I have recently started "Intermittent Fasting" after reading up on it from a handful of these "Bio-Hackers" that swear by it. There are a few different variations...but the bottom line is it seems to work. With my all-or-nothing way of living, this seems to be like a natural fit. I haven't done it long enough share amazing results yet...so I asked Monica Weintraub of … [Read more...]
Will I Need Liposuction After Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Gastric Bypass Surgery is one of the most common procedures commonly used to produce excessive weight loss in a very short period of time. The idea behind it is to make your stomach smaller, which in turn then means you can absorb fewer calories. It then helps you to lose weight, because your appetite diminishes, and consequently your body will not absorb so many calories. In a … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Surgery: Can It Save You More From Type 2 Diabetes Than Lifestyle Change?
“I don’t know how many studies we need to do to keep comparing the best medical treatment to surgery, but it’s clear to me that surgery is the only thing that offers resolution to diabetes.” - Dr. Gagner. (in an article published on Wall Street Journal). The American Diabetes Association also confirms “surgery as one option in its 2015 medical care guidelines for diabetic … [Read more...]
The Facts Are Here: Obesity Linked to 10 Common Types of Cancer
Obesity is awesome from a Wall Street perspective. It's not just one disease - there are all sorts of related diseases to profit from. - Anne Wojcicki If you are obese, you are at great risk of developing different types of health conditions including cancer and Type 2 Diabetes. About 35% of the US population is suffering from obesity. That is more than 78 million adults, … [Read more...]
Gastric Bypass Surgery: Potential Major Treatment for Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes?
Many people often get stuck when it comes to surgical operations, let alone gastric bypass surgery. I myself spent months contemplating the idea and another few months preparing for the big day. It also took me one deadly warning before I gave it a go. Well my doctor's overwhelming honesty sounded like a death threat which made me realize I did need it. And I am glad I did. … [Read more...]