Comprehensive Medical Weight Loss
Weight Loss Strategies for patients of Clinical Nutrition Center in Denver, CO.
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.…
On July 4th, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia. Just as we were able to declare our independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain, what better time to declare our independence from food? A recent article in…
Tips: 1) 1. Salad dinners – toss greens and veggies with tuna, chicken, or salmon. Add dried fruit or grapes, pine nuts, just a light touch of dressing, and dinner is served. 2) 2. For a refreshing summer drink, try…
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…
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…
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…
