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In this episode, the weight loss series delves into the connections between obesity and chronic pain, and the benefits of weight loss on reducing chronic pain. The episode discusses a detailed analysis of a study conducted in New Zealand that revealed the effectiveness of a whole food plant-based diet in achieving significant weight loss and improving health outcomes such as cholesterol levels, waist circumference, and medication usage emphasizing the diet's comparative advantages and its practical application in reducing pain associated with conditions like obesity and fibromyalgia.

00:00 Introduction to Weight Loss and Chronic Pain
00:57 Exploring Diets for Weight Loss
02:09 Whole Food Plant-Based Diet Study
02:54 Study Methodology and Participant Criteria
04:59 Dietary Intervention Details
08:15 Study Results and Analysis
14:44 Comparing Weight Loss Interventions
19:40 Whole Food Plant-Based Diet and Fibromyalgia
22:29 Fibromyalgia Study Results
26:35 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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When I started this podcast—and the book that came before it—I had my patients in mind. Office visits are short, but understanding complex, often misunderstood conditions like fibromyalgia takes time. That’s why I created this space: to offer education, validation, and hope. If you’ve been told fibromyalgia “isn’t real” or that it’s “all in your head,” know this—I see you. I believe you. You’re not alone. This podcast aims to affirm your experience and explain the science behind it. Whether you live with fibromyalgia, care for someone who does, or are a healthcare professional looking to better support patients, you’ll find trusted, evidence-based insights here, drawn from my 28+ years as an MD.

Please remember to talk with your doctor about your symptoms and care. This content doesn’t replace personal medical advice.*

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