The Paralysis Nutrition Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this episode, Fatimah explains how regulating your blood sugar helps lower cortisol, which allows you to have an easier bowel program. Cortisol is a stress hormone that affects virtually every organ in your body - including your gut!

Highlights from the episode:

• Role of cortisol in the body
• Relationship between blood sugar and cortisol levels
• Practical ways to lower cortisol, starting today

Connect with Fatimah Fakhoury:
Instagram: @paralysis.nutrition
Facebook: @Paralysis Nutrition

In this episode, Fatimah chats with her friend Ernest Patti, aka @hotdogcartt on TikTok, about his experience as a disabled social media content creator. Ernest became a C5/6 incomplete quadriplegic at 18, just days before his freshman year of college was supposed to begin. About a year later, he started making TikToks about his life as a young quad, and soon enough, went viral with his videos.

Highlights from the episode:

• • Mental and physical health after spinal cord injury
  • Connecting with the disability community on social media
  • Body image and confidence as a full-time wheelchair user
  • Normalizing aspects of life with a disability, such as having a caregiver

Connect with Ernest Patti: 
TikTok: @hotdogcartt
Instagram: @ernestpatti

Connect with Fatimah Fakhoury:
Instagram: @paralysis.nutrition
Facebook: @Paralysis Nutrition

Connect with Fatimah Fakhoury:

Instagram: @paralysis.nutrition

Facebook: @Paralysis Nutrition

Curious about probiotics? Unsure what foods to eat for a healthy gut? On this episode of the podcast, Fatimah is filling you in on all things gut bacteria!

Highlights from the episode:

• What are probiotics? What foods contain them?
• Role of prebiotics in the gut
• Supplementation vs. whole food sources
• How healthy gut bacteria will help improve your bowel program

Connect with Fatimah Fakhoury:
Instagram: @paralysis.nutrition
Facebook: @Paralysis Nutrition

In this episode, Fatimah talks about vitamins, minerals, protein powders, and other supplements. If you're thinking about starting supplements or you currently take supplements, this episode is a must-listen.

Highlights from the episode:

• Supplement safety & drug interactions
• Top supplement picks for SCI & paralysis
• How to know what to take

Connect with Fatimah Fakhoury:

Instagram: @paralysis.nutrition
Facebook: @Paralysis Nutrition

In this week's episode, Fatimah discusses how weight loss really happens.. and it's not from cardio!

Highlights from the episode:
- Calorie deficit for weight loss with paralysis
- Not relying on exercise to "burn" more energy
- Why your trainer at the gym shouldn't be giving you macros/calories
- Ableism in weight loss/fitness industry

Connect with Fatimah Fakhoury:

Instagram: @paralysis.nutrition

Facebook: @Paralysis Nutrition

In this episode of the podcast, Fatimah talks about how you can get adequate hydration while also managing neurogenic bladder. She discusses the importance of drinking enough water, and how it affects the entire body, particularly the bowels.

Highlights from the episode:
- How much water to drink per day
- How you schedule your cathing around your activities
- Importance of electrolytes for absorbing water

Connect with Fatimah Fakhoury:
Instagram: @paralysis.nutrition

Facebook: @Paralysis Nutrition

In this episode, Fatimah talks about the difference between counting calories and counting macros for weight loss with paralysis. She breaks down why macro counting is a better method and what calorie counting leaves to be desired.

Highlights from the episode:
- What are macros?
- Why calorie counting is too simplistic for weight loss
- Challenges of staying in a calorie deficit with paralysis

Resources Mentioned:
Macros Masterclass February 15, 2022, at 10 am EDT: Sign up HERE

Connect with Fatimah Fakhoury:|
Instagram: @paralysis.nutrition

Facebook: @Paralysis Nutrition

In this episode, Fatimah talks with a fellow registered dietitian, Devika Sharma, RD about weight loss using macro counting. Devika explains why macro counting is a more sustainable, effective method of weight loss than calorie counting, and how ALL foods can fit into a healthy diet.

Highlights from the episode include:
- What are macros?
- How to lose weight without being miserable
- Enjoying "fun" foods with weight loss in mind

Connect with Fatimah Fakhoury:

Instagram: @paralysis.nutrition
Facebook: @Paralysis Nutrition

In this episode, Fatimah chats with Paralysis Nutrition group coaching member Caroline, who was living with two-stage III pressure sores for over 2 years. After just 1 month of eating right for wound healing, Caroline was able to completely heal her wounds, and today she's here to talk about her success.

Highlights from the episode:
- The advice Caroline received from wound care
- Protein and supplementation for wound healing
- Constipation issues from a high-protein diet
- Life after healing

Connect with Fatimah Fakhoury:
Instagram: @paralysis.nutrition
Facebook: @Paralysis Nutrition