Jen Bartlett: The difference between cellulite and lipoedema (and how to manage both)

Cellulite affects 80-90% of adult women, but what is less commonly understood or diagnosed is lipoedema. Host Amelia Phillips and Jen Bartlett, Lipoedema Australia Chair,  discuss causes, symptoms and treatments of lipoedema. They discuss how it can look visually similar to cellulite but can be very resistant to common cellulite treatments and has much greater health implications.  You may think you have cellulite when in fact you may have stage 1-4 lipoedema. This month is Lipoedema awareness month, and a great time to shed more light on this under diagnosed condition. 

Lipoedema Australia: https://lipoedemaaustralia.com.au

FB Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/lipedemaAust.support

Australasian Lymphology Association. Find a practitioner: https://www.lymphoedema.org.au/accreditation-nlpr/find-a-practitioner/ 

ABC Segments:

ABC news - https://youtu.be/yHAx-AKXL0w

ABC article - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-22/lipoedema-awareness-body-image-women-health/102093340 

ABC article (explanation of what is lipoedema) - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-23/lipoedema-explainer-symptoms-signs-diagnosis/102124056

About the guest:

Jen Bartlett is the chair of Lipoedema Australia, a not for profit organisation supporting research and medical recognition of Lipoedema, as well as developing a comprehensive treatment/management plan and ultimately finding a cure. Jen is passionate about supporting those affected by Lipoedema and increasing public awareness whilst providing assistance to those in need.

About the host:

Amelia Phillips is an exercise, nutrition, parenting and business expert with a career spanning 26 years in health. She's a registered exercise scientist, nutritionist and researcher (with a masters of human nutrition). She is the co-founder of health tech company 12WBT which grew from start-up.  After 10 years and a successful exit, she now consults to health companies, presents and appears in the media. Amelia had four kids in five years and is dedicated to empowering women to build a life after kids on the foundation of health (mental and physical), connection and purpose. 

If you have a question for Amelia, reach out via Insta @_amelia_phillips, email [email protected] or text an audio question to: 0417458772

Find out more at www.ameliaphillips.com.au

CREDITS

Host: Amelia Phillips                                                                                                        

Guest:  Jen Bartlett                                                                                                                Audio Producer: Darren Roth

Music: Matt Nicholich                                                                                                      Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd

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