This is an email, shared with permission: Dr. Usen, I wanted to write this message to thank you for your outstanding support over the last year or so, on my weight-loss journey… and, perhaps, more importantly, to help other patients who might benefit from hearing the experience of someone who lost more than 70 pounds … Continue reading A patient’s weight loss experience with Zepbound
Tag: nutrition
Colon Cancer Screening
Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the US and worldwide. Up-to-date statistics can be found at the Colon Cancer Alliance webpage. The official recommendations are from the US Preventative Screening Task Force. In general, if you are 45 years or older, you should speak with your doctor about getting screened for … Continue reading Colon Cancer Screening
Statin Alternatives
Statins are the gold standard medicines for lowering cholesterol. Many have been available for over 30 years and have been extensively tested and studied. For several years, the most commonly prescribed medicine in the entire world was Lipitor (a statin). This is because they are very effective and generally safe. High cholesterol can cause plaques … Continue reading Statin Alternatives
