Obesity and your Health

Complex Carbohydrates and Managing Your Type 2 Diabetes: Tips You Can Use *

Posted: Feb 09 in Obesity and your Health by

Diet and nutrition have a great deal to do with managing your type 1 and type 2 diabetes.  Since your doctor has provided guidelines for the maximum number of carbohydrates you should consume per meal, it pays to use your allotment wisely. The best strategy is to focus on consuming complex carbs and staying away from simple carbs.  [Read more]

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Diet after Gallbladder Surgery *

Posted: Aug 16 in Obesity and your Health, Post-Bariatric Diet by

Patients suffering from gallbladder related issues such as gallstones may undergo gallbladder surgery to improve their condition. Though the gallbladder is an organ people can live without, some dietary adjustments may be necessary after gallbladder surgery to maintain proper digestive functioning. [Read more]

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Gallbladder Problems and Symptoms *

Posted: Aug 16 in Obesity and your Health, Post-Bariatric Diet, Weight Loss Surgery by

Gallbladder-related issues can cause a range of symptoms, some of which can become so severe your doctor may recommend gallbladder surgery for treatment. [Read more]

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Grease is the Word *

Posted: Aug 16 in Obesity and your Health, Post-Bariatric Diet by

If you are one of the 20 percent of adults over the age of 65 who suffer from gallstones, you probably know the perils of indulging in a greasy meal all too well. [Read more]

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For Crohn’s Patients, a New Immune System is New Hope *

Posted: Aug 16 in Obesity and your Health, Post-Bariatric Diet by

Hope is something that a lot of Crohn’s disease patients have a hard time developing. A chronic condition, Crohn’s is a form of inflammatory bowel disease that causes severe upset stomach, malnutrition and general digestive dysfunction, including chronic diarrhea.  Patients with Crohn’s disease experience inflammation in the colon as a result of a malfunctioning immune system. [Read more]

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Finding Natural Relief from Heartburn *

Posted: Aug 16 in Obesity and your Health, Post-Bariatric Diet, Weight Loss Blog by

About 20 percent of Americans experience heartburn at least once a week. This uncomfortable condition can come on after overeating or eating foods that are excessively spicy or fatty. It can also be a sign that you have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD, which is a condition marked by a dysfunctional lower esophageal sphincter (LES) that leads to repeated aggravation of the esophageal lining by stomach acids. [Read more]

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Weight Loss & Gall Bladder Surgery a Healthy Combo *

Posted: Aug 16 in Obesity and your Health, Weight Loss Blog, Weight Loss Surgery by

The gallbladder is a storage vessel where digestive fluids sit until they are needed. In cases where digestive fluids are overproduced the fluids in the gallbladder can solidify and form into painful stones. [Read more]

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Support You’ll “Like” *

Posted: Aug 15 in Obesity and your Health, Post-Bariatric Diet by

It can be lonely living with a chronic condition. When you suffer from an ailment like Crohn’s disease or GERD, symptoms can go on for days, weeks and months without ceasing. [Read more]

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Exercises for a Hernia-Free Body *

Posted: Aug 15 in Obesity and your Health, Weight Loss Blog by

Though the abdominal pressure of heavy lifting can worsen existing hernias, it isn’t always the cause of the problem, and other exercises can actually be very useful in preventing hernias by improving your abdominal strength and flexibility. [Read more]

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Pain-Free Workouts with IBD *

Posted: Aug 15 in Obesity and your Health by

Consistent workouts can help reduce your stress levels, improve digestion and control your weight, which is why your general surgeon in Ft. Myers may have recommended physical activity to help ease your symptoms. [Read more]

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