by Gary Pepper M.D. | Aug 23, 2008 | general health & nutrition
Researchers at the Department of Public Health, University of Helsinki, set out to answer such a question. 3536 men and 4193 women aged 18 to 54 years at baseline, were followed up for 6 to 15 years. The role of familial factors was studied in 1705 twin pairs in this...
by Gary Pepper M.D. | Aug 23, 2008 | general health & nutrition
Phentermine (Adipex) is used as an adjunct to exercise, behavioral modification, and caloric restriction in the short-term management (a few weeks) of obesity. Phentermine therapy is indicated for patients with no underlying risk factor but a pretreatment body mass...
by Gary Pepper M.D. | Aug 23, 2008 | general health & nutrition, health, metabolism, weight gain
Q.I have a very high metabolism and I cannot gain weight. My energy level sometimes makes me feel worn out. Is there a way to gain weight/muscle that is healthy? We received your question at Metabolism.com and have some answers to your problem. Gaining weight can seem...
by Gary Pepper M.D. | Aug 23, 2008 | general health & nutrition
Exercise is the best way to increase your resting metabolic rate. Specifically strength training. Strength training will increase your muscle mass. Increasing your muscle mass will increase the amount of calories you burn while you are resting. Imagine putting in...
by Gary Pepper M.D. | Aug 23, 2008 | general health & nutrition
I have a really slow metabolism and I was wondering besides exercise, is there anything I can do to speed it up, or should I go and see my doctor. I have tried to lose weight many times and have failed what else can I do? A.Always look before you leap! Exercise is the...
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