Health & Wellness

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Can You Cross Your Legs?

February 15, 2016 · 0 comments

When we are morbidly obese or even overweight, one of the things we lose is the ability to cross our legs. Instead of being able to sit comfortably, with our legs crossed, many times we have to position our bodies like a pretzel.  It is an ability that people that

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Could You Have Lipedema?

February 4, 2016 · 0 comments

Lipedema May Increase Obesity in Women Fat on the outside of the body is called Subcutaneous (beneath the skin) Adipose Tissue (SAT). Increased SAT around the hips, buttocks and thighs is gynoid obesity; excess abdominal SAT is common in men and is called android obesity.   Android obesity increases the

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Thyroid Awareness Month – 10 Facts About Thyroid Disease

January 19, 2016 · 0 comments

January is Thyroid Awareness Month and prominent integrative physician, Dr. David Borenstein, shares 10 key facts about thyroid disease that everyone should know. Thyroid awareness is important anytime you have your annual physical or if you suspect you might have issues with your thyroid.  Thyroid disease is a treatable condition.

Happy Holidays from ObesityHelp

December 24, 2015 · 0 comments

As we celebrate the past year and the new year to come, we have the opportunity to embrace our past, start anew, and take that second chance to strive to live healthier, happier, more energetic lives. No matter where you are on your weight loss surgery journey, we encourage you

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Obesity Rates Continue to Increase

December 5, 2015 · 0 comments

Despite various attempts by public health officials, insurance companies and campaigns to combat obesity, including a push by the First Lady, Michelle Obama, the obesity rates continue to increase. Why a 3% increase in obesity is disappointing While the statistics aren't staggering, they are disappointing. About 38% of American adults were

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Happy Thanksgiving to the OH Community!

November 26, 2015 · 0 comments

Happy Thanksgiving to You! The ObesityHelp team wishes members of the OH community, visitors, and our social media community a very Happy Thanksgiving. We appreciate you sharing your experiences and support on ObesityHelp.com as we make the journey together! Have a Happy Thanksgiving and Make It Special Random acts of

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FTC Sues Weight Loss Company Roca Labs

November 18, 2015 · 0 comments

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC, Plaintiff) has sued Roca Labs (Roca Labs Nutraceutical USA, Inc. and their principals, Defendants), a weight loss company for allegedly making baseless claims for their products and using "gag clauses" to prevent customers from writing negative customer reviews and testimonials on their company and products.  Roca