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Video: Dr. Lustig Exclusive Lecture to JumpstartMD, Dangers of Sugar – Part 3

Katie Horan — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:45:19 +0000

In Part 3 of 4 of Dr. Robert H. Lustig’s lecture to JumpstartMD in 2011, the rise of high-fructose corn syrup is discussed as well as the origin of juice production advocated by the citrus industry. He furthers delves into topics of diet and cardiovascular health.

Dr. Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist and Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, in the Division of Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco. He is currently investigating the contribution of nutritional, neural, hormonal, and genetic influences in the expression of the current obesity epidemic both in children and adults.

Video: Dr. Lustig Exclusive Lecture to JumpstartMD, Dangers of Sugar – Part 2

Katie Horan — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:45:40 +0000

Take a look at Part 2 of 4 of Dr. Robert H. Lustig’s lecture to JumpstartMD in 2011, and hear first-hand why he believes our consumption of sugar is toxic, and should be regarded similarly to other regulated substances such as alcohol and tobacco. His assessment of sugar’s role in our current health crisis is spot on, and we’re very proud to share his JumpstartMD lecture with you.

Video: The Modern American Diet and Obesity – Gary Taubes – Part 3

Sean Bourke — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Check out Part 3 of Gary Taubes’ lecture to the JumpstartMD staff and patients. Taubes is a science journalist and the author of several excellent books including, Good Calories, Bad Calories: Fats, Carbs, and the Controversial Science of Diet and Health and Why We Get Fat. Further information and his blog can be found on his website www.GaryTaubes.com.

Dr. Lustig in the News

Katie Horan — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:45:48 +0000

Our June featured speaker, Dr. Robert Lustig, has been all over the headlines this week. Check out some of the coverage:

The Los Angeles Times covered Lustig’s controversial position on its “Booster Shot Blog” in Karen Kaplan’s piece, “Sugar can harm like alcohol and tobacco; regulate it, article say s”.

On NPR, Michael Krasny interviewed Dr. Lustig to better understand the science behind his stance on this hot topic. Lustig responded to critics and offered recommendations for the nation’s health moving forward. Listen here.

And finally take a look at Part 1 of 4 video clips of Dr. Lustig’s exclusive lecture given to JumpstartMD in 2011. Parts 2 – 4 coming soon!

Video: The Modern American Diet and Obesity Gary Taubes – Part 2

Sean Bourke — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00:14 +0000

Check out part 2 of Gary Taubes’ lecture to the JumpstartMD staff and patients. Taubes is a science journalist and the author of several excellent books including, Good Calories, Bad Calories: Fats, Carbs, and the Controversial Science of Diet and Health and Why We Get Fat. Further information and his blog can be found on his website www.GaryTaubes.com.

Video: Dr. Lustig Exclusive Lecture to JumpstartMD, Dangers of Sugar – Part 1

Sean Bourke — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:52:22 +0000

Robert H. Lustig, M.D.’s commentary in this month’s Nature made national headlines this week when the piece was covered by the Los Angeles Times, NPR, Time.com and others. Citing the negative impact sugar has on our health, Lustig calls for government regulation. The JumpstartMD team hosted Dr. Lustig at a company lecture in 2011, and heard first-hand why he believes our consumption of sugar is toxic, and should be regarded similarly to other regulated substances such as alcohol and tobacco. His assessment of sugar’s role in our current health crisis is spot on, and we’re very proud to share his JumpstartMD lecture with you as a four-part series. Part one appears today, two, three and four will be posted in the upcoming two weeks.

Video: The Modern American Diet and Obesity Gary Taubes – Part 1

Sean Bourke — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:00:54 +0000

Gary Taubes is a science journalist and the author of several excellent books including, Good Calories, Bad Calories: Fats, Carbs, and the Controversial Science of Diet and Health and Why We Get Fat. He has also been the author of two related articles in the New York Times Magazine, one entitled, “What If Its All Been a Big Fat Lie?” and the other, “Is Sugar Toxic?” He is a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Independent Investigator in Health Policy Research at U.C. Berkeley School of Public Health. Further information and his blog can be found on his website www.GaryTaubes.com.

Winter’s Arrived! Some Advice for a Smooth First Run Down the Slopes

Stephanie Weden — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:00:06 +0000

FINALLY… the chilly winter weather has arrived in Northern California and we trust it will follow us well through March – with rain in the Bay and snow in the mountains. For those who love winter sports, this is always wonderful news (with the exception of the traffic getting to and from the slopes.) However, by hopping on skis or a snowboard after eight months of relative inactivity, you put your body at risk for a multitude of injuries and the resulting recuperation time.

Image: Salvatore Vuono / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

The sedentary lifestyle that ensues after even the smallest injury, can threaten all of the time and effort put into your weight management journey. In order to avoid such a tragedy and to feel strong on the slopes, strengthen your core and legs and take care of your joints. If you find yourself with a “tweaked” ankle or a sore shoulder, try and strengthen the muscles around the injury with non-weight bearing activities. Getting in the water and swimming a few laps regularly will keep muscles toned without the impact. If you’re not a swimmer, try running in water or water aerobics. If you are not able to get to a pool, keep your muscles active without bearing weight.

Ankle injury: write the alphabet with your foot elevated and try not to compensate too much while you walk.
Shoulder injury: if you have a yoga ball, hold it up to a wall at shoulder-height and press the palm of the injured arm in the middle of it. Have a friend tap all sides of the ball around you for one minute – they’ll get a workout too!

***Do all exercise within reason and without too much pain – staying active is great while staying injured is no fun.***

Remember to hydrate before, during, and after your trips as the elevation can make you very dehydrated. Also, pack a cheese-stick or some almonds to avoid stopping too often at the lodge.

Happy trails!

Image: Salvatore Vuono / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Video: A New Perspective on Fats from Peter Attia, MD – JumpstartMD Lecture – Part 3

Katie Horan — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:00:13 +0000

Take a look and a listen to the conclusion of Dr. Peter Attia’s lecture given to JumpstartMD. Attia, a Renaissance man and “self-experimenter”, spent the last 2 years examining the role of nutrition as it relates to all aspects of personal performance. His website and blog can be found at www.waroninsulin.com.

Video: A New Perspective on Fats from Peter Attia, MD – Part 2

Katie Horan — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:00:43 +0000

Dr. Peter Attia is a Renaissance man and “self-experimenter” who has spent the last 2 years examining the role of nutrition as it relates to all aspects of personal performance. Working with Gary Taubes, author of Why We Get Fat?, Dr. Attia has undertaken a project aimed to uncover additional truths in nutritional science entitled the “War on Insulin.” His website and blog can be found at www.waroninsulin.com.