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NewsApril 14 2019, by , medical review by

"If you do it right, this will work"

Do we need another medical specialty – keto medicine? Keto is much more powerful than medication when you get it right. Dr.

VideoMarch 12 2018, by , medical review by 10

"After a day or two the hunger goes away"

How can you use a low-carb diet as a physician, for patients that want to lose excess weight? What problems can you run into?

VideoJanuary 22 2018, by , medical review by 4

Do you need to check your ketones?

Should you measure ketones on a keto diet? Dr. Westman guides you through all the situations when measuring is beneficial – and when it’s not.

VideoOctober 5 2017, by 2

Do you have a hard time losing weight on low carb or keto? This may be why

Do you have a hard time losing weight on low carb or keto? Then perhaps you’re making one of the common mistakes. Dr.

VideoAugust 28 2017, by , medical review by

Can people stay on low carb in the long run?

This is an excellent talk, held by one of the true pioneers of the low-carb movement. Dr. Westman answers common low-carb questions and talks about…

VideoJune 3 2017, by 3

Does the brain need carbohydrates?

Low carb can be great for losing weight and lowering blood glucose. But isn’t it dangerous for the brain?

VideoMay 19 2017, by 1

Isn't weight loss all about calories?

We’ve been told for decades that in order for us to lose weight, we need to expend more calories than we take in. But is it really that simple?

VideoSeptember 15 2016, by

LCHF and diabetes: Theory and clinical experience

Dr. Eric Westman is possibly the world’s top expert on treating patients with an LCHF diet. Here he talks about theory and clinical experience with…

VideoAugust 30 2016, by 8

Advanced low-carb tips!

Are you having trouble on your low-carb diet, despite being experienced in all the basics? Are you struggling with weight loss for example?

VideoMarch 20 2016, by 3

Who benefits from eating a low-carb, high-fat diet?

Who benefits the most from eating a low carb, high fat diet (also called keto, or LCHF)? Here’s the answer from Dr. Eric Westman, possibly the…

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