The Dr. Rob Show - Healthy Weight Loss Podcast

In this episode of the Dr. Rob show we talk about a new diet pill called Belvig/Belviq. Dr. Rob explains the issues he has with diet pills and the problems they can bring to weight loss success. We also answer some listener e-mails, one of which is from a marathon runner who can't seem to lose those last few unwanted pounds. Dr. Rob talks about how increasing food intake can actually speed up your your weight loss process and help maintain your weight. Link to the Marathon Training Academy interview with Dr. Rob. In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show... Discuss the new diet pill Belvig/Belviq Discuss reasons why diet pills don't work Discuss eating habits for people that work out excessively   What do you think? Have you tired diet pills in the past? What was the result of taking those pills?   Take Action! We want to hear your thoughts and questions Leave a comment for us here on the blog Connect with us on social media Twitter Facebook

In this episode we answer more questions from our listeners. One of which is from a 40+ y/o female listener who is having an enormous amount of trouble losing those last 5 to 10 "baby fat" lbs. We also discuss things you can do to reverse insulin resistance, as well as grey hair in men and what may cause it. We also discuss low thyroid function, what causes it and ways to treat it. SHOW NOTE REFERENCES: Dr. Rob's recommended Thyroid Tests TSH, FREE T3,FREE T4, Reverse T3, anti-TPO, anti-Thyroglobulin Referred Supplements: Chromium, Vitamin D, Magnesium.   Recommended Resources: Marathon Training Academy, FitnessBlender.   In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show.... Discuss how to lose last couple (baby fat) lbs. Discuss synthroid and hypothyroid Discuss how to reverse insulin resistance. What do you think? What steps have you taken to reverse insulin resistance? Take Action! We want to hear your thoughts and questions Leave a comment for us here on the blog Connect with us on social media Twitter Facebook

In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show, we answer questions about low testosterone from a couple of our male listeners. Dr. Rob explains why he doesn't agree with the typical practice of treating low testosterone and explains what some of the problems of the "typical practice" of treating low T. He also gives some advice on the proper way to treat testosterone. We also answer a question from one of our female listeners who is a marathon runner, about how to lose weight with hypothyroidism.             In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show... Discuss low T in men Discuss proper way to treat low T Discuss hypothyroidism What do you think? Do you suffer from low T? How do you treat it? Take Action! Send us your thoughts and questions Leave a comment for us here on the blog Connect with us on social media Twitter Facebook  

In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show we address listener based questions about fruit and insulin, trouble with feeling too sleepy after a meal as well as some "health tips" by Johns Hopkins Medicine. In answering these questions we address issues with insulin, fat, calories, carbohydrates as well as hormones that are effected as well.             In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show...... Answer listener questions Discuss insulin, fat, calories and carbohydrates Discuss "health tips" from Johns Hopkins What do you think? What foods do you think are healthy? Take Action! Send us your thoughts and questions Leave us a comment here on the blog Connect with us on social media Twitter Facebook  

In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show we read some more listener generated questions we've received. What supplements should I take? Are some better than others? When should I take supplements and vitamins and how much at a time? How to do lose weight? How do I find a Naturopathic Physician in my area? We answer all these questions and more. SHOW NOTE REFERANCES: American Association of Naturopathic Physicians American College for the Advancement of Medicine American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine             In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show.... Discuss supplement intake and frequency Discuss weight loss Discuss locating a qualified Naturopath What do you think? Do you use supplementation as part of your diet? Take Action! Send us your comments and questions Leave a comment for us here on the blog Connect with us on social media Twitter Facebook

In this episode of the Dr. Rob show we discuss salt addiction, based off a question one of our listeners sent to us. Dr. Rob explains why we have salt and sugar cravings and what we can do to avoid falling into bad patterns. He gives some good tips of alternative foods/snacks to eat to curb those salt cravings. We also talk about exercise, what Dr. Rob's methods are and good ways to increase your overall results.       In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show.... Discuss salt addiction Discuss alternative foods to curve salt cravings Discuss exercise routines What do you think? Are you one of those people that struggle with salt cravings rather than sugar cravings? Take Action! Send us your thoughts and questions Leave a comment for us here on the blog Connect with us on social media Twitter Facebook

Are any herbal remedies/aids for COPD? What can one do to stay healthy for as long as possible? Are whole grains and fruit ok for my diet? What can I do for my chronic pain and fatigue? Why do I have food intolerances that no one else in my family has? In this episode of the Dr. Rob show we answer all these questions and give great health and excersice tips based on these questions we have received from our listeners.         In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show... Discuss herbal remedies for disease Diet related problems and solutions Discuss treatments for chronic pain and fatigue. What do you think? Do you struggle with chronic issues and need help? Take Action! We want to hear your thoughts and questions Leave a comment for us here on the blog Connect with us on social media Twitter Facebook

In this episode we start off by talking about UCTV (University of California TV). In one of their video's Dr. Lustig talks about many of the same things we have talked about on our show, mainly insulin. We also answer a listener generated question about bed wetting and the possible metabolic conditions that could be associated with that. Show Note References: Naturopathic.org ACAM.org     In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show... Discuss UCTV video Discuss issues related to bedwetting Discuss possible metabolic and hormone issues What do you think? Have you had a child that had bedwetting issues? How did you resolve the problem? Take Action! We want to hear your thoughts and questions Leave a comment for us here on the blog Connect with us on social media Twitter Facebook  

Can a low carb diet cause gull stones? How can I get rid of constipation? Are there natural treatments for iron deficiency enimia? Are there natural alternatives to a statin drug? In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show we answer these questions as well as give some great exercise and overall health tips! Magnesium Citrate (for constipation) is found here: Magnesium Citrate In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show.... Answer listener generated questions Give exercise and overall health tips What do you think? What are your health questions/concerns? Take Action! We want to hear your comments and questions Leave a comment for us here on the blog Connect with us on social media Twitter Facebook

We start this episode off talking about Dr. Rob and Charlie's recent achievements at the gym and how strategically incorporating carbs into your diet can help improve your results in the gym. Dr. Rob talks about the different hormones that are effected when consuming carbs and how they effect your muscles. In our main topic we talk sugar is toxic, based on an episode of 60 minuets Dr. Rob recently saw featuring Dr.Robert Lustig and Dr. Sanjay Gupta in which they both talk about how sugar can be and is toxic to the human body. We talk about how people a hundred years ago consumed but a fraction of the sugar the average person consumes today and relate that to all the health issues related to modern day society and the modern day diet. We also talk about a book written by Timothy Ferris called the Four Hour Body based on an interview Charlie saw online. In his book he discusses many of the same things that we have talked about in our podcasts as well as gives some great tips to help you lose weight and/or increase your bodies performance in a short amount of time. In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show... Discuss how implementing carbs into your diet can improve your performance at the gym. Discuss which hormones are effected by carb intake and what effect they have on your muscles. Discuss how sugar is bad for you and why. What do you think? Do you consume too much sugar? Take Action! We want to hear your thoughts and questions Leave a comment for us here on the blog Connect with us on social media Twitter Facebook

In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show we discuss the issues related to getting older based off and e-mail we received from a listener. We talk about how society has taught us that when we get older our bodies degrade and there is nothing we can do about it, we just have to accept it. In the e-mail we received from our listener, she asks us if that is really true or if there is something we can do to keep our bodies healthy and moving no matter what your age. The simple answer to that question is no, you don't have to just accept it. There are plenty of ways to keep your body healthy and strong even through the latter years of life. Dr. Rob gives some excellent tips on not only how to navigate properly through our daily lives, but he also gives some great exercising tips, especially for those with knee problems. In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show.... Discuss the issues with aging Discuss things you can do to help overcome injuries Discuss exercise tips What do you think? Are you struggling with the problems associated with aging? Take Action! We want to hear your thoughts and questions. Leave a comment for us here on the blog Connect with us on social media Twitter Facebook

In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show we talk about a new show on the OWN network called Addicted to Food. In referencing the show, Dr. Rob talks about how food addiction is more likely to be a bio-chemical response in the brain than anything else. We talk about how food addiction can be similar in many ways to other types of addiction. Dr. Rob gives some  great tips and advice on how to curb your food cravings and make life a bit easier in achieving your goals. In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show... Discuss the show Addicted to Food Discuss food cravings related to brain chemistry Compare food addiction to other addictions What do you think? Do you feel like you may have a food addiction? Take action! We want to year your thoughts and questions Leave a comment here on the blog Connect with us on social media Twitter Facebook

  In this episode of the Dr. Rob show we talk about Charlie's recent trip to Alaska and based on his experience we reference some topics that we have discussed in past episodes. More specifically we talk about the food's we eat and why certain people are leaner and healthier than other people. We talk about stress and why it can be so detrimental to our health in many different way's. We generalize our day to day lives and explain how to navigate all the hardships we face.       In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show.... Discuss Charlie's trip to Alaska Discuss how foods can effect diet Discuss stress and mental side of weight loss/gain What do you think? What are the things you struggle with in your day to day life? Take Action! We want to hear your thoughts and questions Leave a comment here on the blog Connect with us on social media Twitter Facebook

In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show, we start the podcast off talking about Charlie's upcoming trip to Alaska to visit family he hasn't seen in almost 12 years. Dr. Rob talks about his recent trip back to Disney consulting on another movie project. In our main topic we discuss the launch of our brand new website, www.progressyourhealth.com. We talk about the differences on our new website and the Dr. Rob website. Our new website focuses on supplying not only information, but products and services as well. It is more of an online clinic rather than a website solely for our podcast. Over the last 2 years we have received hundreds of e-mails with questions ranging from commonly asked questions to people interested in becoming patients. We now have a website that will help us give the best possible service to our patients/clients. In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show..... Charlie's trip to Alaska Dr. Rob's trip back to Disney Launch of new website What do you think? Tell us what you think of the new website Take Action! We want to hear your thoughts and questions Leave a comment here on the blog Connect with us on social media Twitter Facebook

In this episode of the Dr. Rob show we talk about brain chemistry. Dr. Rob talks about depression and how and why that can prevent you from losing weight. We also talk in detail about the different hormones that can effect not only your brain but your whole body and also your weight loss. Dr. Rob gives some great analogies to help you understand the scientific aspect of all the different things going on in your brain as well as your body. In this episode of the Dr. Rob Show... Discuss brain chemistry Discuss depression and weight gain/loss Discuss different hormones and their effects. What do you think? Do you think your brain is keeping you from losing weight? Take Action! We want to hear your thoughts and questions Leave a comment for us here on the blog Connect with us on social media Twitter Facebook