5 Issues That Can Sabotage WLS: Most of us who work with weight loss patients know little about what makes a “successful long-term weight loss patient.” We do, however, know of several things that should be dealt with prior to surgery. In fact...if the patient can be candid enough during
Tips For The Holiday Chef! One of the greatest joys of the holiday season is the gift of sharing a feast fit for a King with your family and friends. But preparing a holiday meal can be stressful without careful planning, not to mention expensive. Here are a few tips
Nutritional Deficiencies in Restrictive Procedures: WLS is well known as a cause for nutritional deficiencies, especially with malabsorptive procedures like the RNY, GB, and DS. With the increase in restrictive procedures, like the Gastric Sleeve and Lap-Band, the short-term risks are probably diminished, but without proper follow-up and supplementation, the patient
Fall Cooking With Curry This time of year is so fantastic for squash, but it can get boring always mashing it or roasting it plain. If you are looking to add a little "kick" to your squash, this is the right recipe for you. It’s easy and the colors look
For as long as I can remember, I have gravitated toward anything sugary and I've had to find ways to tame sugar cravings. The pitfalls of sugar are that the more we eat it, the more we want. Why do we crave sugar? Sugar is a carbohydrate but nutritionally void,
Sit Down and Exercise! Chair exercises are a great form of exercise for those with disabilities, people with poor balance, anyone who has trouble standing, or anyone else who wants to start something new. Chair exercises can also be done in the office during the course of the workday when
Did you know that Swiss chard actually belongs to the beet family? This nutritious veggie is good for the body and good for your weight-loss journey. THE 5 Health Benefits of Eating Swiss Chard: 1 cup of chopped chard provides > than 300% of the daily value for vitamin K.
PRLog (Press Release) - Jul 10, 2012 - July 10, 2012: Dr. Milton Owens, the well-known and highly regarded bariatric surgeon, is presently accepting Medicare eligible seniors at the Coastal Center for Obesity in Southern California. Contrary to popular belief, seniors reap the same benefits from weight loss surgery as younger patients. Dr. Owens urges
DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - Jul 10, 2012) - In 2011, Dan Benintendi completed his first 100 mile run in 28 hours. But his journey to completing the ultimate endurance run began three years earlier, when having reached 400 lbs, he decided to undergo a gastric bypass procedure. With dozens of triathlons under his
About Obesity Though we all use the terms "fat" and "obese" casually in conversation, there is a medical definition of the condition and yes, obesity is considered a health "condition." "Obesity" specifically refers to an excessive amount of body fat. "Overweight" refers to an excessive amount of body weight that
