by Dr Melody Covington | Dec 30, 2025 | Hormones, Sleep
(Especially for Women, Stress, and Perimenopause) Many people focus on what they eat and how much they exercise, yet still struggle with weight loss—particularly belly fat. One of the most overlooked factors is sleep timing, not just sleep duration. Going to...
by Dr Melody Covington | Nov 10, 2021 | Exercise
Looking for a 5k, race, or marathon in Charlotte? Look no further, we’ve got you covered. The good news is that several are at the end of the year when weight gain from the holidays and cool weather are the most problematic. Not quite a runner? Don’t fret, several of...
by Dr Melody Covington | Dec 27, 2020 | Health and Wellness
COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that is more potent and deadly than its predecessors. COVID-19 has undoubtedly wreaked havoc all over the world. At the time of writing this article, the United States has a total of 332,000 deaths and close to 20 million infections....
by Dr Melody Covington | Sep 21, 2020 | Weight Gain
The need for social distancing to reduce the spread of coronavirus imposes a drastic reduction in physical activity for most individuals and this can lead to unwanted weight gain. Combine low activity with increased food intake and empty calories and we have...
by Dr Melody Covington | Sep 21, 2020 | Weight Loss
Constipation is the most common digestive complaint in adults. There are various causes of constipation including weight loss. In this article we will examine why weight loss causes constipation and the steps to resolve it. What is Constipation? Constipation is...
