Results of a double-blinded randomized clinical research trial show that α-lipoic acid, separately or in combination with the omega-3 fatty acid EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), “may help to promote weight loss in healthy overweight/obese women following energy-restricted diets.” The ...read more »

Ashwagandha, also called Indian Ginseng, has been a staple in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for over 4000 years. Known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-stress properties, ashwagandha, is reported to enhance overall health and increase longevity. Moreover, this ancient herb is belie...read more »

Could an apple a day actually keep those extra pounds away?  According to a recent study published in the journal, Food Chemistry, the answer is a resounding YES.  A wealth of research has already found that apples can improve your health in many ways and help reduce the risk of heart dis...read more »

Let’s face it.  For most of us life simply tastes better with a little cinnamon sprinkled on it.  Best known as a culinary spice, cinnamon has recently emerged as a strategy for controlling blood sugar, burning fat, and curbing food cravings.  The most compelling research on the...read more »

Ongoing clinical research has shown that individuals placed on a diet appropriate to their DNA can lose up to 76% more weight. We at Health Remedies are proud to announce our new partnership with genoVive, a leader in personalized nutrition, to provide you with a comprehensive weight loss program ta...read more »

Giving in to temptation seems to be the easiest thing to do during the holiday season, especially when surrounded with holiday treats. Sticking to your diet and exercise routine can be a challenge. Many  people gain an average of 1 to 3 pounds during the holidays and folks who are already overw...read more »

You have no doubt heard, and likely used, the expression:  "In my mind's eye."  Well here is a new one for you. According to recent research, body mass index (BMI), a common measure of obesity, is associated more with the ability to imagine food related aromas than the ability to visu...read more »

A study out of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, WA, recently published in Cancer Prevention Research, finds that "Vitamin D3 supplementation in combination with weight-loss of at least 5% of baseline weight was associated with significant reductions" in markers of systemic infl...read more »

Today’s inactive lifestyle and poor dietary choices nurture an unhealthy environment that fuels the increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity. Overeating and consumption of calorie-dense and fat-laden foods coupled with lack of physical activity are largely to blame for gaining extra pou...read more »

As with any new medication, supplement, technique, or procedure, we clinicians don’t really get a feel for the effectiveness and tolerability of a product until we’ve seen it used in patients, clients, and the public at large. That said, I can’t tell you how excited I am to see the...read more »