Healthier Holiday Desserts
The holidays are here, and if you are among the millions trying to lose weight, you may be dreading the next few weeks. You want to lose weight, but the path before you is lined with decadent, sweet treats.
Avoiding Weight Gain During the Holidays
On average, Americans gain about a pound of weight over the course of the holidays. That may not seem like much, but that’s weight that doesn’t usually disappear. Over the years, it will accumulate, so the best thing to do is to prevent it from accumulating during the holiday season.
Getting Bariatric Surgery Before the Holidays – Pros and Cons
Weight gain during the holidays is common, and the pound or two usually gained between Thanksgiving and New Year’s will often stick around longer than welcomed. Preventing weight gain during the holiday season can be difficult, and in some cases, individuals may feel the need for bariatric surgery.
Bariatric Surgery as a Treatment for Type II Diabetes
About nine out of every ten cases of type II diabetes are due to excess body fat. Losing weight is one of the best ways to combat diabetes. If you have tried and been unsuccessful at shedding extra pounds, you may qualify for bariatric surgery.
Obesity and the Holiday Season
As the temperatures start to drop this time of year, we’ll be having multiple holidays in fairly rapid succession. Holiday meals will likely be part of your celebrations, but they can also lead to excess calorie intake.
Is Gluten Free Good For Me?
If you’ve been in a grocery store at all in the last few years, you’ve doubtlessly noticed a wide selection of gluten-free foods. As the label suggests, these foods are made without anything that contains gluten, namely wheat, rye, barley, spelt, and several other grains.
How Does My Gallbladder Aid in Digestion?
The gallbladder is a pouch-like organ located above the duodenum (the top of the small intestine) and below the liver. Its primary function is to store and concentrate bile produced by the liver. Often, gallstones may form inside the gallbladder, and those will occasionally cause problems. If a sizeable stone leaves the gallbladder and gets…
Signs of Appendicitis vs. Gallbladder Issues
Gallbladder attack and appendicitis both cause pain in the abdominal region, and they may often exhibit other symptoms besides. However, beyond that, the two are very different and require their own distinct treatments.
5 Foods That Help You Burn Fat
If you’re looking to lose weight, you are probably well aware of the need to reduce your caloric intake. However, lowering the number of calories you consume day in and day out may only be part of the equation. In addition, there are foods that can actually boost your body’s ability to burn fat. Five of…
Symptoms and Signs of Gallbladder Attack
Your gallbladder is an organ near the stomach that collects bile from the liver. It stores this liquid for digestion, sending it down the bile duct into the small intestine. Under certain circumstances, chemical imbalances in the gallbladder may cause stones to form, or the organ may simply become infected. In either case, these may…
Heartburn medication Not Working? It could be due to Misdiagnosis
The majority of people who take heartburn medications such as PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) are satisfied with the effect those medications have. Still, some 40% report at least occasional problems with heartburn caused by GERD, even while taking medications. In some cases, continued symptoms aren’t frequent, but in others, the medication may seem to do…
Portion Control – Portion Meals for Weight Loss
Portioning meals for weight loss can be a challenging ordeal, especially when you really, really want that one piece of pie or that gravy-slathered Salisbury steak. There is nothing really wrong with enjoying what you eat, but you need to make sure the food you consume is going to be worthwhile. If you’ve just had…
Acid Reflux Can Cause Tooth Decay
Most dentists will cite multiple causes of tooth decay: sugar, acidic foods, chewing ice, etc. However, one source of tooth erosion that many people don’t consider is acid reflux. Certain foods can cause acid reflux, or it may result from physiological issues, such as a weak lower esophageal sphincter (or LES, which is the muscle…
Dr. Malladi’s patient, Jinnean Askew, is featured…
Winter 2010 Dr. Malladi’s patient, Jinnean Askew, is featured on the cover of the Methodist Shine Magazine. Read her story on page 10. You will need the Adobe Reader to view and print these documents.
5 Tips for Life Post Weight Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery can change your life in dramatic ways. Depending on the type of procedure you go for, you’ll find you cannot even stomach certain food choices that you once craved. You’ll lose weight quickly, and that itself will mean certain changes to your lifestyle.