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Why You're Gaining Weight After Cancer Treatment — And What to Do About It

Why You're Gaining Weight After Cancer Treatment — And What to Do About Itby: Dr. HellenaPublished on: 05/27/2026

Post-cancer weight gain isn't about willpower — it's biology. Dr. Hellena explains the 5 clinical mechanisms behind post-treatment weight gain and what a physician-supervised approach can actually do. [Takes 5 min → Take the Roadblock Quiz]

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Why You're Gaining Weight After Cancer Treatment — And What to Do About It

Why Can't I Lose Weight? The Inflammation Connection

Why Can't I Lose Weight? The Inflammation Connectionby: Dr. HellenaPublished on: 11/18/2025

Can't lose weight despite eating healthy? Learn why inflammation, not calories, may be blocking your results—and what actually works from a physician who's been there.

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Why Can't I Lose Weight? The Inflammation Connection

GLP-1 Medications: The Truth About Weight Loss Drugs Your Doctor Should Tell You

GLP-1 Medications: The Truth About Weight Loss Drugs Your Doctor Should Tell Youby: Dr. HellenaPublished on: 11/04/2025

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy can work—but not without proper medical supervision. Dr. Hellena breaks down what 60,000 patients reveal about weight loss, side effects, and why this isn't DIY medicine.

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GLP-1 Medications: The Truth About Weight Loss Drugs Your Doctor Should Tell You

Consumer Health Alert-Healthy Protein Powder

Consumer Health Alert-Healthy Protein Powderby: Dr. HellenaPublished on: 10/28/2025

Let’s talk about what no one tells you about your “healthy” protein powder. Consumer Reports just tested 23 popular protein powders and shakes. More than two-thirds had lead levels higher than what’s considered safe for daily use.

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Consumer Health Alert-Healthy Protein Powder