Comprehensive Medical Weight Loss
Does the idea of exercising to augment weight loss efforts seem overwhelming? So many of us are working outside the home, inside the home, juggling kid’s activity schedules while at the same time trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. …
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…
Many women experience weight gain, food cravings, and expanding waistlines around the time of perimenopause. It has long been known that removing ovaries from female animals causes significant increases in body weight and fat, especially visceral fat. This is clearly…
In a study from Fertility and Sterility, investigators found that women with a BMI of 25 or higher had significantly higher odds of miscarriage. Additional analysis revealed that women who underwent fertility treatments and had a BMI of 25 or…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Avoiding High Sodium Sodium is an important part of our diet, but over consumption can lead to health problems. High sodium contributes to high blood pressure that puts you at risk of heart disease, a heart attack or a stroke.…
