Comprehensive Medical Weight Loss
After a full week of lectures at the American Society of Bariatric Physician’s conference last week, I must say – I’ve never heard so many lectures about fat. There was much conjecture over whether or not fat is good or…
Today the FDA announced that instead of reviewing Qnexa, the new weight loss drug by Vivus, combining Phentermine and Topiramate, they are pushing back the review date by 3 months to July 17th, 2012, to allow time to review all…
Perhaps you’ve noticed: Many people in their 70s, 60s, 50s, even 40s are showing up with knee problems that require surgery. Here’s a chart for illustration: One of the main reasons for the huge increase in these surgeries is the…
When we think of crock pot meals, we are reminded of cold, winter days and comfort food. Let’s change this thinking into using the crock pot year round with fast, easy, and nutritious meals prepared in a matter of minutes.…
Do you have high liver enzymes? These are the ALT, AST, GGTP ALK and PHOS tests toward the bottom of your blood-work results. What do the elevation of these funny acronyms mean? Abnormal values may indicate problems with your liver,…
Perhaps you noticed the tiny ripple in the media in mid-February: A study of Mediterranean – type dining versus typical American stuffing suggested that a diet low in saturated fats, red meats and refined grains, and high in fish, produce…
Are you prepped and ready when you make your weekly trip to the grocery store? Supermarket companies have spent many years of research and millions of dollars just to encourage your impulse purchases. Their best scenario? You’re tired, rushed, haven’t…
Registered Dietitian day is on March 14th. Should you see an RD? Here are ten reasons why consulting with a registered dietitian could benefit you: You have diabetes, cardiovascular problems or high blood pressure. You are thinking of having or…
Food journaling is one of the most powerful tools available to lose weight and keep it off. But, all to often, people stop journaling. Why? I think because it is not very fun. Enter MyFitness Pal. This free ap, available…
There is exciting news for all of our Type 2 Diabetics. Bydureon has now been approved for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes. When patients are not controlled on metformin or metformin plus a sulfonylurea (Glipizide / Glucotrol) or thiazoladinedione…
