Last nite the Channel 9 story aired....for those of you who cannot make it up past sunset (that is me!!!) you can see it on the Channel 9 website: www.wusa9.com check out the home page section that says "LIVING WELL" and click on that section...you will see the video come up among several others. It is entitled 'Serotonin Diet".
First, I want to apologize to my INCREDIBLY great patients, Don and Sue for the last name mistake...Not quite certain how the tv people messed up their last names, but in any event, they looked GREAT on the camera and I want to thank them for their graciousness for taking the time to have the tv people film them.
I was greatly relieved to see that the story did, in fact, focus on the weight loss program as opposed to "the pill". Clearly, the serotonin product is part of the program, but by no means do we tell anyone: "Just take this pill, do nothing, and the weight will come off."
The "counter" opinion provided by the GWU physician who runs their weight loss program really didn't have anything much negative to say except caution about the chemical serotonin because serotonin afects mood and other functions. He didn't say that serotonin is "bad", but rather that it affects other functions. I thought for certain he would have smashed the use of phentermine or questioned the efficacy of oral serotonin supplementation, but it was a rather mild "balance" counterpoint.
So many "hype" stories about weight loss take place touting machines or pills that are "easy" weight loss, so I was VERY happy to see that the folks at Channel 9 clearly pointed out that a program is what is needed. I believe Channel 9 will have a live "chat" on their website with me entertaining questions..Monday, 130PM....PLEASE join us if you have time!!! Check the blog for details about this. Have a great Saturday!!!
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