Recent research has uncovered a fascinating connection between our sleep habits and our dietary choices. It turns out that how much we sleep, when we sleep, and even how well we sleep can significantly impact what we eat and how our bodies process those nutrients.
Initially, you might see a modest weight loss of 1-2 pounds in the first month. From months 2-6, a steady weight loss of 1-2 pounds per week is common for many patients. After 6 months, weight loss may slow to about 0.5-1 pound per week, but this can vary based on individual factors and adherence to the treatment plan.
Imagine a world where your smartwatch doesn’t just track your steps, but also suggests the optimal times for you to eat based on your unique metabolic patterns. While we’re not there yet, studies like the Big Breakfast Study are paving the way for this kind of personalized approach to nutrition.
It’s clear that GLP-1 receptor agonists have ushered in a new era in obesity management. They’re not a magic bullet, but when combined with proper eating habits, nutritional considerations, and lifestyle modifications, they offer real hope for effective, long-term weight management.
The advent of GLP-1 agonists has undoubtedly marked a significant milestone in the treatment of obesity. However, as we navigate the complexities of these powerful tools, it’s clear that they also present new challenges.
Dr. Ali Arjomand, PhD presented “The Oral Microbiome & Intestinal Health: What are we learning and what we can do” at the SCDROCKS Conference 2023 hosted by the Specific Carbohydrate Diet Association at Bellevue College.
Video Objectives: What is the Oral Microbiome, What does it do, What things affect it, The Oral-Gut Axis, What it means for IBD, Takeaways!
I created the 360 Concierge Care Program to break down the barriers of the modern healthcare system and offer opportunities for limitless care and limitless progress in your health journey. Read more about why I created this model of care and what you can gain by exploring it for your needs.
Let’s talk about elimination diets, requirements of nutrients, macronutrients, micro-nutrients, tools and resources to identify and prevent nutrient deficiencies.
To me, it’s all about the feedback and testimonials that I receive from my concierge membership programs. It’s been an honor and inspiration to meet each of these amazing people and to support their journey to better health. Their feedback and positive testimonials drives me to work harder, offer more, track their progress, and share in their success.
Watch Dr. Ali Arjomand present at the SCDROCKS Conference hosted by the Specific Carbohydrate Diet Association (2019)
“The Interplay Between IBD, the Gut Microbiome and SCD”
Every patient has their own personal health goals. What do they want to see? What do they want to achieve with their interventions? Why are they doing this? What would success look like?
IBD is as much a lifestyle disease as anything else. The good news is that it is not set in stone. It is reversible. It is not even a disease. It is a state. A condition. A snapshot in time. There was a time it was not there. And there can be a time again when it is not there again.
The prevalence of IBD increased dramatically over the past half century. Our genes do not change very much in that time span. How can the prevalence of IBD increase in that time span when our genes have not changed?