You’ve all heard by now about a new class of weight loss medications: GLP-1 receptor agonists. These injectable medications are gaining attention for their potential to help people lose weight. But are they really as good as they sound? As a family doctor with over 24 years of experience treating patients with obesity, I’m excited to share what I’ve learned about these medications and why I believe they’re truly remarkable—not just for weight loss but for overall health improvement.… Read the rest
8 Diet Hacks To Cure Heartburn Better Than Pills
Did you know that your daily dependence on pills for heartburn may not be needed, if you just follow simple diet changes? We all have our own anecdotal stories about triggers for heartburn, but what are the facts? I’m here to tell you right now, so keep reading.
Stop Your PPI For Heartburn: More Risks Than You Think
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Did you know that there’s an extremely high chance that the Prilosec pill you’ve been taking for years is not needed anymore — and could be harming you?
One of my pet peeves as a family doctor is seeing patients taking supplements or medicines that they really don’t need to take.
3 Big Reasons To Stop Your Multivitamin
How many of you are taking a multivitamin? If you’re in the USA, over 50% of adults are taking one. I’ve also taken it sometimes, off and on. I wouldn’t feel any different (good or bad) and then I’d stop for a while, and then some flashy new organic-ish version would be on sale at Costco — and away we go again.… Read the rest
Erythritol May Cause Strokes and Heart Attacks?
We were in the supermarket last week doing one of our favorite things — buying chocolate! As my family is trying to get rid of added sugar in our foods, we’ve been on the hunt for yummy sugar-free chocolates. And we found one that we liked: Lily’s Chocolates.… Read the rest
3 Big Reasons To Avoid The Carnivore Diet
I was recently asked by my Teladoc social media team to comment about a big social media diet trend, called the carnivore diet.
That’s when people eat only meats, especially red meat, plus eggs and some dairy. They also cut out all carbs, vegetables and fruits.