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Magical thinking. We all use it. I see it particularly in medical weight loss treatment. Everyone wants to post big numbers, consistent numbers, each week, in their quest for success in the weight loss process. But as I remind everyone, the weight loss process is non-linear, and to expect to see the same results, week…

Summer is travel season; and travel reminds us to take precautions. Remember if you are travelling overseas to get updates on all of your immunizations! If you travel closer to home, take the time on longer car rides or airplane flights to move around to help prevent blood clots, and do some additional stretching. Of…

Happy New Year! With 2013 upon us, many people’s thoughts turn to resolutions for the coming year. My advice? Take some time to focus on You. Whether it’s losing weight, or finally getting that blood pressure under better control, this is the perfect time to think about self-improvement and self-awareness. In most cases, what prevents…

Check out Healow!! Healow is a free app that allows you to access your personal health information in your medical record.  You can install Healow on your phone, then schedule appointments, get medication reminders, weight loss assistance, and have help managing your primary care or internal medicine issues. In addition, Healow allows you to link your…

Stress eating….The topic has come up so many times in my exam rooms this week! Now please don’t misunderstand; this is a frequent topic. But it just seems to be on everyone’s mind a bit more lately. I don’t think it’s possible to make stress eating completely go away. But what you can do is…