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Dr. Sunny Sharma, 1555 Barrington Road/Doctor's Building 1/Suite 310, Hoffman Estates, IL (2025)

11/05/2025

Day 5 of No-Shave November 🧔‍♂️

The mustache is growing in — slow, steady, and slightly uneven — kind of like most worthwhile things in life 😄

Progress, whether it’s building healthier habits, growing a practice rooted in purpose, or addressing hunger in our communities, doesn’t happen overnight. It takes small, consistent steps — a little patience, a lot of persistence, and the belief that even the smallest effort matters.

This month, my mustache has a mission. I’m growing it out to raise awareness (and funds) for — an organization working to fight hunger and make sure every person has access to one of the most fundamental forms of medicine: food.

Because before we can talk about “Food as Medicine,” we need to make sure people have food on their plates. 🍽️

Here’s a stat that really puts things in perspective:
Every $1 donated = 10 meals.

That means your coffee today could help feed a family tomorrow. ☕➡️🍎

If you’d like to join me, you can donate directly through my fundraiser here:
👉 https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participant/DrSunnySharma

Together, we can turn facial hair into fuel for change — and prove that growth (in any form) can make an impact.

11/04/2025

Day 4 of — the mustache is coming in strong and steady, and so is the mission. 💪🏽

It’s also been 4 weeks since my Gamma Knife radiation, and I’m feeling grateful for health, healing, and perspective.

This month, I’m raising funds for Feeding America to fight food insecurity, because good health starts with access to good food. 🍎

While facial hair is growing, so is awareness — for men’s health, mental health, and the importance of preventive care.

📊 Did you know?
• 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.
• Men die by su***de nearly 4x more often than women.
• 34 million Americans face food insecurity — and nutrition is the foundation of wellness.

Let’s use this month to grow more than mustaches — let’s grow awareness, compassion, and access to care.

Every $1 donated = 10 meals through .
You can support here:
👉 https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participant/DrSunnySharma

11/03/2025

🌍💚 Today is One Health Day — a reminder that true health isn’t just about people; it’s about the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and our shared environment.

As the CDC defines it, “One Health is a collaborative, multisectoral, and trans-disciplinary approach — working at the local, regional, national, and global levels — with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment.”

But here’s the truth: we can’t talk about optimal health if people’s basic needs aren’t met.
Health begins with food, shelter, and safety — not supplements or quick fixes.

That’s why, this No Shave November, I’m raising awareness and funds for Feeding America — because hunger isn’t just a food issue, it’s a health issue.
🍽️ Every $1 donated = 10 meals for families in need.

So while my beard continues to grow (and yes, it’s only day 3 — but give it time, it’ll look like my 2015 playoff beard before we know it 🧔🏽‍♂️🏒), I’m asking you to help others grow something even more powerful: hope and health.

Join me in making a difference →
🔗 https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participant/DrSunnySharma

11/02/2025

It’s only Day 2 of No Shave November… so there’s not much growth yet 😅 — but if you know me, you know my beard sprouts fast. Back in 2015, when I grew my playoff beard for the Blackhawks, I ended up looking like a full-on grizzly bear 🐻 (Go Hawks!).

This year, I’m letting it grow for something even more meaningful — to raise awareness (and funds) for the millions of Americans who face hunger every day.

Here’s what that looks like:
🍎 47 million people in the U.S. face food insecurity.
🥫 1 in 5 children don’t know where their next meal will come from.
🥦 Over 50 million people turned to food banks last year.
📍 Hunger exists in every single county in America.
(Source: Feeding America)

The causes are complex — low wages, high cost of living, healthcare costs, and systemic inequities — but the solution starts with us.

This November, every whisker I grow is a reminder that small things (like skipping a shave) can spark big change.

💚 Join me in fighting hunger through my Feeding America page:
👉 https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participant/DrSunnySharma

And since it’s still early… I’m open to suggestions — should I go full beard, classic ‘stache, or something bold and ridiculous? Drop your votes below 👇

11/01/2025

This November, I was planning to take part in No Shave November for the first time — to raise awareness about men’s health.

As someone who’s faced my own health challenges, it felt like a fitting reminder that caring for ourselves matters.

But this year, I can’t ignore the reality around us.

With SNAP benefits being cut, a potential government shutdown disrupting vital programs, and inflation hitting families harder than ever — millions of people in our communities are struggling just to eat.

🥣 47 million Americans — including 13 million children — are food insecure.

That’s why I’m shifting my focus.

This year, I’m growing my mustache for something bigger: to help fight hunger.

I’ve partnered with a national network of food banks helping families across the country.

Every $1 = 10 meals for those in need.

My goals this month:
🥸 Grow the mustache
💪 Work out for 30 hours (1,800 minutes)
🥫 Collect non-perishable food donations at my office
❤️ Raise funds and awareness for families facing hunger

Because at the end of the day, healthcare starts with humanity.
Before we can talk about exercise, nutrition, or medicine, we must make sure people are safe, housed, clothed, and fed.

You can help too:
• Donate to Feeding America https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participant/DrSunnySharma
• Drop off food at my office
• Volunteer your time
• Share this message

Whether you donate through my page or elsewhere — it doesn’t matter.
What matters is that we show up for those who need us most.

Let’s grow something good together 🌱

10/31/2025

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from Bandit (aka me today!) 🐾

If you’ve ever watched Bluey, you know Bandit’s classic line — “Oh biscuits!” — and honestly, that’s how I feel scrolling through all the posts about removing food dyes from candy this year.

Sure, candy back in the day might’ve had fewer ingredients — but let’s be real: even without dyes, it’s still a high-calorie, processed, hyper-palatable food. Taking out one color doesn’t magically make it healthy. 🍬

Instead of trying to “fix” candy, let’s just accept it for what it is — a treat. And that’s okay! Halloween isn’t about guilt; it’s about balance. Rather than demonizing it, here’s how you can make it manageable for your kids (and yourself):

🍭 Set limits: Choose a reasonable number of pieces per day and stick to it.
🍫 Practice moderation: Keep candy out of sight — no giant bowls within reach.
🎁 Trade for prizes: Let kids “sell” candy for small rewards like toys or cash.
🪥 Protect those teeth: Brush and floss well after the sugar rush!

This Halloween, enjoy the fun, embrace the Bluey spirit, and remember — the goal isn’t perfection, it’s progress. ❤️

10/30/2025

October may be wrapping up, but breast cancer awareness shouldn’t. 💗

If you’re a woman over 40, have you had your mammogram this year?
If not, this is your friendly, heartfelt nudge to get it scheduled. 📅

While the guidelines say every two years is fine, I recommend annual mammograms — and here’s why ⤵️

🔹 Annual screenings save more lives.
Yearly mammograms can reduce breast cancer deaths by nearly 40% by finding cancer earlier—when it’s most treatable and less aggressive.

🔹 The myths? Let’s bust them:
❌ Mammograms don’t cause or spread cancer.
❌ You do need them even if your last one was normal.
❌ Breast implants? You still need one — just tell your tech.
❌ No family history? You still need screening — most women diagnosed don’t have one.

🎯 Early detection is our best protection.
A mammogram can spot changes years before symptoms appear — and that time can make all the difference.

If you’re unsure about your risk or when to start, talk to your doctor. Let’s debunk the myths and tear down the barriers together. 💪🏽

10/29/2025

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room (or should I say, the butter in the pan): 🧈 saturated fat.

For some reason, this topic has become more controversial than pineapple on pizza 🍍🍕 — but unlike pizza toppings, the science on saturated fat is not up for debate.

Here’s the deal 👇

📊 The data is clear:
• Saturated fat raises LDL cholesterol — and more importantly, ApoB, which represents the number of atherogenic particles that can actually enter artery walls and form plaque.
• Higher ApoB = higher plaque burden = higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
• Every major cardiovascular society (AHA, ACC, WHO, and others) agrees that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats — especially polyunsaturated fats — lowers cardiovascular risk.

🥑 Translation: Swap the butter for avocado, olive oil, nuts, and seeds. Your arteries will thank you.

🩺 The controversy exists mostly online — not in peer-reviewed journals. In science, we don’t get to “manifest” new lipid pathways because we like bacon.

❤️ The evidence hasn’t changed. The best diet for your heart is still one that keeps your LDL and ApoB low — and that starts by reducing saturated fat and focusing on whole, plant-based, unprocessed foods.

10/28/2025

🎉 Happy National Internal Medicine Day! 🩺 Today I celebrate being an internist — and yes, I absolutely do still use my stethoscope like it’s a magic wand (sorry kids, no rabbits today).

As an internist, I have the privilege of standing at the intersection of complexity and compassion. We are the “doctor’s doctor,” the diagnostician who says, “Hmm… let’s see how all the pieces fit together,” and the partner who walks the full health-journey with adults, through wellness, illness, recovery and everything in between.

Why I love this work:
• Because every day is different — one moment you’re guiding someone through whole-food, plant-based lifestyle change, the next you’re unraveling a complex case with multiple systems involved.
• Because being board-certified in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine (with certifications from Cornell, Harvard, MIT/Yale, etc) means I’ve built a unique toolkit — not just treating disease, but optimising health.
• Because I get to be the first doctor born at Ascension St. Alexius and now practising there in Hoffman Estates — full circle, community roots, local love.

On this I’m grateful for every patient who trusted me with the complex, the chronic, the puzzling and the evolving. I’m thankful for the mentors who said: “internal medicine is art and science.” I’m proud to wear the badge of internist and to elevate the role of adult-care primary/longitudinal medicine in a world chasing quick fixes.

So here’s to the internists out there — connecting the dots, unraveling the “why,” making the system simpler for patients, and adopting a whole-person, whole-life lens. If you have questions about how internal medicine can be your health partner, I’m here.

🧬

10/27/2025

This past weekend, I had the chance to meet two legends — and

Both of them were the ultimate unsung heroes during the Bulls’ championship runs.
Power forwards — the enforcers. The grinders. The guys who did the dirty work that didn’t always make the highlight reel… but without them, there was no dynasty.

It reminded me of something I tell my patients all the time:
The same goes for your health. 🏀
It’s not always the flashy moves that win the game — it’s the consistent, unglamorous work behind the scenes that gets you results.

The real “power forwards” of your wellness journey are:
💪 Getting your workouts in — even when you don’t feel like it
🥗 Meal prepping or keeping healthy food within reach
🕰️ Prioritizing sleep (yes, Netflix will still be there tomorrow)
💧 Staying hydrated
🧘‍♂️ Taking time to breathe and reset
📅 Building routines that keep you consistent, not perfect

Those habits might not look pretty, but they’re what win championships in health.

Huge thanks to Dennis Rodman for a quick chat about my 9-year-old Halloween costume — even though we didn’t get a photo this time (still can’t believe I pulled off that hair color 😂).
And big thanks to Horace Grant for taking a photo and inscribing one of my favorite NSFW quotes from The Last Dance.
Let’s just say… it perfectly captures the mindset required to get things done. 💯

10/26/2025

Becoming healthier doesn’t mean just treating disease. It means designing wellness. As a lifestyle‐medicine board-certified physician, I believe in the power of food, movement and connection—not just prescriptions.

That’s why I launched my concierge practice in my hometown of Hoffman Estates—to bring personalized, whole-person care back to the community where I grew up, was born at Ascension St. Alexius, and now serve you.

If you’re ready to go beyond the “doctor visit,” and design a life of vitality on a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle, let’s talk. Enrollment is open and space is limited. 📞 (224) 273-6010 | Visit mdvip.com/doctors/sunnysharmamd

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