Dr. Paika Podcast

#Semaglutide #Ozempic #GLP1WeightLoss #ObesityMedicine #musclehealth  Struggling to lose fat on semaglutide, or wondering why the scale isn't moving the way you expected? In this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika — a physician board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, and a certified personal trainer — breaks down 3 evidence-based tips to help you lose more fat, protect your muscle, and g...

#Biomechanics #StrengthTraining #BuildMuscle #ExerciseScience #DrPaika Why do some exercises make the exact same weight feel so much heavier? The answer isn't your muscles—it's biomechanics. In Part 2 of this Biomechanics of Resistance Training series, Dr. Mohammed Paika explains the hidden principles that determine how strong you really are. You'll learn how leverage, moment arms, mechanical adva...

#Biomechanics #ResistanceTraining #StrengthTraining #ExerciseScience #DrPaika Why do some exercises feel stronger than others? Why can two people lift the same weight but get completely different results? In this first installment of my Biomechanics of Resistance Training series, we break down the science that governs every movement you make in the gym. Understanding biomechanics can help you trai...

#WalkingForFatLoss #BodyFatLoss #WeightLossTips #FitnessScience #DrPaika Can you really **walk your way to 10% body fat?** Most people think fat loss requires endless HIIT workouts, expensive fat burners, or hours in the gym. The truth is much simpler—and the science may surprise you. In this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika, Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, explains why walking...

#SportsNutrition #FitnessNutrition #AthleteFuel #PerformanceNutrition #DrPaika Think carbohydrates are the enemy? Think again. In this episode, Dr. Mohammed K. Paika, Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, breaks down the science of sports nutrition in a practical, evidence-based way. Learn how carbohydrates, protein, fats, hydration, and micronutrients work together to improve...

#ChildhoodObesity #Parenting #KidsHealth #ObesityMedicine #DrPaika Childhood obesity is about far more than a number on the scale. It affects a child's physical health, mental well-being, confidence, and future risk of chronic disease. The good news? Early intervention works. In this video, I explain: ✅ Why childhood obesity matters ✅ The health risks children face ✅ How parents can build healt...

#ExerciseIsMedicine #ObesityMedicine #WeightLoss #FitnessMotivation  Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have for improving health—but it's much more than a way to burn calories. In this episode, Dr. Mohammed Paika explains why exercise should be viewed as medicine, especially for people living with obesity. You'll learn how movement improves heart health, protects muscle mass, boosts me...

#DoctorStory #MedicalSchool #DoctorLife #Medicine #Healthcare As physicians, there are moments that stay with us forever. This is the story of the first death I ever witnessed as a third-year medical student in the Caribbean—a moment that changed the way I viewed medicine, humanity, and life itself. In this deeply personal episode of The Dr. Paika Podcast, I share the lessons I learned from my fir...

#Peptides #AntiAging #Sermorelin #Longevity #DrMohammedPaika Are peptides really the future of anti-aging medicine, fat loss, muscle growth, and longevity—or are they being oversold? In this episode of The Dr. Paika Podcast, Dr. Mohammed Paika, Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, takes a deep dive into the science behind peptides, including Sermorelin, growth hormone secreta...

#SixPackAbs #FatLoss #AbsWorkout #FitnessTips #DrPaika You already have abs... the question is, why can't you see them? In this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika, Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, breaks down the science behind visible abs. Learn the 3 reasons your six pack may be hidden, the best exercises for abdominal development, how body fat impacts definition, and the smarte...

#WeightLoss #Obesity #MindsetMatters #EmotionalEating #health  Why do so many diets fail—even when people know exactly what they should be eating? The answer may not be in your kitchen... it may be in your mind. In this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika, Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, explores the psychology of obesity, emotional eating, habit formation, behavior change, mindse...

#ChestFat #FatLossScience #ObesityMedicine #WeightLossTruth #DrPaika If you’ve been doing push-ups, bench press, chest workouts, and your chest fat STILL won’t go away… this video is for you. The truth is: 👉 Chest fat is usually NOT a chest problem. In this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika breaks down: ✔ Why spot reduction doesn’t work ✔ The real science of fat loss ✔ Pseudo-gynecomastia vs true gynecom...

#GutHealth #BellyFat #Microbiome #WeightLossScience #DrPaika Could your gut bacteria be making weight loss harder? In this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika breaks down the fascinating science behind the gut microbiome and obesity. Learn how trillions of tiny microbes inside your intestines may influence belly fat, cravings, inflammation, metabolism, insulin resistance, and even hunger signals. We often t...

#GLP1 #ObesityMedicine #WeightLoss #Ozempic #MetabolicHealth Most people struggling with obesity are not failing because they are lazy. They are struggling because nobody ever explained the biology. In this video, I break down the real science behind obesity, GLP-1 medications, metabolism, hunger hormones, muscle preservation, nutrition, and sustainable weight loss — in plain English. This is also...

#StrengthTraining #MuscleGrowth #FitnessScience #progressiveoverload  #DrPaika Most people don’t fail because they lack motivation. They fail because they’re training without understanding how the body actually adapts. In this episode, Dr. Mohammed Paika breaks down the real science behind resistance training, progressive overload, muscle adaptation, recovery, rep ranges, hypertrophy, strength, an...

#Contrave #WeightLoss #Obesity #WeightLossJourney #Naltrexone Thinking about Contrave for weight loss? Before you start this medication, you need to understand the REAL side effects, what’s normal, what’s dangerous, and what you should never ignore. In this video, Dr. Mohammed K. Paika — board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine — breaks down the most common and serious side effect...

#BellyFat #WeightLossTruth #FatLoss #ObesityMedicine #doctorexplains  If you’ve been trying to lose belly fat and it’s just not going away… this is the video you need to watch. I’m Dr. Mohammed Paika, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine — and today I’m breaking down one of the biggest myths in weight loss: 👉 Can you really lose belly fat in one week? The short answer: No. Bu...

#Qsymia #weightloss  #obesity  #sideeffects  #doctorexplains  Before you take Qsymia (phentermine/topiramate), you need to understand this. In this episode, Dr. Mohammed K. Paika—board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine—breaks down the real side effects, risks, and red flags associated with one of the most commonly prescribed weight loss medications. This is not fear-based medicin...

#ObesityScience #WeightLossTruth #Genetics #FatLoss #DrPaika Is obesity really in your DNA… or is that just what we’ve been told? In this video, I break down the real science behind genetics and obesity — including how much of your weight is actually inherited, what genes like the FTO gene do, and why your environment and lifestyle still matter more than you think. If you’ve ever wondered: “My par...

#Sarcopenia #ObesityMedicine #MuscleLoss #LongevityHealth #DrPaika Most people think obesity is just about fat… but after 40, losing muscle may be even more dangerous. You can look thin, lose weight, and still be getting metabolically sicker if you’re losing muscle instead of protecting it. In this episode, I break down the real difference between sarcopenia and obesity, why muscle loss quietly ac...

#CholesterolGuidelines #HeartHealth #LDLCholesterol #ObesityMedicine #PreventiveCardiology Your cholesterol may look “normal”… but is it actually safe? The new cholesterol guidelines changed everything. Medicine is moving away from waiting for heart attacks and toward preventing them before they happen. In this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika—double board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medic...

#InsulinResistance #Prediabetes #WeightLoss #BellyFat #DoctorExplains Most people think insulin resistance starts when blood sugar goes up… That’s wrong. Long before diabetes shows up on your labs, your body is already giving you warning signs. 👉 constant hunger 👉 sugar cravings 👉 belly fat 👉 fatigue after eating 👉 dark patches on the neck 👉 fatty liver 👉 high blood pressure 👉 trouble losi...

#BellyFat #KidneyDamage #ObesityMedicine #WeightLossDoctor #DrPaika Your belly fat is doing more than changing how you look… it may be silently damaging your kidneys. Most people think kidney disease happens later in life or only to people with diabetes—but obesity, visceral fat, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and even poor sleep can slowly destroy kidney function for years before sympto...

#WalkingForHealth #WeightLossTips #ObesityMedicine #FatLossScience #doctorexplains  If you think walking is “too simple” to change your body… You’ve been underestimating one of the most powerful tools in medicine. In this video, I break down exactly what happens inside your body when you walk every day — from heart health and blood pressure… to fat loss, insulin resistance, brain function, and lon...

#coloncancer #colonoscopy #polyps #cancerprevention #healthtips  I just got my colonoscopy results… and they found polyps. But here’s what most people don’t understand — this might have just prevented cancer before it ever started. In this video, I break down exactly what polyps mean, which ones are dangerous, and why colon cancer is now increasing in younger adults — even in people under 50. We’l...