Obesity increases the risk of many different diseases and health issues, and gout can be included in that list. For over a century, the medical community has known about the connection between gout and cardiovascular disease, and the relationship between gout and obesity is just as compelling. What is Gout? Gout, which is a form…
Acid Reflux, also known as GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease), can be painful and annoying, causing nausea, discomfort, sleep disruption and a host of other unpleasant symptoms. But that’s not news to the estimated 7 million people who suffer from it in the United States. However, many people don’t realize that if not treated, those with…
Did you know that being severely overweight can damage your liver? Even if you don’t drink much (or at all) those who are considered obese (people those who have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35+ with another accompanying health concern) are at risk of developing a serious…
Eating a variety of healthy, nutrient rich foods is critical to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Eating fresh fish once or twice a week is a great way to get plenty of protein without adding a lot of unhealthy fats. Fresh salmon is an especially good choice because it contains an abundance of beneficial…
Has your weight loss ground to a halt? You have had some success and lost a good deal of weight, but now the weight loss has stopped, even though you are still following the same healthy eating and exercise guidelines? A weight loss plateau can be maddening, but it’s important to get past it if…
Why Are We Overweight? Overeating and Emotional Triggers Why do we gain weight and become overweight or obese? While it may comfort those of us who are severely overweight to think that we were genetically sentenced to this condition, this is likely not the case. Research has shown that the so-called “obesity genes” play only…
The Worst Ways to Lose Weight Aside from fad diets that come and go, there are many terrible ways to lose weight. Some of these are not only ineffective, but can also be very dangerous as well. Here, we’ll go over a few of the worst ways to lose weight. Diet Pills and Weight-Loss Supplements…
Bariatric Surgery Revision While weight loss surgery has a very high success rate, sometimes this surgery is not successful the first time and bariatric surgery revision is needed. Bariatric surgery revision is a second weight loss surgery performed on patients whose first procedure was not successful. First Bariatric Surgery Unsuccessful Some patients who need weight…
The number of obese teens has increased dramatically during the last several years, and many of these teens experience serious health problems as a result. Depending on the circumstances, bariatric surgery, such as gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, or LAP band surgery, may be an appropriate treatment to help teens with these health issues. When medically…
Did you know that it is very important to exercise after bariatric surgery? Operations such as gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy help severely overweight persons establish new, healthier eating habits by greatly reducing food their intake. But these procedures only lay the foundation for a healthier lifestyle, which must include daily physical activity. Exercise will…
Losing weight is a struggle for hundreds of thousands of people in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-third of Americans are classified as obese.
Gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) and gastric bypass are the two most common bariatric surgeries performed today. Both are permanent surgeries that help obese persons lose weight if they have been unsuccessful with previous weight loss efforts.
Living with chronic acid reflux—also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)— can be miserable. If medication and diet changes have not worked, it may be time to consider a surgical treatment. Often, surgery can provide permanent relief from acid reflux.
Gallstones are surprisingly common, and in some cases, they can be a cause of extreme abdominal pain and discomfort coupled with the possibility for infection and other complications. While gallstones can be broken up with non-surgical methods, they will usually recur. If you are suffering pain from gallstones, your doctor will likely recommend that the…
The dangers of obesity are well known: higher risk for type 2 diabetes, stroke, cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, gout, sleep apnea, and many other health problems. Obesity can also have negative consequences for those wanting to have children.
