Gain 20 Pounds After Thyroid Removal? I mean it, it’s a serious question. Have you gained 20 pounds or more after your thyroid has been removed? If so, you are not alone. In fact, women, on average, gain around 20 pounds after they get their thyroid removed according to several studies (1) which looked into the …
It’s no secret that thyroid patients often struggle with their weight. If you are reading this, and you have low thyroid function or hypothyroidism, then you probably know what I am talking about. Your thyroid is one of the primary regulators of your metabolism. This is why people who have low thyroid function end up …
Leptin resistance is a major and seriously underappreciated cause of weight loss resistance and weight gain. The good news is that there are many ways to treat this condition which is very common among obese people. The bad news is that your doctor isn’t likely to know much about it which leaves it up to …
Will using Topamax finally help you shed those unwanted pounds? Maybe, but before you use it there are some things you need to know. In this guide you will learn how Topamax works for weight loss, why it may be effective, the side effects it can cause, what dose you need for it to work …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
