Wellness

Instant Loan Approval for Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenses With so many decisions to make when it comes to healthcare, it's no wonder that unexpected expenses can leave you scrambling for answers. If you're looking for help with out-of-pocket medical expenses...

The Trouble with Sitting Do you sit in an office chair or on your couch for more than six hours a day? Then here are some disturbing facts: Your risk of heart disease has increased by up to 64 percent. You're shaving off seven years of quality life. You're also...

What is mindful eating? Thoughtfully considering the food you have selected to eat and making a conscious decision if it is right for your weight loss goal. In this blog, we will explain why people overeat and provide you with mindful eating tips to help you...

While bariatric surgery is considered the only known cure for obesity, producing results of excess body weight loss between 40-100%, it is only a tool - one piece of a very intricate puzzle. We hear that phrase used a lot when discussing bariatric surgery success -...

Prevent Dehydration in Adults after Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Water is an essential nutrient in our diet. It can be a challenge to prevent dehydration in adults after bariatric weight loss surgery because the new small stomach pouch has a limited capacity to...

I only eat gluten-free foods, Oh, I can't eat that. It has gluten, Gluten is so bad for you. These are some of the comments I have heard repeatedly from patients and friends in the last couple of years. Gluten free pizzas, breads, pastas, soups, baked goods and...

With the New Year, always come new, healthier goals. This year, we want to help make the residents of Dallas, Fort Worth and the rest of north Texas achieve their goals. Not only is it the New Year, but it is that fun thing we call tax season again. Most people do...

Working on that New Year's Resolution list?  Forbes.com states that only 8 percent of people actually keep their resolutions.  Throw away the resolution list and instead look to 2015 as the year for opportunity. The definition of an opportunity is a favorable...

Most people experience no serious problems after weight loss surgery, however one common complaint after weight loss surgery is constipation.  Constipation is usually defined as the inability to pass feces or having difficulty passing feces, because it is dry or...

Carbs (carbohydrates) are somewhat confusing, no? High protein diets seem to be the big trend regardless if you are doing weight watchers, Atkins, or Ideal Protein. To be successful with weight loss surgery long term, whether you've had lap band, gastric bypass, or...