Posts tagged weight loss

Metformin over the counter: why it requires a script and how to get one safely

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 08, 2025 · 11 min read

While metformin is gaining a reputation as a wonder drug for longevity and weight loss, you simply cannot find metformin over the counter at your local pharmacy. Here is the science behind why it is regulated, how it affects male physiology, and the legitimate ways to access it online. “The interest in metformin now extends ...

Volume eating: how to lose weight by eating more food, not less

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 02, 2025 · 12 min read

Volume eating swaps tiny portions for big plates packed with low-calorie, high-fiber foods. Here is how this strategy works, who it helps, and how to use it safely without wrecking your energy, hormones, or relationship with food. “Volume eating can be a smart way to feel full on fewer calories, but it only works long ...

Red light therapy for weight loss: what really works and what’s hype

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Nov 21, 2025 · 13 min read

Red light therapy for weight loss is everywhere on social media, but the science is more nuanced than the before‑and‑after photos. Here is what research really shows, how it might work, and how to decide if it fits into your weight‑loss plan. “When patients ask me if red light therapy will make the pounds fall ...