In this episode of the 'Ketones and Coffee Podcast', host Lorenz has an enlightening conversation with Dr. Leslyn Keith, a certified Lymphedema and Clinical Doctorate holder in occupational therapy. Known for her extensive two-decade experience and specialty in treating lymphedema and obesity with a ketogenic diet, Dr. Keith talks about how a ketogenic lifestyle can remarkably improve individuals dealing with these conditions.  Throughout the chat, she shares numerous transformative testimonials from patients whose lives have drastically improved, particularly in terms of pain reduction and quality of life, due to this dietary approach. In addition to discussing practical practices for maintaining the ketogenic diet, Dr. Keith also reveals information on an upcoming virtual conference on nutrition in lymphatic disorders, organized by 'Lipoedema Simplified.' 00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation 01:00 The Ketogenic Diet and Lymphedema 02:22 Personal Journey into Ketogenic Diet 02:56 The Impact of Obesity on Lymphatic Disorders 04:07 The Role of Ketogenic Diet in Treating Obesity and Lymphedema 04:50 The Success Stories of Patients 08:05 The Science Behind Ketogenic Diet and Lymphatic Disorders 12:16 The Challenges and Misunderstandings of Lymphedema and Lipedema 17:57 The Importance of Healthcare Provider Support 21:31 The Impact of Ketogenic Diet on Patients' Lives 27:32 The Role of Carbohydrates and Fat in Lymphatic Disorders 38:12 The Success Stories of Patients (Continued) 43:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Connect with Dr. Leslyn Keith leslynkeith.com She is the author of two books (The Ketogenic Solution for Lymphatic Disorders and The Lymphatic Code) and published several articles about the efficacy of a ketogenic diet for lymphatic and fat disorders. This Spring, our event will be April 12-14:  Keto & Beyond: Customizing Your Plan to Joyful Nutrition. Speakers include low carb clinicians Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Tro Kalayjian and lymphatic clinician Dr. Gabriele Faerber, who uses ketogenic nutrition with her patients. https://learn.lipedema-simplified.org/lipedema-lymphedema-event Call to action for listeners: Follow ketones and Co~~~~~~Estrella by Audiorezout is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.~~~~~~ Save yourself that trip to the market — Instacart delivers groceries in as fast as 1 hour! They connect you with Personal Shoppers in your area to shop and deliver groceries from your favorite stores. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Go to ketocoachlorenz.com and use the contact form to get your Free Consultation! Support the show