It’s officially here. That amazing time of year that we love filled with family, friends, and traditions. But it’s not all fun and reindeer games. For people trying to make healthy food choices the Holidays can be a very emotionally trying time. In this two part blog series I want
Last month I attended my local Medical Society’s meeting in Denver. The title of the meeting was, “The New Insurance Exchange—What Physicians Need to Know.” Representatives from Connect for Health Colorado, the CO Division of Insurance, and Denver Public Health were on the panel to help explain how the insurance
How We Moved From Open to Robot-Assisted Surgery It’s been about a year since I was first asked by a patient, “Why do you need a robot? Are you going to be in the lounge doing my surgery with a joystick drinking coffee?” I suddenly realized how far weight loss
If you’ve wondered about the facts on bariatric surgery, I’m going to provide you with the key points for bariatric surgery procedures. Additionally, I’ll discuss solid information about each of the mainstream procedures. Bariatric Procedure Key Points 1) Patients with the band will lose around 40% of excess weight. When
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?
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
