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Is salt bad for your health?

Salt and health Sodium chloride or table salt is the major source of salt in our diet. Together with potassium, is necessary to regulate the level of liquids in the body and for the transmission of nerve and muscle impulses [1].  Although it is very unlikely for us to consume too little, it is very […]

Bariatric surgery in elderly patients

Bariatric surgery, such as the gastric sleeve, the intragastric balloon, the gastric clip, the gastric bypass and the duodenal switch, are safe and efficient treatments for obesity. In many instances in which patients have tried changing their lifestyles with diets and regular exercise, but have failed in obtaining significant changes, a bariatric surgery can be […]

Vegan after bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery is a safe and effective treatment for obesity. Although each type of bariatric surgery achieves different outcomes of weight loss, the fact is that all of them do produce drastic weight loss in a very small amount of time. For instance, with a gastric sleeve surgery, a patient can expect to lose as […]

When can I run after having a gastric sleeve?

The gastric sleeve, also known as sleeve gastrectomy, is one of the most effective and safe ways of losing weight if you are struggling from obesity. A gastric sleeve is a bariatric and laparoscopic procedure in which the stomach is divided with surgical staples, extracting roughly 80% of its size. The new stomach is in […]

Are detox programs safe?

We are in the era of “detox” type diets. The internet and social media are filled with all kinds of detox programs and diets that promise to detoxify your body, give you more energy, eliminate fat and help you lose weight, all in just a few days. Some programs require fasting or having only juices […]

How to eat healthy during the holidays

During the holiday season, people gather with friends and family to celebrate their traditions, catch up on good conversation, exchange gifts, and many do this either while cooking or having big, delicious dinners. So, we end up relating those good, cozy feelings of friendship, love and festivity, with the idea of self-indulging in some pretty […]

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  • Mexican Association of General Surgery
  • Mexican College of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
  • American Association of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic diseases as an international member
  • International Bariatric Club
  • Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
  • French Society for Digestive Surgery
  • American Diabetes Association
  • Harvard Alumnin Association

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