{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Dr. Paika Podcast","title":"Hookah Is Fueling the Obesity Epidemic — Here’s Why","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":268,"description":"Most people think hookah is safer than cigarettes.\nSome even believe it’s harmless.\nBut the science tells a very different story.\nIn this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika — board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine — explains how hookah use is directly linked to weight gain, belly fat, insulin resistance, hormone disruption, and metabolic syndrome.\nOne hookah session can expose you to massive amounts of smoke, nicotine, carbon monoxide, and inflammatory toxins — all of which work against fat loss and metabolic health.\nYou’ll learn:\n• Why hookah increases visceral belly fat\n• How nicotine and toxins disrupt insulin and hunger hormones\n• Why hookah users fatigue faster and burn fewer calories\n• The hidden connection between hookah, cravings, and obesity\n• What happens to your body when you quit\nIf your goals are fat loss, better hormones, heart health, and longevity — this is a must-watch.\n👉 Watch till the end for the most important takeaway.\n⚕️ Medical & Educational Disclaimer\nThe Dr. Paika Podcast and all related content are provided by Dr. Mohammed K. Paika, MD for general educational and informational purposes only. The information shared is not intended as medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for consultation with your personal physician or qualified healthcare professional.\nListening to this podcast does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Paika.\nHealth, nutrition, exercise, medication, and weight-management topics discussed may not be appropriate for all individuals. Always consult your own healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication, diet, exercise program, or weight-loss plan, including GLP-1 therapies such as Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, Mounjaro, or similar medications.\nExercise and lifestyle changes carry inherent risks. By choosing to apply any information from this podcast, you accept full responsibility for your health decisions and outcomes.\nDr. Paika and affiliated entities...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9qIr9DvwV8ODN3d9cHtpN76KWo0AHFHUFFi87mNWtws/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNGNl/MTliYWE0MmYyMTY1/NWNjZTA2MWU0Zjgx/N2I5YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}