Archives: 2020
Sticking to the Diet Plan After Weight Loss Surgery
Some argue having weight loss surgery is the “easy way out”, but those who have had surgery know it is […]
Emotional Eating and What You Need to Do To Succeed
If you think about it, many people are overweight because they don’t stick with proper diet plans and self-sabotage with […]
The Association Between Artificial Sweeteners and Obesity
The general public thinks that cutting sugar from the diet and replacing it with artificial sweeteners is a great choice […]
The Zantac Recall and What You Can Do About GERD
Zantac (generic name ranitidine) is a common antacid which has been in use for years. It belongs to the same […]
COVID-19 and Obesity
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/groups-at-higher-risk.html suggests that older patients, immune compromised, and obese patients are at greater […]
COVID-19 and Bariatric Surgery – Part II
There is a wealth of information on the internet about the novel coronavirus. Instead of rehashing it, I would like […]
COVID-19 and Bariatric Surgery
There is an abundance of information on the web about COVID-19. Each day, there is new news. Multiple updates are […]
Does Obesity Cause Other Diseases?
It is no secret that obesity has been linked to multiple health conditions, ranging from minor to deadly. Human bodies […]
What Is Barrett’s Esophagus and Why Does it Matter?
Barrett’s esophagus is a precancerous condition of the esophagus (the food tube which connects the mouth and stomach). Barrett’s is […]
The Power of Water and Hydration
Did you know, it is estimated that upwards of 75% of Americans, are chronically dehydrated? 75%! That means the ¾ […]