Dear Healthier Talk, I’m hoping you can help me settle an argument I’ve been having with my friend. She insists that there are certain foods that you can eat that cost you more calories to eat and digest than are in the foods in the first place. She says you can eat as much of these foods as you ... Read More ›
Weight Loss
Weight Loss
With Dr. Steven Sisskind
UPDATED:September 29, 2016
UPDATED:September 21, 2016
4 tricks to blast away belly fat that REALLY work
Started to notice a little pop over the top of your belt? Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. But getting rid of those few extra stubborn pounds sure can be tough, especially if you’re approaching middle age (or have left it in your rearview mirror). That’s why I’ve compiled this list of 4 ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 29, 2016
Q&A: Help, how can I fight middle-age spread?!
Dear Healthier Talk, I celebrated my 50th birthday last year. Although I still don’t feel a day over 30 when I hit that milestone it was like some sort of switch went off and I suddenly started gaining weight. Now, despite trying to eat healthy and exercise, my weight keeps slowly creeping up. I ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 12, 2016
Weird herb triggers “no-work” weight loss
If you’ve never heard of ashwagandha before don’t feel bad, you’re not alone. In fact, usually when I suggest it to one of my own stressed-out patients they haven’t heard of either. And that’s a shame, because this powerful herb is one of the best natural stress busters around. But let’s face it, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 4, 2016
Is light the reason you’re getting heavier?
No, that title’s not just a really bad pun. It’s the result of a new study out of Japan that revealed being exposed to light at the wrong time can cause you to pack on the pounds. What the researchers discovered was that among seniors, staying up late in a well-lit environment -- combined with ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 19, 2016
Get a fresh start with delicious and refreshing water detox recipes
Whether you’re looking to shed a few bothersome pounds, jump start your digestion, or simply help flush out the toxins that speed aging and make you feel fat, bloated and sick, simple and refreshing detoxifying water drinks are a terrific way to help you get a fresh start. You can use them with a ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 13, 2016
7 quick & easy tips to jumpstart your weight loss
Our friends, family and coworkers mean well. But the seemingly endless variety of junk food they tempt us with, from doughnuts to pizza, can easily sabotage our best efforts to lose weight. A few days of a bagel for breakfast, delivery for lunch and pizza for dinner (followed up with a slice of ... Read More ›
The top 6 weight loss myths that are making you fat
In this video Corrina Rachel, certified health coach and nutritionist, counts down the 6 biggest weight loss and dieting myths. She signs a spotlight on the biggest misconceptions that are stopping you from dropping those extra pounds and keeping them off. Join her and find out the answers ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 17, 2016
7 secrets to supercharge your slow metabolism
“No matter what I do, I can’t seem to lose weight. I think I’m cursed with a slow metabolism.” Sound familiar? If so, know you’re not alone. This is a common complaint I hear from my patients, and the good news is… you’re not cursed and you can fix your slow metabolism. Don’t forget, ... Read More ›
Review: Master Cleanse, Green Cleanse & Colon Cleanse
Everywhere you turn these days someone is talking about “doing a cleanse.” Celebrities, health websites and even your friends in your exercise class always seem to be pushing one cleanse or another. But despite all the excitement there’s also a lot of confusion. The three questions I hear most ... Read More ›
