Dr Covington answers your questions. No. It is not. Phentermine is not an amphetamine, it is “amphetamine-like” meaning that it can bind to the same receptors in the brain and has a few similar actions but it is not the same as crystal meth or any drugs in the...
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 intake...
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...
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...
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...
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...
There are many articles online with tips for losing weight during the holidays, however, these are specific tips that Dr Covington has shared with her personal weight loss patients over the years. These tips have been tested and proven to guarantee success and keep...
Phentermine is an FDA approved weight loss medication that is used to control appetite, it is approved for individuals with a body mass index (BMI) that meets medical criteria for obesity – a BMI over 30 kg/m2 or a BMI over 27 kg/m2 with obesity related medical...
Medication induced weight gain is a well-known phenomenon in bariatrics and occurs with some of the most commonly prescribed medications, such as insulin, antihistamines, and steroids. Does Lyrica cause weight gain? Yes. It certainly can but as with everything in the...
