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Practicing an Attitude of Gratitude

December 23rd, 200906:17 AM ET

By Don Colbert, MD

America has seen quite a few changes this year. The unemployment rate has risen from 7.6% in January to 10.0% as of December 1st. This is a startling figure to say the least. About 2.5 million American's received foreclosure notices on their homes this year alone. With all of this negativity going on in the world, the Christmas season can be an esp...
The Importance of Protein

December 19th, 200910:08 PM ET

By Warren Willey

Body weight management is a complex undertaking involving the interaction of genetics, hormones, behaviors, psychology, diet, movement (or lack thereof) and metabolism. Protein is an essential part of any body management program. Protein has a number of beneficial properties in a weight management program including satiety or the feeling of fullnes...
Healthy Holiday Eating Tips!

December 16th, 200909:54 AM ET

By Don Colbert, MD

The holidays can be a very stressful time for anyone trying to start, or stay on track with their diet. All of the holiday parties and gift baskets that show up in the work place can make one feel surrounded by temptation. According to a recent study by Tufts University in Boston, individuals that are already overweight put on an average of 5 addit...
How To Shop For Weight Loss and Saving Money

December 11th, 200910:32 PM ET

By Warren Willey

Health incorporates all aspects of life. What crosses your lips is of most interest to us in the profession of weight loss. And what crosses your lips starts at your local grocer. There are some very simple applications you can apply when food shopping that is both healthy and will save you money (another aspect of health!). These include:• Sh...
The simplest solution is usually the correct one.

December 11th, 200910:31 PM ET

By Warren Willey

Ockham's Razor is the principle proposed by William Ockham in the fourteenth century: ``Pluralitas non est ponenda sine neccesitate'', which translates as ``entities should not be multiplied unnecessarily''. This is often simplified to "the simplest solution is usually the correct one" - I like to think of dieting in the same way. A more straightfo...