General Health

Do you have 50 pounds of weight to lose, or more? While it might seem daunting, I’ve seen many people successfully lose this much weight (or more) and keep it off, and I know that you can, too!...

After you have worked so hard to lose weight, the last thing you want is to gain it all back. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happens to many people. But you can avoid this common weight loss and weight gain cycle by following these simple strategies for long-term weight loss:...

You may have seen or heard ads for HCG weight loss programs that promise easy and quick weight loss and wondered, Do they work? The short answer is no despite numerous medical studies, no connection between HCG and weight loss has been shown. Worse, these plans could put your health in serious danger....

For many women, menopause marks a new phase in their battle with excess weight. Unfortunately, menopause and weight gain commonly go hand-in-hand. In fact, one of my most common patient situations is weight loss for menopause....

You may have heard of Qnexa, a potential new weight loss drug under development. Will it be the answer to America’s weight problems?...

Of all the aspects of a successful weight loss program, I believe weight loss counseling is one of the most critical. Why? Weight loss counseling is where the rubber hits the road where we really get to the bottom of what’s behind someone’s individual weight issue and how we can help them overcome it....

A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests it may not be willpower that keeps people from losing weight and keeping it off, but hormones. What is the connection between hormones and weight? Could you be fighting hormonal weight gain?...

The words healthy snacks for weight loss may seem too good to be true, but there is such a thing. So what snacks should you eat when trying to lose weight?...

Have you ever wondered about the best cardio or cardiovascular workout for weight loss? Before going to my specific suggestions, let’s talk a little about what a cardio workout is and how it helps weight loss....

If you often feel tired and sluggish and are experiencing symptoms such as dry skin, hair loss, low libido, and melancholy, you could have a thyroid issue that's contributing to your weight struggle. While these same symptoms can also be caused by other medical conditions, a simple blood test monitoring your thyroid function can help your doctor sort out the cause....