Rising Dawn Bariatrics

04/29/2026

This is great news for users of GLP-1’s (Ozempic, Wegovy), and for those where cost was a barrier!

Generics are expected to be available in Canada in June 🙂

04/29/2026

This is great news for GLP-1 users (Ozempic, Wegovy), and for those where cost was a barrier!

Health Canada has approved the first generic version of Danish drugmaker Novo ​Nordisk's (NOVOb.CO) blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic made by Indian drugmaker Dr Reddy's ‌Laboratories (REDY.NS), its website showed on Tuesday.

04/29/2026

This is such great news!

Health Canada has approved the first generic version of Danish drugmaker Novo ​Nordisk's (NOVOb.CO) blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic made by Indian drugmaker Dr Reddy's ‌Laboratories (REDY.NS), its website showed on Tuesday.

04/12/2026

Did you know the Alberta Obesity Center provides free virtual care across Alberta? Such an incredible resource!

The Alberta Obesity Centre (AOC) was created to change how obesity care is delivered. For too long, people have been told that weight is simply a matter of willpower. At AOC, we know better. Obesity is a chronic, relapsing medical condition influenced by genetics, hormones, metabolism, and environme...

04/12/2026

No one would shame you for taking medication to treat any other disease. And the argument that “the weight comes back if you stop taking the medication” only further proves that this is not about willpower. It’s true for any disease that when you stop taking the treatment, the symptoms of the disease return. Please don’t let the diet/wellness industry, or other people’s opinions for that matter, determine how you treat your disease.

04/04/2026

It’s ok to indulge a little over the holidays! If you struggle with feelings of guilt or regret after having a bite of that chocolate bunny, let’s chat. I’d be happy to help you work on your relationship with food so you can enjoy a balanced, sustainable lifestyle that leaves you feeling more in control and less restricted.

03/28/2026

Free meat in Lacombe today!

03/22/2026

Something to try to help reduce emotional eating - FaceTime a friend! (Our brains are so amazing!) 😊

Research from the University of Pennsylvania and studies published in the Journal of Neuroscience, found that seeing your best friend’s face triggers your brain’s reward system in the same way as comfort food. This is thought to occur because both are categorized as biological “rewards” necessary for survival and well-being. When you see a familiar, trusted face, your brain releases a combination of dopamine (the pleasure and motivation chemical) and oxytocin (the bonding hormone), creating a sense of “biological comfort” that mirrors the relief felt from eating a favorite meal.

To elaborate, both experiences activate the mesolimbic dopamine pathway, specifically targeting the nucleus accumbens and the ventral striatum. These regions process various types of pleasurable stimuli, whether they are physical (like high-calorie food) or social (like connection with a loved one).

Familiar faces act as “safety signals” to the nervous system. This recognition can dial down the brain’s stress response, shifting it from a state of alert to a state of calm, much like the grounding effect of “emotional mac & cheese”.

Research suggests that social interaction is a basic human need as essential as food or sleep. Consequently, your brain treats seeing a best friend like emotional nourishment, reinforcing the bond to ensure you continue seeking out the relationship for your own psychological health.

Send this to your bestie ❤️🙌🏻

See also PMID: 24329760

03/14/2026

Open Today from 1:00 - 2:00 - go rescue some food!

03/09/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 💗

03/04/2026

Obesity Canada is working hard to reduce the stigma around obesity and advance education to healthcare professionals and individuals living with this disease. I’m very proud to have received the designation of Certified Bariatric Educator through them!