Medical Issues With Obesity There are over 230 comorbidities and serious medical issues with obesity. Were you aware that obesity was not declared a disease by the American Medical Association (AMA) until 2013? The prevalence of this disease has doubled in over 70 countries since 1980 and it is estimated
The Connection Between Obesity and Cancer While we previously had to combat the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to stay informed about factors that affect long-term health and well-being such as the connection between obesity and cancer. The international experience with COVID-19 has introduced more people to
Maintaining Results of Plastic Surgery After Massive Weight Loss Massive weight loss (MWL) is defined as 50% or greater loss of the excess weight. While massive weight loss construes many positive benefits in one’s heath, lifestyle, and well-being; there are also problematic excesses of skin that are left behind. When researching
What to Know About Iron Deficiency Whole Blood To best understand what iron deficiency anemia is and how it affects us, it is important to start out by learning some basics about blood. There are 4 different parts that make up “whole blood”: Plasma (55%) – This gives blood its
The Dieting Debate I work with clients that have lost a lot of weight because they have had bariatric surgery. This is what I specialize in, “nutrition for post-weight loss surgery clients.” Now, if you have lost a lot of weight because you have had bariatric surgery, does this make
Issues After WLS If you’ve had WLS I would like to congratulate you on taking a huge step in getting your life back! If you are considering WLS then I would encourage you to get all the facts and proceed with a well-thought-out plan, you will not regret taking this
Stay Healthy During Times of Crisis On March 16th, President Trump issued his guidelines entitled “15 Days to Slow the Spread.” Soon afterward, 90% of our country was told to not go to work or school or even leave their house at all, unless absolutely necessary. As we wage a
Find out how Bariatric Surgery impacts Type 2 Diabetes! It is important to know how bariatric surgery impacts Type 2 Diabetes. Blood sugar, like many other physiologic parameters, is regulated by the body. The brain and all the cells in your body require sugar as one of the molecules that
For many of us striving to lose or maintain weight, hunger isn’t the biggest threat we face. More often than not, it’s cravings. You can beat food cravings! You don’t have to be hungry to crave certain foods. Unfortunately, undressed carrot sticks or cauliflower don’t inspire that “gotta have it”
The history of tracking the macronutrient breakdown of our food dates back to the early 1970s when obesity rates rose significantly from 14% to 30% in a matter of a few short years. By this time, the healthcare community was also recognizing the benefit of encouraging patients to track their
