(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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Infertility is defined as an inability to produce offspring after 12 months of unprotected consistent sexual intercourse. According to the CDC 13% of women ages 15-49 are impacted by infertility. One in seven couples struggles with fertility. It is well...
Dr Covington answers your questions. Yes. It is due to the relationship between fat, fibroids, and estrogen. Fibroids or leiomyoma (myo meaning muscle and oma meaning tumor) are common non-cancerous muscle growths within the uterus. Fibroids occur in childbearing age...
Dr Covington answers your questions. This question comes from a patient who came for a new weight loss visit. She picked up PGX from a local retail pharmacy and started taking it after a friend tried it for weight loss. At the time, I was not familiar with PGX but...
Phentermine is an FDA-approved weight loss medication for weight loss in adults. Phentermine’s primary mechanism of action is the release of norepinephrine from the brain causing a suppression of appetite, increase in energy, and release and break down of fat....
