In a recent segment of Dr. Phil’s show entitled Dangerous Fads, critical comments were made regarding the use of phentermine to help obese people lose weight.  The topic at hand involved the perils of “fad” programs, including inappropriate prescribing of phentermine for weight

    Eating before going to bed does not by itself promote weight gain. However, not only can eating before bed promote acid reflux, but we tend to eat more calorie dense “comfort foods” in the late evening hours. As a general rule, the biggest percentage of your calories should

Yes, most people do need to drink the equivalent of 64 oz. of water every day for optimal health. Adequate water consumption promotes more efficient metabolic processes, and naturally flushes fat and toxins from the body. However, remember that you need the equivalent of 64 oz. of 

Vitamin B complex contains lipotropic nutrients, which are compounds that help burn fat and improve liver function – and helps with the effective removal of fat from the body while losing weight.  At Peak Nutrition & Weight Loss, we use two products with Vitamin B Complex:

The drug marketed as PhenPhen, discontinued because of its association with pulmonary hypertension, was a combination of two drugs – fenfluramine and phentermine. The unsafe part of this duo was fenfluramine, NOT phentermine. Phentermine has been used as an appetite suppressant

No foods actually burn fat. Caffeine can speed up the metabolism temporarily but will not cause weight loss by itself. Our staff of registered dieticians will tell you that there are such things as Super Foods, which are foods that pack a powerful nutritional punch and help

This depends on how much weight the person has to lose and which dietary program is deemed best for them. Losing weight at a rate of 1 to 2 lbs. per week is considered safe and healthy for a 1200-1500 calorie a day program. However, with a meal replacement program like our exclusive

First, you should be looking at the whole picture, which includes three numbers: calories, fat calories and carbohydrates. Calories will vary depending on your height and weight, but as a general rule 1000 to 1200 is a good target daily calorie intake if you are a woman trying

Did you know that nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common cause of elevated liver enzymes? Did you know that this disease can range from simple fatty infiltration of the liver to full blown cirrhosis (permanently destroyed liver tissue)?  Cirrhosis can lead to the need

I’ve heard many patients declare “I’m fat because I eat too much.”  Probably most of us realize that a person becoming obese is much more complicated than this.  While not denying that an individual’s genetic background and biological factors may have a strong influence