Jul 16, 2014 | Bariatric Surgery, Diet, Exercise
Walking for Better Health There is no doubt that exercise plays a vital role in health and wellness. Options range from high intensity cardio, elliptical machines, and heavy lifting to yoga and dancing with everything else in between. With so many options it can be...
Jul 10, 2014 | Bariatric Surgery, Nutrition, Weight Loss Surgery
Vitamin D: A Powerhouse Let’s talk Vitamin D. It is well known that this vitamin is crucial for bone health. Studies are now showing that it does so much more. Researchers are finding that it has anti-cancer effects, helps your immune system, assists in properly...
Jun 22, 2014 | Bariatric Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery
At any given time around 45 million Americans each year are on some type of diet. It is estimated that $33 billion is spent on products and services to assist in weight loss. With all the money, time, and effort put into weight loss how is it that so many Americans...
Jun 18, 2014 | Bariatric Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery
Although many people are aware that being overweight increases the risk for many complications, they usually don’t know exactly what is considered overweight or obese. The good news is that it is pretty easy to find out. By knowing your BMI (body mass index),...
Jun 13, 2014 | Bariatric Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery
Choosing to have bariatric surgery can be a daunting decision. At this point, you have probably tried everything under the sun to lose the weight with no success. Diets and exercise may have proven successful in the short term but left you with no lasting result....