Methodist New Year New You

While working from home does provide more flexibility and overall freedom, it also makes it easy to get stuck in a sedentary lifestyle. The extra time spent sitting can make it difficult to maintain weight loss while working from home, but fortunately, there are some simple habits that can help you combat that problem. 1….

The thyroid gland of the human body controls metabolism, or the speed at which the body digests foods and processes feelings associated with hunger and satiation.  Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the body fails to produce enough thyroid hormone.  As a result, those with hypothyroidism experience the symptoms of a slow metabolism.   These symptoms…

Telemedicine has become much more prevalent in healthcare practices of all kinds, including bariatric medicine. Being able to handle consultations, dietitian sessions, and other support meetings virtually is beneficial to both doctors and patients alike. But how does telemedicine work for weight loss surgery patients specifically? While the surgery itself cannot be performed remotely (obviously),…

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is an endocrine system condition that affects childbearing-age women worldwide. The common symptoms of PCOS include: Enlarged ovaries with clusters of cysts Abnormal menstrual periods Infertility Excess androgen and male hair growth Obesity High insulin resistance (potentially leading to diabetes) While it’s uncertain what exactly causes PCOS, there is a…