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Beyond the Bite: Insights on Food Addiction
Why is it that some foods seem impossible to resist? For many, the answer lies in the hidden triggers of food addiction. This isn’t just about loving a good meal—food addiction is a serious condition where the brain reacts to certain foods much like it would to addictive drugs. In this post, we’ll delve into…
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Fitness Fusion: Embrace Different Ways to Stay Active
As mentioned in previous blogs, one of the Lifestyle Medicine pillars is physical activity. In my career as a physician this has been a difficult topic to approach with patients because it elicits even more resistance than the mention of healthy eating habits. Exercise is seen as a tedious chore and it’s difficult to encourage…
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Through the Storm: My Personal Breast Cancer Journey
This month marks the 12th anniversary of my breast cancer diagnosis, no small feat. As I’m writing this, I am in Costa Rica in a beautiful location surrounded by nature. Costa Rica has been a big part of my healing journey, both physical as I had 2 of my surgeries here, but also emotional since…
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Finding Light in the Weight – Overcoming Obesity Together
In today’s modern world, the battle of the bulge has become an increasingly prevalent issue affecting millions worldwide. Did you know that obesity rates have nearly tripled since the 1970s? This image shows what that looks like in the USA. The global trend is similar. Below you can see what the trend has been worldwide…
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Meno-pause for thought: a new beginning, not an end
As women, we’re taught to fear menopause as the inevitable decline of our youth and vitality. We’re often taught to dread this inevitable transition. Despite the vast number of articles about menopause available, most women don’t really know much about the topic and will only start searching or talking to their physician when nearing the…
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That four-letter word
During my career as a physician the word “diet” has come up frequently when trying to guide my patients to better health. It would literally offend people as if I was using a different four-letter word. The word alone would trigger resistance and anxiety, but it originates from the word “diaita” in Greek meaning way of living.…
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JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
JOURNEY TO WELLNESS Yesterday was my birthday, the 55th one to be exact. And I am feeling stronger, healthier, and fitter than ever. This was not always the case. Yes, I had focused on a healthy lifestyle from a young age, but sometimes life throws you a curveball. I graduated medical school at the tender age…
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Dr. O, Wellness Wanderer 