Pig & Penguin Wellness

03/14/2026

I'm so excited to announce that Obesity Action Coalition is hosting a one day conference in Portland!

This is a big deal because their national conferences are usually on the east coast and I've never been able to attend one. This is meant for every day people, not for doctors, to come together and learn and lift each other up. And it's entirely FREE! But space is limited so sign up soon if you are interested.

Saturday April 18, 2026
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Embassy Suits Portland Downtown
Free registration
Free parking
Free breakfast
Free giveaways

yourweightmatters.com/portland

I plan to go and hope we run into each other!

(I do not financially benefit in any way from this conference. I just want to see as many people take advantage of this opportunity as possible so share with your family and friends.)

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02/21/2026

The power of direct primary care. I've seen the same change in my practice. At my highest volume, I was seeing 22 patients per day in my prior practice. Now I'm seeing up to 8 patients per day and making house calls. I feel like I'm finally providing my patients the level of care they deserve.

Rising health care costs are pushing some doctors to rethink the way they do business. A father-daughter medical practice in Honolulu is now cutting out the ...

02/12/2026

You guys, I have so many good pearls to bring back and make your care better!! 🩺😁🎉

02/12/2026

How do we have these statistics in 2026? *deep breaths*

The first time I ever had to perform CPR for real was on a woman. It was scary and hard, because performing CPR is scary and hard. But better training and better mannequins are not hard.

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02/10/2026

🏆 Editor’s Choice: Exercise Boosts GLP-1 Response After Weight Loss
New research reveals that 1 year of moderate-to-vigorous exercise after diet-induced weight loss can significantly increase late-phase postprandial GLP-1 secretion—a key hormone for appetite control. Unlike GLP-1 receptor agonist treatment, exercise offers a natural way to help prevent weight regain.
👉 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/AmoG50Y4vQw
Torekov Holt

02/10/2026

Southwest’s assigned seating and updates to its Customer of Size policy came into effect this week. Are you prepared for how these changes might affect your travel plans?

OAC has gathered key information from major airlines to help you travel with confidence. Visit our blog to see the full comparison table and explore your options: https://bit.ly/4riBGJD

02/10/2026

Emerging data show that COPD is strongly influenced by environmental and climate factors, from heat and cold extremes to outdoor and indoor pollutants, wildfire smoke, and other natural disasters. These exposures not only drive exacerbations on their own but can also act together to significantly increase morbidity in patients with high‑risk COPD. https://mdsc.pe/45QoVhq

02/10/2026

Statins, drugs commonly used to lower cholesterol, have been labeled everything from a “poison pill” to a Big Pharma scam on social media. Yet there are decades of science supporting their use in preventing heart disease and stroke risk. Here's what you need to know: https://on.natgeo.com/46wXQzZ

02/10/2026

When you get the sense that you have more experience with continuous glucose monitors than the presenter. 🤔🫠

01/11/2026

The food pyramid across the years! If you want my opinion on the new food pyramid, check out my post on Facebook.

01/11/2026

Articles about the new food pyramid are everywhere.

I first became aware of the food pyramid in 7th grade, which led to my first trial of food tracking with a friend to try to be "healthy." This would have been in roughly 1994.

The pyramid has gone through more than a few changes since then.

Here are my first thoughts on the 2026 food pyramid: I like the focus on vegetables, fiber, protein, and "healthy" fat as the base of the pyramid with an emphasis on limiting sugar and processed foods. Great stuff here. I don't think you need to get your fat and protein from animal products. Plant based diets are awesome. There is no reason for someone who is successful as a vegetarian or vegan to change what they're doing based on this. As for the statements about saturated and unsaturated fats, I want to do my own review of the science before commenting on these statements. Nutrition is super important in heart health. I'm hoping my current read will shed some light here.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced new dietary guidelines for Americans focused on promoting whole foods, healthy proteins and fats. And he has "declare[d] war" on added sugar.

01/08/2026

Triglycerides are fatty types of lipids found in your blood that can be dangerous for your health.

The U.S. national guidelines for fasting triglyceride levels in healthy adults are:
❤️ Normal: Under 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl)
❤️ Borderline High: 151–200 mg/dl
❤️ High: 201–499 mg/dl
❤️ Very High: 500 mg/dl or higher

Save these 10 tips from a cardiologist on how to lower triglycerides.

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