Dr. Obadan and Dr. Beckford on kidney health, disease prevention, and self-care practices
In this episode, Dr. Obadan shares her journey towards specializing in internal medicine and nephrology and discusses the role of kidneys. She delves into the inception of YoungerSelfMD, primary and secondary prevention in healthcare, and the financial burden of chronic diseases. Dr. Tamara Beckford joins to talk about self-care practices and bonding in self-care. Finally, listeners are introduced to YoungerSelfMD practice and how to connect with Dr. Obadan.
Key Points
- Dr. Ndidiamaka Obadan's passion for medicine was inspired by her parents and her uncle, who was a well-respected physician, and she chose nephrology because it allowed her to stay connected with all aspects of internal medicine while focusing on kidney health and disease.
- Younger Self MD, co-founded by Dr. Obadan, is a practice that emphasizes primary and secondary prevention of chronic diseases through an integrative medicine approach, combining conventional medical treatments with lifestyle modifications and other nonconventional therapies.
- Self-care is vital for Dr. Obadan, who finds rejuvenation in traveling, cooking, and spending quality time with family, which she believes are essential for maintaining a youthful spirit and a high quality of life.
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.
Links
Instagram: www.instagram.com/youngerself.md/
Website: www.youngerselfmd.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/504671894481806
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Youngerselfmd
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/youngerselfmd/_created/
DISCLAIMER: You should not substitute this information for medical advice. Please continue to follow the advice of your physician.
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