Anyone who has done the Rainier Medical program before (or knows someone who has) knows one thing for sure: if you follow the program,...

Let’s be real, getting an effective plan is crucial, and highly reinforcing to see results, but the most common thing that I hear when...

For most, the fist step in losing weight is lowering insulin levels. The crucial first step in effective weight management is to accept,...

(This is not medical advice. Consult your physician for medical advice. For reference only.) Lipid panels have come a long way. It used...

It is January 2, 2021. Assuming January 1st was for celebrating or recovery, today is the most popular day to begin a “diet” or New...

This week’s blog is highlighting the paradigm change that is happening now due to the lessons learned from the intensity of this pandemic...

Taking a medication for weight management is not nearly as simple as it may sound.  This is illustrated by the vast number of people who...

This week’s blog is to congratulate everyone who has participated in a Rainier Medical Program in the past! Our results were accepted for...

I am so pleased that insurance companies have gotten this one right: many of them are now covering something called “Remote Patient...

Valerie Slocum Sutherland, MD Melanie Slocum Saulsbury, BA Medical Director Program Director This week will likely be a very...

I am thrilled to introduce our new program this week! I heartily endorse this program from a medical standpoint for several reasons...

I really enjoy answering questions about exercise: how much, how often, how hard, what kind? While it really is true that any exercise...

If you have regained weight in the current health crisis, there is good news for you. Historical studies show that weight regain happens...

Most of my patients begin their weight loss treatment using medical food / meal replacements. These are shakes, soups, and puddings that...

Myth #1: Being active is the same as exercise A common phrase heard by those of us who work in weight loss and obesity medicine is “I...

I was asked about my thoughts on bariatric surgery. It is a BIG topic, but here are some highlights! Please ask questions for follow up...