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EP 4: Testing for Obesity

EP 4: Testing for Obesity

In this episode, Dr. Agolli educates the audience on how to properly test for obesity and what parents can do to enrich their children’s lives through what they eat and drink. He also discusses the epidemic of nutritional misinformation, and why it exists today.
EP 3: Why Weight Is Not Your Fault

EP 3: Why Weight Is Not Your Fault

In this episode of the Progressive Medical Edge, Dr. Agolli explores obesity & weight loss.
A Healthy Life Is Worth the “Weight”

A Healthy Life Is Worth the “Weight”

Weight loss is one hot topic. More than 40% of people that visit their physician have a concern related to their weight. However, what are the main areas that you can focus on to make weight loss a reality?
The Top 6 Reasons You May Not Be Losing Weight

The Top 6 Reasons You May Not Be Losing Weight

When it comes to losing weight, there can be multiple factors working against you. Without knowing what they are and how to manage them, even your best efforts can be met with defeat. After all, it’s virtually impossible to wage war against an enemy you don’t know. The good news is that the Progressive Medical Center team is made up of experts who can help figure out how to get you on track quickly. First, we’ll help you understand the primary reasons people struggle with weight loss, then explain how our customized programs are designed to address your needs specifically.
Amp Up Your Exercise

Amp Up Your Exercise

Where are you with your resolution? Did you do the right thing? Increase your exercise, pull out those running shoes and go? You gave up the Christmas cookies for kale salad, you increased your physical activity, but you aren’t seeing it on the scale? Why?
Weight Control For Health

Weight Control For Health

Many of us think a little weight gain is no big deal. However current research shows us in a large prospective study of more than 20 000 people has shown that body-mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC)–accurately measured by trained staff–were equally predictive of cardiovascular disease events and mortality over 10 years.
Don’t Fad Diet, Have a Plan

Don’t Fad Diet, Have a Plan

Ever read the same book your friend did about weight loss, tried it out and your results vary radically? Why is this? Its that each person is fundamentally difference. This difference means that no two paths are the same for weight loss. In fact, leading researchers can even look at your genes to tell what type of exercise, diet, and other interventions will work for you.
Hormonal Imbalance and Weight Gain

Hormonal Imbalance and Weight Gain

Have you been unable to lose weight even with diet and exercise? No matter how an imbalance manifests on the outside, the internal reality remains the same — any and all hormonal imbalances lead to difficulty losing weight
Healthy Goals for the New Year

Healthy Goals for the New Year

Another year has gone by and once again we have the opportunity to embrace a fresh season of life. Every year as January 1st approaches many Americans begin to ponder what it will take to achieve new goals.
Managing High Blood Sugar With Diet and Exercise

Managing High Blood Sugar With Diet and Exercise

Heart disease and cancer are the top two killers of today but diabetes has become the emerging plague that projects the grimmest picture of our future, and sadly it is mostly preventable.
Radio Series: Don’t Lose to Weight Loss

Radio Series: Don’t Lose to Weight Loss

Weight Loss can be a troubling topic for most, or something that is disregarded by others. However, it is one of our best barometers for how our body is functioning. Conventional wisdom will say calories in equals calories out. However conventional wisdom is not so wise in this case
Detoxification Through Sweating

Detoxification Through Sweating

Tonight we’ll be discussing the benefits of detoxification through Far-Infrared Sauna Therapy. One of our body's three main mechanisms of detoxification is sweat, but not all sweating methods are created equal.