Per a recent NPR article – “while many people experience mild illness, 89% of people with COVID-19 who were sick enough to be hospitalized had at least one chronic condition. About half had high blood pressure and obesity, according to data...
Can you do a high-protein, low-carb diet without meat?
Most vegetarians have learned how to get enough protein in their diets: beans and lentils top the list. (And let’s be honest: there are so many delicious ways to enjoy them.) But beans and lentils also have a lot of...
Do you prescribe weight loss medications?
Weight loss medications are an important tool in the weight management toolkit. However, they are effective ONLY when used in addition to a Lifestyle Modification program. Nutrition, exercise, and behavior are the three core components of a lifestyle modification program....
What kind of exercise is best for weight loss?
Most people know that cardio, or cardiovascular exercise—exercise that raises your heart rate—burns calories. There are several ways to get the cardiovascular exercise you need. And, it’s not the only type of exercise that supports weight loss. If you have...
How does obesity affect you psychologically?
Obesity can cause both social and psychological issues that should be addressed. Stigmas and bias toward people with obesity can have a serious impact on mental health. Socially, people are often isolated, and have limited friendships, romantic relationships, and professional...
Which weight loss program is the best?
This question doesn’t have an easy answer! The best weight loss program for you is, ultimately, the one you can live with long term. No weight loss program will work if you have a hard time following it. The most...
Why is weight loss important and how does it affect overall health?
Obesity is a disease that impacts your overall health, mobility, ability to breathe, your life expectancy, your mental health, and your social life. Maintaining a healthy body weight can help prevent obesity. Patients with obesity can manage the disease through...
What is “Mindfulness” and what are its benefits?
‘Mindfulness’ is a popular word we see nowadays daily in print and visual media. We also hear it being used in various contexts such as living, eating, sleeping, exercise and weight management. So, what is Mindfulness and why is it...
GOM and Mindfulness: A Journey of Self-Awareness
The Tibetan language equivalent “sgom” (pronounced “gom”) translates to “familiarizing oneself.” With many interpretations and practices of this centuries old and complex construct, we at GOM keep it simple. We use it to generate curiosity and then awareness of different...