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Obesity has become an epidemic in the Western world.  With 58.6% of the Canadian population considered overweight or obese in 2004, as health care providers we need to take a more comprehensive approach to patient care than simply telling the patient to “lose weight”.  Weight gain – or the lack of weight loss – is… Continue Reading…

What’s your new year’s resolution?  Lose weight, quit smoking, stop drinking pop?  In 2007 a study published in the U.K showed that after a year, only 12% of the study participants (3000 participants) actually met their goal.  Here are a few suggestions to help you be a part of the 12% that have success in… Continue Reading…

Introducing Metabolic Testing at AHI! I am very pleased to announce that AHI is now providing metabolic testing. You may ask whether or not this has any interest for you. Ask yourself the following questions:  Do you have trouble losing weight? Have you ever wondered what your metabolism is? Do you want to know the… Continue Reading…

Whether you’re flipping through a magazine, changing the channels on the television or standing at a bus stop; we are bombarded with weight loss advertisements.  Some promote low fat, others low carbohydrates, other meal replacement shakes.  Regardless of the program, they all claim to be the answer to all your problems.  Here is the truth….THEY… Continue Reading…

Green Tea for your Valentine? Green tea has been enjoyed for thousands of years in China. Green tea comes in many different varieties and can be readily found in your local tea shop or grocery store. Recently, many medicinal benefits from green tea have been cited from increasing fat burning to lowering cholesterol. But more… Continue Reading…