What is Metabolism?

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Sep 15, 2013 | diet and weight loss, metabolism, Uncategorized

CHAPTER 1 What Is Metabolism? “I’ve searched the web but found nothing that tells me how to distinguish if my metabolism is healthy. I’ve found plenty of ways to tell me how to improve my metabolism but nothing that explains what is normal. Are there outward...

A Look Through the Therapeutic Window

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Aug 27, 2013 | general health & nutrition, health, hormones, Hypothyroidism

I am often asked by patients with hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone levels), “What is the right thyroid hormone dose for me”.  Of course, a physician wants to find the appropriate dose of medication to treat each condition a patient has. When it comes to...

Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Increased Risk of Type 1 Diabetes

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Jan 1, 2013 | diabetes, general health & nutrition, health

Results of a recent study of military service members show that low vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk of developing Type 1 diabetes (juvenile onset diabetes). The spokesman for the study, Cedric Garland PhD,  explained that healthy people...

Can Color Effect Your Appetite?

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Oct 14, 2012 | diet and weight loss, Emotions, nutrition, weight loss

Professional chefs understand how important food presentation is for the success of a meal. One element of the eating experience that can be under estimated however, is the effect of color. Scientific studies have shown that the color of the food and the eating...

Slow Acceptance by Doctors of Combination Treatment for Hypothyroidism

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Oct 10, 2012 | hormones, Hypothyroidism, metabolism, T3, thyroid

Mainstream endocrinologists seem to be moving grudgingly toward acceptance of combination T4 plus T3 therapy for hypothyroidism. A great example of the mixed feelings harbored by endocrinologists in this regard is the title of a recent editorial, “ Combo (treatment)...

HCG for Diet Could Effect Your Ovaries

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Oct 1, 2012 | diet, diet and 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...