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 | Nov 20, 2018 | Weight Gain
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...
by Dr Melody Covington | May 13, 2018 | Weight Gain
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...
by Dr Melody Covington | Feb 28, 2018 | Weight Gain
Anyone diagnosed with hypothyroidism (or under functioning or under-active thyroid gland) understands the frustration of watching their body change without permission. Weight gain occurs despite reduced appetite along with fatigue, dry hair and skin, constipation,...
