Is Coconut Oil Healthy or Unhealthy?

Is Coconut Oil Healthy or Unhealthy?

A few years ago, during the height of the KETO fad, a friend suggested I start cooking with coconut oil. But what does the medical literature say about it? Is coconut oil healthy or unhealthy? Let’s find out. Coconut Oil Health Myths Coconut oil (Cocos nucifera) is...

5 Simple Ways To Help Your Patients Get Active

On our initial consultation with our patients, we ask the question “When did you start to gain weight, excess weight?” They most common answer is initially during college, sedentary job and getting married because of the lack of exercise. Yes, there are many other...
Does Breastfeeding Lead to Weight Loss?

Does Breastfeeding Lead to Weight Loss?

There is a perception that one of the benefits of breastfeeding is weight loss. This premise makes sense since at least 500-1000 calories are expended in breast milk production. That’s like running five to ten miles! Based on the current data that it takes 4500...
PROBIOTICS—Should We Reconsider?

PROBIOTICS—Should We Reconsider?

The use of probiotics has become almost universally recommended. Two new studies advise caution on the blanket use of probiotics. Probiotics are beneficial in some patients but other patients may, unfortunately, have little response and even show adverse reactions to...