If you listen to AM radio, it’s likely you’re continually assailed with ads that claim that you can lose “25-40 pounds in 40 days.” There’s not even a qualifier that this is a best-case scenario like “Results may vary” or the disclaimer “Weight loss may not be typical” (which I thought the Federal Trade Commission used… Continue reading By Dr. Ron Hoffman: Can you really “lose 40 pounds in 40 days”?
Tag: Weight Loss & Obesity
By ICIM member Valeska Wells, DO: Sleep matters
Everyone knows that sleep is important, but did you know that it can impact your weight? If you’re trying to drop a few pounds, maybe you should think about your pillow. While sleeping doesn’t take away the benefit of eating healthy and exercise, it does play a key role in the management of your body… Continue reading By ICIM member Valeska Wells, DO: Sleep matters
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It’s politics as usual, but at a cost: the health of the American public. Action Alert!
Gastric Bypass Surgery for Everyone!
New recommendations from doctors take us even further in the wrong direction. Action Alert.
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There are better, natural alternatives to this new high-tech out-of-control approach to lowering your blood pressure.
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A New Diet Pill Hits the Market
Lose very little weight, and gain lots of nasty side effects!
Are You Missing One of the Most Vital Ingredients in a Healthy Lifestyle?
Hint: it helps you lose weight and live longer, it’s enjoyable, you probably don’t do it nearly enough, and there’s important new research about it that you need to know.
FDA Advisory Panel Green-Lights Toxic Weight Loss Pill
The FDA had previously rejected this very same drug for safety reasons. So how do they explain the sudden flip-flop?
Too Much Sitting Is Killing Us
Studies say that even moderate to vigorous exercise doesn’t counteract the damage.