What I Learned in 2024 and What I’m Looking Forward to in 2025
As we find ourselves in the quiet space between Christmas and the New Year, I can’t help but reflect on the journey that 2024 has been. This time of year always feels like a natural pause, a moment to look back with gratitude and look forward with hope. It’s also a time to reset, to think deeply about what we want to carry into the next chapter of our lives and, just as importantly, what we want to leave behind.
Debunking Protein: The Common Misconceptions About Protein Intake and Sources
One of the most common topics of discussion in my practice has been about how much protein do we need to eat? This has been all the more relevant recently with the advent of the new class of weight loss medications, the GLP1 agonists which have made the focus of muscle loss a real concern. Skeletal muscle is probably the most important metabolic organ in our body, regulating how well we control glucose and insulin to how well we age. And our protein intake is the currency of how much muscle we build and retain.
The Power of Hormone Pellets: Testosterone and Estrogen Solutions for Peri-Menopause and Andropause
Although the changes we experience in our body and mind as we navigate this phase of our life is quite disconcerting, optimizing your hormone balance surely can provide a huge relief. In the realm of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), recent innovations have introduced a novel approach using pellets containing testosterone and estrogen. This method provides a more consistent and sustained release of hormones compared to traditional methods, significantly improving the management of hormone imbalances in both men and women. As a board-certified internal medicine physician my practice is based on optimal health, longevity and wellness so I am thrilled to share insights into how these pellets can benefit those experiencing perimenopause, menopause and andropause.
Can You Really Lose Weight on Vacation? Exploring the Surprising Benefits
I just got back from a week in France only to realize I had lost weight on my vacation despite all the croissants I enjoyed. How was this possible? Can one really lose weight when you’re on holiday? While it might seem counterintuitive, vacations can indeed offer opportunities for weight loss. Several factors in my case contributed to this phenomenon, turning my time away into a healthful retreat and I think many of these points apply to other holiday goers.
Summer Ready: Discover the Mediterranean Diet
In 1826 Anthelme Brillat-Savarin wrote “Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are.” And in 2024 as we get wiser and learn more about the biohacks, continuous glucose monitoring trends and pursue our quest for extending our lifespans and healthspans, focusing on our diet deserves if not most of our attention, at the very least an article in our newsletter by itself 🙂
Is Sitting The New Smoking? How Being Idle Is Affecting Your Life
Hi everyone! You may have heard the catchy headline “sitting is the new smoking.” While it might sound dramatic, it’s a stark reminder of how detrimental prolonged sitting can be to our health.
Get Ready for Summer: The Best Tips for Enhancing Your Physical Appearance
As we head into summer, many of us start thinking about how to look and feel our best. As a board-certified internal medicine physician I get this question a lot from my patients so I’ve decided to share with you my key insights on how to make the most impact on your physical appearance.
Mastering Glucose: The Art and Science of Monitoring and Hacking
On the tails of is “Glucose The New Gluten” is the realm of glucose monitoring and hacking and understanding why it is crucial for optimizing health and well-being.
Firstly, what exactly do we mean by “hacking” glucose? In simple terms, it involves employing strategic interventions to manipulate and regulate glucose levels in the body.
Move over Gluten, Glucose Is The Next Frontier in Health Optimization
In the ever-evolving landscape of health and wellness, a new player has emerged, and it goes by the name of glucose. The recent surge in popularity surrounding glucose monitoring has prompted many to wonder: is glucose the new gluten, or even the 5th vital sign? As a board-certified internal medicine physician, let’s dissect the science behind this phenomenon and explore the impact of glucose on our health.
Ozempic, Wegovy and Obesity in Adolescents: the Pros and Cons
America’s appetite (no pun intended) for weight-loss drugs is only growing.
Prescriptions for and online searches of semaglutide sold under the brands Ozempic and Wegovy have been surging in popularity for managing obesity, but that doesn’t mean they’re good for everyone. Let’s delve into the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of Ozempic in adolescent obesity management, including the proof and what to take into consideration.
