04
May
The Power of Beliefs
Are Your Beliefs Serving You?“Our idea of who we are creates who we become.”- Mark Victor HansenBeliefs are the assumptions we make about ourselves, about others in the world, and about how we expect things to go. Beliefs are about how we think things reall...
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May
Post-Bariatric Lifestyle Education
OCC Coaching by Ovation Living™ Welcomes YouWe are so pleased to be partnering with Dr. Ariel Ortiz™ and his team at Obesity Control Center™ to bring you the best in post-bariatric lifestyle education and personal coaching.Like you, I researched, agonized a...
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May
Desintoxicación y Almacenamiento de Grasas. ¿En qué se Relacionan?
ToxinasEl subir de peso, especialmente en grasa, es indicador de que puedes estar expuesto a demasiadas toxinas. Los alimentos, las bebidas y las medicaciones deben desintoxicados, al igual que otros tóxicos a los cuales estamos expuestos diariamente. Estos incluyen mercur...
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May
Detox and fat storage. What is the relationship?
ToxinsWeight gain, especially as fat tissue, is an indicator that you may be exposed to too many toxins. Food, drinks and medications need to be detoxified, as do other toxicants to which we are exposed on a daily basis. These include mercury in fish and dental amalgams, chemical...
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May
Winter + Food… Not The Best Combo… See Why
Winter and ObesityFollowing the Northeast storm that has brought arctic weather to most of the east coast, we are frequently reminded of the huge economical implications, travel risk and specific health issues related to wintertime. It is very common for people to gain weight dur...
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May
Still Can’t Get Rid Of Those Holiday Extra Pounds?
How much did you indulge? A little? A lot?Chances are either way you gained some weight and in the process, altered your hormones.Cravings, increased hunger, feeling tired or sluggish, and mood swings are important indicators that your hormones are starting to kidnap your metabo...
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May
How is a Gastric Band Adjusted?
Gastric BandsAdjustable Gastric Bands are still a very effective option to control obesity, especially for those patients who do not wish to undergo a more invasive and permanent procedure, such as the Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass.All around the world, each day, thousands of...
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May
Heartburn? NO MORE!
HeartburnFrom a nutritional perspective, you can find some relief by avoiding:Fried, and processed food.Alcohol and caffeine (in sodas, chocolate).Tight-fitting clothes or belts.Reclining soon after eating.Spicy, highly condimented, tomato-based or citrus foods may...
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May
BRATTY Diet: Solid Meals To Help Relieve Diarrhea
DiarreaWhen experiencing diarrhea it is best to stick with non-irritating foods that are gentle on the stomach. Include in your diet those that are salty, starchy and low in fiber.Recommended foodsBananaHelps replace potassium lost due to diarrhea and firm bowel movements.Rice /...
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May
Leakage Test During VGS
Dyed solution test or air pressure test?Gastric air pressure testing can detect even a very small leakage during surgery.During sleeve gastrectomy surgery it is common practice to perform leakage testing with instillation of a dyed solution in to the stomach through the calibrati...
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