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Nutrients for Your Child

Posted: Dec 19 in Our Blog by

Every parent wants their children to be healthy and have an optimally functioning body. Few aspects of a child’s life will have a more profound effect on their well-being than their diet. Unfortunately, there are numerous vital nutrients that many children fail to consume in adequate amounts.

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HCG Weight Loss Centers under Scrutiny

Posted: Dec 16 in Our Blog by

If you are considering HCG weight loss in Scottsdale, you should know that HCG is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for weight loss purposes. Although some weight loss centers advertise diets using this drug or homeopathic versions of this product for weight loss, HCG, also called hormone chorionic gonadatropin, is a prescription medication approved for use by people who have abnormalities of the ovaries or testicles that are affecting their fertility. The FDA has never ruled hCG as a safe method of medical weight loss.

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10 Tips for Losing Weight in the New Year

Posted: Dec 15 in Our Blog by

It is that time of the year again— time to start thinking about weight loss resolutions! This year, make your weight loss plans in Chandler count by taking advantage of the support and motivation available to you through a medical weight loss program. As you plan out your plan for the New Year, consider these ten simple weight loss tips that can help you start off on the right foot.

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FDA’s Removal of HCG Supported by Obesity Specialists

Posted: Dec 12 in Our Blog by

The American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) supports the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to remove homeopathic HCG weight loss products from the market. As the FDA’s news release reported, there are no FDA-approved HCG drug products for weight loss, and there is no substantial evidence that HCG increases weight loss beyond that resulting from caloric restriction. ASBP Trustee Craig Primack, MD, has served as ASBP’s spokesman on HCG for many years, and stated, “As a society, we continually strive to find better weight loss treatments. Obesity is a chronic disease which is best treated by a physician who specializes in weight loss and practices medicine based on sound scientific principles. Unfortunately, HCG does not live up to those standards.”

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Importance of Discussing Weight with your Child

Posted: Dec 08 in Our Blog by

With a third of the kids in the United States overweight, talking to your youngster about the importance of maintaining a healthy weight is more important than ever. Some parents find it more comfortable to talk to their kids about drugs, abstinence and alcoholism than to talk to them about weight management. Sometimes moms and dads think that if they bring up the topic of weight to their kids, it will trigger self-esteem issues and ultimately lead to eating disorders.

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