by Gary Pepper M.D. | Feb 16, 2014 | diet, Family Nutrition Weight loss, general health & nutrition, NUTRITIONAL-HEALTH
It seems as if “bioflavonoid” is a popular buzzword for the health conscious. But what are bioflavonoids and why are they helpful? In the past “Bioflavonoids” were often referred collectively as vitamin P. Bioflavonoids are a group of naturally occurring plant... 
by Gary Pepper M.D. | Jan 6, 2014 | Family Nutrition Weight loss, metabolism, NUTRITIONAL-HEALTH
As most people trying to lose weight know, boosting your metabolism is critical to success. Metabolism is the system controlling the rate of breakdown of food into the necessary nutrients for proper function of the cells of the body. Â A slow metabolism will slow down... 
by Gary Pepper M.D. | Dec 16, 2013 | Family Nutrition Weight loss, fitness, general health & nutrition, health, metabolism, NUTRITIONAL-HEALTH, weight gain
Gaining weight after quitting smoking is a common and dreaded experience. Fear of weight gain often discourages people from trying to take the first steps toward giving up the smoking habit. What is the reason for this unwelcome “side-effect”?... 
by Gary Pepper M.D. | Nov 10, 2012 | diet, Family Nutrition Weight loss, hormones, NUTRITIONAL-HEALTH, weight loss
I have written several blogs on the possible complications of using HCG for dieting. Of the problems HCG could cause I included excess facial and body hair, acne, oily skin, ovarian cysts and now I add unexpected pregnancy. It is important to remember that HCG has,... 
by Gary Pepper M.D. | Oct 26, 2012 | diet and weight loss, Family Nutrition Weight loss, NUTRITIONAL-HEALTH
About two years ago I wrote a blog about the latest two weight loss drugs to be rejected by the FDA. One of these drugs was Qnexa a combination pill made up of two well established medications, phentermine and topiramate (Topamax). At that time the FDA felt there was... by Gary Pepper M.D. | Oct 1, 2012 | diet, diet and weight loss, Family Nutrition Weight loss, general health & nutrition, hormones
Several months ago I posted my thoughts on possible hormonal complications of using HCG for diet purposes . Since HCG is the “pregnancy hormone†it has a profound effect on the ovaries, causing them to work harder with the potential to over produce various sex...
