Last month, I had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C., to participate in the Coalition for Metabolic Health’s first Capitol Hill briefing on nutrition and chronic disease in the era of GLP-1s. Co-sponsored by Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) and Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03), the briefing brought together members of Congress and their staffs, physicians, researchers, policy experts,… Continue reading From Our Community to Capitol Hill: Why This Conversation Matters
I view my journey to sustainable weight loss and healing my relationship with food as two distinct parts. The first is understanding my body’s relationship with food. Not my character or how much willpower I have. Not whether I believe that I’m not trying hard enough. My biology. As someone who went to my first… Continue reading Healing Your Relationship with Food in Two Parts: Biology First, Compassion Second
I was recently working with someone during a health coaching appointment who had spent most of her life fighting with her body. She knew every diet, every rule, every promise, and every Monday morning restart. Like so many people I work with, she wasn’t just carrying extra weight, she was carrying decades of expectations, disappointments,… Continue reading Choosing Maintenance: An Act of Self-Compassion
What if the food you crave most is the very thing keeping you stuck? This August, Coach Tia Reid is inviting all Toward Health premium app members to join her 30-Day Sugar Break-Up, a month-long challenge designed to help you understand your relationship with sugar, reduce cravings, and experience what life feels like when your… Continue reading Coach Tia’s 30-Day Sugar Break-Up: It’s Time to End the Relationship That Isn’t Serving You
Register to attend the live special event here. We’re excited to invite you to a special live interview featuring Toward Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tro Kalayjian, and renowned nurse practitioner, women’s health expert, and author Cynthia Thurlow, NP. This insightful conversation will center around Cynthia’s highly anticipated new book, The Menopause Gut: Balance… Continue reading Dr. Tro Kalayjian & Cynthia Thurlow, NP: A Powerful Conversation on Menopause, Gut Health, and Disease Prevention
For generations, we have accepted the story that weight loss never truly lasts. We are told that once the diet ends or the medication stops, the weight comes back and the cycle begins again. Calories are counted. Willpower is tested. Motivation fades. Traditional medicine continues to treat weight gain as the problem itself rather than asking… Continue reading Cracking the Hunger Code: A Special Interview with Dr. Jason Fung
At TOWARD, we have been helping women navigate menopause with science-backed hormone therapy and whole-person lifestyle care long before the FDA initiated removal of the black-box warning from menopausal hormone therapy. We have reviewed the evidence for years, and the data has always been clear: for the right women, started at the right time, hormones… Continue reading A New Era for Menopausal Hormone Therapy
Two years into my low-carb journey, I found myself in a place I knew all too well after decades on the diet-binge rollercoaster: panicked, frustrated, and angry at myself for not being able to stick with my diet. At the time, I had already lost over 80 pounds, and had started to feel like maybe,… Continue reading Beyond Diets: How I Found
the Support I Deserved
We’re proud to announce that our practice has officially moved into a new office space located at 564 Route 303 Blauvelt, NY 10913. This marks an exciting new chapter for our growing team and reflects the momentum we’ve built together. New address. Same amazing feel. While the location has changed, our mission and commitment to… Continue reading We’ve Moved: A New Chapter for Our Growing Team
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
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
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
I will be delivering a Grand Rounds Presentation on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 12 PM to 2 PM PST. My presentation is titled “Rapid Review: Benefits of Therapeutic Carbohydrate Reduction (TCR) Throughout the Body”. To illustrate the potential of TCR, Dr. Eric Westman said it perfectly when talking about the benefits, “It’s so… Continue reading Dr. Laura Buchanan SMHP Grand Rounds
In 2017, Meagan faced a life-altering moment: diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and weighed 300 pounds. She decided to quit sugar on the spot, kickstarting a journey that reshaped her life. Within months, her commitment led to a 7-pound weight loss, impressing her doctor. She discovered NSNG and LCHF, resulting in a gradual but… Continue reading Meagan Hawkes: A Remarkable Transformation
And just like that, the summer is over, and in only 12 weeks we will officially close out the year. Come January, many of us will be ready to recommit to our healthy lifestyles – lists will be made, plans will be hatched, and resolutions promising never to go off track again will… Continue reading Amy’s Corner: #WhyWait
I went to the hairdresser recently, and while I was there waiting for my “natural” blonde highlights to re-emerge, I heard client after client come in, sit in the swivel chair and say some version of this: “I want a change.” Followed by: “Not too short. Don’t cut too much. I want to keep it… Continue reading Amy’s Corner: Distractions
Taking steps toward a healthier life comes with its challenges, and Amy’s experience with the keto diet illustrates this well. In a recent Woman’s World feature, we learn about Amy’s impressive transformation and the vital role of mentorship and self-determination. Guided by Dr. Tro’s insights and a personalized plan, Amy conquered her hunger while… Continue reading Amy’s Inspiring Journey: Featured in Woman’s World
We’ve identified five essential steps for starting your fasting journey. If you’re interested in learning more or want continued support and accountability to help you implement and sustain fasting in your lifestyle, Health Coach Alice Smith will be leading our next Fasting (no lunch) Small Group course from August 3 – August 23 on our… Continue reading Fasting in 5 Steps
Dr. Tro Kalayjian was invited to be an expert speaker at the Nutrition Network’s latest online training in Addictive Eating here he will lecture on the Clinical Approach to Food Addiction. If you are a medical professional, Allied Healthcare worker, or Nutrition Network graduate, you can enroll in the flexible, self-paced online training and… Continue reading Dr. Tro Kalayjian Lectures on the Clinical Approach to Food Addiction
