The Bernstein diet is a medically supervised weight loss program that requires a series of life changes. Besides the dietary requirements of the diet, you also need to make regular visits to a Bernstein clinic, take vitamins and supplements and...
Dieters who are new to the Dr. TED diet may be surprised to learn that there is no person named "Dr. Ted" who is responsible for the diet. Rather, "TED" stands for Thermogenic Endorphan-Releasing Diet. The Dr. TED diet is owned by the company...
This diet named after Dr. Max B. Gerson was first used to treat migraine headaches, then tuberculosis. Some people now use Dr. Gerson's diet, which is based on his theory that consuming too much sodium and not enough potassium damages the cells,...
Dr. Phil's diet, or Dr. Phil's Ultimate Weight Solution, focuses on changing the reasons for overeating, rather than the foods themselves. While TV therapist Dr. Phil McGraw's diet book does include eating suggestions, recipes and a meal plan, the...
Dr. R. Cohen began his medical career as a cardiologist in South Africa, moving on to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology. While helping couples to conceive babies through artificial insemination, Cohen recognized the impact obesity can have...
The Dr. Mom Diet is based on research performed by Colleen Trombley-VanHoogstraat, an author, public speaker and practicing chiropractor. Dr. Mom promotes balanced eating as a way to maintain optimal weight and health for you and your children....
Dr. Nicholas Perricone, a board-certified clinical and research dermatologist, lists refined sugars and carbohydrates quick to convert to sugars as enemies of the body. He states that sugars create inflammation in our cells. For example, sugars...
Designed for diabetics, the Dr. Bernstein diet minimizes fluctuations in blood sugar by restricting foods that cause blood sugar spikes, according to the "Gale Encyclopedia of Diets: A Guide to Health and Nutrition." As an added bonus, Dr....
Do you want to lose weight or feel healthier? Then Dr. Oz challenges you to a nine-step program that may get you to rethink your entire diet; from what you buy at the grocery store to when and how you prepare meals. He claims that following this...
Dr. Ian's diet is called the fat smash diet and consists of four parts over nearly three months, according to the Fat Smash Diet website. Dr. Ian Smith contributes medical knowledge to various television and radio programs and has written books...
The Dr. Ted diet is a 10- to 16-week low-calorie "thermogenic endorphin (releasing) diet," aka TED. The protocol, designed by Dr. Roman Chubaty, is a doctor-supervised regimen that guarantees an expected average loss of up to 42 lb. for women and...
Dr. Tom Brewer's work in the field of women's health focused on using better nutrition to treat the symptoms of pre-eclampsia, according to Birthing Naturally. Pre-eclampsia is a medical condition in which pregnant women develop hypertension as...
Dr. Barry Sears has devoted his life to research about inflammation and the harmful effects it causes in the body. After researching inflammation's link with cardiovascular disease, cancer and autoimmune diseases, he pooled his knowledge of how a...
Alfredo Bowman, known professionally as "Dr. Sebi," is a self-taught herbalist from Honduras. According to Sebi, who is not a licensed medical professional, his teachings are based upon what he learned from his grandmother and other herbalists. He...
Dr. Peter Gott's diet is called the No Flour, No Sugar Diet, and was created for weight loss purposes. Dr. Gott is a medical doctor and a health columnist who claims that cutting flour and sugar from your diet will help you drop unwanted pounds....
The Atkins diet is a strict low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet developed by Dr. Robert Atkins. Many people lose weight rapidly while following the diet plan. It is thought to work because when the body has no carbohydrates available, it releases...
The Cohen diet, also known as the 1st Personal Diet, was developed by Dr. R. Cohen, M.D., of the Cohen Lifestyle Clinic in Australia. This program is an individualized diet plan based on a patient's biology. Specifically, after the laboratory...
Dr. Timothy S. Harlan uses the alias Dr. Gourmet to promote a series of diet books and cookbooks. In his book "Just Tell Me What to Eat!" Harlan outlines a six-week weight loss plan along with a selection of recipes, cooking techniques...
The Arnot Diet is a weight-loss program popularized by the nutrition expert Dr. Bob Arnot. This diet differs from many other weight-control plans in that it focuses on what Dr. Arnot calls feed-forward eating and does not offer followers of the...
Forbes.com describes integrative physician Andrew Weil as one of the "foremost authorities on health, wellness and integrative medicine." In 2000, Weil's book, "Eating Well for Optimum Health," was released and immediately became a bestseller. Dr....
Dr. Robert Lustig, Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at University of California San Francisco Center for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment, specializes in the role hormones play in weight and behavior. Through his published research, Lustig...
The Hirsch Diet was launched in 2008 under the name "Sensa Sprinkle Diet." However, Dr. Hirsch has been touting the weight-loss benefits of smells from decades. In his 1997 book, "Dr. Hirsch's Guide to Scentsational Weight Loss," Hirsch points out...
Dr. William Howard Hay was a physician who, after experiencing a period of very poor coronary health, developed a new way of eating. In his book "Health Via Food," published in 1929, he reports that his improved diet cured his condition. Hay's...
Although some believe that Dr. Robert Atkins was the forefather of the low-carb diet, Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman predated him by several years. Stillman's "The Doctor's Quick Weight Loss Diet" debuted in 1967. It differs somewhat from more recent...
The Feingold Diet was developed Dr. Ben Feingold in the 1960s, based on the hypothesis that allergic sensitivities to certain foods may trigger or even cause ADHD symptoms such as hyperactivity, learning difficulties and sleep problems. Dr....
The Dr. Bernstein diet was started by Dr. Stanley Bernstein, a physician interested in the education and treatment of obesity. According to the Dr. Bernstein Diet and Health Clinics, he developed the plan as a method of weight loss to improve...
On television, radio programs and in print media, Dr. Mehmet Oz has garnered attention for his basic advice regarding nutrition, diet, fitness and health issues. While his advice to women, promoted often on Oprah Winfrey's television show, has...
Obesity costs the United States health care system approximately $115 billion on an annual basis, according to a paper published in the March 2008 issue of the "Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine." Obesity -- a body...
Dr. Richard K. Bernstein was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 12, in 1946. Despite having lived decades with this chronic condition, Bernstein managed to keep good blood sugar level control and prevented the long-term complications...
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