It’s estimated that nearly half of American adults attempt to lose weight each year. While all of us want to lose weight very quickly, a gradual weight loss program of 1 to 2 pounds per week is typically much more successful in the long run. Healthy weight loss involves making ongoing lifestyle changes in daily … Continue reading “Weight Loss Strategies”

Diet and overall health go hand in hand, but it’s not all about numbers on a scale when it comes to healthy eating. Eating is about fueling your body to do the things it needs to do and giving yourself the things that make you happy. Emotionally and physically, everything about your wellbeing can be … Continue reading “Importance of Diet to Your Health”

Have you ever read the line ‘not everyone has the time for-’ or ‘not all of us can dedicate 3 hours in the gym-’ and felt like you weren’t doing enough for your health? Sure, you don’t necessarily have time for 3 hours of high-intensity training every day, but you may also not want to … Continue reading “Functional Fitness and Your Health”

As I have gone through life as a physician, I have encouraged so many patients to start living in a maximally healthy way. Meanwhile, however, I have seen so many people live to be a very old age despite doing everything incorrectly, which is almost like a reward despite living in a very unhealthy way. … Continue reading “Does adopting a healthy lifestyle at midlife add longevity or prevent disease?”

In the past, a visit to the doctor meant weeks or months of waiting for an available appointment, long periods in the waiting room, confusing paperwork to be filled out and re-filled out, and new care providers to become accustomed to and teach about your medical history. Going to the doctor used to be a … Continue reading “What Is Concierge Medicine?”