Lipoedema Research Library

Karen Herbst explains in plain language what lipoedema is, how it differs from lymphoedema and obesity, and why it is so often missed.

Treats fascia as a signalling system rather than packing material, which is the mechanism behind why fascial and compression work eases lipoedema pain.

The compartment syndrome theory of lipoedema, explained clearly by the endocrinologist who has researched it most.

A clinician-level overview of current pathophysiology and the newer therapeutic options in one sitting.

An Australian news summary of the research breakthroughs behind the lipoedema blood test work.

Stanford's discovery of a lipoedema biomarker in lymph fluid, the kind of laboratory finding that changes how diagnosis is approached.

Five documented cases managed without surgery, including the conservative protocols that were used.

Chuck Ehrlich explains the anti-inflammatory eating approach he uses alongside lymphatic treatment.

Clinician-led guidance on supplements, including which ones are worth trying and which are not.

A practical comparison of the main anti-inflammatory diets used in lipoedema.

A peer-reviewed review of the supplement evidence, useful for checking a claim before you spend money on it.

Dr Herbst's own supplement protocol for lipoedema and related conditions.

A broad, plain-English treatment overview from an established patient-led research foundation.

Explains the food and oestrogen link that sits behind so many lipoedema flare-up questions.

Peer-reviewed findings on shockwave and deep oscillation treatment for lipoedema.

Karen Ashforth's conference session on ultrasound cavitation and shockwave therapy as conservative options.

How to recognise fibrotic tissue in lipoedema and, more importantly, what actually shifts it.

A pilot study comparing three commonly sold non-surgical treatments, with measured outcomes.

A clear walkthrough of inflamed tissue and nodules in lipoedema, and what they mean for treatment.

A well-cited academic review of lipoedema that is worth reading in full to understand the disease as a whole.

Trial data on what compression therapy actually changes, and how consistently it is worn in real life.

A practical guide to choosing compression garments, including flat-knit options.

Step-by-step self manual lymph drainage you can follow at home.

A downloadable, therapist-written guide to daily self-care.

A small but specific paper on treating the mast-cell side of lipoedema.

Flags the triggers and co-conditions that quietly make symptoms worse.

A symptom checklist for histamine intolerance, useful if you suspect the pattern but cannot name it.

Explains why hormonal shifts change histamine symptoms, which is why flares follow your cycle.

An Australian pathology laboratory's low-histamine diet, a sensible starting reference before trialling it.

Pulls the oestrogen, histamine and mast cell triangle into one readable summary.

Nursing-focused guidance on diagnosis and day-to-day skin care.

A simple home moisturiser recipe plus dry brushing technique.

A physiotherapist demonstrating dry brushing, which is the easiest way to copy the technique correctly.