Methodist New Year New You
January 2012
Methodist New Year New You
Dr. Preeti Malladi participates in the Methodist New Year New You Event for community outreach regarding women’s health issues.
Methodist New Year New You
Dr. Preeti Malladi participates in the Methodist New Year New You Event for community outreach regarding women’s health issues.
Weight loss surgery, in general, is meant to help people address obesity that has been unresponsive to a reduced calorie diet and regular exercise. When exercise and good nutrition fail to produce meaningful weight loss, surgery may be a viable option. Two of the most widely used bariatric surgeries are the gastric sleeve and gastric…
Grocery stores offer a wide range of healthy food options, but they can also be places of temptation. Fortunately, a bit of planning and tactical thinking can make healthier grocery shopping much easier. Planning Tips First, it helps to do some preparation before you head out to the store. These tips can help you focus…
There are many scenarios that can trigger acid reflux, and exercise is one of them. If you experience heartburn while running, lifting, or otherwise working out, you may have exercise induced gastrointestinal reflux disease, or GERD. What Is Exercise Induced GERD? Exercise induced GERD is acid reflux that results from physical activity. In other words,…
Generally, people who suffer from Celiac disease lose weight due to poor absorption of certain foods and minerals. However, recent research suggests that some people may experience weight-gain as a result of gluten allergy. A growing number of studies explore the relationship between Body Mass Index and the presentation of Celiac disease in patients. One…
If you’re obese and have difficulty losing weight, you may qualify for weight loss surgery. Typical qualifications for bariatric surgery include: A body mass index (BMI) over 40 A BMI of 35 accompanied with at least one comorbid condition, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease Over 100 pounds overweight Inability to achieve…
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