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Transcript:This is the Weight and Healthcare newsletter! If you like what you are reading, please consider subscribing and/or sharing!The Ob*sity* Action Coalition (OAC) claims to be a non-profit advocacy group for higher-weight people. The truth from my perspective is that they are anything but.I wrote about the OAC in 2014 when their priority had been lobbying the AMA to declare that “ob*sity” is a disease. Today their priority is the “Treat and Reduce Ob*sity Act” the goal of which is to expand  Medicare coverage for weight loss interventions, including specifically expanding coverage for weight loss drugs.These priorities make a lot more sense when you realize that the OAC is not an advocacy group for higher-weight people, but rather an organization that is predominantly funded by, and lobbies for the priorities of, the weight loss industry.When I first wrote about the OAC the “Platinum” level of their Chairman's Council (a distinction for those providing funding of $100,000 or more annually) included:·         Allergan – Manufacturers of the lap band·         American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric [weight loss] Surgery·         Covidien – “committed to better patient outcomes through bariatric surgery“·         Eisai – manufactures of the weight loss drug Belviq (now pulled from the market)·         Vivus – manufacturers of the weight loss drug QysmiaAll of these organizations stood to profit from the AMA's declaration of being higher-weight as a disease (and the lobbying was successful, not only did the AMA declare living in a larger body to be a disease, but they blatantly ignored the findings of their own Committee on Science and Public Health which had studied the matter for a year and recommended against it in order to do the weight loss industry's bidding.)Having simply existing in a larger body re-branded into a disease was a major step forward, but not the only step. The next big step for Big Pharma is insurance coverage for dangerous, expensive (and almost certain to fail) weight loss “treatments.”And now the OACs “Platinum” level is down to one company – Novo Nordisk. A company that, having made a literal fortune price gouging on insulin, has promised their shareholders that their new weight loss drug, Wegovy, will make them billions. The rest of the sponsorship levels are still chock full of weight loss companies. They've also separated their Chairman's Council from what they are calling “Corporate Partners”. Here Novo is again the top funder at “more than $500,000 annually” with Eli Lilly kicking in “more than $100,000” and the list goes on. I've included the lists below.There is something else in common between the OAC of 2014 and today. At both times, they were involved in parallel campaigns that claimed to be about ending weight stigma, but were in fact about selling more weight loss interventions.We've seen this before. It was a tactic used by Purdue Pharma and other pharma and medical device companies to sell opioids – they created non-profits like the American Pain Foundation that were billed as advocacy groups for pain patients (a legitimate group of patients who deserve advocacy and treatment,) but were, in fact, funded by and acting in the interest of the pharmaceutical industry. The work of these non-profits influenced legitimate government and healthcare organizations to do the pharma companies' bidding, including influencing the behavior of doctors and other healthcare providers with their patients, creating an explosion in pain diagnoses and opioid prescriptions.This is exactly what Novo Nordisk and other weight loss companies want to do, so it's not surprising that they are taking a page or two from the Purdue Pharma Oxycontin playbook.Fool us once, a lot of people are harmed and killed in the service of pharma industry profits. Fool us twice, even more lives are irreparably harmed and lost. That is why it is critical that we not allow the OAC to get away with this - that we not allow them and their spokespeople to claim to be fighting weight stigma when they are really shilling for the weight loss industry.When you see “Ob*sity Action Coalition” you should think “Novo Nordisk and their weight loss industry buddies” and treat them accordingly, with extreme suspicion.Current “Corporate Partners”Note: the date represents how long they've been an “OAC Partner”Platinum (contributing more than $500,000 annually)Novo Nordisk (2013)Gold (more than $100,000 annually)Eli Lilly (2020)Silver (more than $50,000 annually)Boehringer Ingelheim (2010)Ethicon (2012)Medtronic (2010)Bronze (more than $25,000 annually)American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (2005)Currax pharmaceuticals (2020)Fujifilm (2018)Patron(more than $10,000 annually)Bariatric Advantage Nutritional Products (2008)Intuitive (2021)Rhythm (2018)The Ob*sity Society (2012)Wondr Health (2017)Weight Watchers aka WW (2015)Source: https://www.obesityaction.org/corporate-partnersCurrent chairman's council funders:Platinum (donates more than 100k annually to OAC's general operating efforts)Novo NordiskGold: between 50k and $99,999 annuallyAmerican Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Bariatric Advantage Boehringer Ingelheim Eli Lilly and Company Pfizer Potomac CurrentsSilver $10k-$49,999 annually Amgen Currax Pharmaceuticals Ethicon INTUITIVE Medtronic RoBronze $5k-$9,999 annually Allurion Calibrate Health Found Geisinger Healthcare System ReShape Lifesciences Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians Wondr HealthPatron $1k-$4,999 annually Bariatric Medicine Institute Billings Clinic BonusLife ConscienHealth Gainesville Medical Ob*sity Specialty Clinic HorizonView Health New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery Rhythm The Better Weight Center The Ob*sity Society Weight & Life MD Woman's Hospital Source: https://www.obesityaction.org/donate/corporate-support/chairmans-council/Did you find this post helpful? You can subscribe for free to get future posts delivered direct to your inbox, or choose a paid subscription to support the newsletter and get special benefits! Click the Subscribe button below for details:More research and resources:https://haeshealthsheets.com/resources/*Note on language: I use “fat” as a neutral descriptor as used by the fat activist community, I use “ob*se” and “overw*ight” to acknowledge that these are terms that were created to medicalize and pathologize fat bodies, with roots in racism and specifically anti-Blackness. Please read Sabrina Strings' Fearing the Black Body – the Racial Origins of Fat Phobia and Da'Shaun Harrison's Belly of the Beast: The Politics of Anti-Fatness as Anti-Blackness for more on this. Get full access to Weight and Healthcare at weightandhealthcare.substack.com/subscribe

The FBI's counter-terrorism division labels school officials as threats. Biden allocates $10bn to address PFAS chemicals in drinking water. More than a year after it was recalled, Belviq manufacturers are sued over cancer risks.

Power companies price-gouge Texans, charging them thousands despite rolling blackouts. Congressional hearings over Gamestop’s short squeeze saga begin. Hundreds of cancer cases are linked to the popular weight-loss drug Belviq.

02/22/20 - In this episode, Host Doug Stephan and Dr. Ken Kronhaus of Lake Cardiology (352-735-1400) offer this week's Coronavirus update. Good news! First person in the USA to get it has recovered. Bad news! 74,546 have it in China and 2,118 have died from it. Next, news about a recall of a popular weight loss drug Belviq. It has been taken off the market. Latest studies show that the Mediterranean Diet is winning as one of the best diets out there. Then, Doug throws a tricky question at Doc. What changes in Health Care will we see if there is a change in The Whitehouse? Another question from Doug that's much easier: "Can you treat someone for Heart problems if they're being treated for Cancer at the same time?" Plus, lots more great tips and ideas to help you maintain your good health.

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the Jenny Craig DNA Decoder Plan, building a good core by only doing compound lifts and mobility exercises like the ones in MAPS Prime, the one piece of equipment they would take if the last gym in the world was on fire, and what to do when you have the right mindset to achieve your goals but have too many distractions keeping you from reaching them. Insecure people are intimidated by confident people. (4:30) Coming full circle with not caring and creating an artificial status. (7:28) Mind Pump on their old school porn stories and getting caught in the act.  (10:15) The pros and cons of cooking in a cast-iron skillet, farm-raised vs wild-caught fish, favorite cuts of Butcher Box meat & MORE. (16:36) New guidelines being put on heading in soccer. (21:57) Mind Pump on the coronavirus. (24:48) Justin Bieber reveals he has Lyme Disease. (27:15) Wayfair's poor business model resulting in hundreds of layoffs. (29:50) Weight loss drug being pulled from the market over cancer risk. (34:34) Nike extortion case. (38:05) Mind Pump talk politics. (41:32) #Quah question #1 – Saw an ad on TV for the Jenny Craig DNA Meal Plan for weight loss. It seems like clever marketing B.S. Any viability to this? (46:27) #Quah question #2 – Can you build a good core by only doing compound lifts and mobility exercises like the ones in MAPS Prime? Or should you incorporate certain core and ab exercises as well? (52:16) #Quah question #3 - If the last gym in the world was on fire, which piece of equipment would take with you and why? (57:46) #Quah question #4 - What do you do when you have the right mindset to achieve your goals, but you have too many distractions keeping you from reaching them? (1:04:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off! **Code “SPLIT50” at checkout** Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! Use Cast Iron Cookware as an Iron Deficiency Treatment No more heading: US Soccer out with new guidelines for youth soccer Cleveland Clinic, NFLPA start program to look at ex-NFL players' brain health Justin Bieber Talks Cancelling His 2017 Tour, Contracting Lyme Disease, and Fighting Temptation Wayfair Gave Its Employees A Sour Valentine's Day Present: Hundreds Of Layoffs Weight loss drug Belviq pulled from market over cancer risk Disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti found guilty in Nike extortion trial Trump Job Approval at Personal Best 49% Sole Man - ESPN Films: 30 for 30 Unplugged: Evolve from Technology to Upgrade Your Fitness, Performance, & Consciousness – Book by Dr. Andy Galpin Mind Pump Blog Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Dan Engle Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin)  Instagram Dr. Ben Pollack, PhD (@phdeadlift)  Instagram

This week on the pod we cover the withdrawal of Belviq, the weight-loss drug, from the market; the over-the-counter approval of diclofenac gel and olopatadine eye drops; a new contraceptive transdermal patch; a possible vaccine for ricintoxin; and new research finds that hundreds of sellers are using Craigslist to sell prescribing medications.

Listen to an audio podcast of the February 13 2020 FDA Drug Safety Communicationrequesting the withdrawal of the weight-loss drug Belviq, Belviq XR (lorcaserin) from the market. Potential risk of cancer outweighs the benefits.

Here are the links for everything discussed in Episode 21. FDA approval of Pemfexy Pizensy approved for chronic idiopathic constipation in adults Eisai withdraws Belviq from US market at FDA ask CDC updates on COVID-19 CDC updates on influenza reporting Connect with The Rx Daily Dose:Twitter      Instagram      YouTube      Linkedin       WebsiteEmail: therxdailydose@gmail.comConnect with Ian Parnigoni PharmD. on social media:Twitter       Instagram       Linkedin  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Listen to an audio podcast of the January 14, 2020 FDA Drug Safety Communication titled "Safety clinical trial shows possible increased risk of cancer with weight-loss medicine Belviq, Belviq XR (lorcaserin).

Here are the links for everything discussed in Episode 17. FDA approved Ayvakit FDA statement in the risk of cancer while on Belviq Mycamine gets added age approval FDAs can on e-cigarettes California wants to sell generic drugs Connect with The Rx Daily Dose:Twitter      Instagram      YouTube      Linkedin       WebsiteEmail: therxdailydose@gmail.comConnect with Ian Parnigoni PharmD. on social media:Twitter       Instagram       Linkedin  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Earlier today the FDA issued a warning regarding the relatively new weight loss drug, Belviq, regarding the potential for increased risk of cancer. Belviq is the first major weight loss drug to be approved by the FDA since the controversial Fen-Phen, which was ultimately pulled from the market. Join us in discussing the dangerous history behind weight loss drugs as pharma continues to try and find the quick fix for waste size.

Welcome back to Slim and Satisfied! Today's episode is a bit different than previous ones as I'll be focusing on a topic I don't talk about frequently – weight loss medications. I realize that for many people, the thought of using medications for weight loss is scary and even upsetting. And I can totally relate to that. Using medications is never my first choice nor do I believe they can work for every person. However, my goal is always to educate, inspire and equip you with knowledge that will help you find the right path to weight loss. Weight loss medications are something you may encounter as you begin the journey (by scrolling social media or speaking to your doctor) and I believe having a good understanding of what they are and how they work is important. I've also been receiving a questions on this topic and also seeing many threads on social media that reflect some confusion – so let's clear things up! Important note: the medications discussed in today's episode are drugs that must be prescribed by a doctor and are not available over the counter, these aren't nutritional supplements. And, since these are prescription drugs and I am not a doctor, what you'll hear from me today is my personal opinion about these meds and what I've learned over the past decade working on and off with clients who used these medications to augment their weight loss efforts as well as with doctors who prescribe them. This information is not meant to replace medical advice. What are weight loss medications? There are 4 relatively new weight loss medications that are have been FDA approved around 2012 for use in weight loss. They are sold under the brand names: Belviq, qsymia, Contrave, and Saxenda. While these medications are all indicated for use in weight loss, they have different mechanisms of action and different ingredients. What's important to know is that they do not cause a weight loss in and of themselves. They simply curb appetite and reduce feelings of intense hunger. This helps individuals control portions and eat less, which aides in weight loss. Who are they for? Weight loss medications can be helpful as a tool for individuals looking to lose weight who are dealing with excessive hunger. They work, for the most part, on reducing activity in parts of the brain that control appetite and desire for food. These medications are not helpful in situations where emotional eating is a major source of overeating. Also, it's important to know that, like many other tools, medications for weight loss only work when they're combined with a healthy eating plan. This episode will help you understand the specific situations where medications can be helpful, what results you can expect and how to prevent weight regain once you wean off the medication. What you'll learn in this episode: If and when would it be appropriate to think about adding a medication to your routine. The specific ways weight loss medications can aide weight loss. What are the typical weight loss results as well common side effects How my clients made medications work while they establish healthier habits for life Make sure to head on over to Instagram and say Hi!

Welcome back to Slim and Satisfied! Today’s episode is a bit different than previous ones as I’ll be focusing on a topic I don’t talk about frequently – weight loss medications. I realize that for many people, the thought of using medications for weight loss is scary and even upsetting. And I can totally relate to that. Using medications is never my first choice nor do I believe they can work for every person. However, my goal is always to educate, inspire and equip you with knowledge that will help you find the right path to weight loss. Weight loss medications are something you may encounter as you begin the journey (by scrolling social media or speaking to your doctor) and I believe having a good understanding of what they are and how they work is important.  I’ve also been receiving a questions on this topic and also seeing many threads on social media that reflect some confusion – so let’s clear things up!  Important note: the medications discussed in today’s episode are drugs that must be prescribed by a doctor and are not available over the counter, these aren’t nutritional supplements. And, since these are prescription drugs and I am not a doctor, what you’ll hear from me today is my personal opinion about these meds and what I’ve learned over the past decade working on and off with clients who used these medications to augment their weight loss efforts as well as with doctors who prescribe them. This information is not meant to replace medical advice. What are weight loss medications? There are 4 relatively new weight loss medications that are have been FDA approved around 2012 for use in weight loss. They are sold under the brand names: Belviq, qsymia, Contrave, and Saxenda. While these medications are all indicated for use in weight loss, they have different mechanisms of action and different ingredients. What’s important to know is that they do not cause a weight loss in and of themselves. They simply curb appetite and reduce feelings of intense hunger. This helps individuals control portions and eat less, which aides in weight loss. Who are they for? Weight loss medications can be helpful as a tool for individuals looking to lose weight who are dealing with excessive hunger. They work, for the most part, on reducing activity in parts of the brain that control appetite and desire for food. These medications are not helpful in situations where emotional eating is a major source of overeating. Also, it’s important to know that, like many other tools, medications for weight loss only work when they’re combined with a healthy eating plan.  This episode will help you understand the specific situations where medications can be helpful, what results you can expect and how to prevent weight regain once you wean off the medication.   What you’ll learn in this episode: If and when would it be appropriate to think about adding a medication to your routine. The specific ways weight loss medications can aide weight loss. What are the typical weight loss results as well common side effects How my clients made medications work while they establish healthier habits for life Make sure to head on over to Instagram and say Hi!  

The Food and Drug Administration could extend eligibility for Belviq to lower-risk patients, the agency says a popular gout drug raises cardiovascular risk, an AHA statement targets CV risk factors in children, and a class action suit against the American Board of Internal Medicine over MOC gets financial support from doctors.

-----> Click here to support the podcast and keep it free! Support us via Patreon!   What is Serotonin? Neurotransmitter (allows nerves to talk to each other). biological function is complex and multifaceted, modulating cognition, reward, learning, memory, and numerous physiological processes Produced in the GI tract primarily but also the brain (Hello gut health influences brain health!!!!!) Serotonin is produced, does a job and then then is cleared by reuptake. Various agents can block re-uptake and increase serotonin: SSRIs (a kind of antidepressant e.g. sertraline (zoloft), cocaine Regulates mood, sleep (improves sleep), appetite, highly involved in behaviors requiring high cognitive function, learning and memory From a weight loss perspective Serotonin stimulates the same pathway as Leptin Increases the thermogenesis of brown fat Increases lipolysis Increases subconscious activity Increases overall energy expenditure Decreases food intake (by blocking the Ghrelin led pathway) The weight loss drug Belviq or lorcaserin stimulates serotonin receptors in the hypothalamus Why do we want to naturally increase serotonin? Positive mood is linked to longevity and decrease risk of all cause mortality Ways to increase Serotonin Sunlight (or bright light (3000 lux)?) exposure (at the right time of day) Bright light during the night hours might disrupt serotonin levels            “Light cafes” pioneered in Scandinavia have come to the United Kingdom GET OUTSIDE for a walk (lunch break/morning etc.) Exercise Anti-depressive and anti-anxiety effects of exercise have been documented over and over.       The most consistent effect is seen when regular exercisers undertake aerobic exercise at a level with which they are familiar We think this is due to increase serotonin Diet   Tryptophan is an amino acid which is a pre-curser for serotonin. Unfortunately it’s hard to get that tryptophan you eat in your diet to your brain due to the meal you are eating it with. Due to interactions too complicated to go into here, it does not reach the brain easily.  When eating foods with other amino acids, they compete for access to your brain. Its very hard to get things past your blood-brain barrier (the semi-permeable barrier between your blood and cerebrospinal fluid). Not everything you put in your blood (or gut for that matter) reaches the brain.    *** this is the problem with MANY supplements that you waste your money on. Supplements promising better mood / sleep etc. may not actually make it to your brain. Scientists have been trying to figure out how to manipulate the meal make up so that more tryptophan makes it to the brain A few studies showing eating foods high in dietary tryptophan can improve memory and mood You can google what foods have lots of tryptophan (eggs/salmon/almonds/ etc.).   Make sure you eat these things with a little carb as studies show this improves the ability for your body to use the tryptophan   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2077351/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4728667/

In this episode, we discuss the new 2013 ACC/AHA obesity guidelines with a particular focus on three medications for obesity: lorcaserin (Belviq), phentermine/topiramate (Qsymia), and orlistat (Xenical, Alli).

Once a day Belviq in the afternoon led to dramatic weight loss of 8 lbs in one month. Listen to the story

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