by Gary Pepper M.D. | Jun 13, 2012 | Cholesterol, diabetes, general health & nutrition, health, metabolism, weight gain
Understanding of the various ways vitamin D effects the body is growing rapidly. Originally this vitamin was thought to only effect calcium in the blood and bone but recent research shows it possesses important influences on the immune system and cancer development. A...
by Gary Pepper M.D. | May 21, 2012 | osteoporosis
Most of my patients initially refuse when told that they need to start medication for osteoporosis. Why such an overwhelming negative response? The ads soliciting supposed victims of anti-osteoporosis drugs such as Fosamax, have been so wide spread and convincing that...
by Gary Pepper M.D. | Mar 27, 2012 | Adrenal gland, Hypothyroidism, T3, thyroid
A long time member of metabolism.com, Eric Pritchard, has been a determined critic of “T4 only” treatment of hypothyroidism. In his latest comment Eric shows that scientists were aware of the inadequacy of “T4 only” treatment since 1947! I...
by Gary Pepper M.D. | Mar 17, 2012 | Cholesterol, diabetes, diet, diet and weight loss, general health & nutrition, metabolism, nutrition
Much as has been said recently about the health benefits of coconut milk and coconut oil. Coconut milk is a white liquid mixture of water and the white “flesh†of the coconut and is considered a more diluted form of coconut oil a thick clear liquid. Coconut...
by Gary Pepper M.D. | Feb 26, 2012 | diet, Emotions, general health & nutrition, health, health insurance, hormones, stress, Uncategorized
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...
