Wellness

Having trouble tracking your daily protein and water intake? Do you ever forget to take your vitamins? Want to track your weight loss from the day of surgery? The Baritastic app has joined the My Bariatric Solutions team to help with all of this and MORE! When...

National Diabetes Awareness Month—Nutrition and Diabetes Diabetes is rather prevalent in the United States, affecting approximately 30 million individuals. Shockingly, 7 million of these individuals are not even aware that they have the disease. As the seventh...

The fall season can be stressful after a nice leisurely summer.  Kids are back in school, the traffic to and from work is heavier, days become shorter, and the holidays are just around the corner.  Seems everything gets back into full force! The symptoms...

Are you tired of coming home and thinking “what am I going to make for dinner tonight??!!”  Has dinner time become the most dreaded part of your day? Fret no more! Crockpot meals can be your saving grace! What is a crockpot? It is a slow cooker that can be used...

Sharon McLemore RN MSN NP-C I’m often asked if one can safely get pregnant after bariatric surgery.  The short answer is, yes.  It’s not unusual for women with obesity-related infertility problems, like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) to start ovulating...

In order to avoid foodborne illnesses, food safety guidelines should be practiced when purchasing, prepping, cooking/reheating, and storing foods.  The danger begins once the food items are expired, reheated incorrectly or at room temperature for more than two...

Our bodies are made up of approximately 60-70% water which is lost through normal daily activities such as breathing, sweating and in human waste.  Water keeps us hydrated and must be replenished every day for the body to function properly. A minimum of 64 ounces...

What is Iron? Iron is a mineral, and its main purpose is to carry oxygen in the hemoglobin of red blood cells throughout the body so cells can produce energy. It is crucial to have iron so that your body can create these healthy red blood cells. Iron deficiency is...

Author: Jessi Treadway What is Resistance Training? Resistance training is a form of exercise that improves muscular strength and endurance. During a resistance training workout, you move your limbs against resistance provided by your body weight, gravity, bands,...

By: Sharon McLemore RN MSN NP-C We’ve all heard the old saying ‘stress kills’, but what does that really mean?  Ongoing high levels of stress can cause hormonal changes resulting in detrimental chemical changes in the body.  These chemical changes increase cravings...

By: Cecilia V Sanchez MS RDN LD A popular topic has become sugar in foods and beverages, but the way in which this topic is discussed in the media is not always accurate. Many times the definition of sugar is not explained nor the different types that exist. Sugar...

With the holidays over and a new year in full swing, many people want to get healthy and lose weight. With so many different diet options out there, it can be difficult to sift through and find something that is sustainable and will create long term, positive...