The Cost Of Obesity

The “cost of obesity” narrative claims fat bodies cost society billions annually, but who profits from these calculations? In this month’s blog post, Dr Asher Larmie exposes how pharmaceutical companies manufacture these figures to sell weight loss drugs, reveal the flawed methodology behind the £98 billion UK estimate, and propose that addressing weight stigma—not weight itself—would truly improve health outcomes.

Health Does Not Define Worth

Health does not define worth, yet our society continues to create hierarchies based on health status. From the wellness industry to medical settings, we’re taught that being unhealthy makes us less valuable. In this post, Dr Asher Larmie challenges healthism and explores how we can reclaim our inherent value beyond health metrics.

Are We Really Responsible For Health?

When doctors say “You’re responsible for your health,” they’re weaponizing blame. In this thought-provoking blog post, Dr. Asher Larmie reveals how making patients responsible for health leads to worse outcomes, medical avoidance, and unnecessary suffering. Discover how healthcare providers can reframe their approach, and practical strategies for patients facing blame in medical settings. It’s time to replace individual blame with collective responsibility and compassion.

From Control to Trust: Rethinking Our Relationship with Health

We can’t control our health any more than we can control the weather. Sure, we can check forecasts and carry umbrellas, but we can’t stop the rain. In a world obsessed with optimizing wellness and controlling our bodies, what if there was a more liberating way? In this blog post, Dr Asher Larmie explores how moving from body control to body trust might just be the key to genuine wellbeing.

Health is Not One Size Fits All: Challenging Traditional Definitions

What does it really mean to be healthy? Traditional medical definitions of health often focus on narrow metrics like blood pressure, BMI, and lab results. But true health is more complex and inclusive than these simple measurements suggest. In this deep dive into the meaning of health, we challenge conventional medical models and explore how factors like systemic oppression, resource access, and privilege shape our understanding of health. Learn why weight-inclusive medical care requires us to radically rethink health definitions and how liberation from restrictive health ideals might be the most healing path forward.