• The concern about the risk of transmission of covid-19 during a visit to the dentist is understandable.

• The American Dental Association and the CDC issued guidelines for dental practices to allow dentists to provide necessary services in a safe and prudent manner.

• For lipedema women we need to be protective of our health.

• If your area is spiking with covid-19 infections, it may be prudent to delay regular exams. But if that is not the case and we have active gum disease or tooth pain, we must consider taking care of it.

• Maintain daily dental hygiene and if you are experiencing any dental pain or have a history of gum disease, call your dentist.

Exercise is important for good health especially for women with weight and lymphatic disorders.

Movement helps the lymph fluid move throughout the lymphatic system.

But it could be difficult to exercise when your mobility is affected by lipedema or lipo-lymphedema.

In today's flash briefing, let's look at how we can introduce the right type of exercise to fit your daily routine.

• An article titled "Aldo-Keto Reductase 1C1 (AKR1C1) as the First Mutated Gene in a Family with Nonsyndromic Primary Lipedema" published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences in August 2020, by a group of researchers in Italy.

• This study analyzed the genetic profile of three women with lipedema in one family.

• They believe they have come up with the first genetic basis for lipedema.

• When we can identify genes that are linked to lipedema, this can be used for diagnostic purposes.

• This may lead to earlier diagnosis, earlier intervention with better outcomes, and possible prevention of progression to later stages of lipedema.

•An article titled "Aldo-Keto Reductase 1C1 (AKR1C1) as the First Mutated Gene in a Family with Nonsyndromic Primary Lipedema" published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences in August 2020, by a group of researchers in Italy.

•This study analyzed the genetic profile of three women with lipedema in one family.

•They believe they have come up with the first genetic basis for lipedema.

•When we can identify genes that are linked to lipedema, this can be used for diagnostic purposes.

•This may lead to earlier diagnosis, earlier intervention with better outcomes, and possible prevention of progression to later stages of lipedema.

•Today's flash briefing is a review of the book, Life in the Fasting Lane by Dr. Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, and Eve Mayer.

•Each one of the authors comes from a different viewpoint about the fasting process.

•One is that of an overweight woman with health issues, one is that of a researcher, and one is of a clinical practitioner.

•The books discuss the science of food and fasting and help you develop your own personal fasting plan as you continue on your journey to regain your health.

• Today's flash briefing is a review of the book, Life in the Fasting Lane by Dr. Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, and Eve Mayer.

• Each one of the authors comes from a different viewpoint about the fasting process.

• One is that of an overweight woman with health issues, one is that of a researcher, and one is of a clinical practitioner.

• The books discuss the science of food and fasting and help you develop your own personal fasting plan as you continue on your journey to regain your health.

Today's flash briefing is about staying motivated, celebrating your wins, and learning from your losses.

Staying motivated during these times can be challenging, but getting back to basics can really help.

The steps in today's flash briefing helped me in my journey, and I hope they will help you too.

Today's flash briefing is about staying motivated, celebrating your wins, and learning from your losses.

Staying motivated during these times can be challenging, but getting back to basics can really help.

The steps in today's flash briefing helped me in my journey, and I hope they will help you too.

• Numerous studies show that the quality and quantity of your sleep are important for achieving optimal health.

• Poor sleep habits greatly impact your ability to retain or improve metabolic health and lose weight.

• Sleep deprivation also contributes to making food choices based on emotional rather than nutritional needs.

• In today's flash briefing, learn about some tips for getting a healthy sleep routine.

An article titled "New Insights on Lipedema: The Enigmatic Disease of the Peripheral Fat" published in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in December 2019, by a group of surgeons from Switzerland and Germany.