Low Carbohydrate approach to successful weight loss Robert G Carlson, MD, FACS Patients often ask me for a dietary recommendation. I believe that a change of habits is better than a “new diet”, and my preference is a low carbohydrate approach. The low fat diet is just forcing large amounts of sugar into your system, [...]
Archive for June, 2011
Posted in 
C-reactive Protein Blood Test
Posted by newhealt on June 13th, 2011
C-reactive protein or CRP is a blood protein that is produced by the liver in your body. When inflammation is detected in the body, the CRP level rises. In order to measure the general levels of inflammation found in the body, the CRP test is conducted. This helps determine those who are suffering from chronic [...]
Causes and Treatments for High Triglycerides
Posted by newhealt on June 13th, 2011
Triglycerides are the main form of fat found in the blood which is important in keeping you in good condition – this is because its main function is to give the body energy. However, high triglyceride levels might be a sign of metabolic syndrome which could increase a person’s risk when it comes to diabetes, [...]
