Posts Tagged With 'obesity'

Is bariatric weight loss surgery right for me?

Is bariatric weight loss surgery right for me?

Trying to lose weight may be one of the hardest day-to-day challenges you’re facing right now. It’s a constant struggle, and choosing what foods to eat, what not to eat and sticking to a diet plan can be easily derailed by hunger or temptation. For those with weight issues affecting their health, a surgical remedy may be appropriate. Surgery candidates are typically obese...

Posted on September 05, 2017Read More

Gout: The Disease of Kings

Gout: The Disease of Kings

Gout is a very painful form of arthritis that attacks your joints. It affects about 4 percent of adult Americans, normally men more than women. This disease is formed when your body has high levels of uric acid. This uric acid becomes crystallized in the joints, causing swelling, pain, and stiffness. Gout is a term that most of us associate with medieval ailments or a...

Posted on April 01, 2016Read More

Bariatric Surgeries for Weight Loss

Bariatric Surgeries for Weight Loss

Bariatric surgery is a term for a medical procedure to help an individual lose weight. If weight loss cannot be obtained through exercise and diet alone, surgical means might be the only option. But, for the severely obese, it can be the best option. If their weight is affecting daily life and puts them at risk for other harmful health conditions, their physician may...

Posted on March 25, 2016Read More