March 17, 2012 By

Coconut Milk as Health Food? You’ve Got to Be Kidding.

Much as has been said recently about the health benefits of coconut milk and coconut oil. Coconut milk is a white liquid mixture of water and the white “flesh” of the coconut and is considered a more diluted form of coconut oil a thick clear liquid. Coconut extracts have been used in commercial food products, [...]

February 15, 2012 By

Mom Told You Fish is Brain Food. She Was Right.

Recent information from a 20 year study confirms what Mom told you about fish being good for the brain .  Using MRI studies of the brain researchers from the University of Pittsburgh found that the size of certain brain regions crucial to intelligence were bigger in those who ate baked or broiled fish on a [...]

January 1, 2012 By

What’s Inside My Ebook, Metabolism.com?

My ebook Metabolism.com is now available; I think you will find it a great resource for many of the common problems members have asked me about over the past 15 years. Buy it now and use it for years to come. Don’t forget to check out the Weight Loss and Weight Gain Programs included for [...]

March 20, 2011 By

More Toxic Thyroid Supplements

During 2 decades of practicing endocrinology I had not encountered an instance of an over the counter product containing enough active thyroid hormone to make a difference in thyroid levels. In the last month I consulted on two new patients who appear to have developed toxic thyroid levels due to non-prescription products. The first involved [...]

February 19, 2011 By

Prominent Diabetes Specialist Shares His Views on Best Practice Principles

In this video, Eric Cohen, endocrinologist, explains what he considers the principles that will result in the best outcomes for his patients. He also shares his life experiences that influenced him in his decision to specialize in diabetes care.

February 13, 2011 By

FDA to Weight Loss Drug Developers: “Drop Dead!!”

In just the last few months the FDA shot down applications from three new weight loss drugs and removed one from the market that was previously approved. A month ago, based on analysis of these actions, I predicted it will take 10 years for a new weight loss drug to be approved by the FDA. [...]

February 6, 2011 By

How Light Effects Your Metabolism by Jim Rollince

A guest contributor, Jim Rollince, shares this informative article on how the amount of light in our environment can have a big impact on health. Jim writes: Ambient Light During Sleep and The Affect on Metabolism By Jim Rollince of Gym Source, distributor of home gym equipment, including treadmills, ellipticals and other home gyms. Frustrated [...]

November 28, 2010 By

Adopted Children Experience Early Sexual Maturity

Puberty occurs when areas within the brain awaken beginning a cascade of hormone signals which conclude with the gonads (ovaries and testicles) increasing their production of the female and male sex hormones estrogen and testosterone. Under the influence of these hormones a child begins the transition from childhood to sexual maturity. In boys puberty is [...]

November 25, 2010 By

Dr. Oz’s “Metabolic Makeover” Dishes Empty Calories

I want to help Dr. Oz not criticize him. Criticizing Dr. Oz is like criticizing Mother Theresa. He is uniformly worshiped by the media and his huge audience. He comes across as someone truly wanting to be helpful. So if I come across as being critical of him think of it as constructive criticism. Yesterday, [...]

August 20, 2010 By

Chubby Neck Becomes the New Normal

After reading the latest research on the metabolic hazards associated with chubby necks I am more sensitive to the size of people’s necks then ever. Of course I look at the size of my patient’s neck but people who I pass in the street or supermarket may find me staring. Watching TV a few days [...]

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