Wellness

Now that we are getting into the holiday season, social events of all kinds are starting to come up! From Thanksgiving to Christmas and New Year’s, there always seems to be a reason to celebrate this time of year. For those who have gone through weight loss...

When it comes to losing weight, we usually think that carbohydrates are the first thing that need to be removed from our diets to achieve results. There are many fad diet plans out there that rely on carbs being eliminated from our diet to achieve the desired...

PCOS is a common health issue found around the world that affects up to 10 million people. PCOS is found in females and is a disorder of the endocrine system – aka hormonal imbalance. Many females who consider bariatric surgery are doing so in order to increase...

Hydration is one of the most important aspects to focus on after bariatric surgery. It affects all facets of the body like hair, skin, mucus membranes, circulation, energy levels, metabolism and of course, your digestive system. The body is compromised of up to 60%...

Are you familiar with this musculoskeletal disease? Have you ever been diagnosed, but not sure what caused it and how you can prevent it? 3.4 million men are affected by this disease and women who have been through menopause and late in years can be affected but is...

Cross addiction is a term used for people who replace one addiction for another. If you have ever had any addictions to food or sugary drinks, you are at risk of developing gambling, alcohol abuse, smoking, drug use, excessive shopping, disordered eating, or sex...

At first glance, one’s postoperative laboratory orders can seem excessive, however, each macronutrient(protein, fats and carbohydrates) and  micronutrient (vitamins and minerals) plays a vital role in postoperative success and health which needs to be monitored...

Proteins are the building blocks of our cells, organs, muscle (including HEART muscle), hair, nails, cartilage, and more.  After bariatric surgery, it is important to reach the goal given each day. If not, a lack of protein intake can cause long term detrimental...

Are weight loss medications appropriate for everyone?  The short answer is NO.  A number of things must be taken into consideration before starting a weight loss medication.  These include past and current medical history, family history, likely health benefits of...

VITAL NUTRITION - Vitamin D supplementation before and after bariatric surgery has many health benefits. It has been found to increase immunity, healing and decrease depression. Plus, research has shown it plays a part in preventing heart disease, cancer,...

In 2018, 10.5% of the US adult population or 34.2 million Americans were diagnosed with diabetes.  Every year, almost 1.5 million Americans are newly diagnosed with diabetes2. So, what is diabetes? Diabetes has two subcategories based on the origin of the disease....

Vitamin supplementation is necessary after Bariatric Surgery to prevent nutritional deficiencies. There are a handful of vitamins and minerals that bariatric patients may become deficient in quite fast. A group of these vitamins are called the B vitamins. There are...