Não Existe Obesidade Saudável (E Ninguém Te Conta Isso) | Pod Consultar

In the first episode of Pod Consultar, journalist Mariana Pontes and physician Dr. Melissa Garcia begin an open conversation about health, obesity, and quality of life, bringing accessible medical information and real-life experiences from those who have lived with the problem firsthand. Dr. Melissa, a specialist in nutrition and obesity treatment, shares her own story with the disease and explains why obesity has ceased to be just a risk factor and has come to be considered a disease. During the episode, they discuss topics that generate a lot of questions today, such as: The real impact of obesity on health The relationship between genetics, lifestyle, and weight gain The increase in obesity in Brazil and the world How weight-loss pens like Ozempic and Mounjaro work Myths about the use of weight-loss medications When to raise the alarm to seek treatment Whether bariatric surgery may lose ground to new treatments In addition, Mariana shares her personal experience with treatment and talks about the emotional and social challenges faced by those living with obesity. The episode also offers practical tips for those who want to start changing their lives, even without immediate access to medical treatment, including simple habits that can make a difference in weight control. Watch the next episode: It Might Not Be Cellulite: The Signs of Lipedema That Almost Nobody Notices |    • Pode Não Ser Celulite: Os Sinais De Lipede...   🎙️ Pod Consultar was created to provide reliable information about health, longevity, and well-being, with direct conversations between doctors and patients. ▶️ Follow Dr. Melissa on Instagram   / institutomelissagarcia   ℹ️ Information about treatments https://wa.me/5511982096056?text=Ola%...