In Case You Missed It Our 1-year study on keto, carnivore, and fasting reversing chronic disease has gained tremendous attention, ranking in the Top 50 in Frontiers in Nutrition and the top 1% of all studies published, just 48 hours in. Leaders in health and nutrition are weighing in, recognizing this as real evidence… Continue reading 1-Year Keto & Fasting Study
Proves Sustainable Weight Loss
Toward Health is Making America Healthy: New Study Confirms 12-Month Weight Loss, Medication Deprescription, and Cost Savings Using the TOWARD Approach Tappan, NY – Toward Health is proud to announce the publication of a groundbreaking research paper in Frontiers in Nutrition, demonstrating the long-term effectiveness and cost savings of the TOWARD approach to metabolic… Continue reading New Study: Making America Healthy–One Company at a Time
The 2025 Symposium for Metabolic Health, held in Boca Raton, Florida, brought together some of the most innovative voices in the field of metabolic health. Toward Health proudly participated, contributing to the conference with insightful presentations, research posters, and impactful main stage talks that inspired meaningful conversations and highlighted practical strategies for improving metabolic health.… Continue reading Reflecting on the 2025 Symposium for Metabolic Health
At Toward Health, we are dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of low-carbohydrate lifestyles to combat obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disease. We are proud to share that Toward Health will be presenting four research posters and hosting a dynamic workshop at the upcoming Symposium for Metabolic Health hosted by Low Carb USA in Boca… Continue reading Toward Health at the 2025 Symposium for Metabolic Health
“TOWARD HEALTH” Launches: A Transformative Approach to Metabolic Health, Type 2 Diabetes Remission, Obesity Management, and Food Addiction [New York, January 1] – In a pivotal move to redefine healthcare and empower individuals and organizations in their pursuit of optimal well-being, we are proud to announce the rebranding of Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss &… Continue reading Doctor Tro’s
Medical Weight Loss is Now
TOWARD HEALTH
On the final day of Diabetes Awareness Month, I am proud to announce that the SMHP™, with a team of 15 authors, has released its position statement on Type 1 diabetes, demanding that low-carb diets be offered at the point of diagnosis. We must confront the staggering toll of diabetes, a disease affecting over… Continue reading Therapeutic Carbohydrate Reduction for Type 1 Diabetes:
A Call to Action
This time of year can be full of landmines and pitfalls to your eating and fitness routines. Here are a few tips to help you avoid the holiday (and post-holiday) “blahs”: Look at your calendar and count all your holiday celebrations. Even if your social calendar is filled to the brim, this probably only… Continue reading 6 Simple Steps to A More Satisfying Holiday Season
Over the last 3 weeks of our #WhyWait2024 challenge, we have talked about the basics for a healthy lifestyle: why and how to keep carbs low, utilizing technology and community to stay accountable, and creating and executing plans for exercise, time-restricted eating and fasting. How are you doing on these goals? Hopefully you have… Continue reading Amy’s Corner: Protecting Your Lifestyle
The Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum), a unique lizard known for its binge-eating behavior, produces the hormone exenatide, the basis for diabetes medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro. This reptile stores significant amounts of energy in its fatty, moisture-rich tail, aiding in weight and hydration maintenance. The GLP-1 hormone is exclusively released from its saliva… Continue reading Lessons from the Gila Monster: GLP-1 and Ketogenic Diets
In a striking display of marketing prowess, Eli Lilly recently funded a full-page advertisement in the New York Times, touting its latest pharmaceutical offering as a groundbreaking solution to the obesity epidemic. This move, while ostensibly aimed at addressing a significant public health issue, ultimately serves as a stark reminder of the pervasive myopia within… Continue reading Beyond the Pill: Why Pharmaceutical Quick Fixes Fall Short
In regard to my relationship with food, weight and body image, I’ve always secretly felt like I was more broken than most people, and that if anyone knew the real me, they would be horrified. The irony is that the real me I was so ashamed of and desperate to hide, became increasingly more visible… Continue reading Amy’s Corner:
Self-Loathing is a
Learned Behavior
A recent critique authored by Dr. Tro Kalayjian, Dr. Laura Buchanan, and colleagues in the Journal of Metabolic Health take aim at the American Academy of Pediatrics‘ (AAP) approach to low-carbohydrate diets for children with or at risk for metabolic diseases. Expressing significant concerns, the authors highlight biases and missed opportunities in the AAP’s consensus… Continue reading Questioning the American Academy of Pediatrics’ View on Low-Carb Diets for Children
In addition to moderating the Type 1 workshop and delivering a talk on the ‘Factors that predict weight loss or improved food relationship,’ Dr. Tro Kalayjian presented the impressive results stemming from the partnership between a manufacturing company and Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss, a metabolic health clinic, at the SMHP Low Carb Conference in… Continue reading Empowering Health: Results and Initiatives Revealed at SMHP Low Carb Conference
Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss to Showcase Groundbreaking Research at SMHP’s Low Carb BOCA Conference Hosted by Low Carb USA Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss is set to make a significant mark at the upcoming SMHP’s Low Carb BOCA conference, hosted by Low Carb USA. Known for their pioneering approach to health and wellness,… Continue reading Unveiling Groundbreaking Research at SMHP’s Low Carb BOCA Conference
I used to start off every new year with a laundry list of ambitious resolutions, but there was never any real understanding of how I would actually achieve them. So, basically, I had a wish list of pipe-dreams for who I longed to be, with no footing in reality and zero probability that I would ever… Continue reading Amy’s Corner: New Year, New Challenges
The reanalysis of a study conducted by the NIH examining the differences between an animal-based low-carbohydrate diet and plant-based low-fat diet goes beyond the expected support for low-carb diets, uncovering unexpected twists. Notably, the data suggests that a Low-Carb Diet (LCD) reduces future eating, while a low-calorie, low-fat diet increases it. However, uncertainty arises… Continue reading Diet Study Reveals Major Flaws
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and, unfortunately for many, a potential derailing of carefully maintained diets. Thanksgiving, in particular, often serves as the starting point for a series of festive gatherings laden with delicious yet carb-laden treats. Navigating this culinary minefield can be challenging, as the combination of food addiction… Continue reading Mastering Special Events
Armenia, a country steeped in history, is grappling with a humanitarian severe crisis. The aftermath of the Artsakh war has displaced over 100,000 refugees, leaving them in dire need of shelter, care, and a chance to rebuild their lives. In the face of these challenges, the American Armenian Health Providers Organization (AAHPO) is tirelessly… Continue reading Dr. Tro’s Fasted 5K
It is mid-October as I sit down to write this, which used to be my favorite time of year, but fifteen years ago, on October 20, I lost my mother to complications from Type 2 diabetes, and since then, this month has been plagued with sadness for me. Life changes in an instant. My… Continue reading Amy’s Corner: Diabetes is Personal
The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners (SMHP) has taken a significant leap forward with the launch of the Journal of Metabolic Health. This journal offers a vital platform for researchers and clinics to publish peer-reviewed articles on therapeutic carbohydrate restriction (TCR) and other critical metabolic health topics. Dr. Laura Buchanan, a board-certified family medicine… Continue reading The SMHP Launches the Journal of Metabolic Health
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