DrEddyClinic.com-project - Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) Blog

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is the term for medical products and practices that are not part of standard care. Standard care is what medical doctors, doctors of osteopathy and allied health professionals, such as registered nurses and physical therapists, practice. Alternative medicine means treatments that you use instead of standard ones. Complementary medicine means nonstandard treatments that you use along with standard ones.

Sunday, April 13, 2008

The "Real" Weight-Loss Numbers

I have been concerned for some time that my measurements are off. Although I am using an expensive and technically advanced digital scale to measure weight loss, there's little consistency in the readings it gives.

On some mornings it will read 180 pounds; by the evening, I may weigh 187. Sure enough, the next morning I'll be back down. Continue reading »