Dr. Westman is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Duke University. He is Board Certified in Obesity Medicine and Internal Medicine and founded the Duke Keto Medicine Clinic with Dr. William S. Yancy Jr. in 2006 after 8 years of clinical research regarding low carbohydrate ketogenic diets. He is Past-President and Master Fellow of the Obesity Medicine Association and Fellow of The Obesity Society. He is an editor of the textbook: Obesity: Evaluation & Treatment Essentials, and author of the New York Times Bestseller: The New Atkins for a New You, Cholesterol Clarity, and Keto Clarity. He is co-founder of Adapt Your Life, an education and product company based on low carbohydrate concepts. He is the course coordinator for MED415c, a Fourth-Year Medical Student Elective on the Medical Management of Obesity, and a faculty member of the Duke Clinical Research Training Program. On Today’s Episode: Dr. Westman shares his personal and professional journey Dr. Westman’s Food Plan Dr. Westman explains what KETOSIS is Why keto is for fat-burning vs. weight-loss The medical benefits of eating for ketosis Are there cautions to keto? How Dr. Westman addresses Food Addiction within his clinic An increasing level of care with Food Addiction patients How Dr. Westman addresses the psych-social-spiritual aspect of the disease Signature Question Follow: Website: ericwestmanmd.com Book: End Your Carb Confusion Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNZsfluh0Uo   The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.