Category: Body composition

Breaking Down Scleroderma & the Truth About Complementary Medicine, Featuring Dr. Taylor Warmoth (Ep 38)

Breaking Down Scleroderma & the Truth About Complementary Medicine, Featuring Dr. Taylor Warmoth (Ep 38)

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In this episode of The Med Edit Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell welcome back fan-favorite rheumatologist Dr. Taylor Warmoth to honor Scleroderma Awareness Month.

Part 1: We take a deep dive into scleroderma—a rare but serious autoimmune disease that can affect nearly every organ system in the body. From symptoms to diagnosis to treatment and research breakthroughs, Dr. Warmoth explains it all.

Part 2: With the booming $1.7 trillion complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) market, it’s time to separate fact from fiction. Dr. Warmoth joins us to explore:

Herbal therapies like turmeric, boswellia, and ashwagandha
Mind-body practices such as yoga, meditation, and acupuncture
Diet, supplements, and anti-inflammatory approaches
What’s hype vs. what’s helpful
Whether you’re a healthcare professional or curious patient, this episode will leave you informed, empowered, and ready to navigate the growing world of integrative care.

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In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and The Med Edit Podcast. Texas Tech University Health Science Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The Skinny on Weightloss: Part Deux (Ep. 35)

The Skinny on Weightloss: Part Deux (Ep. 35)

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In Episode 35 of The Med Edit Podcast, hosts Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell welcome back Dr. Ann Bass, a board-certified expert in Obesity Medicine, to continue their insightful discussion about healthy weight management. Due to an overwhelming response from listeners, Dr. Bass returns to answer pressing questions and address popular concerns related to weight loss, body composition, and GLP-1 medications.

This episode covers:

  • Body Composition 101: Why body composition, not just weight, is crucial for overall health, and how to accurately measure yours using methods like DEXA scans, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, and more.
  • Ideal Body Composition Ranges: Understand the healthy ranges for fat and muscle mass and why they matter.
  • Exercise Recommendations for Adults: Practical guidelines from aerobic activity to strength and flexibility training, and why physical activity is key to long-term health.
  • Muscle Loss & GLP-1 Medications: Clarifying misconceptions about GLP-1s and lean body mass loss, along with strategies to protect muscle during weight loss.

In the popular “FACT or MIS” segment, Dr. Bass debunks viral myths on meal frequency and vitamin supplements.

Tune in to separate fact from fiction and take informed steps toward reaching your health goals.

Connect with Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell:

https://themededitpodcast.com/

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LinkedIn: Dr. Jessica Gray: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Jessica-gray-md/

LinkedIn: Dr. Cari Sorrell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cari-sorrell-42545a7b/

 

⚕️Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center:

Continuing Medical Education Credit:

https://cmetracker.net/TTUHSC/Publisher?page=pubOpen&nc=7120399723#/myPortal

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and The Med Edit Podcast. Texas Tech University Health Science Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

References from today’s episode:

https://www.obesityaction.org/education-support/learn-about-obesity/common-myths/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4229150/

https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/adult-obesity-facts/index.html

https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood-obesity-facts/childhood-obesity-facts.html

https://www.abom.org/history/

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK235943/#:~:text=Body%20composition%2C%20in%20the%20context,be%20used%20interchangeably%20with%20LBM.