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

04/23/2026

One common question I get from my patients who are trying to lose weight is: "How do I talk to my kids about food?"

Here are the pointers I give them. Your goals and theirs don't have to conflict — but they do need to be kept separate.

Save this & share with a parent who needs it.

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04/22/2026

This is one of the most common stories I hear.
Years of trying. Real effort and discipline.
A body that kept resisting.
The missing piece was almost never willpower.
It was a detailed assessment with a treatment plan built around her biology.
If this sounds familiar, you don't have to keep starting over.
Contact us to book an initial consultation.

04/20/2026

“If it’s a disease then why does it feel like a personal failure?”

That’s the tension most people live with.

You’re told it’s about discipline. So when your body doesn’t respond, you assume you’re the problem.

But obesity is regulated by the brain, the gut and hormones that control hunger, fullness and energy use. That system can push back hard against weight loss — even when someone is doing a lot “right.”

So people double down on effort instead of changing the approach.

That’s why the same advice keeps failing the same people.

And it’s why treatment has to look different.

04/13/2026

You’re not struggling with dinner.

You’re dealing with what builds up long before dinner arrives.

Many people think they are practicing intermittent fasting or calorie control when they skip eating during the day. But for a large number of patients, this pattern does not stay neutral. It shifts hunger, attention and decision-making later in the day.

By the time evening comes, your body is no longer responding to logic or intention. It is responding to accumulated hunger, stress and fatigue.

What feels like a discipline problem at night is often a structure problem during the day.

I see this pattern frequently in patients who believe they are doing everything right but still feel out of control in the evenings.

If this feels familiar, the solution is not more restriction. It is building a pattern of intake that actually holds throughout the day, not just your intentions in the morning.

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.

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