Author Archives: Jonathan Burg MD

Most people have heard of Omega 3 oils and that they should consume them but very few people really understand what they are and why they are important. The next 3 entries will explain this interesting topic in an understandable … Continue reading →

Metassist also contains: Gymnema Sylvestrie – Used for over 2,000 tears in Aryuvedic medicine to prevent and treat diabetes, the Hindu word for this amazing herb is “gumar” which literally means “sugar destroyer”. This herb is being actively studied by … Continue reading →

So far we addressed dietary changes to cure carb craving such as eating more protein, eating more frequently and decreasing intake of white foods (sugar, bread, rice, potatoes, pasta). There is a supplement called MetAssist which I formulated which will … Continue reading →

A landmark scientific study of carb cravers demonstrated that these individuals consume 800 calories on average more per day than people who do not have this syndrome. Unless you can get this problem under control you will not be able … Continue reading →

If you are overweight, over-fat or obese you did not get that way by eating too much fruit, vegetables, dairy or meat. You got that way, one way and one way only- by eating too much white food- bread, rice, … Continue reading →

Body Fat: It’s Importance and Measurement The importance of body fat and lean body mass has been established as more vital than weight or BMI.  I consider body fat % to be the 5th vital sign after temperature, blood pressure, … Continue reading →

It is a well documented fact that over 95% of people who diet end up gaining their weight back within a couple of years. Obviously there are a lot of reasons for this. Perhaps the most important reason goes to … Continue reading →