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Why Can’t Lisa Lose Weight? Part 2

If you missed Part 1 of Why Can't Lisa Lose Weight, check it out now. Complexities Leading to Weight Gain So we begin to see the complex interrelationships that lead to poor metabolism and weight gain. Medications like Prozac and Omeprazole don’t really “fix” anything. They simply attempt to control symptoms while leading to other problems. The real issue is why does Lisa have heartburn?... [Read more]

Why Can’t Lisa Lose Weight? Part 1

Say hello to Lisa. Lisa recently responded to an article I posted entitled “Diet & Exercise But Still Can’t Lose Weight?” that went on to detail 5 metabolic reasons that often make losing weight difficult for many people. I found her brief story to be rather compelling as it is a theme I see played out over and over again in my own patients when they first come to me. Lisa has given us... [Read more]

Which Seafood is Good for Your Brain & the Environment?

We’ve all heard how wonderful omega-3 fats are for our health. They have tons benefits, including: Preventing fatal erratic heart rhythms Reducing inflammation Making up cell membranes throughout the body, especially the eye, brain and sperm cells Preventing cardiovascular disease and stroke Easing depression According to Dr. Mark Hyman, author of Ultrametabolism, research suggests... [Read more]

Is Yogurt Healthy For You? 6 Tips to Be Sure

“Is this yogurt good for me?” she asks. “Probably not” I answer. As long as food manufacturers continue to see health and wellness as a “trend” and not a “philosophy” you will have to remain on the diligent path of informed and proactive consumer. Unfortunatley as consumers, we can never trust the front of a food label as that’s a product of marketing, not food science…said the... [Read more]

Satisfying a Sweet Tooth

No willpower when it comes to sweets? You are not alone! We all crave sweet foods. Here’s why: our tongues have a large amount of sweet taste buds, and they demand to be satisfied. So how can we satisfy a sweet tooth without resorting to Ding Dongs, Twinkies or our old pals Ben and Jerry? One strategy that works beautifully for my clients is adding naturally sweet foods to their diets everyday.... [Read more]

Diet Sodas Increase Risk of Stroke by 61%

A new study from the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine reports that those who drink diet soda were found to have a 61% increase in stroke than those who drink no soda at all. Stroke is the third leading cause of death, behind heart disease and cancer, in the United States. More than 137,000 people a year die from stroke, according to the American Stroke Association Previous research... [Read more]