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 …
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 …
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 …
Is Contrave really a miracle weight loss medication? Well, it is a newer weight loss medication but it’s far from perfect. This particular medication helps people lose weight by influencing certain factors in the body ranging from hormonal control to appetite modulation. Because of this, certain people stand to benefit more from using this medication …
When you think of progesterone most of us are conditioned to think that it causes weight loss. But the truth is that progesterone can cause both weight loss and weight gain, depending on the situation of who is using it. Not only that but how you take progesterone and at what dose may determine if …
Saxenda might be one of the best weight loss medications that exist on the market right now. But just because it might work doesn’t mean it’s necessarily right for your body. Saxenda works because it alters many hormone systems in your body that tend to interfere with your appetite, metabolism, and even other hormones. In …
Berberine might just be one of the best supplements you’ve never heard of. Through its powerful effects on insulin and an enzyme called AMP kinase, berberine makes weight loss easier by lowering blood sugar and reducing insulin. Its effects on these systems are so strong that it has been compared to pharmaceutical medications (but more …
Testosterone replacement therapy can help men (with low testosterone) build muscle mass, lose weight, and feel better overall. Does that mean that every man should use testosterone? Not really. But it does mean that because of the potential benefits, it’s worth looking into if you are suffering from any of the symptoms that may be …
Naltrexone, especially in low doses, has the potential to help you lose weight. This doesn’t mean it’s a miracle weight loss medication. In fact, it’s far from it. But it does have some interesting uses and may be beneficial, especially for people who have not had success losing weight and keeping it off. Here’s how …
Victoza is a powerful weight loss medication that actually works… If used correctly. And I will explain what I mean by that a little bit later, but first, we need to talk about this case study. During this time she was able to lose almost 40 pounds using my hormone-balancing approach with the combination of …
