04

May

Adolescents Obesity: The New Epidemic

Adolescent ObesityObesity is a growing disease all around the world, and now adolescents are also being affected. Is the new normal to be obese at younger ages than before?Between the abundance of processed and fast food, and unhealthy living styles, obesity seems on the ris...

View More

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...

View More

04

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...

View More

04

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...

View More

04

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...

View More

04

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...

View More

04

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...

View More

04

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...

View More

04

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...

View More