Why You Should Be Eating Greek Yogurt

Everybody is going Greek. Greek yogurt is taking over the shelves at supermarkets nationwide. According to a NPR report, sales have increased 2500% from 2006 to 2011, with sales increasing from $60 million a year to $1.5 billion a year. It’s everywhere we turn, but it...

In the News: How Modern Life Depletes Our Gut Microbes

We’re learning more and more about the science of our intestinal flora and the incredible impact they have on our health, both physical and mental.  Dr. Laffey recommends eating cultured foods daily and actively working to improve diversity in diet and...

Stay on Track While Traveling

Vacations don’t have to be diet-busters! Use these four tips to keep you sane, healthy, and successful on your medical weight loss plan this summer. Summer’s here and you’re likely busy enjoying summer travel and hopefully some real summer getaways. Most of us...

Beat the Heat: Water for Weight Loss

You can feel the heat. In many areas temperatures are surpassing the 90s, making it all the more important to always have your water bottle in tow. You need H2O to function—after all, it makes up 40 to 70 percent of our bodies. But water can help with weight loss...