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Eating and Weight Disorders

Thought Leadership

This section contains white papers, research and views of leading medical authorities, including Dr. Weisberg. He is recognized for his commitment to the treatment of eating and weight disorders and gives workshops for other physicians all over the country on the latest pharmacologic breakthroughs.

Here, you’ll find insightful items of interest on treatment advances, programs and medical opinions pertaining to eating and weight disorders. These are posted to help you gain a more comprehensive understanding of these conditions. As always, please consult with your physician prior to beginning any approach discussed in the following:

• Medicalizing Overweight/Obesity: The Medical Model for Weight Management (by Mitchell R. Weisberg, M.D., M.P.) – This paper discusses a rational and scientifically based clinical approach to the treatment of overweight/obesity, debunks the numerous myths which surround this disease state and serves as a practical guide to help patients and healthcare providers embrace new methods to treating these conditions for optimal weight loss and weight maintenance.

• Medicalizing Mental Health: A Program for Optimizing Mental Health in a Primary Care Setting (by Mitchell R. Weisberg, M.D., M.P.) – This paper discusses a rational and scientifically based clinical approach to the treatment of mental health disorders – a medical problem for which there are medical solutions.  “Medicalizing Mental Health” is a program, developed by the author, for helping individuals achieve remission from mental health disorders. It is based on the premise that the symptoms of these disorders have a neurochemical basis, and that the rational use of psychotropic medications can play a vital role in their treatment.

• Secrets of the Mediterranean Diet! – (By Iyad A. Kashow M.D.) The following diet recommendations are based on my personal experience as well as extensive research of the medical literature. It is intended to help you decide what not to eat and why.

• Overweight/Obesity Overview: A Growing Problem in America (by Mitchell R. Weisberg, M.D., M.P.) – This article reviews obesity as a national epidemic – the second leading cause of preventable death (300,000 deaths annually) in the U.S. after smoking, with an incidence that that has risen 30% since the 1980s. Treating obesity takes a team approach, in which motivated patients work with physicians, dieticians and exercise trainers to achieve results. Dr. Weisberg discusses dietary and lifestyle modifications along with other approaches to conquer this growing epidemic – including the informed use of approved prescription medications, treatment of co-morbid conditions and surgical intervention if necessary.

• Body Mass Index (BMI) Chart – Are you a candidate for Medicalizing Overweight/Obesity? Click on this link to find your own Body Mass Index (BMI) on the chart provided. A BMI of 20 to 25 is normal and carries minimal additional risk of premature death or health-related problems. Individuals with a BMI of 30 or greater – or with a BMI of 27 to 29 with a weight-related health condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure or elevated cholesterol – should discuss a medical weight management plan with their doctor.