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In this 60 min group medical visit, our obesity medicine assistant and our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Jacek Cieslak, will discuss the important role of flexibility in overall health and answer participant questions regarding this topic. Participants will be prompted to fill out a form during registration so they can submit questions and desired discussion points for the physician in advance.
*Please note that these are smaller group medical visits and there are a limited number of spots. To keep things fair for other participants, please register only if you can commit to attending. If you register but neglect to show up, the $40 cancellation fee for a missed appointment will apply.
Our mind tends to be gifted at detecting or anticipating things that may or have gone wrong. This threat detector can serve as a protective mechanism, but if unchecked, it can also cause us to develop tunnel vision and filter out the positive aspects of our lives. In this session, we will explore the power of gratitude in broadening your perspective, increasing your motivation, and enhancing your joy.
This session will be facilitated by our internist, Dr. Jeff Kerrie. According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases take the lives of approx. 17.7 million people each year. Fortunately, there are many modifiable risk factors that can help reduce the risk and progression of these diseases. In this session we will discuss the physiology of the heart, explain how coronary artery disease develops, and review treatment options for this condition as well as ways to prevent its onset.
This module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module.
In this session, we will explore stress and its relationship with depression. We will also discuss and reflect on the impact of stress in our own lives and introduce strategies for stress management, along with other resources.
This module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module.
Too often, life can get increasingly busy and we spend more time caught up in our heads than being present in the moment. Not only does this add to our stress and decrease our energy, but it also deprives us of the joy of being present in our lives. In this session, we will talk about the concepts of joyful and kind attention as a way to decrease our stress, better manage distractions, and enhance our quality of life.
Mental health plays a significant role in obesity management. We will talk about the relationship between mental health and obesity. We will also talk about the definition of anxiety, the differences between everyday anxiety and anxiety disorder, different types of anxiety disorders including panic attack disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post traumatic stress disorder. 3 c's of anxiety recovery will be introduced: calm your body, correct your thinking, and confront your fears.
This module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module.
This is Part 1 of the special topic on The Role of Sleep in Obesity Management. The session will be facilitated by Dr. Michael Lyon. Part 2 will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd at 5:00 pm. Registering for Part 1 will secure you a spot for the Part II.
This module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module.
In this 60 min group medical visit, our registered dietitian, Veronica Kacinik, and our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Alison Walzak, will discuss various diets and the evidence to support their impact on sustainable weight loss and health outcomes. They will also answer participant questions regarding this topic. Participants will be prompted to fill out a form during registration so they can submit questions and desired discussion points for the physician in advance.
*Please note that these are smaller group medical visits and there are a limited number of spots. To keep things fair for other participants, please register only if you can commit to attending. If you register but neglect to show up, the $40 cancellation fee for a missed appointment will apply.
Too often, life can get increasingly busy and we spend more time caught up in our heads than being present in the moment. Not only does this add to our stress and decrease our energy, but it also deprives us of the joy of being present in our lives. In this session, we will talk about the concepts of joyful and kind attention as a way to decrease our stress, better manage distractions, and enhance our quality of life.
In this 60 min group medical visit, our obesity medicine assistant and our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Jacek Cieslak, will discuss the role of carbohydrates as a macronutrient and explore strategies for managing carbohydrate intake. They will also answer participant questions regarding this topic. Participants will be prompted to fill out a form during registration so they can submit questions and desired discussion points for the physician in advance.
*Please note that these are smaller group medical visits and there are a limited number of spots. To keep things fair for other participants, please register only if you can commit to attending. If you register but neglect to show up, the $40 cancellation fee for a missed appointment will apply.
This module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module.
In this 60 min group medical visit, our obesity medicine assistant and our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Jacek Cieslak, will discuss the role of carbohydrates as a macronutrient and explore strategies for managing carbohydrate intake. They will also answer participant questions regarding this topic. Participants will be prompted to fill out a form during registration so they can submit questions and desired discussion points for the physician in advance.
*Please note that these are smaller group medical visits and there are a limited number of spots. To keep things fair for other participants, please register only if you can commit to attending. If you register but neglect to show up, the $40 cancellation fee for a missed appointment will apply.
In this 60 min group medical visit, our registered dietitian, Veronica Kacinik, and our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Sylvie Galindo, will discuss various diets and the evidence to support their impact on sustainable weight loss and health outcomes. They will also answer participant questions regarding this topic. Participants will be prompted to fill out a form during registration so they can submit questions and desired discussion points for the physician in advance.
*Please note that these are smaller group medical visits and there are a limited number of spots. To keep things fair for other participants, please register only if you can commit to attending. If you register but neglect to show up, the $40 cancellation fee for a missed appointment will apply.
This is the first session of the 4-week Food Planning module. Registering for Session 1 will secure you a spot for the rest of the module. You only need to register for Session 2, 3, and/or 4 if you would like to submit a progress check to update us on your medical conditions.
Nutrition and food knowledge without application does not lead to behaviour change. Education through food planning and culinary skills has been shown to improve nutrition and overall diet quality. This course addresses food planning and cooking skills required for healthy eating to benefit chronic disease management. Learning how to better plan and cook more at home can contribute to better health, prevention of weight gain and sustainable weight loss.
This special topic will be facilitated by our internist, Dr. Jacek Cieslak, who has a specialty in nephrology. In the session we will explore the relationship between obesity, diabetes, hypertension and kidney disease. Key strategies and tips on how to protect your kidneys will be discussed. Bring your questions for this discussion!
In this 60 min group medical visit, our obesity medicine assistant and our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Jacek Cieslak, will discuss the importance of protein and strategies for ensuring an adequate protein intake. They will also answer participant questions regarding this topic. Participants will be prompted to fill out a form during registration so they can submit questions and desired discussion points for the physician in advance.
*Please note that these are smaller group medical visits and there are a limited number of spots. To keep things fair for other participants, please register only if you can commit to attending. If you register but neglect to show up, the $40 cancellation fee for a missed appointment will apply.
In this 60 min group medical visit, our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Sylvie Galindo will discuss anti-obesity medications and answer participant questions regarding this topic. Participants will be prompted to fill out a form during registration so they can submit questions and desired discussion points for the physician in advance.
*Please note that these are smaller group medical visits and there are a limited number of spots. To keep things fair for other participants, please register only if you can commit to attending. If you register but neglect to show up, the $40 cancellation fee for a missed appointment will apply.
This is Part 2 of the special topic on The Role of Sleep in Obesity Management with Dr. Michael Lyon.
This module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module.
In this 60 min group medical visit, our obesity medicine assistant and our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Sylvie Galindo, will discuss the role of carbohydrates as a macronutrient and explore strategies for managing carbohydrate intake. They will also answer participant questions regarding this topic. Participants will be prompted to fill out a form during registration so they can submit questions and desired discussion points for the physician in advance.
*Please note that these are smaller group medical visits and there are a limited number of spots. To keep things fair for other participants, please register only if you can commit to attending. If you register but neglect to show up, the $40 cancellation fee for a missed appointment will apply.
In this 60 min group medical visit, our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Allison Walzak will discuss anti-obesity medications and answer participant questions regarding this topic. Participants will be prompted to fill out a form during registration so they can submit questions and desired discussion points for the physician in advance.
*Please note that these are smaller group medical visits and there are a limited number of spots. To keep things fair for other participants, please register only if you can commit to attending. If you register but neglect to show up, the $40 cancellation fee for a missed appointment will apply.
In this 60 min group medical visit, our registered dietitian, Veronica Kacinik, and our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Sylvie Galindo, will discuss various diets and the evidence to support their impact on sustainable weight loss and health outcomes. They will also answer participant questions regarding this topic. Participants will be prompted to fill out a form during registration so they can submit questions and desired discussion points for the physician in advance.
*Please note that these are smaller group medical visits and there are a limited number of spots. To keep things fair for other participants, please register only if you can commit to attending. If you register but neglect to show up, the $40 cancellation fee for a missed appointment will apply.
For people who are interested in learning more and want to work towards bariatric surgery. It is strongly recommended that participants complete the Medication and Surgical Interventions for Weight Management session as a prerequisite before enrolling in this module.
In this 60 minute group medical visit, our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Jacek Cieslak and obesity medicine assistant will discuss strategies for managing food cravings, as well as answer participant questions regarding this topic. Participants will be prompted to fill out a form during registration so they can submit questions and desired discussion points for the physician in advance.
*Please note that these are smaller group medical visits and there are a limited number of spots. To keep things fair for other participants, please register only if you can commit to attending. If you register but neglect to show up, the $40 cancellation fee for a missed appointment will apply.
In this 60 min group medical visit, our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Sylvie Galindo will discuss anti-obesity medications and answer participant questions regarding this topic. Participants will be prompted to fill out a form during registration so they can submit questions and desired discussion points for the physician in advance.
*Please note that these are smaller group medical visits and there are a limited number of spots. To keep things fair for other participants, please register only if you can commit to attending. If you register but neglect to show up, the $40 cancellation fee for a missed appointment will apply.
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