All You Need to Know About Medical Weight Loss
Obesity is one of the fastest growing health concerns in almost all parts of the world, and the state of affairs in developed countries such as the US is even graver. According to a study by the National Center for Health Statistics, nearly 40% of American adults (20 years and older) were obese as of […]
How to Know When It’s Time to Consult a Weight Loss Doctor?
Some blame it on our increasingly sedentary lifestyle or bad eating habits, the fact remains the same that a large number of people in almost all parts of the world are dealing with obesity. Most contemporary literature suggests obesity stems from a variety of causes, including genetics, microbes, and food processing. Regardless, While some people […]
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty – An Effective Non-Surgical Weight Loss Procedure
Surgical weight loss procedures such as Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Duodenal Switch are recommended to those with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 40. Non-surgical weight loss techniques are a great option for those who have a BMI of less than 40 but are still obese. It is also the preferred choice for […]
Medical Weight Loss In Dallas
Obesity is a medical condition that not only restricts everyday tasks, but can also lead to a number of serious health problems, such as Type-2 diabetes, cardiac issues, and various other comorbid conditions. A person with a BMI of 30 or above is considered obese. As the condition leads to serious health issues, it is […]
4 Health-related Issues Caused by Obesity
Obesity is a globally pervasive problem, affecting more than 2.2 billion people, which is about 30 percent of the world’s population. It reduces the average life expectancy by almost ten years. According to a recent study by the Global Burden of Disease, cases of obesity have doubled in more than 70 countries since 1980. Consequently, […]
Different Types of Hernia & Their Surgical Treatment Options
A hernia is a condition wherein an organ pushes through muscle tissue or wall that holds it in place, thus herniating and causing a part of the organ to slip out of position. Hernias can occur in the abdomen, groin, upper thigh, belly button or chest section. In some cases, a hernia may disappear on […]
Ketogenic Diet: A Formula For Weight-loss
As the popularity of the Keto Diet has exploded in recent years the true nature of Ketogenic weight loss has gotten blurred. So what is Keto? Very simply Keto refers to Ketosis, the state into which your body enters when it shifts to burning fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. As carbohydrates and sugar intake […]
All You Need To Know About Hiatal Hernia Surgery
A hernia is a condition where an internal body organ pushes through a muscle or a tissue in the abdominal region to extend into an area where it doesn’t belong. The muscular wall separating the chest cavity and the abdomen is called the diaphragm. When the stomach bulges through the diaphragm to enter the chest […]
4 Factors to Consider before Undergoing Antireflux Surgery
Antireflux surgery is a type of treatment for acid reflux or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). The condition treated using this surgery is characterized by reverse flow of stomach acids or foods from the stomach to the esophagus. As the esophagus is just a tube that runs from the mouth to the stomach, it allows the […]
The “Secret” to Successful Weight Loss
If you look at the process of weight loss, it seems like a no-brainer, doesn’t it? Eat less, exercise more and watch the pounds melt away. It’s such a simple concept. In fact, if you believe the hype put out there by some diet books, magazines, and infomercials, it may seem like fast weight loss […]