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Understanding the Impact of Obesity on Post-ICU Health Outcomes

After surviving a stay in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), many patients face a long road to recovery. For individuals struggling with obesity, this journey can be particularly challenging. Recent research has shed light on the complex relationship between obesity and post-ICU health outcomes, highlighting the need for tailored support and intervention strategies. A multicenter […]

The Impact of Semaglutide & Tirzepitide: Now Game Changers for Obesity

Hello everyone, my name is Dr. Gupta, an obesity medicine physician and founder of Mindful Wellness and Mindful​Weight Loss.  I want to talk today about the impact of medications like Semaglutide (known as Ozempic mostly), and the broader food system. I am a radical when it comes to these medications.  Let me explain… Every day, […]

Encouraging Healthy Eating in Kids: Practical Tips for Parentser your post title

Establishing a foundation for healthy eating habits for children is crucial for lifelong wellness. Regularly provide nutritious choices to create a healthy environment they will love! Introduction Instilling healthy eating habits in children is crucial for their overall well-being and development. As parents, it is our responsibility to guide and encourage our kids to make […]

Exploring the Best Weight Loss Medications

For the first time in a century, we have molecules that can help counteract the negative effects of the modern food environment. However, the multitude of different names for these medications can be confusing for both patients and healthcare providers when trying to determine the best option. One of the main advantages of these medications […]

Protein and Exercise: Macro breakdown, Ratio, and Timing

We have talked in previous posts about what macros are (big molecules that provide energy to the body: protein, fat, and carbohydrates), and how protein is the building block of the body. In this post I want to talk about the next level: Macro breakdown, ratio, and timing. When it comes to food, at mindful […]

Encouraging Healthy Eating in Kids: Practical Tips for Parentser your post title

Introduction Instilling healthy eating habits in children is crucial for their overall well-being and development. As parents, it is our responsibility to guide and encourage our kids to make nutritious food choices. In this blog post, we will provide practical tips and strategies to help parents promote healthy eating habits in their children. 1. Be […]

Tired of Feeling the Urge? Here’s How to Take Control!

Watch What You Eat and Drink: Certain foods and beverages can irritate the bladder, making that urge even stronger. Try limiting spicy foods, acidic foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, cigarette smoking, and artificial sweeteners. By cutting back on these triggers, you may notice a decrease in bladder urgency. Stay Hydrated: It might sound counterintuitive, but staying […]

Understanding the Impact of Obesity on Post-ICU Health Outcomes

A multicenter cohort study conducted in Brazilian ICUs compared the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and functional status of patients across different body mass index (BMI) categories after three months post-ICU discharge. The study included 1600 ICU survivors, with outcomes assessed through structured telephone interviews and questionnaires. Key Findings: Lower Mental Component HRQoL: Obese patients […]

Encouraging Healthy Eating in Kids: Practical Tips for Parentser your post title

Introduction Instilling healthy eating habits in children is crucial for their overall well-being and development. As parents, it is our responsibility to guide and encourage our kids to make nutritious food choices. In this blog post, we will provide practical tips and strategies to help parents promote healthy eating habits in their children. 1. Be […]