The Ins and Outs of Gastric Bypass Surgery

The Ins and Outs of Gastric Bypass Surgery By now, we all know that there is surgery available for weight loss.  Weight loss (or bariatric) surgery is used in cases where the patient is considered obese according to medical standards.  Weight loss surgery is...

Get Out – I Have Gout?!

Get Out – I Have Gout?! You may have never heard of gout or, if you have, you might think only elderly people get it or simply have no idea what it is.  You are not alone, no matter which of these applies to you.  That’s why we want to give a little time and...

It’s Not Too Late to Begin Exercising for Heart Health

It’s Not Too Late to Begin Exercising for Heart Health There is no doubt that obesity has devastating effects on heart health. This has long been proven. A study from 2002 in the New England Journal of Medicine sought to discover if there was a link between body mass...

Take Back Control of Your Life

Take Back Control of Your Life Obesity is a nationwide epidemic of epic proportions. Did you know that 1 out of every 3 Americans is considered obese, meaning they have a Body Mass Index (or BMI) of over 30? Another staggering statistic is that 1 out of every 6...