by Dr Melody Covington | May 19, 2019 | Ask Dr Covington
Dr Covington is answering your questions! This is a great question. Vitamin D is made in the body, therefore, it is a NON-essential vitamin – meaning we don’t need to ingest it. Vitamin D is activated in the skin by UV rays (or sunlight) and if we supplement or...
by Dr Melody Covington | Mar 25, 2019 | Weight Loss
Always consult a physician before starting any fitness or nutrition programs. Be sure to tell your doctor about new weight loss programs, medications, herbs, supplements, or online products that you are taking. So, you’ve decided that it is time to start a weight...
by Dr Melody Covington | Feb 16, 2019 | Weight Loss Medication
Over 75% of Americans are overweight with over 30% obese; therefore, weight loss solutions are imperative. A bariatrician is a medical doctor who treats patients with excess fat and diseases related to extra weight such as high blood pressure and joint pain. In...
by Dr Melody Covington | Feb 13, 2019 | Weight Loss
It’s no secret that the weight loss industry is a $60 billion a year industry but did you know that less than half of the products and services in the weight loss arena are effective or safe? Unfortunately, most of the weight loss programs and supplements advertised...
by Dr Melody Covington | Jan 9, 2019 | Weight Loss
A resolution is a “firm decision to do or not do something”, it’s a promise but unlike most promises it is made to oneself. Many people set a new year resolution but sadly year after year the same goals are simply copy and pasted onto a new list. This year, let’s make...
