These questions pertain mostly to the weight loss program.  If you have any questions on the treatment of other neurotransmitter deficiency syndromes, like fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety, migraines, insomnia and the like, drop me an email or call the office at 952-933-8900

Q. I don’t think I can afford it.
A. Think again. Take a look at your food bill. You will probably eat about a half or less of what you are eating now. Your savings on food alone will usually come very close or exceed your bill for the weight loss program. The heavier you are, the more you will save immediately and in the long run.

In the same vein, you do need to consider buying replacement wardrobe once you lose the weight. For some people it may end up costing a bundle. If you can’t afford this you are better off staying heavy!

Q. I can’t tolerate very low calorie diets. I get very hungry, headaches, irritable, hypoglycemic, belly aches, spacey, depressed, severe food cravings, etc.
A. The beauty of this program is that while you are indeed eating very little, the supplements make it possible by getting rid of hunger. Usually within 2-3 weeks on the program we have the doses optimized and you are very comfortable on the diet. If I could do it myself, then just about anybody can.

Q. I’ll just exercise and lose weight that way!
A. Good luck! A pound of fat on our body has an energetic value of 3500 cal.. An average person spends 120 cal. running 1 mile. The calculation is simple! Run about 4 miles a day for a week and you will lose 1 pound! Please don’t misunderstand: I think exercise is very good for you, it helps your heart and tones your body, and most people feel better if they exercise regularly, but it does not help in weight loss in the majority of population.

Q. You don’t really expect me to count all the calories I put in my mouth, do you? That would be unreasonable!
A. You bet I do! It is quite possible to do, if you know how. You need a good book of calorie counts, and we can suggest one or sell it to you if you want. You must know exactly what you eat, otherwise you may inadvertently eat too many calories. People who don’t count calories end up spending twice as much time in the weight loss phase of the program. Counting during the weight loss phase also prepares you for the maintenance phase. It helps you take full control of your eating habits. We realize that sometimes you may be in a situation where counting calories may not be an option. That’s OK. If you count 6 days per week, then just try to be reasonable on the seventh and you’ll do fine.

Q. What about slow metabolism? I think that's my problem. I don’t eat anything and still don’t lose weight.
A. Excuses, excuses... There really is no such thing as slow metabolism. The amount of food you need to maintain your weight is easily determined from your height and weight. You are not any different from everybody else.

The law of conservation of energy states that energy can’t be made from nothing and does not disappear into nothing. This law has a direct bearing on this question. We take in energy in the form of food, consisting of carbohydrates at 4 cal. per gram, proteins at 4 cal. per gram and fats at 9 cal per gram (there is 28 grams in an ounce). We expend the energy by maintaining our body temperature. A minor portion of the energy goes to physical exertion. It is very easy to determine how much energy is needed to heat up an object of a certain shape and size to a specified temperature. If your temperature is much lower than 98.6ßF then we can talk about slow metabolism. However, if this is the case we should also consider the possibility of hypothyroidism, and we check for that through the lab tests we do with the physical exam. If this is your problem, then all you may need is a thyroid supplement and not a weight loss program, and I will be sure to make you aware of it. In most other cases “eating nothing” usually means eating little during normal meals and then snacking throughout the day ( and night in some cases), or eating very small amounts of very caloric foods. One lady told me: I don’t eat any fat. I only put olive oil in my salad and other meals, and it is good for you, right? She uses up a large bottle of olive oil per week. Well, olive oil is pure fat at 9 cal. per gram or 180 cal. per tablespoon... Figure it out!

Q. Are these supplements safe?
A. We have not seen any long term side effects in people using these supplements. Occasionally we see some transient indigestion in some people, but this problem is easily managed and goes away with continued use. Other weight loss products are not as safe, as mentioned above. Obesity itself is very dangerous to your health and causes a host of chronic health problems and shortens your life. If you are on any drugs, like diabetic drugs, blood pressure drugs, migraine drugs, pain killers for your knees, etc, then we can’t even compare the safety of our supplements to what you are taking, they are most definitely safer, and there is a good chance you may be able to get off of your drugs if you lose enough weight. If you are on antidepressants there is a very good chance you will get better through the use of these supplements as well, to the point of being able to slowly decrease the doses and stop some or all of the drugs. Homeopathy may also come in very handy here.

Q. Will I need to stay on the supplements after I reach my goal weight?
A. It depends. If you are quite heavy it is likely that you will need to stay on the supplements for a long time after you lose the weight. We consider obesity a chronic disease, just like high blood pressure, diabetes and the like. Most people with chronic diseases end up taking drugs all the time. If you have experienced a lot of struggle with your weight you will probably need to be on the supplements for as long as you wish to maintain the lower weight. They need to be looked at just like vitamins, and many people take vitamins daily for years, don’t they? If your weight is not that high there may be a chance that you will be able to get off the supplements eventually. We will attempt to wean you off slowly during the maintenance phase of the program and stop the weaning process if we see any weight gain. If you are chronically depressed or anxious or have some other chronic condition and get better on the supplements, then in all likelihood you will need to stay on them indefinitely unless we cure you with homeopathy.