The Real Answer May Surprise You! Have you ever met anyone who wanted to gain an excessive, unhealthy amount of weight? Of course not! In fact, excessive weight gain is one of the most unwanted of medical problems. … [Read more...] about Unwanted Weight Gain: Why does it happen?
Gut Bacteria and Obesity
(Introducing Probiotic Ultra!) Our “guts” (intestines) are loaded with over 100 trillion bacteria. In fact, 90% of the living cells in your body are bacteria in your gut! The question is obvious... Is your intestinal bacteria friend or foe? The answer... it depends! [featured-image single_newwindow="false"] Some types of bacteria are … [Read more...] about Gut Bacteria and Obesity
Vitamin Quality: It Matters When Your Health is at Stake
Vitamins and other supplements are common around the world for a good reason. Humans are not very good at consuming the recommended vitamins and minerals. We need help! For example: 75% of women are magnesium deficient, with risk of fatigue, insomnia, weight gain. 85% of those with obesity are vitamin D deficient, with risk of fatigue, weight … [Read more...] about Vitamin Quality: It Matters When Your Health is at Stake
Low Energy: Fixing the Power Drain
Energy... ever want or need more? Are you more tired than you should be? Do you run out of energy before the day is over? Has your metabolism “slowed down” in recent years, making weight loss even more difficult? Do activities seem to require “too much effort” even though they were fun and easy in earlier years? If your goal is to have more … [Read more...] about Low Energy: Fixing the Power Drain
What to eat? Wisdom vs Pleasure
Ever hear two voices battling in your mind, fighting over what you’ll eat? A wise and caring angel in one ear telling you how healthy and fit you’ll be if you eat this or that. And a convincing little deceptive demon in the other ear whispering, “Don’t worry, be happy! Eat that burger and fries, the chocolate cake, AND the ice cream. You can diet … [Read more...] about What to eat? Wisdom vs Pleasure
Successful Weight Loss: Medical Support Matters!
I love seeing people take charge of their health and weight destiny... successfully! (In one of our studies, 73 patients lost an average of 47.1 lbs in just 9 months! I love that!!!) But weight loss is not “easy”. The fact is, significant weight loss and maintenance is one of the most difficult of human undertakings. You see, we have things like … [Read more...] about Successful Weight Loss: Medical Support Matters!
Meal Replacements: Top 10
Study after study has confirmed the power of medically designed meal replacements to deliver weight loss. By delivering generous amounts of high quality protein and plenty of variety, they can satisfy the cravings and appetite of almost any dieter. With the ability to provide great nutrition, limit calories AND satisfy cravings, they simplify and … [Read more...] about Meal Replacements: Top 10