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The Wellness Blog by Dr. Fatima Iqbal
Expert tips and insights on weight management, wellness, and healthy living to help you thrive.


Leptin Resistance: The Hidden Hormonal Disruptor That Affects Your Thyroid
Leptin resistance disrupts thyroid function, slowing metabolism and causing weight gain. Fix it with diet, sleep, and stress management!
Fatima Iqbal
Feb 1


Ketogenic Dieting: My own experience as a physician
Ketogenic Dieting is not all that it is hyped up to be. Learn my experience with it as a physician.
Fatima Iqbal
Dec 12, 2024


Is Direct Primary Care the future of healthcare
Direct Primary Care as the way to practice primary care.
Fatima Iqbal
Sep 3, 2024


Overcoming Plateau in Weightloss: Strategies for sustained success
In the realm of obesity medicine, few milestones are as gratifying as witnessing patients experience initial weight loss. It marks the...
Fatima Iqbal
Jul 20, 2024


6 ways to Boost your Weight Loss efforts with Exercise
6 ways to boost your weight loss efforts with exercise
Fatima Iqbal
Jul 8, 2024


5 Ways to Lose Weight this summer In Raleigh
5 ways to lose weight in Raleigh.
Fatima Iqbal
Jun 29, 2024


Empowering Muslim women to lead lives out of the kitchen this Ramadan
In this article, learn how muslim women can lead lives out of the kitchen and follow the Islamic way to a better future.
Fatima Iqbal
Mar 24, 2024


How to train your child from an early age for a Healthy Weight
Learn to teach your child to keep a healthy weight from an early age. 6 steps to success for parents to follow.
Fatima Iqbal
Mar 21, 2024


The 30 days of Ramadan Weight Loss Challenge: Learn how to maximize your fasting benefits
The 30 day weight loss challenge for Ramadan
Fatima Iqbal
Mar 8, 2024


The Devastating Impact of Obesity on Your Health Part 1: Hypertension, Stroke, Diabetes & Heart Disease
The most common formula used to assess the risk of obesity is BMI with 25.-29.9kg/m2 considered as overweight and over 30 considered as...
Fatima Iqbal
Dec 18, 2023


Portion Size and Role that it plays in Weight Loss
I often had patients in primary care who would come to me and say, " Well Doc, I don't eat much so how come I am gaining weight or can't...
Fatima Iqbal
Dec 4, 2023


Breaking Down the Benefits of Intermittent Fasting for Effective Weight Loss
Over the last month, I was reading on Jason Fung's The Obesity Code. His perspective is interesting and I encourage readers to read it as...
Fatima Iqbal
Nov 30, 2023


A Comprehensive Guide to Obesity Medicine: Choosing the Right Medication and Personalized Approach
"Discover the power of personalized obesity medicine: from eligibility criteria to combination therapies, this guide has it all! 🏋️♂️💊
Fatima Iqbal
Jul 26, 2023


The Truth Behind Weight Loss Supplements: Navigating the Unregulated Market
Beware the hype! Weight loss supplements flood the market, but without strong evidence, they may offer little benefit & pose potential risks
Fatima Iqbal
Jul 24, 2023
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