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Nutrition for Bones, Muscles, and Aging
With a background in chemistry and engineering, I’ve had a fascination with the “chemical engineering” power of nutrition to keep our bodies strong, healthy, and… Read More »
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Battling the “Blues”…Naturally!
Note: This article was originally published in May 2015. Due to the interest, it has recently been updated and reposted. The opinions expressed by Dr.… Read More »
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Sugar Calories: Easy to Eat, Hard to Burn!
Ever notice how children (and adults) LOVE their sweet treats? Sweets can be a fantastic motivator! “Clean your room, and I’ll give you a piece… Read More »
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22 Surprising “Side Effects” of Weight Loss…
Not only does weight loss feel great and look great, it has other amazing “side effects”, and likely ones that you have not considered. In… Read More »
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Optimum Health: Two Prerequisites
You are reading this because you are a “seeker” of Optimum Health. In fact, you and I have a common goal, and that goal is… Read More »
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Gut Bacteria and Obesity
(Introducing Probiotic Ultra!) Our “guts” (intestines) are loaded with over 100 trillion bacteria. In fact, 90% of the living cells in your body are bacteria… Read More »
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Vitamin Quality: It Matters When Your Health is at Stake
Vitamins and other supplements are common around the world for a good reason. Humans are not very good at consuming the recommended vitamins and minerals.… Read More »
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Low Energy: Fixing the Power Drain
Energy… ever want or need more? Are you more tired than you should be? Do you run out of energy before the day is over?… Read More »
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Successful Weight Loss: Medical Support Matters!
I love seeing people take charge of their health and weight destiny… successfully! (In one of our studies, 73 patients lost an average of 47.1… Read More »
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Simple Steps to Battle the “Blues”
I hate feeling depressed! After all, feeling depressed will ruin a perfectly good day! I’ve learned to make “mood management” one of my personal priorities… Read More »
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Sleep…. A Key to Weight Loss, Energy, and Health
Sleep… what a waste of time…. or is it? Psalms says it this way, “It is vain that you rise up early and go late… Read More »
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10 Rewards for Losing “Unwanted” Weight
Unwanted weight gain is a real bother. Gaining just 15 lbs is enough to increase one’s risk of ugly things like cancer and heart disease.… Read More »
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The Human Mind…What a Terrible Thing to Waste
Protecting Our Brains as We Age Alzheimer’s Dementia is the sixth leading cause of death, and one of the most feared of diseases. As the… Read More »
Dr. Tague's Center for Nutrition & Preventive Medicine
Medical Weight Loss Kansas City Topeka Overland Park Leawood
Weight Loss & Obesity Medicine Specialist in Kansas City & Topeka
Rick Tague, M.D., M.P.H. & T.M. is a nutrition & weight loss specialist and the Founder & Medical Director of the Center for Nutrition and Preventive Medicine, P.A.
Dr. Tague is an Alpha Omega Alpha honors graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He also holds a Masters Degree in Public Health from Tulane. Dr. Tague is board certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine and the American Board of Family Medicine. His medical practice has focused on nutrition, weight loss, and obesity medicine since 1996.
