Everyone has been talking about a new kind of dieting called thermal dieting. The idea is that when your body is cold, it burns more calories. By going out in the cold, taking a cold bath or swimming in a frigid lake, you force your body to rev up metabolism. Aside from the obvious dangers of hypothermia, the basic idea makes sense.

The middle of December is one of the best times to lose weight. Why? While everyone else is gaining weight, you can get a head start on the New Year’s weight loss bandwagon. You can lose weight now while the world continues to gain. Losing weight in December is like having a double weight loss.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, we are in an epidemic of sitting. Our parents and grandparents spent much less time sitting down we do now. We are not just sitting more…we are moving less.

Today, I am launching my new blog, "Outsmarting Your Hungry Hormones" as well as my Facebook fanpage, Twitter profile and YouTube channel. Please check out my various social media profiles and click "Like", Follow Me, and become a subscriber!

It's well known that testosterone levels gradually decline as men age, beginning in middle age. In some men, these decreases are greater than others.

In a placebo-controlled, randomized study by Dr. Thomas Ellrott, 9 commonly used weight loss supplements were found to be no better than placebo.

I was very impressed with Jillian Michaels’ New York Times bestselling book Master Your Metabolism: The 3 Diet Secrets to Naturally Balancing Your Hormones for a Hot and Healthy Body! The book is extremely well researched, well written and embraces the philosophy of hormones and your weight.

When it comes to losing weight this year, you may be feeling the pinch…in your waistline and your wallet. Although joining a diet program may seem like a luxury, it could actually save money now, and in the long run as weight-related surgeries, medications, co-pays, and other medical expenses are reduced or eliminated.

There has been a lot of controversy about artificial sweeteners and weight. The epidemic of childhood obesity has been linked to increased soda consumption. Sodas and sweetened beverages like sports drinks and flavored teas have surpassed white bread as the number one source of calories in the American diet.

Welcome to the official blog for Scott Isaacs, M.D. My philosophy is simple: permanent weight loss through hormonal balance.