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The biology of obesity is complex. As we gain new insights and develop new empirics, we move a step closer to cracking this code. Here we help you develop a deeper understanding of this disease, develop a healthy relationship with nutrition, promote self-care, and emote a new confidence of "Yes, I can do it!"Disclaimer: Information provided on this podcast does not constitute medical advice. Consult your health care professional prior to trying any of the modalities mentioned here. For more info, head to: www.decodingobesity.com
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Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Binge eating disorder is one of the most common eating disorders and is often a cause of overeating and obesity. People suffering from this disorder have an uncontrollable urge to eat leading to binging episodes. We discuss this in detail with Dr. Anuneet Sabharwal who is one of India's leading psychiatrists. He is also one of the most followed psychiatrists on social media in India.
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Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Various cancers are to be closely linked to obesity. Obesity also has ramifications on the management of various cancers. We discuss this intricate relationship in detail with Dr. Sonam Puri. Dr. Puri is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine at the University of Utah. Her area of expertise is the treatment of thoracic malignancies.
Her research interests include clinical research in thoracic malignancies, with emphasis on immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and other novel treatment strategies for non-small and small cell lung cancer.
She is an active member of various national and international organizations including the Lung Cancer Disease Center of Excellence at the Huntsman cancer institute, the American Society of Medical Oncology, Southwest Oncology Group, Society of Immunotherapy of Cancer, and International Association of study of lung cancer.
She also serves on the National Network Clinical guideline panel for small cell lung cancer.
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Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Stress and Obesity are intricately related. In this episode, we discuss this inter-relationship and how to tackle this. Dr. Shirly Ramchandani is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. During her twenty-year career in primary care, she managed many patients with obesity and related complications. She is also trained as a Health and Wellness and a Culinary Coach. Apart from her private practice doing weight management, she spends part of my clinical time at Benson Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at MGH. She is a part-time instructor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. She is also on the faculty for the CHEF Coaching Program at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine in Boston.
Kindly check out her website: www.SmartLifestylesMD.com and her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SmartLifestylesMD/
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Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
This pandemic has drastically changed our lives and has definitely disrupted our daily routine. We all know that our daily routine is essential in maintaining successful weight loss, and even slight changes can tip the balance in the wrong direction. Having our plans stalled and just the feeling of being limited by this pandemic have put immense stress on all of us. There seems to be an association between obesity and COVID-19. Join me in this episode as we take a look at the interplay between the two and what we can do further in this kind of situation.
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Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Does this concept of 'calorie in, calorie out' hold true? In this episode, we will discuss how important calorie counting is in weight management.
I discuss this with Dr. Raman Ashta in today's episode. She is a board-certified physician in Family Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is currently practicing in Central Florida and is passionate about helping patients with chronic diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity through lifestyle changes.
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Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
The NHANES 2005-2010 survey showed that 43% of adults with depression were suffering from obesity, and adults with depression were more likely to have obesity than adults without depression. Learning this, we know that depression and obesity could be so closely interlinked.
In today’s episode, join us as we discuss the complexities of this with Dr. Anuneet Sabharwal. He is one of India’s leading psychiatrists and also one of the most followed psychiatrists on social media in India.
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Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Now, you might be considering how should you get started on your ‘intermittent fasting’ journey. Curious to find out?
In this episode, we’ll be talking about the basics of intermittent fasting and how you can actually jumpstart your way to a healthier you.
In the last two episodes, we talked about the science behind intermittent fasting—how it works in our body and how it affects our system. We also talked about its benefits, the different studies showing how it can improve our overall health, and the diseases intermittent fasting could prevent.
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Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular food trends for losing weight over the years. But as you've learned from part one of our series, it is not just another fad diet, but a way of eating where you restrict food for a period of hours every day and eat at a shortened window of time. Many celebrities, health professionals, and fitness enthusiasts have been raving nonstop about intermittent fasting because of its overall physical and mental health benefits. But is there more to intermittent fasting that science can tell us, and does it truly live up to the hype? Let us find out.
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Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Intermittent fasting is a powerful tool if used the right way. It has been used as therapy for obesity as well, as early as 1915. People have tried fasting as a treatment modality for diabetes as well, prior to the currently available medications. There are certain misconceptions about fasting, which we discuss in this episode.
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Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
We discuss the different body measurements that can be used to assess and manage obesity. People often get fixated on the bodyweight itself, whereas it may not always be the most accurate measure of your obesity or your health. There are certainly other interesting measurements that we’ll talk about, that may be of benefit and of great value with regards to obesity. Let's dive in!
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