Myth: Can Delicious Flavor Lead to Obesity?
Does Food Flavor Lead to Obesity? We all have foods that we crave. The mere thought of eating them brings the flavor to mind and…
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Myth #7: Obesity is A Lack of Self Control
Obesity is not due to Poor Self-Discipline. I do not know how many times during my years in the military have I heard an officer…
Research: Aspiration Therapy Such as AspireAssist May be Safe and Effective
Aspiration Therapy for obesity; a Safe and Effective Treatment or the 21st Century Tape Worm. In obesity, you have to understand the root of what…
Obesity and High Blood Pressure
Obesity and High Blood Pressure AKA Hypertension Diabetes and Hypertension affect many Americans. Hypertension is at epidemic levels, and like diabetes, high blood pressure is…
Metabolic Syndrome: The Bottom Line
Metabolic Syndrome: Is more than just overweight? What is metabolic syndrome? Metabolic syndrome, aka Syndrome X, is a common condition that is every bit as…
Research: Obesity raises the risk in COVID Infections.
Obesity is a risk for COVID-related deaths even under 65. COVID Ben A lot of folks have assumed that youth provides protection from COVID. This…
Food for Thought: Tax on Body Weight
Taxing Obesity: That will teach those overeaters! [pullquote]”Ultimately, what may be needed to address the obesity problem are direct taxes on body weight.” –…
Hormones of Obesity: Ghrelin
Ghrelin: The Gremlin of Hunger Hormones If you talk to the average American, they have heard of adrenalin, insulin, and cortisol. If you mention ghrelin,…
Editorial: The Evils of Doughnuts
Doughnut are Satan’s Minions Doughnuts are one of those things that are very hard to resist. They are exceptionally delicious and I might even say…
Research: Intermittent fasting is safe and effective
Intermittent fasting for weight loss is safe and effective. Fasting Fasting is not a new practice. Fasting is a practice that is older than many modern…