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Virginia Nutritional Therapy

Nutritional Therapist •International Lipedema Nutritionist• Women's Health Advocate I also offer zoom consultations worldwide.

Virginia Ziulu DipNT mNTOI

I am passionate about good Food and Nutrition and I strongly believe that every person is unique and therefore has different dietary requirements. My aim is to provide you with the best possible tools and knowledge in order to improve your quality of life. I offer 1:1 private consultations in the Active Body Clinic, Portlaoise and Roches in Dublin. Areas of expertise: Lipedema and Lymphedema,Thyroid dysfunctions,Menstrual irregularities:Endometriosis, Fibroids, PCOS, Peri-Menopause, Menopause. Men's Wellness support: Sport and athletic performance

Fatigue, Sleep disturbances,Immune health. Healthy weight management support: Mindset coaching, Food education. Digestive wellbeing, Sleep fundamentals. Stress and lifestyle coaching, lifestyle support tools.

17/02/2026

⏩Lipedema progress front legs

This picture was taken just this morning at the peak of my luteal phase with the worse lighting. These are real and true results.

↪️The picture on the right was at the peak of my MCAS symptoms. There was A LOT of swelling. Histamine was only a fraction of the inflammatory response my body was going through. Swelling and fluctuations in fluids is a VERY common feature in Lipedema. This is due to capillary fragility, venous insufficiency and pressure on the lymphatics. This is a typical mast cell response to the sun and heat.

👈picture on the left is now. Very little to no fluid fluctuations during the day. This is a 6 days pre cycle photo which is the peak of swelling for Lipedema patients and the tissue looks completely different( you will see very soon). Strictly no gluten, no alcohol and very minimal sugar and no caffeine. "Personalized" diet for me( made by myself who is a Lipedema professional) and exercise and movement protocol tailored for me by a Lipedema professional. I don't use a vibration plate anymore, I do 1 monthly Lipedema tissue therapy massage and I don't use any other tools aside from a massage brush...just my hands and the right technique.

I still have Lipedema but my own tissue is changing steadily but what has really made the biggest impact is sticking to it...consistency with my diet which is based on my own genetic makeup( done my genetics 12 years ago and the best thing I have ever done and use in practice).

Change is hard but we have got to change something and stick to it to see true and real results 💪 . Listening and trusting the experts is the first step to follow.

16/02/2026

⏫⏫Conservative therapy DOES work for Lipedema only when you truly support all systems of the body. From the nutrition, movement, sleep, nervous system, digestive wellness, hormonal balancing.

👉Many of you asked me if I had surgery. No I didn't have any surgery and not because I'm against it but because I want to get my body and my Lipedema in the best possible state before it to boost recovery and maximize my results long term. I will still be doing ALL of this regardless of surgery.

Also some said but you only got these results because you are on a GLP1. I have been on 1/10 of the initial dosage almost until November 2025...and was off it for 30 days in between. And do you know what actually helped me so much ..staying at a lower dose! It didn't disrupt my digestion, it didn't backfire my hormones but it worked WITH my body!!

I still have a long way to go and another 10/12 kg to loose but I'm not focusing on those numbers but on my body composition which is truly changing month by month. And how much my Dysautonomia is improving. I'm enjoying the journey and still learning along the way.

But please don't let anyone tell you Lipedema cannot improve without surgery because it absolutely can. Surgery is a great tool to be used wisely(same with GLP1s) but not until the other systems of the body have been worked on.

03/02/2026

⏭️Stopping GLP-1 before surgery

This question comes up a lot in clinics as I work with many Lipedema patients going into surgery and with post op care. There is also a lot of fear of them not working as well when you go back on them post op and let me explain what is actually happening to bring more clarity and reassurance:

1️⃣Temporary insulin resistance is normal post op. Anesthesia and stress hormones like cortisol will bring you into a temporary state of insulin resistance so this can manifest with more hunger, more pain, less sleep and cravings. There is a lot you can do to minimize this but the work is mostly pre operative.

2️⃣Your dosage is too high! If you were on a high dosage you will have to start back at the lowest dose and it will take longer for the medication to work again as you have saturated your receptors. So going down before surgery actually helps more or if you were microdosing even better as your receptors will still be bouncy and active when you go back on it.

3️⃣The work pre op is KEY to have not only a successfully outcome but better recovery, more energy, quicker healing and have your body bouncing back much quicker and yes shall I say reduce post op fibrosis and have long lasting results. How you go into surgery really matters.

4️⃣Optimize hormones. Nobody prepared you for the sudden crash of estrogens post op especially with large volume removal. Your body has to adjust again and adipose tissue is an estrogen secreting organ!! The answer is not HRT or jumping on hormones but it's the long lasting optimisation, your hormone metabolism, how your body clears them and processes them. This can only be seen in a urine comprehensive panel not bloods.

If you are looking to get the most out of your Lipedema surgeries and have a long lasting Metabolic effect I'm here to help. Make sure to get in touch to book your place and start the grounding work now!!

16/01/2026

🥹2016 trend

I don't usually jump in on trends that easily but on this one I had to. Especially with the year that was in it.

It's amazing what 10 years can do and how much can change. Since 2010 I haven't had 10 years straight without major drama so I take this as a major win!

2026 will not be perfect but I will make sure to fill it wisely as it will be another life milestone for me which I'm taking as a new start and new chapter.

How was your 2016? Tell me in the comments.

Loads of love

V xx ❣️❣️

14/01/2026

🔗Pycnogenol Lipedema study

I have been asked many times to review this study and give my insights and view on it.

Study link: PMID:41393612

This study explores the role of Pycnogenol in Lipedema. These are the main summary points:

🔵100 with Lipedema were given 50mg of Pycnogenol every 8 hrs for 60 days.
🔵Average age was 35 years old. No dietary intervention during the study.
🔵No secondary comorbidities within the participants

Results:

🔵No weight reduction(-0.2kg) in the treated group but 1.52% fat loss.
🔵Significant improvement in symptoms of swelling and pain
🔵No reported side effects

My positive views:

🔵Study highlights the presence of oedema in Lipedema which positively supports the conflicting evidence in this matter. There is oedema in Lipedema.
🔵This study empathize the higher prevalence of ROS( oxidants) in Lipedema and how antioxidant therapy can support tissue oxygenation which may lead to healing.

My negative views:

🔵Study is sponsored by the pharmaceutical company that makes Flebon( pycnogenol) which compromises the study credibility.

🔵Study was too short as 90 days are usually minimum requirements with the use of natural compounds.

As always please remember the long term use of high doses of supplements should always be monitored by a professional as it carries its own risks and contraindications.

Have you seen this study?

11/01/2026

🆕 Date- Lipedema Metabolic Assessment

After 2 fully booked events since November 2025 and a waiting list for February I'm delighted to announce a new date for the Lipedema Metabolic Assessment Clinic.

🗓️19th of February 2026
📍Active Body Clinic Portaloise( opposite Garda Station)

This is open for new Lipedema clients and previous clients that attended the clinic for reviews.

✨✨Clinic open for clients in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and UK. In person only for the first assessment.

👉You need to have a Lipedema diagnosis or due to get one. Virginia and Dr. Paul can assist in the diagnosis process during the assessment. Please mention this in your booking email.

We are looking forward to seeing many of you there to finally get your Lipedema under control in 2026 🙌.

🔗🔗comment the word "metabolic" to find out more about the Lipedema Metabolic assessment clinic and info on how to book.

Are you interested in this event?

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Active Body Clinic
Port Laoise
R32K295

Website

http://virginiashealthcorner.ie/

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