Dr. Paika Podcast

#bellyfat #weightloss #fatloss #metabolism #healthtips  What if the reason your belly fat won’t go away… has nothing to do with discipline? You’re eating clean. You’re working out. You’re trying to stay consistent… And yet… that stubborn belly fat stays. In this video, I break down the real science behind visceral fat — the kind that surrounds your organs and refuses to leave — even when you’re do...

#FoodAddiction #WeightLossTruth #ObesityScience #MindBodyHealth #doctorexplains  Food addiction isn’t just about willpower — it’s about your brain, your environment, and a system designed to keep you craving more. In this video, I break down the real science behind food addiction, including how ultra-processed foods impact your brain’s reward system, the role of the limbic system and amygdala, and...

#VisceralFat #BellyFatLoss #FatLossScience #WeightLossTips #DrPaika If you’ve been losing weight… but your belly fat isn’t going away — this is why. The most dangerous fat in your body isn’t the fat you can see. It’s visceral fat — the hidden fat surrounding your organs that drives diabetes, heart disease, and metabolic dysfunction. In this video, I break down 10 science-backed foods you can eat d...

#HeartHealth #SleepHealth #PreventHeartAttack #DoctorExplains #healthtips  Most people think heart attacks happen suddenly… and loudly. But in reality, some of the most dangerous events happen quietly — at night, while you’re asleep. In this video, I break down 5 common nighttime habits that can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, and other serious health issues — and what you can do about...

#WeightLoss #FatLoss #HormoneHealth #ObesityMedicine #insulinresistance  Why are you eating less… but still not losing weight? In this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika (Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine) breaks down the 3 key hormones that control your weight — and why weight loss is NOT just about calories. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like your body is working against you… this will...

#WeightLossTips #FatLoss #ObesityMedicine #HormoneHealth #DrPaika Why are you losing weight… but still don’t look lean? In this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika (Board-Certified in Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine) explains the real reason behind this frustrating problem. 👉 It’s not just about weight loss — it’s about what type of weight you’re losing. If you’ve experienced: Losing weight but st...

#HealthiestFoods #DoctorExplains #LongevityTips #HealthyEating #metabolichealth  What are the healthiest foods you can eat every day for longevity, metabolic health, and disease prevention? In this 40-minute lecture, Dr. Mohammed Paika — double board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine — breaks down the 9 healthiest foods he personally eats every week and explains the science behin...

#HighBloodPressure #Hypertension #MetabolicHealth #InsulinResistance #DrPaikaPodcast Why do some people still have high blood pressure even when they eat healthy, exercise regularly, and avoid salt? In this episode of the Dr. Paika Podcast, Dr. Mohammed Paika, double board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, explains the hidden metabolic mechanisms that can drive hypertension even...

#OzempicDiet #GLP1WeightLoss #OzempicFoods #ObesityMedicine #DrPaika If you're taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, one of the most important questions patients ask is: what should I actually eat? In this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika — board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine — explains the 7 best foods to eat while taking GLP-1 medications to support healthy w...

#GLP1 #OzempicDiet #WeightLossScience #ObesityMedicine #fatloss  GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have transformed modern obesity treatment. But many patients starting these medications notice something unexpected — certain foods suddenly cause nausea, bloating, reflux, or uncomfortable fullness. Why does this happen? GLP-1 medications slow gastric emptying, reduce ap...

#Ozempic #GLP1 #WeightLossScience #ObesityMedicine #Metabolism Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP-1 medications have transformed the way we treat obesity and weight loss — but many patients unknowingly make mistakes that can slow results, stall fat loss, or even lead to muscle loss. In this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, explains the five most com...

#MuscleLoss #Longevity #HealthyAging #Sarcopenia #Metabolism Muscle loss after age 40 is one of the most overlooked health risks of aging. Most people think aging is about wrinkles or gray hair — but one of the biggest biological changes happening inside the body is the gradual loss of muscle mass and strength. This condition, known as sarcopenia, can slow metabolism, increase fat gain, reduce str...

#GLP1 #Ozempic #WeightLossStall #ObesityMedicine #FatLoss GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are powerful tools for weight loss — but they don’t work the same for everyone. Some patients lose significant weight… while others plateau, lose slowly, or feel like the medication isn’t working at all. In this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika (board-certified in Internal Medicine & Obesity...

#ObesityAndCancer #CancerRisk #ObesityMedicine #WeightLossScience #cancerprevention #longevity Obesity is now recognized as a major risk factor for 13 different cancers — including breast, colon, pancreatic, liver, and uterine cancer. In this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika (board-certified in Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine) explains the science behind how excess body fat increases cancer risk...

#Obesity #ProcessedFood #Metabolism #WeightGain #NutritionScience #longevity Ultra-processed foods now make up the majority of calories in modern diets — and they may be one of the biggest hidden drivers of obesity, metabolic disease, and weight gain. In this evidence-based lecture, Dr. Mohammed Paika (double board-certified in Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine) explains how ultra-processed...

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are powerful tools for weight loss — but many patients don’t realize they can also lose muscle if nutrition and training aren’t optimized. In this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika (board-certified in Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine) explains how to lose fat while protecting metabolism, strength, and long-term results. You’ll learn the most com...

#GLP1SideEffects #OzempicTips #WegovyJourney #WeightLossDoctor #ObesityMedicine Starting GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound can feel life-changing — but side effects often create fear, confusion, and unnecessary discontinuation. In this lesson from the GLP-1 Weight Loss Masterclass, Dr. Mohammed Paika — Board-Certified in Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine — explains exactly...

Most people quit GLP-1 medications even when they’re working — not because the drug failed, but because their expectations were wrong. If your GLP-1 weight loss slowed down, stalled, or looks different than expected, this video will reset what normal progress actually looks like. As a physician board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, I see this every day: patients panic during n...

Muscle loss is one of the strongest predictors of aging, frailty, and early mortality — yet most people focus only on weight, cholesterol, or BMI. In this evidence-based lecture, Dr. Mohammed Paika — board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine — explains why muscle mass and strength are among the most powerful indicators of longevity, independence, metabolic health, and cognitive fun...

In this evidence-based lesson, Dr. Mohammed Paika — board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine — explains how GLP-1 medications actually work in the brain and body to regulate hunger, fullness, and food decision-making. GLP-1s don’t speed up metabolism. They don’t burn fat directly. And they don’t override biology. They restore disrupted brain–gut signaling that drives chronic hunge...

High blood pressure in obesity is NOT just about salt. As a hospitalist physician, Dr. Mohammed Paika treats patients with severe hypertension every day — from the emergency room to the ICU. And what’s clear is this: many patients with develop dangerous blood pressure levels even while taking multiple medications. So what’s really driving hypertension? In this in-depth evidence-based lecture, Dr....

Are you on Wegovy? Thinking about Zepbound? Used Saxenda before? This episode is a MUST-WATCH. I’m Dr. Mohammed Paika, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, and today I break down the real side effects of GLP-1 weight-loss medications — without fear, hype, or misinformation. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea happen on GLP-1s What s...

Bariatric surgery is one of the most misunderstood treatments in modern medicine. Many people still believe it’s just about “eating less” or taking the easy way out. But the truth is far more powerful — bariatric surgery changes biology, not just the stomach. In this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, explains: • What bariatric surgery actually do...

Why Your Knees Still Hurt (It’s Not Just “Old Age”) | Dr. Mohammed Paika Do your knees hurt every time you walk up stairs, stand up, or get out of a chair? Most people are told the same thing: 👉 “It’s just aging.” 👉 “Your knees are worn out.” 👉 “That’s normal as you get older.” But that explanation is wrong — and it’s keeping millions of people stuck in pain. In this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika —...

Oral Wegovy is officially here — and it changes everything. For the first time, Wegovy is available as a pill, not an injection. But is it really the same? Is it safer? Easier? More effective? Or just hype? In this episode of The Dr. Paika Podcast, board-certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine physician Dr. Mohammed Paika breaks down the science behind oral Wegovy — clearly, honestly, and...