It can be fairly difficult to keep on top of a healthy lifestyle, but the advent of digital technology has come a long way in assisting us in this regard. One such helpful tool is called Fooducate, and it is about to become the healthy man and woman’s best friend. WHAT IS FOODUCATE? Fooducate is an app, and is available on the iTunes App Marketplace. The function of this particular app is to help health-conscious shoppers make better, healthier decisions pertaining to their … [Read more...]
Weight Management Programs: A Good New Year’s Resolution?
December 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Weight Management Programs. We hear a lot about them, but are they really worth the time and money it takes to follow one to the letter? Better yet, are they worth joining as part of your New Year's Resolution to lose weight? SVELTE MD: THE DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH Weight Management Programs can get a lot of undue flak, especially in the clinical field. The reason for this is because so many of the clinical weight loss programs only provide patients pills and heavy bills. Not so with … [Read more...]
2012′s Top 10 Ways To Stay Svelte
December 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Pretty soon we'll be leaving 2011 behind. 2012 is on its way, and most of us would like to ring in the New Year in as best shape as possible. Whether you are planning ahead for 2013, or you'd simply like to remain thin and healthy for the upcoming year, we've got a list of the Top 10 Ways to Stay Svelte in 2012! 10) CARDIO, CARDIO, CARDIO! As most any one can tell you, Cardio is some of the best exercise our bodies can receive. Whether you're planning on riding your bike instead of … [Read more...]
Transition: The Key To Staying Svelte
December 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Why are commercial diet programs so successful in America today? At the risk of sounding a bit cynical here, I believe it is related to one simple factor: repeat business. The plain fact is, Americans are confronted everyday with sugar and unhealthy fats in abundant supply. We most likely hold the record for more “drive through” restaurants than any country on earth. But blaming our fast food industry isn’t really fair when you consider all the soda’s, ‘energy drinks’, and … [Read more...]
Weight Capsules: Do They REALLY Help You Lose Weight?
November 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It's almost time for Thanksgiving, which means most of us will be facing the pressure of keeping the pounds off while still enjoying our country's second-most important holiday. If you're like many of the patients we treat, your first reaction is probably to scramble to the nearest supplement retailer to invest in some diet pills. But, do these pills actually help people lose weight? KEEPING THE POUNDS OFF The most important question to ask is not whether diet pills will provide … [Read more...]
Chasing Pounds: Running Towards Weight Gain
November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
On the road to weight management, one of the most proven methods of achieving results is the reliable activity of running. This is not only good for keeping one's weight in check, but it does wonders for the circulation as well. However, some people pay too much attention to the scale when running. This can create a problem that, on the surface, appears to make no sense. Every one who runs (or exercises at all) might see a growth in their weight, but they take this information as an … [Read more...]
