Medical Weight Management
Some worry as popularity of hCG diet grows
A diet that uses injections of the pregnancy hormone hCG to “trick” the body into accepting an ultra-low calorie diet is growing in popularity — and controversy. Proponents say the diet is safe and effective. But plenty of other doctors say the diet is anything but. Kelowna, B.C., nurse Debbie Driscoll is currently on the […]
Vegetarian Diet May Help Reduce Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
A vegetarian dietary pattern is linked to a more favorable profile of metabolic risk factors and a lower risk for metabolic syndrome, even after adjustment for lifestyle and demographic factors, according to a cross-sectional analysis of results from the Adventist Health Study 2 reported online March 16 in Diabetes Care. “The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is […]
A Small Study of Patients Suffering with Intractable Pain Benefit from Hormone Therapy Using Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
March 24, 2011, National Harbor, MD—Results from a small study of intractable pain patients being treated with the human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) hormone reported that they had experienced pain free hours in the past month. These results were presented today at a poster session at the American Academy of Pain Medicine’s 27th Annual Meeting. Forest […]
Large bag of movie popcorn has fat equal to two Big Macs
Most people consider popcorn a healthy snack. It’s a whole grain and compared with deep-fried potato chips, it’s low in fat and calories. Not so at the movie theatre. Order a large popcorn unbuttered and you’ll consume the calorie and fat equivalent of two McDonald’s Big Macs. Not to mention almost a day’s worth of […]
Sodium, calories, fat: Appetizers by the numbers
Earls Kitchen & Bar Worst: Warm Spinach and Feta Dip 942 calories, 49 g, 2,066 mg Better: Crispy Chicken Tenders 354 calories, 6.5 g, 278 mg Don’t let the word spinach fool you. This creamy triple-cheese dip serves up as many calories, as much sodium and more fat than three McDonald’s cheeseburgers. Worse, it has […]
Oh Heavily, Father: Churchgoers More Likely to Become Obese
Results from a new study suggest that churchgoing folks are consuming a little bit more than the spiritual weight of God’s good word [1]. Individuals who attend church frequently in young adulthood are significantly more likely to become obese in middle age, according to a new analysis of the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young […]
Physician Counseling May Help Overweight, Obese Patients Confront Weight Issues
Physician counseling may help overweight or obese patients confront weight issues, according to an analysis of data from the 2005-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) reported in the February 28 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.”Physician counseling is effective in promoting healthy behavior,” write Robert E. Post, MD, MS, from the Medical […]
The Sight And Smell Of Food Causes Binge Eaters Dopamine Levels To Spike
UPTON, NY — A brain imaging study at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory reveals a subtle difference between ordinary obese subjects and those who compulsively overeat, or binge: In binge eaters but not ordinary obese subjects, the mere sight or smell of favorite foods triggers a spike in dopamine — a […]
Dr. Oz Explores HCG Diet Weight Loss Benefits and Drawbacks
Today on the Dr. Oz Show, Dr. Oz spoke with several guests that have been on the HCG diet to determine if the HGC diet is truly the miracle weight loss plan many proclaim it is, or if it is actually dangerous. People on the HCG diet are supposed to be able to lose an […]
IAPAM’s hCG Training Includes Tips for Weight Maintenance
The IAPAM’s hCG Physician Weight Loss Program offers physicians all the tools and training they need to add hCG for Weight Loss to their practices. Now the IAPAM’s program includes Enhanced Weight Management Content, including 15 proven Tips for Healthy Eating. As part of its respected hCG Training, hCG and weight management experts offer physicians […]
