The Path To Health Blog | FAQ - Part 2

Hormones are one of the key factors that determine our state of health. As we age, our hormone production decreases drastically which has a direct impact on the diseases we develop. Furthermore, hormones are involved in your metabolism, so if you have had a lifelong battle with the bulge, then an imbalance in your hormones is something that you would want to take a look at. [...] Read the rest of this post »

I often have patients come in to my office who have been on one diet after another since their early twenties. They are frustrated, overweight and tired; tired of white knuckling it and yet they basically gain weight just by passing a doughnut shop. After having them do a food diary, it is quite typical that they actually do eat less and yet weigh more than the average person their size and weight. They are quite often surprised by the amount of food I suggest when putting them on my Younger, Thinner You! diet plan. They actually end up eating more and yet weighing less! [...] Read the rest of this post »

A new study from the US Geological Survey reveals that scientists found mercury in every fish sampled in 300 streams across the United States. Over a quarter of these fish contained mercury levels exceeding the criterion established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the protection of people who eat an average amount of fish. [...] Read the rest of this post »

Another year has begun. Have you planned where you want to go yet, or are you leaving it up to fate?

Are you satisfied with where you are now? Stuck in your comfort zone; not really feeling a need to take action. Well, let me be the first to break the bad news: nothing is constant but change! Meaning: if you are not moving forward, then you are sliding backwards! This goes for everything: your career, relationships, knowledge - and yes - also your health. [...] Read the rest of this post »

What are the dangers of losing extreme amounts of weight in a short period of time?

I remember reading The Biggest Loser season one’s winner, Ryan Benson’s description of the extreme measures he took in order to lose weight during the show on his myspaceblog: [...] Read the rest of this post »

Diseases associated with low bone density result when the rate at which bone resorption is faster than the rate of bone formation. Bone resorption is a natural process within the body in which minerals are released from the breakdown of bone by cells called osteoclasts. [...] Read the rest of this post »

A change in the sensitivity of your breasts, other than pain, might be a symptom of menopause, but it also might be something more severe. It could be mastic breast tissue, cysts, breast disease, or even neuropathy related to multiple sclerosis or fibromyalgia. It can also be a warning sign of breast cancer.

The new government recommendations on breast cancer screening were surprising to many doctors, but I happen to agree with them. The government is currently recommending against regular mammography tests for women aged 40 to 49. The guidelines also downplay the effectiveness of self-examinations and advise that women aged 50 to 74 years receive mammograms every other year. [...] Read the rest of this post »

Do you crave something sweet–like a small bite of chocolate–after every meal? Do you think about dessert all day? Do you add sugar to your breakfast coffee, or choose highly sweetened cereals to start your day? If they answer to any of these questions is yes, you might just be addicted to sugar. And you are not alone. [...] Read the rest of this post »

Frailty is defined as a state where older individuals are particularly susceptible to external stressors. The phenotype of frailty is mainly comprised of five domains: weakness (grip strength), shrinking/sarcopenia (weight loss), slowness (walking speed), low activity level, and exhaustion. [...] Read the rest of this post »

Cancer is a strange and complicated illness. Not only does it affect your body, it affects every part of your life. Living with cancer is difficult: the treatments are often invasive and aggressive, and are accompanied by a host of negative side effects. Even when cancer is no longer a death sentence, it can make life very stressful. These are just a few of the reasons why it is so critical to catch cancer in its earliest stages, so that it doesn’t ruin–or shorten–the rest of your life. [...] Read the rest of this post »