January 3, 2012 By

SweetiePie Doesn’t Need a Shrink to Quit Smoking

Many members here at metabolism.com have shared their thoughts and experience on ways to stop smoking. There have been many who feel defeated because they can’t beat the weight gain that accompanies their efforts. SweetiePie has a clear message about how not to beat yourself up while achieving the goal of a smoke free (and [...]

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 [...]

November 28, 2011 By

HCG, Your Hormone Metabolism and Cancer

by Gary Pepper, M.D. Editor, Metabolism.com Last week Helen, a friend of the family, called to brag she had lost 12 pounds in 4 weeks and also to ask if she had given herself cancer in the process. What was the connection between her supposed miracle metabolism and cancer? Helen was taking HCG injections and [...]

November 9, 2011 By

Bariatric Surgery Benefits Last for Years

One of the biggest problems with weight loss programs and diets is that even if they work the weight tends to come back on within a year or two. A recent study from the University of Utah of people who underwent bariatric surgery shows that not only do they lose weight quickly, after 6 years [...]

October 30, 2011 By

Will T-3 Help Dana with her weight, hair, skin and mood?

Although we often speak of the metabolic effects of thyroid hormone, we are really referring to the fact that this hormone helps to regulate the function of every system in the body. A system that is often a source of concern is known as the integument; the hair, skin and nails. The effects of disease [...]

August 24, 2011 By

Diabetes Medications, One Old and One New, Run into Trouble

A potential new treatment for type 2 diabetes, dapagliflozin, recently failed to gain approval from the FDA. What makes this rejection noteworthy is that the new medication works by a completely new mechanism causing the kidney to excrete sugar from the blood into the urine. Reasons for the rejection were the increased risk of bladde [...]

June 17, 2011 By

Michelle Gets a Boost from T3 (Cytomel)

Michelle shares her success story with T3. Michelle’s story demonstrates how combination therapy with T4 and T3 can be clinically superior to T4 (Synthroid, Levothyroxine) alone. In her story she mentions Wilson’s syndrome which I personally think is a “made up” diagnosis to help Dr. Wilson’s retirement fund but I do think her experience is [...]

January 16, 2011 By

Dangerous Weight Loss Programs for Diabetics

A few days ago I was concluding a visit with a patient with thyroid disease, while her diabetic husband, also my patient, looked on. They are a pleasant older couple I have known for years, who are devotedly helping each other stay healthy. As they were leaving the exam room the wife apologetically turned the [...]

October 26, 2010 By

Dael Challenges the Conventional Wisdom about Smoking and Weight Control

Dael is taking a lonely path as a confirmed smoker. So far the benefits seem to out weigh the risks, but we all know what the end of this road will look like. I am posting Dael’s comments to see if the community at metabolism.com can make a positive impact on Dael’s rebellious attitude. Dael [...]

October 17, 2010 By

Have You Been Injured by Your Diabetic Diet?

Ads on TV and in magazines are promoting weight loss programs specifically designed for diabetics. Weight loss is crucial to successful treatment of type 2 (adult onset) diabetes and is a highly desirable goal. In practice however, weight loss diets for diabetics can be dangerous if not properly supervised. Many adult diabetics are taking powerful [...]

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