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The Whole30 Diet Uncovered: Does It Deliver Real Results?
If you've been looking into dieting strategies to help you reach your health goals, you may have heard of the Whole30 diet. This elimination diet has been promoted as a way to heal your gut, lower inflammation, or decrease risk for chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes—but are these potential benefits proven?
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BMI Chart: What Does It Mean? Learn more about what BMI is and what it could mean for your health.
According to Jihad Kudsi, MD, an obesity medicine specialist and bariatric surgeon, this is due to "biological factors that prepare the female body for potential pregnancy. Additionally, hormonal fluctuations during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause can further influence body composition." Kudsi explained that because "BMI does not directly address variations in body fat distribution or muscle mass, [it] present[s] limitations in accurately assessing health in women."
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New Weight Loss Procedure Can Help Reduce Hunger Hormone
A minimally-invasive endoscopic procedure that targets the “hunger hormone” ghrelin appears promising after an initial six-month trial. Participants in the first-in-human trial showed weight loss, lower fasting ghrelin levels, and reported less hunger compared to baseline.
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Dr. Kudsi’s interview with Andi Breitowich
Dr. Kudsi explains what happens when you stop taking Mounjaro
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Dr. Kudsi discusses findings of a new study in Obesity, The Obesity Society’s (TOS) flagship journal
Dr. Kudsi discusses the link between gastric bypass surgery and an increased risk of non-alcohol substance use disorder.
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Dr. Kudsi advises weight loss in a gradual, healthy and sustainable way
Dr. Kudsi suggests that therapy might be helpful in addressing the emotional reasons for overeating.
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Dr. Kudsi on weight loss using Zepbound
Dr. Kudsi says that weight loss involves not just medication but lifestyle modifications.
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Dr. Kudsi highlights the critical role of bariatric behavioral health clinicians
Dr. Kudsi reinforced the recommendations of the ASMBS and the role of bariatric behavioral health clinicians in the comprehensive evaluation and care of patients both before and after weight-loss surgery.
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Dr. Kudsi underlines long-term benefits of bariatric surgery
Dr. Kudsi commented on a retrospective study that attests to the durability of bariatric surgery in reducing death from all causes and reducing deaths related to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes.
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Dr. Kudsi reinforced the recommendations of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Kudsi highlighted the critical role of bariatric behavioural health clinicians and that past substance abuse or dependence, which has fully remitted, should not be considered a contraindication for weight-loss surgery.
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Dr. Kudsi comments on short-term, quick-fix solutions for weight loss
Dr. Kudsi explained that extreme restrictions, which are too hard to keep up lead to temporary weight loss followed by eventual weight gain.
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Dr. Kudsi commented on the findings of a study that it is equally crucial to address mental and emotional well-being comprehensively
Dr. Kudsi underscores the importance of enhancements in pre-surgery screening and post-surgery care.
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Dr. Kudsi reiterated volume eating as a strategy to feel full and satisfied
Dr. Kudsi explains how prioritizing foods with high water and fiber content, promote fullness and reduce your overall calorie consumption.
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Dr. Kudsi commented on a new study supporting the evidence that bariatric surgery improves one's quality of life
Dr. Kudsi says that the study supports the theory that bariatric surgery improves one's quality of life and also stretches their life expectancy.
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Dr. Kudsi comments that only one per cent of qualified patients have access to effective treatment for obesity
Dr. Kudsi stated that patients’ access to effective treatment for obesity should improve as a result of the study.
