The old saying, “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” implies there is a deep connection between emotions and eating. My guess is no one is really surprised by this idea. Both men and woman can identify ways in which their mood and appetite are intertwined and it is no mere quirk [...]
January 29, 2012 By Dr. G. Pepper
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 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 [...]
July 6, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Avandia Law Suit Brings Out the Opportunists
The lawsuits against Avandia are being prepared and opportunists are lining up for a payday. Unfortunately, everyone else will wind up a loser, and here’s why. Avandia, one of only two available medicines with unique properties to treat diabetes, was approved in 1999. From the very first day Avandia was approved a heated debate arose [...]
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 27, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Can Actos Really Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?
Diagnosing diabetes is simple. If the blood sugar is found to be elevated you are diabetic. Increasing or decreasing the cut off level between normal and diabetic will dramatically change the number of people diagnosed with diabetes. In 1997 the American Diabetes Association lowered the criterion of diabetes (type 2) to a fasting blood sugar [...]
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 [...]
January 24, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
What You can Learn from Sarah’s Struggle With Hypothyroidism
Every so often I like to bring attention to someone who has struggled to get properly treated for hypothyroidism. Not everyone shares the same dilemma regarding treatment of hypothyroidism because T4 by itself may be sufficient in many instances. But for those who continue to experience symptoms of hypothyroidism despite T4 treatment, adding T3 can [...]
September 8, 2010 By Dr. G. Pepper
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 [...]
May 12, 2010 By Dr. G. Pepper
Debbi Reveals Her Experience with Weight Gain after Quitting Smoking
In this post Debbi gives advice to Melanie who is concerned about weight gain when stopping smoking: Debbi writes: Melanie: Not sure if you have read all of these posts, but a few years back, I quit and gained THIRTY pounds just as you described. Made me feel exactly like you say “humongous slug” and [...]
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