Gerard E. Mullin • Lawrence J. Cheskin
Laura E. Matarese
Editors

2014

A Guide for Clinicians

For many years I have witnessed those in my community and clinics being victimized by socioeconomic forces ultimately resulting in obesity and its untoward manifestations. As a teen in the mid-1970s, I found myself severely overweight, but back then I was a rarity and was quite easily stigmatized by society. My personal experience with Eastern principles through martial arts coupled with diet and lifestyle modifications was highly successful. This “integrative” approach toward achieving effective weight loss motivated me to help others flourish.