Paula Deen, popular chef, announced that she had diabetes last week on the Today show. It seems that all her fat and sugar laden recipes have finally caught up with her. Diabetes is more common than you may think. Almost 9% of the United States population has diabetes and another 86 million
The Solution to the Effects of High-Fat Holiday Indulgence
The holiday season is certain to be a joyful time of year to reminisce and celebrate cheer with family and friends. It is also the time of year when the most diligent and disciplined individuals find themselves succumbing to the temptation of high-fat, high-calorie holiday treats. Even the fittest individuals are putting
Tips to Maintain Your Weight During the Holidays
Remember the real reason for holiday get-togethers is to spend time with your family and friends and NOT to overeat. Maintain your exercise routine. Find time to exercise amidst your holiday preparations. If you don’t have an exercise routine, give yourself the gift of health and start working out. Just make sure
Careful With The Antibiotics. They May Cause……Weight Gain!
As this cold, flu, bronchitis and common infection season approaches, you may find yourself in the doctor’s office looking for an antibiotic. Some doctors hold their ground refusing to prescribe antibiotics for clearly apparent viral infections (antibiotics only work on bacterial infections). Other providers want to please their patients and give in
How To Fight The Fat, Really!
Is it really such a mystery why 60 percent of Americans including children are overweight? Everybody wants a quick and simple answer, but let’s look at the basics of weight management. 1. Diet: As recently as 50 years ago, the rate of obesity ( body mass index >30 percent) or just overweight
Happy Oktoberfest!
I’ve always loved the name “BodyLogicMD” because I encourage my patients to take a logical approach to proactive healthcare. At the initial consult, this means taking time to understand what each hormone level means and linking it to symptoms of deficiency or excess, rather than just handing out prescriptions for replacement. Today,
