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Lipedema is a fat disorder that is under-recognized and often misdiagnosed. It is painful, debilitating, and left untreated results in immobility.

There is an obsession among the younger generation - to lose weight, stepping into a modern lifestyle, using magical tonics and superfoods which were used thousands of years ago for staying fit and healthy. Celebs like Hilary Duff says she takes a shot of ACV, Victoria Beckham takes two tablespoons of it on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. Kourtney Kardashian drinks it twice a day, Jennifer Aniston drinks it in the morning and model Miranda Kerr swears it helps her digestion. What is ACV( Apple Cider Vinegar)? Apple Cider Vinegar is a current topic in weight management, it is becoming popular due to its numerous health -benefits. Apple Cider Vinegar is derived after processing and fermenting apple pulp. This potion (solution) promises you an array of benefits like reducing the risk of many diseases and is believed to help lose weight. How ACV results in weight loss? Studies have shown the significant positive effects of ACV in mice experiments, while studies on human beings are limited until now. Acetic acid-main component of Apple Cider Vinegar is causing suppression of fat accumulation and metabolic disorders in obese rats. Nutritionist & Author Lisa Drayer found that the people who are taking ACV supplements with low-calorie diet lost weight tremendously. A study on 12 people who consumed ACV with bread meal in 2005, has shown that they lost some amount of weight.

At the age of 60 and experiencing very difficult menopause related symptoms, Catherine Seo was misdiagnosed and after 5 surgeries experienced severe complications with chronic pain that was leading to immobility. Her surgeon refused to help in any way. In order to find an answer, she traveled throughout Europe interviewing doctors, experts, and other women who have lipedema.