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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 Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
What are meal replacement products? Do they work for weight loss, or are they a scam? When can they be helpful? Which ones should you buy?
All these and many more questions answered in today's episode with Dr. Angela Fitch.
Dr. Angela Fitch is board certified in obesity medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. She is currently the Associate Director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center and a faculty at the Harvard Medical School. She began the practice of obesity medicine at the University of Minnesota, treating children with obesity.
In 2012, Dr. Fitch became the medical director for the Metabolic Health and Weight Management Clinic at Park Nicollet and began practicing obesity medicine full time. Dr. Fitch moved back to Cincinnati to create a multidisciplinary medical surgical weight center. There she was also appointed medical director of the Executive Health Program and Vice President of Primary Care before moving to Boston.
She currently is serving as Vice President of the Obesity Medicine Association and previously served as Secretary/Treasurer and a trustee. She was the 2015-2016 chair of the clinical management section of The Obesity Society. Dr. Fitch is the winner of the 2017 Clinician of the Year Award from the Obesity Medicine Association.
Dr. Fitch enjoys seeing patients of all ages to help them reach their weight and wellness goals. She enjoys cooking, traveling, and outdoor activities with her husband and son and looks forward to exploring New England.
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Monday Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Dr. Hang Tran is board certified in obesity medicine and family medicine. She also minored in Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology in college after her "freshman fifteen" experience. She is a marathon enthusiast and a firm believer in nutrition and fitness to attain wellness and to prevent chronic medical conditions. She is currently based in Orange County, CA. She had worked as a primary care physician in San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles. Dr. Tran plans to focus her time providing individual and group-based weight management consultations. She takes pride in helping patients reach their new weights and fitness goals. She is active on LinkedIn and Instagram and you can follow her there.
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Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Meditation has long been purported to have several health benefits. Science is now revealing that it may have a role in the management of obesity as well.
I am joined by Dr. Yashoda Bhaskar who is a certified Vipassana meditation teacher to discuss this further. We discuss common questions and doubts people often have about meditation and while we are at it, she does a live meditation session to help you get started and get over the initial inhibition.
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Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Marc Summa is a math coach at Mango Elementary School in Seffner, Florida. He is also a founding member of UNICO of Greater Tampa Bay – an Italian-American organization – with a focus on “Service Above Self”. UNICO fundraises throughout the year to provide scholarship opportunities for graduating High School Seniors of Italian-American heritage.
He joins me to share his weight loss journey.
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Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Lung diseases are sometimes not only more severe but also more difficult to manage in patients suffering from obesity. We discuss this with Dr. Jaskaran Sethi.
Dr. Sethi is fellowship-trained in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and is currently pursuing further training in Interventional Pulmonology at the University of Utah.
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Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
In any journey, support and motivation are critical to not lose sight of the goal. Personal stories from people who have taken the journey certainly helps. Dr. Erin Saltzman, who is an Endocrinologist by profession, mom of 2 shares her story.
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Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Our lives are busier than ever. Does it make sense to still cook in this day and age with so many quick and easy options available all around? Let's find out.
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Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Creating a food diary is often tedious and doesn't seem to be the best use of time. But is this the case? Is there more to it than just time spent writing a food journal? Let's explore.
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Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Weight loss is a difficult journey. Believe it or not, your body fights you every step of the way. Your weight plateau may have more to do with your biology than your will power. We look at this in greater detail. A deeper understanding of this might help you in your path to successful weight loss.
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Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Food addiction: a myth or a fact? We discuss the science of hyper-palatable foods and how they modulate our neuro-biology to crave these foods. We explore how the food industry uses this science to its advantage.
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