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View Show Notes From This Episode\nGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman\nSign Up for Dr. Hyman\u2019s Weekly Longevity Journal\nCarrying excess weight around your midsection can be frustrating, especially if you maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Yet, millions of people worldwide struggle with their weight,\xa0\nIt is crucial to understand that belly fat is more than just a layer under your clothes. It is an active endocrine organ that secretes pro-inflammatory cytokines throughout the body, contributing to our risk for chronic diseases.\nIt's important to recognize that this is not a reflection of personal failure. Our modern-day lifestyles are overloaded with stress, environmental toxins, and convenience foods that actively work against us. In today\u2019s episode, we will explore visceral fat (a.k.a. belly fat), the factors that contribute to it, and how to address it using the principles of Functional Medicine effectively.\nIn this episode, I dive into:\n\nUnderstanding belly fat and obesity (2:51)\xa0\n\nThe role of diet and lifestyle in the accumulation of belly fat (10:48)\xa0\n\nThe impact of sleep, alcohol, and stress on weight gain (19:14)\xa0\n\nWhat are obesogens, and how do they make us gain weight? (21:44)\n\nHealth risks associated with visceral fat and belly fat (23:05)\xa0\n\nWhere does conventional medicine miss the mark? (24:14)\n\nFunctional medicine's approach to assessing and addressing visceral fat (26:38)\xa0\n\nDietary and lifestyle changes to reduce visceral fat (30:52)\xa0\n\n\nRupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com.\nUpgrade your cookware, appliances and more with Our Place. Head over to FromOurPlace.com and enter code HYMAN at checkout to receive 10% off site-wide.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices