so I encourage you to start with a couple, see how you respond, but remember that it takes time. I have tried many, but here are the supplements I currently take and have found most effective for me:
Pycnogenol
Diosmin & Hesperidan
BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough
NAC
Milk Thistle
Nature’s Sunshine Lymphatic Drainage drops
Reconnecting with the Body
Somatic Dance
This has been one of the most powerful ways I reconnect with my body — especially on days when it feels heavy, painful, or disconnected.
Movement without structure… allowing the body to lead… can gently release stagnation and emotion.
👉 You can explore my Somatic Dance playlist on Spotify here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4nB9HY7PYorRAAxnpxv4Sf?si=oTy5MCwfQfO0UM6PHsb31Q&pi=f0bnShDzTea1X
Social Media Inspiration
These ladies inspire me every day with their stories and successes in managing Lipedema
Sarah Whitlow
@sarahwhitlow_ on TikTok
Check out this TikTok I found! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTkCxEGKm/
Kaz - Sculpt and Change Therapies
Legs Like Mine
Instagram:
This journey can feel overwhelming at times… especially when you’re first learning.
But there is also something deeply empowering about understanding your body in a new way—learning how to support it, listen to it, and work with it instead of against it.
Take this one step at a time.
Be gentle with yourself.
Disclaimers: Friends, I am not a medical professional, nor do I pretend to be one on the internet. This information is for educational purposes only, gathered from trusted sources and my personal experiences. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your supplements or lifestyle.
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