The Hard-Wired Complexities Between the Brain & Weight Loss.

Episode Recap:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford delves into the intricate relationship between the brain and weight management. He explores how the brain's reward systems, hormonal signals, and neural pathways influence eating behaviors and weight regulation. The discussion highlights the challenges individuals face due to these biological factors and emphasizes the need for strategies that address both the mind and body in the pursuit of sustainable weight loss.

Show Notes:

• 0:49 - It Is More Than Lacking Self-Control, It's Hard-Wired Neurological Pathways

• 1:12 - Fat Cells, Hormones & Enzymes

• 2:39 - Orexigenic vs Anorexigenic Pathways

• 4:48 - Diving into the Complexities (Understanding the Primal Development Wiring)

• 8:31 - Contrave, the Medication (Bupropion and Naltrexone)

• 14:31 - Benefits and Contraindications Possible when Taking Contrave

• 15:45 - Titrating Up to the Appropriate Dosage of Contrave

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About Your Host:

Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!

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