by Gary Pepper M.D. | Jul 1, 2012 | Family Nutrition General, metabolism
My ebook Metabolism.com became available from the Kindle Store at Amazon.com for $4.95 . Buy it now for $0.99. For those interested in why endocrinologists behave the way they do or achieving healthy weight loss (or weight gain)….and much more, visit Kindle...
by Gary Pepper M.D. | May 21, 2012 | Family Nutrition General, 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 17, 2012 | Cholesterol, diabetes, diet, diet and weight loss, Family Nutrition General, Family Nutrition 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 11, 2012 | diet and weight loss, Family Nutrition General, Family Nutrition Weight loss, fitness, general health & nutrition, hormones, stress
Many members at metabolism.com have expressed concern that their cortisol level is either too high or too low. I thought it would be helpful to highlight the latest exchange I had on the subject. Mohammed writes: Hello: My overall dhea and cortisol levels...
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...
