January 29, 2012 By

Infertility to Acne: Treatment and Prevention of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Part 2

In part one of this series we looked at the cause of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and the many complications it causes. Weight gain, acne, excess hair growth on the face and body,  high cholesterol and high blood sugar due to insulin resistance are among the problems associated with PCOS.  One particular area of concern [...]

January 11, 2012 By

Getting the Right Amount of Sleep Helps Prevent Diabetes

One aspect of lifestyle that is often overlooked is time spent sleeping. Getting adequate sleep is often sacrificed due to the demands of job and family. In the Sleep Heart Health Study over 1400 men and women were surveyed about their sleep habits and its relationship to diabetes and prediabetes. It was found that sleeping [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

September 27, 2010 By

Don’t Expect New Weight Loss Meds for 10 Years or More

As a culture we don’t plan for a sudden halt in scientific advancements. Our tendency is to expect progress to be rapid and continuous. My prediction is that in certain areas of medical science we are likely to see not only a halt in progress but a slipping backward. In particular, the realm of medical [...]

September 8, 2010 By

Changes in Hormones After Gastric By-Pass Speed Weight Loss and Lower Blood Sugar

It seems obvious that cutting away part of the stomach and intestine should cause weight loss. With a smaller stomach and less intestine fewer calories can be absorbed per day causing weight loss. Surgeons who perform gastric by-pass were puzzled however, by how fast their patients showed metabolic improvement after undergoing this procedure. They noticed [...]

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 [...]

July 16, 2010 By

Spirulina and other Green Superfoods Can Jumpstart Good Health by Tom Hines

Metabolism.com is pleased to share the following article provided by our guest contributor, Tom Hines. ********************************************************** In some ways, your body is like a machine — it works best when it’s properly maintained and tuned up. Food is your fuel and when you fill your tank with lousy fuel, your engine sputters and stalls. If [...]

July 8, 2010 By

Dear Oprah, It was Fun While it Lasted!

It’s over between me and Oprah. If you are a regular reader of metabolism.com you probably know about my proposal to Oprah. Don’t get worked up, it wasn’t a marriage proposal. It was a proposal to create a Diabetes Lifestyles reality show for her new cable network. Here’s the background. Oprah is starting her “Own” [...]

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