Metabolism.com ebook available for $4.95 at the Kindle Store (or $3.95 on this site)

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Jul 1, 2012 | metabolism

Beginning July 1, 2012 my ebook Metabolism.com became available from the Kindle Store at Amazon.com for $4.95 . For those interested in why endocrinologists behave the way they do or achieving healthy weight loss (or weight gain)….and much more, visit Kindle...

Low Vitamin D Linked to Obesity and High Triglycerides

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Jun 13, 2012 | Cholesterol, diabetes, general health & nutrition, health, metabolism, weight gain

Understanding of the various ways vitamin D effects the body is growing rapidly. Originally this vitamin was thought to only effect calcium in the blood and bone but recent research shows it possesses important influences on the immune system and cancer development. A...

Coconut Milk as Health Food? You’ve Got to Be Kidding.

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Mar 17, 2012 | Cholesterol, diabetes, diet, diet and 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...

Why Emotions Trigger Food Cravings

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Feb 26, 2012 | diet, Emotions, general health & nutrition, health, health insurance, hormones, stress, Uncategorized

The old saying, “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” implies there is a deep connection between emotions and eating. My guess is  no one is really surprised by this idea. Both men and woman can identify ways in which their mood and appetite are...

Mom Told You Fish is Brain Food. She Was Right.

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Feb 15, 2012 | Cholesterol, diet, general health & nutrition, nutrition, weight loss

Recent information from a 20 year study confirms what Mom told you about fish being good for the brain .  Using MRI studies of the brain researchers from the University of Pittsburgh found that the size of certain brain regions crucial to intelligence were bigger...

Should You be Concerned About Your Cortisol Level and What Can You Do About it?

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Feb 11, 2012 | diet and 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...