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 Dr. G. Pepper
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 [...]
November 9, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
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 [...]
November 7, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
They Quit Smoking, Their Metabolism Slows, but Good Attitude Gets Them Through
Here are some encouraging stories from the front line against smoking. It’s a desperate struggle at times but our members share their gutsy approaches that have gotten them through the tough times. Beach Gal writes: 10 months on Nov 15! Weight has plateaued at 15lbs gained. 48 years old with perimenopause too. So here are [...]
September 18, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Boyfriend Has Low Testosterone. What Can Lu Do?
Lu posts these concerns to Metabolism.com My boyfriend is in his early 40′s and has been taking testosterone therapy. Instead of his levels increasing, they have decreased…his total is now in the single digits. He takes very good care of himself as he is a fitness trainer and body builder (takes vitamins, etc.). Obviously, with [...]
August 18, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Zach’s Treatment Success with Cytomel
Zach points out that most of the posts about thyroid treatment issues at metabolism.com are from women. That makes sense because autoimmune thyroid disease is approximately 10 times more common in women than men. But man or woman, thyroid hormone treatment is still the same and his success with Cytomel is something worth noting. Zach [...]
April 4, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
How Greg Stopped Smoking and Overcame His Weight Gain Issues
In this emotional blog posted to metabolism.com, Greg (from Tampa) shares insights from his personal struggle to stop smoking and deal with the weight fluctuations that accompanied those efforts. Not everyone can achieve this kind of success but, according to Greg, by keeping your eye on the prize you can get through the worst of [...]
March 7, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Dangerous Metabolic Supplements
A few weeks ago a new patient arrived at my office to discuss treatment for her thyroid disease. She was diagnosed with an under active thyroid several years prior but treatment with Synthroid was unsuccessful. She stopped using the medication on her own, at least a year ago. Blood tests obtained by another doctor a [...]
February 6, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
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 Dr. G. Pepper
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 [...]
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