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10/07/2025

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🚨 Obesity isn’t a weakness — it’s a disease. And scientists may have found a hormone that can help treat it.

Here's what to know about PYY.

Obesity is increasingly recognized by medical experts as a chronic disease, not a matter of willpower or personal failure.

Among the most promising areas of research into obesity treatments is the study of hormones that regulate hunger and fullness.

One such hormone, Peptide YY (PYY), is gaining attention for its powerful role in appetite control. Produced in the gut after eating, PYY signals the brain that the body is full, helping to reduce food intake and support energy balance.

Recent studies have found that administering PYY can suppress appetite in both obese and non-obese individuals, suggesting it could be an effective tool in treating obesity. Researchers are now exploring new therapies based on PYY, including synthetic analogues and hormone combination treatments. While the results so far are encouraging, scientists caution that more research is needed to ensure the long-term safety and effectiveness of these therapies. Still, PYY represents a hopeful step toward treating obesity not with blame, but with science.

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10/07/2025

Welcome to Hormones 101—the first episode in a deep-dive hormone series.

In this foundational solo, Dr. Sara breaks down what hormones are, why they matter, and how imbalances can impact everything from mood and metabolism to sleep, libido, and energy.

She introduces the “Big Five” hormones—cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid—explaining their distinct roles, how they interact, and why cortisol calls the shots.

Dr. Sara also unpacks underdiagnosed conditions like endometriosis and PCOS, and reveals how modern life, chronic stress, environmental toxins, and medical gaslighting contribute to widespread hormonal dysfunction.

You’ll walk away with practical steps for testing and balancing your hormones through lifestyle changes. This episode is all about understanding your biochemistry and learning how to advocate for better care.

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10/07/2025

What Is Intermittent Fasting and Why Is It So Popular in 2025? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 21, 2025 In 2025, intermittent fasting isn’t just a trend — it’s a global health revolution. With people across continents reporting life-changing transformations, this time-rest...

10/07/2025

Good advice for adults too!

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From Bless the Messy

10/07/2025

Growth mindset shifts!

10/07/2025

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18/06/2025

Children aren’t designed to sit still all day. Movement helps their brains develop, supports emotional regulation, and builds focus. When we treat movement like a reward, we miss what it really is — a biological need. Respectful parenting means giving our kids the space to move before the meltdown, not after.

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18/06/2025