Hormonal changes and weight loss
A new study from Australia recently published in NEJM, http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1105816 shows evidence that despite successful weight loss, biological markers and hormones make the...
View ArticleHot Flashes
Many women we see at BodylogicMD of Sacramento have hot flashes as a chief complaint. A lot of these women are still having periods, although often not in a regular way. These hot flashes are annoying...
View ArticleWhat hormones are involved with libido?
Many middle-aged adults have problems with diminished libido. It is very common for that to be one of the top few symptoms in patients we see at BodylogicMD of Sacramento. Sometimes this is easily...
View ArticleExercise and endorphins
We all seem to be addicted to something. Sometimes it is coffee or alcohol or food or tobacco. These substances seem to make us feel better while we use them and sometimes for a while afterwards. They...
View ArticleDetoxing with our patients
Today marks the beginning of our program during which we detox with some of our patients. Everyone knows that we accumulate toxins over time. Sometimes through the air we breath, or the food we eat or...
View ArticleDetox day 3
We are 2 1/2 days into a 1 week detox being accomplished with some of our patients at BodylogicMD of Sacramento. The first two days were essentially complete fasting days other than 4 scoops of...
View ArticleDay 5 detox
All is well with just two more days of detoxing with Core Restore and proper eating for our BodylogicMD of Sacramento crew. It has become easy now and everything feels good. The menu has expanded and...
View ArticleEstrogen metabolites
I have taken care of breast cancer patients as a surgeon for over 25 years. It is a devastating diagnosis because of the severity of the treatments and because it affects so many young women. As I...
View ArticleHolidays
This is a difficult time of year for many of our patients who struggle with their weight or with food sensitivities. Every office and work place is loaded with very tasty creations that “stick” to us...
View ArticleHormones
Sometimes I take it for granted that patients know what a hormone is. Most probably don’t. A hormone is a chemical messenger created by a gland in the body, which is then released into the blood stream...
View ArticleThe Boca Experience
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of traveling to Boca Raton, Florida to spend some time at the BodyLogicMD corporate headquarters. This was part of the training process that all new BodyLogicMD...
View ArticleExercise and the New year
This is a great time to start planning for the new year. Motivation and discipline can use any impetus and resolutions for the upcoming year can sometimes be used to jumpstart a healthier life....
View ArticleRaw food day 7
This is harder than I thought it would be for me. Unfortunately I passed a couple of kidney stones on Friday which has me a little slowed down still. Eating raw is somewhat difficult when you are used...
View ArticleRaw food day 8
Well, a little off the wagon today. Hungry for a little bread like food so a bagel and other small piece of bread went down the hatch. Mostly good though, and will eat mostly raw the rest of the way....
View ArticleOver the counter sleep aids
A recent study suggests that people who chronically use over the counter sleep aids have a shorter life span. Many patients can have improved sleep by getting their hormones in better balance. In...
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