Conquering Your Fibromyalgia Podcast
The podcast and book were started with my patients in mind. Due to time restrictions, I recognized the need for more education on fibromyalgia and related illnesses. If you have not checked out the book, the podcast is meant to supplement what was covered there. Many people worldwide will never be able to see me as their doctor, and I hope this podcast offers valuable insights, information, and wisdom from a medical doctor using a multifaceted evidence-based approach from the perspective of a pediatrician, internist, lifestyle medicine physician, and clinical lipidologist. If you are a doctor or another health care professional caring for those with invisible illnesses, I hope these serve you well. Many people have either been told or read that fibromyalgia isn't real or that it is just all in their heads. This misunderstanding, unfortunately, causes harm and is a disservice to those suffering. If you are one of the estimated more than 10 million people in the United States who are suffering from fibromyalgia, then you know it is real. If you don't have fibromyalgia, you will, at a minimum, gain a deeper understanding of what you or your loved one is experiencing. If you have fibromyalgia, you will feel validated for what you have endured. I have over 27 years of experience as a doctor and am continuing to learn about medical problems, including invisible illnesses like fibromyalgia and related problems. You can learn more by visiting www.conqueringyourfibromyalgia.com.
Conquering Your Fibromyalgia Podcast
Ep 184 A deeper look at a Plant-Based Diet for Weight Loss and Fibromyalgia
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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
A Fibromyalgia Starter Pack, which is a great companion to the book Conquering Your Fibromyalgia, is now available. Dr. Michael Lenz practices general pediatrics and internal medicine primary care, seeing patients from infants through adults. In addition, he also will see patients with fibromyalgia and related problems and patients interested in lifestyle medicine and clinical lipidology. To learn more, go to ConquringYourFibromyalgia.com. Remember that while Dr. Lenz is a medical doctor, he is not your doctor. All of your signs and symptoms should be discussed with your own physician. He aims to weave the best of conventional medicine with lifestyle medicine to help people with chronic health conditions live their best lives possible. Dr. Lenz hopes that the podcast, book, blog, and website serve as a trusted resource and starting point on your journey of learning to live better with fibromyalgia and related illnesses.
