Tag Archives: Weight loss

The secret to looking good in skinny jeans

Posted on March 26, 2015 by askdrjames

You wake up one morning feeling great and you just want to look as amazing as you feel.  Going through your wardrobe, you spot a beautiful pair of pants (skinny jeans perhaps!) that you haven’t worn in 6 months, you … Continue reading →

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It’s All In Your Genes!

Posted on March 14, 2014 by askdrjames

As granny used to say to explain your behaviour, “It’s in your genes, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”  Well, granny was only half right. There is something you can do about it – change your lifestyle. Medical … Continue reading →

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High Glycemic Index Food Alters Brain Activity

Posted on July 4, 2013 by askdrjames

A new research published in Am J Clin Nutr. June 26, 2013 found that consumption of a high glycemic index (GI) meal found in refined carbohydrates increased hunger and selectively stimulated brain regions related to craving and reward 4 hours … Continue reading →

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Meditation Reduces Proinflammatory Gene Expression

Posted on August 23, 2012 by askdrjames

In  my previous blog “weight loss myth 3: I can’t lose weight! It’s my genes.”, it mentions that we can influence our gene expression with our lifestyles and environment, although we may not be able to change our genetics. An example … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss Myth 3: “I can’t lose weight! It’s my genes.”

Posted on July 5, 2012 by askdrjames

I see many patients who complain of joint pain, diabetes, weight problems and other medical conditions. Some of them are legitimate genetic or congenital issues. Many also blame “family genes.” Although I don’t deny that genetics play a part, but … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss Myth #2: low carb diet

Posted on May 22, 2012 by askdrjames

As well as calorie restriction diet, low carb diet is also very common. Atkins is a popular low carb diet which promotes high protein and fat. It is effective with weight loss; however, the long-term health benefits are highly controversial. … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss Myth #1: Calorie restriction does not work!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by askdrjames

1) We need a minimum amount of calories per day to function. The minimum calories needed depends on age, gender, body size and activity level. It ranges from 1400 cal to 3500 cal per day. Some diet or exercise experts … Continue reading →

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