Comprehensive Medical Weight Loss
Get the latest developments in medical weight loss at Clinical Nutrition Center in Denver, Colorado, a doctor-supervised weight loss center. Ethan Lazarus, MD is a medical weight loss doctor helping patients achieve long-term weight control.
Earlier this year, the American Diabetes Association revised their guidelines for Type II Diabetes Screening. For many years, the recommendation has been to screen individuals at risk with fasting blood sugar levels, or blood sugar levels after a glucose load…
New Book Recommendation from CNC Do you have a problem with wheat? My friend Elizabeth did, and in the process of figuring it out for herself, she compiled all the information to publish a wonderful little book for the rest…
A recent study by the University of Florida published in the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine looked at the longtime question, which is better, slow and steady weight loss vs. rapid weight loss. A popular notion is that rapid weight…
Obesity is responsible for over 95 million years of life lost, according to Obesity, February 2010. This article looked at many studies over the years comparing life span of obese, overweight, and normal weight people. Compared to their normal weight…
The use of HCG for weight loss is not recommended.
Fake versions of GlaxoSmithKline's over-the-counter diet pill Alli contaminated with dangerously high levels of a prescription weight loss drug, Sibutramine (Meridia) have been spotted according to the FDA
Every week here at CNC I diagnose both new Type 2 Diabetics, and countless people at risk for developing diabetes. All too often, I see patients develop diabetes as a result of continued weight gain. Now, we have new information…
A recent study researched factors which may be associated with obesity in adults. Remember, these are associations, so you cannot assume cause and effect. Nonetheless, I’ve summarized a few of the interesting associations for you: Sleep: Women who sleep less…
Have you been keeping your eye on the news lately? Three different manufacturers are all vying for the next medical treatment for obesity. Here’s a quick update: Vivus: Vivus has been researching a new version of the long-time favorite, Phentermine.…
Earlier this week, new weight gain guidelines for pregnancy were issued by the Institute of Medicine. The new guidelines stem from growing evidence linking weight gain before and after pregnancy to health problems for both mother and baby. Overweight and…
