Monthly Insights
BRADYCARDIA: HOW SEVERE IS TOO SEVERE? UNDERSTANDING BRADYCARDIA IN EATING DISORDERS (May 2022)
By Philip S. Mehler, MD, FACP, FAED, CEDS Permission has been given by Dr. Philip Mehler and ACUTE Center for Eating disorder and Severe Malnutrition. I was honored when Dr. Mehler and the team from ACUTE agreed to let me repost this article as bradycardia in eating disorders is too common and often times over […]
Clarifying Myths about Sugar (August 2009)
In my private practice about 40% of my clients have diabetes. It seems to be a misconception that eating sugar or having a craving for sweet foods is what has caused their blood sugar problem. One of the hallmarks of the disease is elevated […]
What is the Best Produce to Buy Organic? (July 2009)
To buy or not buy organic, that is the question. Produce are the foods that can contain trace levels of pesticides. According to the FDA’s pesticide Residue Monitoring Program, which collects and tests random samples of domestic and imported foods, fruits and vegetables it […]
Eating to Burn Fat (June 2009)
Research has shown that bodies of overweight people don’t burn fat as efficiently as those of thin people, but a new study found that eating high-protein breakfast and lunch may level the playing field. Protein-packed meals seemed to boost the fat-burning capacity in obese individuals. […]
The Truth about Probiotics (May 2009)
You have probably seen the word on containers of yogurt, but what exactly are probiotics? They are “good” bacteria that aid digestion and help us aid fight off “bad” bacteria that cause illness. A few probiotic enhanced food products may settle the occasional stomachache. […]