September 9, 2006

Issue #1

Welcome to our first edition of Dr. Marcantel's Health and Wellness News.

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Did you happen to catch the September issue of Northeast Mesa Lifestyle magazine? Dr. Marcantel gives her insights in the article "The Skinny on the Biggest Fad Diets." So what does she think of the "Three-hour Diet," the "New Beverly Hills Diet," and the "One-Day Super Diet"? She tells us, "I'm not going to comment on whether or not they 'work'; I'm sure the authors of these diets can point to anecdotal evidence that it's possible to lose weight short-term while following the plans. The question is how nutritionally sound are these diets and is there a chance they may even do more harm than good for some people?" In case you missed the magazine article, you can learn how she answers that question in her web article Fad Diets: Are They Nutritionally Sound?

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Are you a frequent visitor to our web site? Be sure to stop in at the What's New page first to learn about recent additions and updates to the site.

Also, we've recently added an Articles Index to make it easy to find all the articles by Dr. Marcantel on the site--including her recent article on why she recommends stevia to her patients as the best alternative sweetener. Just use the Articles Index button on the left navigation bar to get to the page.    

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Type II diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Americans' affinity for refined carbohydrates, refined sugars, and fast foods combined with decreased physical activity means an increasing number of people are at risk of developing this potentially deadly disease. Dr. Marcantel has launched an affordable and effective 6-week diabetic "jump-start" program to help people get and keep their blood sugars under control. Visit our web site's "Diabetes Central" area at  to learn more about diabetes and get information about the program.

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In case you missed it on our web site, here's a food tip for you: Lemons are great for aiding food digestion and can help to balance blood sugar. They also can help keep the body in a more alkaline state. (Although lemon juice is an acid, it changes to a base in the body.)

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Tired of taking ever-increasing amounts of drugs to try to keep your chronic pain at bay? Dr. Marcantel has also introduced a 5-week natural pain management program for people suffering from  fibromyalgia, neuropathy, low back pain, muscle strains, cervical pain, and many other complaints. Check the web site for details about the program, including the treatment plan and costs.

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Are you or is someone you know troubled by Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? This painful problem can often be controlled with a proper diet and by avoiding "trigger" foods (including artificial sweeteners) that can set off symptoms. Read Dr. Marcantel's new article about it.

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Why is Dr. Marcantel's weight loss plan different from all the others you've tried? For one thing, you will be monitored by a physician every step of the way. For another, this isn't another "diet." Dr. Marcantel will work with you to help you understand why certain foods affect you in certain ways, why specific combinations of foods can be good or bad for you, and even why you may be overeating to compensate for other problem areas in your life. Knowledge is power, and once you understand the "why" of weight management, you'll have the power to control your weight. Why wait? Give us a call now to start on the road to a healthier you! 

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Dr. Tina Marcantel

1620 S. Stapley Drive, Ste. 132

Mesa, AZ 85204

(480) 834-8804

Newsletter written by Peter Marcantel, webmaster for drmarcantel.com.