by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Oct 19, 2014 | Diet
One of the more common myths we have grown up with is that acne (real name: acne vulgaris) is only a teenager’s problem. Of course, this is not the least bit true. We see lots of acne affecting adults in their middle years, and even beyond their...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Oct 28, 2012 | Diet, Exercise, Food, Obesity, Stress
If you have a child between the ages of 7-13 that experiences rapid weight gain, the reason may well be stress. I have always maintained that obesity is never a problem; it is only the result of a problem. Until that underlying problem is addressed, whether it is...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | May 17, 2012 | Exercise, Health, Sports Injuries, Weight Loss
Are you embarking on a new weight loss exercise program to redress the flab put on over years of sedentary living? Well, there are a few things you should be aware of right at the start. The human body was built for motion, and until the computer age changed the...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Apr 29, 2012 | Diet, Exercise, Food, Health, Obesity
Obesity. Plumpness. Full figure. There are more euphemisms for this condition than any other medical problem. This is probably because it is not a medical problem at all. With the exception of a very few cases of true glandular dysfunction, such as with certain...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Apr 23, 2012 | Blood Pressure, Diet, Health, Stress
It has long been believed that medical diseases can often be a result of our western diet. Well, it turns out that we now have an even better reason to eat fiber, not just for our bowels, but for our hearts. We’ve long heard the expression “you are what...
