This week, Kylie and Kara are diving into some hot, trending topics in the health and wellness world.

First, your hosts address the recent viral videos of Gwyneth Paltrow's "wellness routine," which includes clips from a recent podcast she was interviewed on. They dive into why it is so important to do your research and understand context of the information you're seeing online, and the responsibility wellness influencers have to provide context as well.

Next, they cover the current Ozempic craze. Ozempic is intended to treat Type 2 Diabetes, but is currently gaining popularity and being prescribed off-label for weight loss. Kylie and Kara break down how the drug (and others like it) works, what and who it's intended for / can be beneficial for, the side-effects, and they also present some of the potential long-term issues with using the drug specifically for weight-loss.

Both of these conversations are a reminder that context is key in every scenario, and that what works for one person is not what should be utilized for everyone. It is also a reminder to always prioritize your health and remember that quick fixes usually come with consequences, and a not-so-quick recovery process.

Jia Tolentino Article:

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/03/27/will-the-ozempic-era-change-how-we-think-about-being-fat-and-being-thin

Study and Article Referenced:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6997246/

https://peterattiamd.com/the-downside-of-glp-1-receptor-agonists/#:~:text=In%20a%20substudy%20of%20178,in%20the%20STEP%201%20trial

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