We live in what is called an “obesogenic” environment. This means that our culture and habits have a tendency to lead to weight gain. Our parties and get togethers center around food. The food industry makes food widely available and convenient which facilitates...
The Cancer Society just had its annual fundraiser. The relatives and cancer survivors get together to raise money for a cure. This year, the diagnosis touched the lives of several people I know. When a patient is concerned with “taking medications” to lower their...
The field of weight loss has been littered with fad diets, quick fixes, and celebrity endorsements. How does a person even begin to separate good nutritional advice from smoke and mirrors? This leads to many trying one program after another without ever achieving...
The plan seems sound. Cut back on junk food and desserts, scale back the margaritas, join the gym and work out. What happens when this not only doesn’t lead to weight loss but you notice the scale actually going up? “You’re building muscle” people cheer. Yet, your...
