Virginia Nutritional Therapy, Active Body Clinic, Port Laoise (2026)

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.

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?

05/01/2026

Insulin and Leptin Resistance

🚫What is the difference between Insulin and Leptin Resistance?

Leptin and Insulin are both involved in Metabolic Health and when dysregulated they can contribute to Insulin& Leptin resistance which often co-exist together.

Leptin⏩regulates long term satiety
insulin⏩Regulates glucose levels and fat storage

When the signalling becomes compromised and the cells become less responsive a "resistance" can be developed which causes an overproduction of both to compensate.

Hypothalamic inflammation( the energy balance in the brain) can lead to these resistances.

In Lipedema ROS may be responsible for the hypothalamic inflammation which may explain the hormone signalling issues in Lipedema( estrogen too).

Nutritional therapy can improve and may reverse cell signalling issues by nourishing cell surfaces and restoring a balanced response and metabolic health.

28/12/2025

🌟Festive catch up

It was an eventful few weeks In between cars breakingdown in the middle of the road and batteries dying a few days before Christmas 😅. Slowing down feels incredibly good while I got to do some new recipes testing and enjoyed some of my favourites.

What really helped to keep my Lipedema under control was staying completely Gluten free( one of the best decisions I have ever made) and alcohol free for 2.5 years now. These changes made the "bouncing" back much easier even with the extra sugar and dairy.Non coeliac gluten sensitivity is real for a lot of Lipedema patients.

I also kept some movement routine in place and slept like a baby! No alarm in the morning is bliss 😌. Still have another birthday to celebrate( we had another one after mine 🙃) before the year ends. For now I'm enjoying not knowing what day it is and taking each day as slow as I possibly can With 2 small kids in the house to entertain 🤪.

How was your Lipedema during the festive season and what helped you the most? Tell me in the comments.

Hope you have a great rest of the holidays 💗

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Active Body Clinic
Port Laoise
R32K295

Website

http://virginiashealthcorner.ie/

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