26 Nov, 2024
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A Patient’s Transformation and the Impact on Multiple Organ Systems: OAC Attends ASMBS’ 40th Annual Meeting

The 40th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), held at the San Diego Convention Center from June 9th to 13th, 2024, is the largest gathering of surgeons and integrated health professionals in metabolic and bariatric surgery. This year’s theme, “The MBS (Metabolic Bariatric Surgery) Butterfly Effect: A Patient’s Transformation […]

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Should I eat breakfast if I’m not hungry?

For our whole lives we’ve heard “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Then along comes mindful eating and the answer to the question, “Should I eat breakfast if I’m not hungry?” isn’t so clear cut! The old adage stems from the very word “breakfast,” which refers to “breaking the fast.” Typically, the […]

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Navigating Eating Disorder Care: Unique Challenges for AAPI Individuals | ANAD

1. Role of Community and Collectivistic Values:  In AAPI culture, community values play a significant role and can be both a barrier and a source of strength in eating disorders and disordered eating recovery. The strong emphasis on collectivism over individualism means that the well-being of the group often takes precedence over personal needs. This […]

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STOP HATING YOUR BODY – igotthisdrankimuhcup: Not sorry, my outfit was…

StopHatingYourBody a place of encouragement, a place to discuss body image, insecurities, self-esteem, and everything under the umbrella of fighting self-hate and finding self-love. We aspire to hold space for groups that are under/misrepresented in media, to uplift the narratives and give attention to body positive folx, women,LGBTQIA+, people of color, people of different sizes, […]

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FDA says (quietly) CAFOs contaminate leafy greens

The FDA has issued its boringly titled Southwest Agricultural Region Environmental Microbiology Study (2019 – 2024). The report seems designed to be boring.  Its subject, however, is anything but. Let me do some translating (in Italics). “The study was designed to improve understanding of the environmental factors that may impact the presence of foodborne pathogens […]