Episode 13: The Obesity & Mental Illness Connection With Dr. David

Share your thoughts here! Did you know that having a history of mental illness can increase your risk of having a higher BMI and possible weight gain? I didn’t know that before talking to Dr. Alexis David, an Obesity Medicine Specialist. In this episode, Dr. David talks about how obesity can worsen symptoms of depression and anxiety, lead to body image problems, and low self esteem, along with sleep disturbances, overall impairment with cognition, mental clarity, and brain fog.Dr. David also addresses the role stress plays in our ability to lose weight.  Tune in to find out if the Keto Diet and Intermittent Fasting is right for you. Follow Dr. Sekandari on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_nafisa_sekandariFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.sekandariWatch Video Recording on YoutubeLearn more about Dr. Sekandari's 6 week online course "Transforming Anxiety" by visiting https://www.drsekandari.com/courseFollow Dr. Sekandari on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_nafisa_sekandariFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.sekandariWatch Video Recording on YoutubeTo learn more about Dr. Sekandari or schedule a FREE consultation visit https://www.drsekandari.com