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In this second episode of a two part series, Dr. Amigues interviews Dr. Carolyn Francavilla, a family physician and obesity specialist. Dr. Francavilla dives into the latest weight loss medications, particularly GLP-1 receptor agonists, and their impact on both weight and muscle health. Learn about the innovative GLP Strong program, designed to prevent muscle loss with minimal strength training, a...

This week, we are highlighting an episode of the Dr. Francavilla Show! Dr. Francavilla interviewed Dr. Amigues to discuss obesity, rheumatologic conditions, and medications like GLP-1 and steroids. Obesity is often linked to rheumatologic conditions (inflammatory or infectious conditions of the joints and other parts of the musculoskeletal system) and joint pain. This episode covers this connectio...

Join Dr. Amigues in a powerful conversation with Dr. Megan Melo, a family and obesity medicine physician, as well as a life coach for physicians. Explore the intersection of burnout, perfectionism, and the importance of setting boundaries in the medical field. Dr. Melo shares insights on prioritizing self-care, overcoming the pressure to always say yes, and finding balance in both personal and pro...

Join Dr. Amigues and special guest Dr. Sadaf Lodhi, an OBGYN and intimacy coach, to dive deep into the often overlooked realm of sexual health and vulnerability. From societal stigmas to personal experiences, they explore why these topics often remain unspoken and offer insights on how to embrace vulnerability and reclaim pleasure. Episode Content___________________________________________________...

Join Dr. Amigues and special guest Dr. La Toya Luces-Sampson as they delve into the often overlooked topic of postpartum mental health. In this raw and vulnerable conversation, they explore the challenges faced by new mothers, the complexities of maternal emotions, and the importance of seeking support during the postpartum period. Dr. Luces shares insights from her experience as an OB/GYN and phy...

Dr. Lauren Zimski returns to the UnabridgedMD Podcast to interview Dr. Amigues! Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into the complex world of dry eyes, autoimmune disorders, and the intersection of ophthalmology and rheumatology. We'll explore the challenges of diagnosing dry eyes, discuss the connection between autoimmune conditions like Sjogren's syndrome and dry eyes, and...

Dr. Lauren Zimski brings expert dry eye care to the Denver area. She and Dr. Amigues treat many of the same patients! Tune in to learn all about dry eye syndrome. The discussion dives into the innovative treatments provided by Dr. Zimksi, which go beyond the limited options provided by most ophthalmologists: artificial tears and punctal plugs. You'll also learn about the causes of dry eye whe...

In this inspiring episode, we dive deep into the world of business and entrepreneurship. Tiff Willson, a startup entrepreneur, is also a close friend and business coach to Dr. Amigues. She has a unique take on what it means to fail and take risks in business. She explains how to look at failure in a positive light to find your direction and build character!  Tiff got her entrepreneurial start at a...

Join us in this enlightening discussion as we delve deep into the world of GLP-1 agonist medication, a groundbreaking treatment for obesity with amazing additional benefits for inflammatory arthritis! This is the second episode in a two part series; you'll hear Dr. Amigues interview Dr. Strombaugh about how she uses GLP-1 medications with patients at her weight loss practice. Dr. Strombaugh e...

The first episode in a two part series! Tune in to hear Dr. Strombaugh interview Dr. Amigues. You'll learn about GLP-1 medications, their profound effect for weight loss and inflammatory conditions, and how Dr. Amigues uses a comprehensive approach get her patients to remission utilizing medication, diet and exercise. We'll focus on the role of adipose tissue (body fat) in inflammatory a...

Whether you're a parent concerned about your child's allergies or an allergy sufferer seeking relief, this episode promises to broaden your understanding and bring hope about available treatments! Dr. Gina Dapul-Hidalgo is a board-certified pediatric and adult allergy and immunology specialist, and she explains what allergies really are: the immune system's overreactions to typicall...

Join Dr. Isabelle Amigues in a conversation about the role of mindset in achieving remission and healing. She unravels a perplexing medical case that took an unexpected turn due to the patient's unyielding hope and determination. Discover the transformative power of mindset and its impact on overcoming health challenges. We know you will leave feeling inspired and hopeful! Remember to hit the...

Join Dr. Isabelle Amigues and Dr. Minako Abe in a conversation on the immune system. Explore the intersection of rheumatology and oncology, as they decode the secrets of stimulating or suppressing the immune system in the pursuit of health. Discover the profound impact of lifestyle on immune resilience, from microbiome marvels to the science behind holistic wellness. Minako Abe, MD is the Lifestyl...

In this episode, Dr. Asamoah and Dr. Amigues discuss gut issues including IBS, IBD and leaky gut. They also shed light on the factors that influence a healthy microbiome, from nutrition to stress. Dr. Vivian Asamoah is a board certified gastroenterologist with an emphasis on evidence based integrative and functional medicine. Dr. V as she is affectionately called by her patients, is renowned for h...

In this very informative episode, the amazing Dr. Arinola Dada helps us understand gout, including the best treatments, diet tips, and breaking the stigmas surrounding the condition. We are so grateful to Dr. Dada for this episode! She is a highly accomplished rheumatologist with a diverse background and a deep commitment to patient care and research. Give her channel a follow: youtube.com/@health...

I recently came across a short article in Nature (one of the leading scientific journals) about some increasingly convincing evidence of anti-inflammatory effects of the GLP-1 Agonists. You know these by the name of Trulicity, Weegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound. In addition to helping with diabetes and obesity, we are finding that they have their own anti-inflammatory effects. Should we use them in inf...

In this new episodes, Dr. Amigues talks about the power of coming back to our "why's" and how this helps with achieving our goals ⭐ If you live in Colorado and are looking for a rheumatologist to help you achieve disease remission, email or contact us at UnabridgedMD.com. We are the first direct care rheumatology in Colorado and can see you within a week! If you live in Colorado an...

Dr. Amigues shares lots of tips for managing inflammatory conditions and how to support your health with nutrition and diet in this chat with Chef AJ. There were so many great nuggets in this discussion that we decided to break it up into three episodes, and this is the 3rd. Check out episode 1 and 2 to learn about Isabelle's journey with a stage 4 cancer diagnosis and optimal nutrition. Chec...

Dr. Amigues shares nutrition tips and helps us understand the relationship between inflammation and diet in this chat with @therealchefaj. There were so many great nuggets in this discussion that we decided to break it up into three episodes, and this is the 2nd one. Stay tuned to hear Dr. Amigues and Chef AJ answer questions from the community in episode 3. Check out Chef AJ's wonderful chan...

Subscribe and stay tuned for the 2nd and 3rd episodes in this series. Next, we talk about optimal nutrition and answer questions from the community. Thanks for listening! Check out Chef AJ's wonderful channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CHEFAJ

Diva, CEO of Flair Health, has previously patented an internationally recognized remote patient monitoring device created at age 15. Alongside co-founder Shobha Dasari, CTO, the Stanford classmates launched Flair Health to scale clinical nutrition for rheumatologic and cardiometabolic diseases in clinics. Flair Health - Over 78% of medical clinics struggle to address clinical nutrition due to shor...

What a wonderful CoExist meeting we had!  I lost my voice and my good friend Zoe Wolszon took over the role of MC and interviewer for me on the spot. She did an amazing job and you can expect to see more of her next year! In this episode, We Dive into the World of psychedelics with Dr. Quinn. Dr. Quinn shared her journey and how she started using psychedelics in her medical practice and the result...

As promised last week, today’s episode is about my own personal addiction (yes, truly) to cellphone and how I am working to get back control of my time off screen.  Did you know that the average time we spend on our phones in the US is 5.5hours (yes hours!) per day?! And we pick up our phones on average every 12minutes!  In this episode I go over some of the health issues associated with cellphone...

I never would have thought I’d be a 5AM club member! I’m one of these people who push snooze over and over again. In fact, even my daughter complained that she was tired of listening to the 15 different alarms that I had every morning. If you’re like my old me, this episode is for you!!! In less than 21 days I’ve gone from sloth in the morning to the most happy calm and grounded person! And this e...

In today’s episode, we hear from fibromyalgia patient turned coach, Tami Stackelhouse . We learn about her journey through a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and how she decided to help herself and then others with lifestyle changes. This is an uplifting episode that anyone who has or knows someone with fibromyalgia should listen to. Tami Stackelhouse is doing all she can to give fibromyalgia patients th...