04
May
Pipes clogged? BM after weight loss surgery.
Decreased food intake, difficulty on drinking adequate amounts of fluids, and iron & calcium supplementation can reduce frequency in bowel movements. Is there something you can do? First, you would need to assess if there is a medical condition that is somehow impeding the pro...
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May
Do you know what an electrocardiogram – EKG is?
It is a simple, available, quick test that does not cause any discomfort (it is painless) and has no risk to the patient (no electricity is sent through the body, it only detects the electrical activity that is generated in the body itself heart). It is very useful for the diagno...
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May
FDA Approves Direct to Consumer Genetic Predisposition Test.
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration today allowed marketing of 23andMe Personal Genome Service Genetic Health Risk (GHR) tests for 10 diseases or conditions. These are the first direct-to-consumer (DTC) tests authorized by the FDA that provide information on an inidual's...
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May
Can I drink coffee after weight loss surgery?
Bariatric patients offer wonder about caffeine consumption after surgery. What does the research say? First, let's take into account that coffee is an excellent source of antioxidants, which happen to be disease fighters and anti-aging compounds. Of course, as long as it is...
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May
The Electronic Cigarette: Danger or Opportunity??
The first concept of an electric cigarette was patented in 1965 by Herbert A Gilbert. Subsequently, an aerosolized, high-frequency e-cigarette was patented in China by Mr. Hon Lik and Ruyan Technology; it entered the marketplace in 2003 and was patented internationally in 2007 an...
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May
Drifting into real life after weight loss surgery
After the recovery process from surgery, efforts on creating a better lifestyle for you and your family are not only important but necessary to unleash your powers while in the process of getting back to health! While some people still feel a bit tired, most people have lost some...
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May
Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgey
Patients may often feel embarrassed or guilty when there is a sudden weight gain or when a plateau occurs. These feelings and the reactions they cause can impact and/or put health, weight loss, and nutritional status at risk. Patients who regain more than 22 pounds (10 kilograms)...
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May
7 WAYS TECHNOLOGY HELPS DIABETES MANAGEMENT
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with diabetes or even prediabetes, it may feel like a life sentence. Most people think that medication and even higher level treatments, like insulin, are inevitable. But, the reality is that a lot can be done to improve your health...
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May
Bienvenido a Nuestra Nueva Pagina Ahora en Español
Después de la cirugía de pérdida de peso, el éxito es un proyecto a largo plazo. Pero si usted puede pegarse con una dieta saludable y ejercicio, los expertos dicen que disfrutará de resultados satisfactorios. Según la mayorí...
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May
Episode Gut!
A Gutsy Topic: Ask Dr Ortiz episode on intestinal health. Check out the 30 minute program on a topic which has caught the attention of the world. Follow Lucia Chavez, chief nutritionist and Dr Ortiz as they tackle a subject which is still developing as probably one of the main c...
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