Living Well Blog Filter Results By Allergy/Immunology Bone Health Brain Health Concierge Medicine Dermatology Diagnostic screenings Diet & Nutrition Emotional Wellbeing Endocrinology Geriatrics Gut Health Heart Health Infectious Disease Insurance & Medicare Lifestyle Longevity MDVIP Clinical Studies MDVIP Wellness & Prevention Model Men's Health Personalized Medicine Preventative Medicine Prevention Primary Care Sleep Apnea Sleep Health & Disorders Weight Management Women's Health Apply Filter 33 Foods With Lots of Added Sugar January 17, 2018 Added sugar is everywhere. It’s where you expect it – soft drinks, ice cream, cakes and cookies — and places where you might not — sports drinks, instant oatmeal, barbecue sauce and yogurt.Here’s a list of processed foods that probably contain more added sugar than you might expect:… See more 10 Natural Sugar Alternatives January 17, 2018 Don’t reach for a packet or box of sugar substitute for your coffee and cooking. Instead try these nature-made sweeteners. Unlike alternative sweeteners, in moderation they’ll sweeten your diet without damaging your health or sabotaging your weight management plan. Keep in mind, they do have carbs… See more Is Your Weight Loss Diet Causing Nutritional Deficiencies? By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES January 12, 2018 The American diet is notorious for processed meals, salty foods and sugary drinks. In fact, more than 80 percent of Americans eat too many refined grains and sugars and not enough fruits and vegetables, according to an NPR poll conducted in 2016.Baby boomers are no exception. While they have been… See more What Are the Health Benefits of Fasting? By Louis B Malinow, M.D. October 13, 2017 A recent article in … See more Patient Credits Her MDVIP-Affiliated Doctor with Improving Health and Dodging Expensive Emergency Department Visit By Sean Kelley April 4, 2016 When Rebecca Champion met her MDVIP physician Dr. Jacqueline Pearson, she frankly didn't know what to expect. She had spent more than 20 years in the same primary care practice before her physician stopped taking insurance. Then Champion was passed onto another doctor. In all, she bounced around to… See more New Year's Resolutions for Stress and Weight Management By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES January 16, 2016 Now that the holiday season has ended, many of us will begin focusing on New Year’s resolutions. Weight loss consistently ranks as one of the most popular resolutions, along with other weight-related goals like drinking less alcohol, eating healthier foods and getting fit. However, the financial… See more Watch Out For These Five Ingredients By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES January 12, 2015 Eating healthier foods is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. However, good intentions can backfire if you are selecting foods with hidden unhealthy ingredients. Before buying packaged food items, be sure to read the labels to see if the following red-flag terms are listed among the… See more New Year's Resolutions for Stress & Weight Management By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES January 5, 2015 … See more How Katie Coombs Beat Her Long Battle with Sugar November 20, 2014 Katie Coombs was the picture of health. Or so she thought.The radio and media personality, business owner and mother of six led an active lifestyle. She ate in moderation and made sure her home was stocked with healthy food.Every year, she had an “executive physical” during which everything from… See more Patient Taps MDVIP Healthy Living Plan to Shed Weight, Lower Cholesterol, Improve Life September 11, 2013 When John Bach walked into Dr. Michael Monaco’s office, the doctor was very impressed with the man he saw. Mr. Bach, who’d always struggled with his weight, had lost more than 40 pounds. His body mass index – or BMI – improved, taking him from a 42-inch to a 34-inch waist. His cholesterol and A1C,… See more Leave this field blank