Support: What Do The Holidays Mean To You? Holidays! What comes to your mind upon hearing this glittering word? Visions of scrumptious stuffing, pools of creamy gravy, warm buttered rolls and pumpkin and pecan pies? If so, perhaps it is time to consider whether a short-term indulgence is worth all
Test Your Arthritis IQ! Take the quiz! True or False: Arthritis can be cured by taking medications. True or False: Osteoarthritis is more common in women than in men. True or False: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease. True or False: Some people have no symptoms of osteoarthritis. True
Ten Tips for Battling Food (and Family) Over the Holidays 'Tis the season ready or not! The holiday season can be one of the most joyful times of the year with its dazzling colors, familiar music, social gatherings, and yes, food, food and more food! For those who have recently
The Mermaid Lift The ideal plastic surgery procedure for most female post-bariatric patients would cinch in the waist, allowing for a feminine flare at the hips while flattening the abdomen; lift the pubic area smoothly; leave a natural, youthful “innie” belly button; raise and augment the buttocks; and curve the
Mind Matters: Coping With Change All of us experience change. In fact, change happens regularly for everyone. Some people consider change as a challenge and embrace it by looking forward to what is ahead. Others (like me!) resist change because we are comfortable and secure with things the way they
At 689 Pounds, Dominique Lanoise Loses Her Battle With Obesity by Tammy J. Colter, OH Magazine On January 12, 2010, a massive and catastrophic earthquake struck Haiti killing an estimated 316,000 people. Dominique Lanoise was one of the lucky survivor's but she was trapped amongst the earthquake debris in a
What Is Your Belly Fat IQ? What Is Your Belly Fat IQ? How much do you really know about what causes belly fat and what you can do to fight it? Take the quiz! 1. True or False: It is a myth that apple cider vinegar can help make belly
I can remember the excitement, the butterflies in my tummy at the thought of my Saturday afternoon treat with Grandma. It didn't happen every weekend, more like few and far between, but that made it even more special, and I was always filled with anticipation at the thought. The reasons
Where Is The Fountain Of Youth Anyway? Every year a birthday comes and goes…which means that by the calendar, you get one year older. However, if you are like many of my patients, the outward signs of facial aging do not reflect how you feel on the inside. By the
Mind Matters: Surviving and Thriving During the Holidays by Kathy Nickerson, PhD Mention the holidays and most folks are filled with glee, picturing beautifully wrapped gifts, family celebrations, and perfectly cooked meals. It’s not until we’re in the thick of things that we realize we’re overwhelmed - trying to do
