Will Qsymia really help you lose an extra 25-30 pounds? How does it compare to the newer weight loss medications such as Saxenda? Is it really worth the price tag? Learn the answers to all of these questions and more in this guide. We will discuss how Qsymia works, what type of people should consider …
Most people are not using phentermine, for weight loss, correctly. Before you jump to conclusions, let me explain: There is a “standard” way to use phentermine (the way that most Doctors use it) and a “better” way to use it (the way that I recommend you use it) and by simply changing how you use …
Have you heard about the medication LDN? Are you wondering if it works or if what you’ve heard is all hype? In this post, I will dive into all aspects of LDN treatment including what conditions it can be used for, how to determine if you will respond to it, side effects associated with its …
This guide is part 1 in a series I am writing about how to properly and effectively use weight loss medications (including dosing, duration of therapy, and titration). This post is primarily designed for those who have an understanding of Victoza (the medication) and understand generally how it is used for weight loss in this …
This guide is part 2 in a series I am writing about how to properly and effectively use weight loss medications (including dosing, duration of therapy, and titration). Part 1 contains information and dosing on Victoza which you can read about here. HCG is often misused and misunderstood by patients, especially when it comes to …
You can tell by the title of the article that cortisol blockers may actually not be as effective as you would hope… We all know that excess cortisol can lead to weight gain so the idea of “blocking” cortisol may sound enticing as a potential weight loss treatment. But does it actually work? Well, not …
Suppressing your appetite is actually quite easy, but does that mean you should do it? Most people want to manage their appetite to help with weight loss, but did you know that too much caloric restriction can actually damage your metabolism? In this post, I discuss how to use the best natural and prescription appetite …
Wouldn’t it be great if you could eat whatever you want and still somehow lose weight? That’s basically the idea behind using something like a fat blocker (or a carb blocker), but the question remains – do they actually work? Unsurprisingly, the answer is no (sorry to burst that bubble!). If you are serious about …
No doubt most of you have at least heard about Wellbutrin. Most of you are probably familiar with its use as an anti-depressant, but did you know that it can also help with weight loss? Or that it is actually compounded with another medication (naltrexone) and is part of one of the most popular weight …
Metformin may be one of the cheapest and most underused weight loss medications out there. Metformin is traditionally reserved for those with diabetes or insulin resistance, but many studies show that it can be effective in overweight or obese patients without diabetes. The only problem? You wouldn’t know about it unless you do the research …
