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Body Mass Index (BMI) Formula Inaccurate, Revolutionary Leptin Blood Test Useful for Diagnosis and Reversal of Obesity

The scope of the obesity epidemic in the United States has been grossly underestimated, according to a study by Eric R. Braverman, M.D. and Nirav Shah, M.D., M.P.H. published in the journal PLoS ONE today. Researchers found that the Body Mass Index (BMI) formula substantially under-diagnosed obesity when compared to the Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) scan, a direct simultaneous measure of body fat, muscle mass and bone density. The researchers also derived a leptin-revised BMI estimate of body fat for clinical use in the absence of DXA. [...] Read the rest of this post »

Your dominant biochemical controls your temperament, or what I call your nature. Your nature encompasses all of the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of your health. If a patient comes to me with a physical problem such as chronic headaches, I can predict that she also has other issues, whether or not she is aware of them. Perhaps this patient has had subtle, low-grade depression, chronic anxiety, or an overall sense of malaise. Another patient might come to see me for asthma treatment, but when I probe further, it turns out he also has a memory deficit. These disorders are linked because they are nature-related illnesses. [...] Read the rest of this post »

A report from Nutrition Reviews reviewed epidemiologic studies on the relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption and body weight. They conclude that substituting fruits and vegetables can be en effective weight management strategy since fruits and vegetables are high in water and fiber therefore promoting satiety. Recommendations to include these in your diet and decrease calories is helpful in weight loss. [...] Read the rest of this post »

Automobile accidents, dozing off at the company meeting, committing a small mistake that costs the company millions, accidents on the job etc… are all caused by lapses in attention, memory, judgment, reflex speed, and just plain fatigue. You can cut your sleep dose short, but consistent sleep deprivation will eventually catch up with you. Lack of sufficient sleep, a rampant problem, puts us at risk for cognitive and emotional difficulties, poor school performance, accidents and psychopathology. [...] Read the rest of this post »

Many Caucasians-particularly light-haired, light-skinned women- have osteoporosis or osteopenia at eighteen. In many cases, it turns out they do not get enough vitamin D. There are many other causes of childhood osteoporosis. [...] Read the rest of this post »

Dr. Braverman recommends the following herbs and spices for flavor and health:

CAYENNE (CHILE PEPPER)

Properties: When fresh or lightly cooked, these peppers are high in vitamin C. When added to the diet in sufficient quantities, cayenne was found to reduce appetites. Believe it or not, when capsules of cayenne are taken before meals, it can reduce heartburn.
Cooking: Adds color and heat, rather than flavor, to curries, soups, and stews. Put it on fish to give it a slight reddish color, but do not blacken. [...] Read the rest of this post »

Progress is being made on discovering the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s disease. We are becoming more adept at making accurate predictions as to who is more at risk for developing this form of dementia.

Recent research suggests that women are more at risk for developing Alzheimer’s. The good news is that with increasing evidence on why women are more prone, we can more easily formulate measures to help prevent Alzheimer’s from consuming their golden years. [...] Read the rest of this post »

The superiority of an ultrasound physical exam to a routine physical exam done with one’s hands is considerable. Today’s physical is simply inadequate and inferior. Just as we have evolved from using a rolled up piece of paper applied to a woman’s chest to a classic tube stethoscope device, we must make the transition from this outdated examination to an ultrasound exam. [...] Read the rest of this post »

On Monday, November 7th, Dr. Conrad Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson’s death. Jackson’s final words were “more milk”, according to Murray, pleading for him to give Jackson more of propofol, the milky white substance that rocked the singer to his death. On an interview with Good Day New York, Dr. Braverman shared his professional perspective of the ethical issues surrounding the Michael Jackson case: “Every doctor has a responsibility to treat each patient as if he were a member of his own family…that means being firm when making the right decisions.” He told Good Day NY that there are so many other options to treat insomnia, that for a doctor to resort to propofol, is downright ‘absurd.’ [...] Read the rest of this post »

Dr. Braverman’s Rebuttal on the Marijuana Controversy: Medicine or Menace? [...] Read the rest of this post »