Dr. Lazarus

Dr. Lazarus

Physician at Clinical Nutrition Center. Helping patients full-time with medical management of obesity and life-long weight control.

Hydroxycut found to be Deadly

Like so many dietary supplements, safety is a common concern.  Hydroxycut is no exception.  On May 1st,the FDA recalled products containing the ingredient due to 23 reports of severe liver damage and one death.  This is not the first time…

Federal Exercise Guidelines Issued

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued guidelines addressing the type and amount of physical activity necessary to produce health benefits. The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends the following: Adults 18-64 years old:  150…

Healthy Snacks

A good snack is one which contributes to the day’s nutrition, but does not add excessive calories. 200 calories or less is ideal.  Some Examples:   ½ c. bran cereal with 1 c. sugar-free, fat-free yogurt: 150   7 Whole…

A Note on Weight Maintenance

Lipid levels generally improve with weight loss even on our very low carbohydrate fasting programs.  However a recent published study from the University of Maryland Medical Center shows that for weight maintenance, a lower fat, higher healthy carbohydrate diet may…

A New Trend in Grocery Shopping: Smaller Stores

The supersizing of cars, homes, retail shopping centers, and mega grocery stores is making way for a shift toward downsizing, simplifying & economizing.   New, smaller grocery stores are appearing in many states.  Benefits of the new trend includes faster shopping…

Dieting: On a Budget

Dieting Saves Money! Penny pinching seems to be the trend for most people with the current economy, but that doesn’t mean your waistline should be affected. Many people may run to their comfort foods as soon as times get tough…

Exercise: Mind and Body

12 Ways to Sneak More Activity into Your Day If you think a gym workout offers your only regular chance to exercise, you need to explore the everyday opportunities to sneak more physical activity into your life. Try to incorporate…

Nutrition: Be In The Know

Calcium Calcium, the most abundant mineral in the human body, has several important functions. More than 99% of total body calcium is stored in bones and teeth where it functions to provide structure. The remaining 1% is found throughout the…