I was excited when asked by Obesity Help to contribute to their blog. I am a Lap-band post-op who has been active in the Obesity Help community for the last five years. During this time, I have been blogging about my journey to a happier, healthier life after weight loss
For Immediate Release: Irvine, CA. (March 23, 2013) - ObesityHelp is excited to announce the 10th Annual ObesityHelp National Conference at the Crowne Plaza in Anaheim, California on October 4th and 5th, 2013. The ObesityHelp National Conference is a celebration of health and wellness for those navigating their weight loss
According to allergist Clifford Basset, MD, this spring is going to be one of the worst allergy seasons to date. So be prepared allergy sufferers! How much do you know about allergies? Test your allergy IQ with this quiz. True or False? True or False: People with weed allergies are
Whether or not you have experienced massive weight loss through diet, exercise, or weight loss surgery, chances are you will be seeking to have plastic surgery procedures for the removal of excess skin and other cosmetic procedures. Choosing a plastic surgeon is a very important decision and it is equally
by Tammy J. Colter Getting Back On Track! Exercising helps to improve our physical and mental health. It helps to ease our stress and anxiety, boosts our energy levels, improves symptoms of depression, and relieves us of numerous health problems. So why do we sometimes let ourselves get off track?
Check out the cute video that Dr. Milton Owens shared with us! After weight-loss surgery, it's important to stick to a healthy meal plan, and routine. Eating what's healthiest for your body is one of the most important steps in reaching your weight-loss goals. Video Transcript So I am sticking
Dr. Guillermo Alvarez of Endobariatric answers a question on the minds of many who are considering or have had the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG): Why does the sleeve get swollen? Transcript of VSG Q & A'S: The Swollen Sleeve Hello and welcome to the question of the week. I am Dr.
Next to water, protein is the second most abundant substance in our body. Without proteins, our bodies cannot thrive. How much do you know about protein? Take the quiz! True or False: A 100 gram serving of anchovies has more protein than a 100 gram serving of salmon.
We hear about the dangers of too much sun exposure all the time. It's bad for the eyes and bad for the skin. You can experience sunstroke, sun poisoning, and sunburns. But what about the health benefits of sensible sun exposure? Spending just 10-15 minutes in the sun a day
Fresh food chef Suzanne Landry's family history of health challenges sparked her passion for cooking over 30 years ago. Her family changed their diet from a S.A.D (Standard American Diet) to a more natural diet and their health greatly improved. She shares her favorite recipes in her new cookbook “The
