Dr. Tolu Olabintan on her journey, importance of primary care, kidney health, and wellness tips
In this episode, Dr. Ndidiamaka Obadan welcomes family physician Dr. Tolu Olabintan. They discuss the roles of primary care physicians and specialists, offer tips for kidney health, and explore obesity management. Wellness tips on movement, mental health, the importance of sleep, and task prioritization are also discussed.
Key Points
- Prioritizing mental health is crucial, and being intentional about the media we consume and the thoughts we entertain can significantly impact our overall well-being.
- Incorporating movement into activities we already enjoy, like walking while talking on the phone or dancing, can make exercise more enjoyable and sustainable.
- Recognizing the power of sleep is essential, as proper rest can lead to improved mood, focus, and presence, and sometimes it's the simplest solution to health issues without needing medication.
Dr Obadan is dual board certified in internal medicine, nephrology, and hypertension. Since 2007, she has gained expertise working as a hospital medicine specialist and in the office. She also has cares for patients virtually through telemedicine. Her special interests include caring for patient at risk of kidney disease, prevention of chronic medication conditions like hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and chronic kidney disease. She has developed further interest in lifestyle/obesity medicine and functional medicine.
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DISCLAIMER: You should not substitute this information for medical advice. Please continue to follow the advice of your physician.
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