Mirna Valerio Ultramarathon runner with disease of obesity
National Geographic's 2018 adventurer of the year, Mirna Valerio faces fat shaming and disbelief that she is a runner.
Read MoreBreaking Bias | Sarah Bramblette
With just one look at her 430-pound body, people instantly have a negative perception about the status of Sarah Bramblette's health and nature of her character. But, her excess weight is due to a medical condition called Lipedema, not poor lifestyle choices. Despite the daily challenges of living with a chronic medical condition, she uses her positive perspective to win allies in her fight to make the world a better place.
Read MoreHow to Lose 50 Pounds and Keep Them Off
Dr. Sharma explains why obesity is a chronic disease TEDx 10 min
Read MoreManaging Obesity
Patty Nece, Esq and Scott Kahan, MD teach the benefits of using an empathic whole person care approach to treat the disease of obesity. 1-2-minute segments.
Read MoreFitting Into the World in "Hunger"
Roxane Gay "Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body" interview by Trevor Noah 8 min
Read MoreChasing Diets: Stop the Endless Search and Discover the Solution
125 page book by practicing Obesity Medicine Physicians. Explains clearly the whys, the hows, and the tools needed to provide lifelong weight control
Read MoreSix Factors To Fit
Excellent book by Robert F.Kushner, MD and Nancy Kushner, MSN,RN Personalized plan to develop long term healthier habits and achieve a healthier weight.
Read MoreBrene Brown: The Power of Empathy
AT GMOS Clinic we strive to practice empathy. This is Dr. Brene Brown's 3-minute video explaining empathy.
Read MoreEverything You Know About Obesity Is Wrong
The medical community has ignored evidence to wage war on fat people, poisoning public perception and ruining millions of lives. It’s time for a new paradigm.
Read MoreObesity Action Coalition
Home page for National Support Group
Read MoreObesity Medical Association
National Organization of Medical Specialists who care for people with the disease of Obesity
Read MoreThe Obesity Society
National Organization of Scientists from many fields all working to better understand, treat and prevent the disease of Obesity
Read MoreConscienHealth
Mission ConscienHealth exists to help experts and organizations work for sound approaches to health and obesity
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