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Anise Medical delivers convenient, high-quality primary care via telemedicine - now accepting patients from Brooklyn and beyond.

10/20/2025

It’s peak season for kabocha — a velvety, slightly sweet squash that’s the perfect stand-in for Caribbean pumpkin (calabaza).

Join our very own Dr. Toussaint this weekend at the farmers market at Prospect Park where she will be demonstrating how this seasonal favorite pairs beautifully with warm spices and fresh herbs to create Pumpkin Talkari - a recipe featured in her new cookbook, Flambeau Kitchen.

📅 October 25, 10AM-1PM
📍 GrowNYC Farmers Market at Grand Army Plaza

Come for the demo and purchase a signed copy of Flambeau Kitchen while you’re there.

02/27/2025

💊 More Zepbound Options: A Step Forward, But Gaps Remain 💊

Lilly announced earlier this week new, lower-priced, 7.5 mg and 10 mg dose vials of Zepbound (tirzepatide)—a move that could help those whose insurance do not cover the medication or those seeking alternatives to compounded versions.

While this expands access, cost and coverage barriers still leave many without treatment. We need to work towards ensuring that everyone has access to the comprehensive obesity care.

🔗 Read more on what this means for patients and what still needs to change on our blog page:
https://www.anisemedical.com/blog/lilly-expands-zepbound-options-a-step-in-the-right-direction-but-more-work-to-be-done

01/13/2025

⏳ Waiting weeks for an appointment.

🤯 Seeing a new doctor every visit.

📄 Feeling like just a number in the system.

Our new blog post breaks down why traditional healthcare isn’t working—and how Direct Primary Care is changing the game for patients.

➡️ Click the link in our bio to read more.🩺

www.anisemedical.com/blog

06/29/2024

One of the shortcomings of comparing diets to find the best one, is that we overlook the one thing they all have in common.

They all prioritize the use of whole foods rather than ultra-processed foods.
Can ultra-processed foods affect our weight?

One study randomized 20 adults to either an Ultraprocessed diet or to a diet of minimally processed foods for 2 weeks.
Diets were matched for calories, sugar, fiber, fat content.
After 2 weeks the participants switched places and ate the alternate diet for an additional 2 weeks.

At the conclusion of the study,

✨Individuals on the ultra-processed diet ate 500 more calories per day than those on the minimally processed diet

✨Participants gained on average 1 kg (2.2 lbs) on the ultra-processed diet, while those eating minimally processed foods lost 1 kg (2.2 lbs) each.

Although small in size, this study demonstrates a correlation between ultra-processed foods and weight gain.

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT03407053

01/08/2024

Embrace the January harvest! 🥕

Discover the vibrant array of seasonal produce available now, bursting with flavor and nutrients! Here's your guide to what's at its peak:

Citrus fruit: Zesty and packed with vitamin C for a refreshing snack, to be used in marinades or to accentuate salads
Celery Root: A unique and earthy addition to winter recipes.
Cabbage: Versatile and perfect for crunchy salads, comforting when roasted or steamed.
Beets: Rich in color and nutrients, these bring an earthy dimension to your salads.
Leeks: Add a mild onion flavor to soups, quiches, and more.
Asparagus: Add a little lemon marinade and roast them.
Pears: Juicy and sweet, ideal for snacks or desserts.
Parsnips: Roast or mash these sweet root veggies for a delightful side.
Peas: Enjoy the pop of freshness in salads, pastas, or as a side dish.
Persimmons: Explore the unique flavor as sweet snack treat, or even use it to make fruit leather.
Kabocha squash: Make hearty soups or roast them to caramelized perfection.

🍽️ Need some more ideas? Try these combos:

Citrus Salad: Mix orange and grapefruit segments with sliced beets for a vibrant and nutritious salad.
Asparagus and Leek Quiche: Whip up a savory quiche using fresh asparagus and leeks for a delightful brunch.
Roasted Root Veggie Medley: Combine parsnips, celery root, and carrots for a colorful and flavorful side dish.

Share your favorite way to eat some of these seasonal foods below.

11/17/2023

"The average wait for an appointment with a physician for new patients is 26 days...Only Canada had a higher percentage of long waits".

"The shortfall of doctors is projected to only grow, especially for those in primary care".

When was the last time that you really needed help for a medical issue, and was frustrated that you could not get an appointment for several weeks?

The highlights the growing problem with access to healthcare in the US. And while it proposes many actionable steps for consumers to get care quickly, the article fails to mention as a valuable option to consider.

practices have grown a whopping 241% between 2017-2021.

There's a reason for that.

Both physicians and patients report greater satisfaction within practices.

Because the physician has a smaller panel of patients to take care of, she can spend more time focusing on the needs of each person.

This is simply not sustainable in a traditional insurance-based system.

I know this from many, many years of experience.

Its important to have the knowledge about all available health care options, to make the best decision for you and your family.

Our office is centrally located in downtown Brooklyn and we offer telehealth visits for your convenience.

Book a free consultation with us to see if our practice is a good fit for you.

https://anisemedical.intakeq.com/booking?serviceId=4f68c707-686c-492c-9592-99c1dc234021

09/28/2023

Let's delve into another hormone that's vital for weight regulation: Leptin is also known as the "satiety hormone" (keeps us full).

Leptin is produced by fat cells, and plays a crucial role in signaling to your brain about your body's energy reserves. When your fat stores are plentiful, Leptin levels rise, indicating that you're well-fed. These higher levels of Leptin generally lead to a reduced appetite, helping us to avoid overeating and weight gain.

However, similar to Ghrelin, disruptions in Leptin function can occur. In some cases, individuals with excess weight or obesity become less sensitive to Leptin's effects, a condition known as Leptin resistance. Even though there's an abundance of energy storage (fat), the brain doesn't receive the proper signals of fullness, resulting in overeating and weight gain.

Balancing Leptin sensitivity is essential for weight management success. Prioritizing whole, nutrient-rich foods, getting regular physical activity, and sustainable lifestyle changes can help as well as anti-obesity medications.

09/21/2023

We are proud to announce that Dr. Toussaint has been selected as a participant in Cohort 4 of the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business program. The program kicked off this week with three days at the Goldman Sachs headquarters in NYC.

09/11/2023

You are so much more than numbers on a scale.

Your worth, your struggles, your triumphs – they can't be measured by digits alone.

As a weight loss physician, I understand the complexities of your journey with obesity.

Weight and body mass index (BMI) are simply tools that we use in medicine. While imperfect, they help us understand if your weight could be affecting your health. From there, we collect additional data to calculate your individualized risk for obesity-related complications. Then we come up with a treatment plan as needed.

It is possible to reduce your risk of obesity-related complications while learning to love and appreciate your body. We focus on both in our Metabolic Transformation Program.

📲Call us or book an initial consultation with our scheduling link on our bio page.

09/08/2023

Can I let you in on a secret?

Weight loss is not achieved by turning on a single switch.

Rather, its a series of small wins as we establish new habits.
Non-Scale Victories (NSV) help to remind us of our journey and boost our momentum.
Here are some examples of non-scale victories:

🎖 Feeling great after a fitness class
🎖 Skipping your morning coffee because you naturally have more energy
🎖 Getting good sleep every single night
🎖 Noticing that your mood is better

I encourage my patients to celebrate their NSVs and enjoy the journey instead of focusing on the numbers on the scale.

09/05/2023

Obesity is a complex disease with multiple factors. Effective treatment requires frequent visits for intensive behavior modification. I chose to practice using a direct care model, in order to deliver the highest quality of care to each patient. It is quite difficult to conduct the same in a fifteen-minute visit with all of the distractions of the insurance-based world. Spending more time with patients leads to more customized treatment plans for weight loss. We are conveniently located in Brooklyn NY - also serving all of NY state via telemedicine.

Book a 15 minute consult to hear more about my approach.

https://anisemedical.intakeq.com/booking?categoryId=730e834c-9ced-4875-bc9f-fcf77202bb39

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81 Willoughby Street
Brooklyn, NY
11201

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http://www.anisemedical.com/

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