Expert Advice and Updates on Medical Weight Loss

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Contrave Now Available

Contrave will be available at pharmacies starting October 20th. It is FDA-approved for individuals with a BMI over 30, or over 27 with a weight-related health problem like high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes. It is approved for chronic use – that means it has been studied and approved for long-term weight control, similar to how we use medications for high cholesterol and for diabetes.

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Orange-Herbed Pork Roast Recipe

Trim fat from pork roast. If necessary, cut roast to fit into crock pot. Combine garlic powder, ginger, thyme & pepper. Rub spice mixture over entire surface of meat with your fingers. In a large skillet, brown roast in hot oil. Drain.

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Optimizing Your Omegas

Omega fats are polyunsaturated fats that have many benefits. Like many of the fats the body stores and burns for energy, these fats are biologically active and play vital roles in functions such as inflammation and blood clotting. Your weight loss goals can be hampered by an imbalance in omegas.

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The Diabetes Epidemic

According to the Centers for Disease Control, the United States is rapidly progressing toward an epidemic of type 2 diabetes. Over the last thirty years, the rate of type 2 diabetes in the U.S. has more than tripled, with more than 20.9 million people suffering from the condition as of 2011. Although many different factors can contribute to the development of diabetes, the CDC also reports that 80 to 90 percent of people who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are obese.

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Study says low-carb diet offers better weight loss than low-fat option

Confused by the low-fat versus low-carb diet debate? Didn’t know there was such a debate? If you fall into either of these camps don’t worry, you’re not alone. For many years the debate has raged whether people wishing to lose weight and improve their health should limit carbohydrates or limit fats in their diet.

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Quick Guide to Reading Food Labels

Learning to read nutrition labels can help you meet your weight loss goals when you decide to take charge of your diet and health. The nutrition facts panel on packaged food contains a lot of information that can seem difficult to understand, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires labels to be standardized so they’re easier to read. Here are the basics about reading labels.

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Snoring? It Could Be Apnea — and It Could Be Serious

Have you ever found yourself suddenly waking from sleep snorting or gasping for air? Or perhaps your partner tactfully mentions loud, persistent snoring coming from your general direction during the night. If you are overweight, you could be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a serious condition that causes your respiration to slow or stop completely while you’re sleeping.