Dr. Austin Baraki is a practicing Internal Medicine Physician, competitive lifter, and strength coach located in San Antonio, Texas. Originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, he completed his undergraduate degree in Chemistry at the College of William & Mary, his doctorate in medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School, and Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.
By Austin Baraki MD, FACP Reviewed for medical accuracy on 12.3.2025 by Jordan Feigenbaum MD, MS Medical Disclaimer: The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet or supplementation. […]
Reviewed for scientific and medical accuracy by Jordan Feigenbaum, MD, MS Cholesterol is often treated like a villain, but you may be surprised to learn that it is actually essential for life. It is involved in things like the structure of our cells, brain and nerve function, and hormone production. It is important enough that […]
Most people have their blood pressure checked in a healthcare office setting. If this office measurement is high, additional measurements outside the office setting are recommended to confirm before starting treatment. USPSTF 2021 Checking blood pressure at home can be an excellent option, but requires careful technique with the appropriate equipment. How to Check Your […]
Nestled in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, just under the diaphragm is one of the most important organs in your body: the liver. Despite its modest size – the liver weighs about 3-pounds – the liver is the fourth largest consumer of energy among our organs. It uses roughly 200 Calories per kilogram […]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. Most people are aware of the major ways to reduce the risk of developing heart disease, i.e. eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, get enough high quality sleep, maintain a healthy weight and body composition, and be sure […]
Key Points The Limited Effect of Exercise Alone on Weight Loss Energy balance represents one of the fundamental principles of human metabolism. This physiological mechanism measures the relationship between caloric intake—the energy we obtain from food and beverages—and caloric expenditure, which occurs through basic metabolic processes and physical activity. When caloric intake exceeds expenditure, the […]
If you watched sports or other shows that were geared towards men in the late 2000’s, you probably saw at least one ad for low testosterone, e.g. “Is it Low T”, which pairs nicely with the ads for Viagra, trucks, and beer. This direct-to-consumer-advertising to “raise awareness” about low testosterone was very effective for the […]
Lifters commonly experience routine aches and pains in the context of their training, often affecting the low back, knees, hips, and shoulders. These are common places non-lifters experience pain as well. Whether the pain began suddenly or gradually, it can be a discomfort that worsens under load during training, or it may “warm up” and […]
Diabetes is among the most common conditions encountered by patients and doctors today, affecting nearly 1 in 11 people worldwide. Unfortunately, it remains poorly understood by the general public, and even among many healthcare professionals. There are many different kinds and causes of diabetes, but today we will focus on common type 2 diabetes mellitus. […]
In part one we discussed how to interpret blood tests of kidney function in the context of exercise. Today in part two we will discuss another common area of confusion and misinterpretation: the effects of exercise on liver function tests. The liver, like all of the internal organs, is quite complex and there are some […]