by Dr. G. Pepper | Jan 29, 2012 | diabetes, diet, Family Nutrition General, general health & nutrition, health, hormones, metabolism, weight gain
In part one of this series we looked at the cause of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and the many complications it causes. Weight gain, acne, excess hair growth on the face and body, high cholesterol and high blood sugar due to insulin resistance are among... by Dr. G. Pepper | Jan 16, 2012 | diabetes, diet, diet and weight loss, Family Nutrition, Family Nutrition General, fitness, general health & nutrition, hormones, metabolism, Uncategorized, weight gain
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) sounds like a rare disorder but it is surprisingly common. This is a disorder with onset in early adolescence effecting up to 10% of young women. Characteristic signs and symptoms include increasing facial and body hair, hair loss... by Dr. G. Pepper | Jan 11, 2012 | diabetes, diet, diet and weight loss, Family Nutrition Diabetes, Family Nutrition Weight loss, fitness, general health & nutrition, health, stress, weight gain
One aspect of lifestyle that is often overlooked is time spent sleeping. Getting adequate sleep is often sacrificed due to the demands of job and family. In the Sleep Heart Health Study over 1400 men and women were surveyed about their sleep habits and its... by Dr. G. Pepper | Jan 8, 2012 | blood pressure, diabetes, diet, fitness, general health & nutrition, health, metabolism
Novartis Blood Pressure Medication Runs into Trouble by Gary Pepper, M.D. Editor, Metabolism.com In 2007 a new type of blood pressure lowering medication was brought to market by Novartis Pharmaceutical Company. This medication by the brand name Tekturna (aliskiran)... by Dr. G. Pepper | Jan 3, 2012 | diet, diet and weight loss, general health & nutrition, Hypothyroidism, metabolism, thyroid, weight gain, weight loss
Many members here at metabolism.com have shared their thoughts and experience on ways to stop smoking. There have been many who feel defeated because they can’t beat the weight gain that accompanies their efforts. SweetiePie has a clear message about how not to...