The Latest Findings About Obesity and Associated Diseases
The obesity rate in the United States of America keeps climbing. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) stated that 39.8% of all adults in the US were obese as of 2016. When we look around in public with specific attention to obesity, we can swiftly realize that obesity is everywhere. It affects every age, both […]
Obesity and Infertility
Obesity is an increasing problem in society today. In a recent blog post, we discussed the associated diseases with obesity. This post will focus on obesity and infertility. Therefore, it is important to understand the damaging influences being overweight and obesity have on our body systems, including reproductive function. Overweight and obese women are at […]
Stigma of obesity: Changing the way we think about obesity
A recent study found that over 30% of Americans are considered obese. This shocking statistic has become the norm for many people. With obesity on the rise, it’s time to change the way that we think about obesity, and help end the stigma of obesity. Obesity can lead to a wide range of potentially fatal […]
How to Navigate the Grocery Store
In today’s modern world, we have the ability to drive to the nearest grocery store where we find tens of thousands of foods! This is an amazing accomplishment but can pose possible dilemmas when trying to eat healthy. So many options can be overwhelming, and temptations will arise. The best plan, be prepared! Grocery List […]
Now is The Time to Consider Vein Treatment
The primary goal of vein treatment is to improve one’s quality of life. Naturally then, when considering potential vein treatments, patients should take inventory of current signs and symptoms and correlate them to one’s quality of life. Significant venous disease could present in different ways. It could hide behind signs that look harmless as seen […]
3 Techniques For Stress Management
Stress! We all have it! Instead of trying to avoid stress completely (which is impossible), we can learn to manage it – properly! Notice, I said “properly”; this means, we often try to cope with stress improperly. Many people often try to cope with negative emotions by distracting themselves with other things – food included. […]
Bariatric Supplements
Bariatric surgery provides people with a new opportunity at life. People are regaining control of their health, and we are proud to be a part of that journey. During this process, our team provides each patient with detailed guidelines for success and the support they need. Part of this support is bariatric supplements. As we […]
New Territory – Surviving The Holidays After Weight Loss Surgery
As the holiday season gets closer, most people look forward to upcoming parties and celebrations. The thought of family gatherings usually invokes happy memories from the past, but for some, immense stress begins to form. If you are considering bariatric surgery or have already had surgery, you are aware how food is involved in many […]
4 Time Management Tips – Time – Can You Manage It?
Time – the constant progression through each day taking you into the future! Time is how we track our days, weeks, and years! With the start of a new year, even a new decade, we may reflect considering our past and future. Many people set goals for self-improvement. Often, managing time is considered as a […]
What is the Importance of Protein After Weight Loss?
Protein, protein, protein. Protein is essential to the efficiency of one’s bodily functions. This includes maintaining lean muscle mass, regulating blood sugar, and creating a strong immune system. If you have recently undergone weight loss surgery, your body needs protein more than ever. Protein will counteract your body’s weakened ability to fight against sickness and […]