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Therapy for Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are way more common than one may think. Its signs, based on the type of disorder, can be extremely evident or incredibly discrete, but their consequences are similar in how damaging they can be to a person’s mental and physical health. There are many reasons why people suffer from eating disorders and statistics[1] […]

Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Symptoms and Treatment

Specialists consider appearance concerns normal at a certain point[1], but what about when you stare at the mirror and start focusing on one specific part of the body, worrying about how it looks? That could only be one sign, but it requires identifying more symptoms to call it a body dysmorphic disorder.  Body dysmorphic disorder […]

Dyslipidemia: Symptoms and Treatment

Obesity is a complex disease that is not caused by one single issue. Many things factor into the equation that leads an individual to gain weight to the point of threatening their health, such as the environment they grew up in, underlying medical conditions that prevent them from maintaining a healthy weight, or sedentary lifestyles. […]

How to Do a Sugar Detox

A healthy, well-balanced diet is something that everyone should have access to in order to lead the best lifestyle possible. Whole foods, such as fruit and vegetables, lean protein, grains, and legumes are ideal components for a person’s day-to-day meals; not only do they help maintain a healthy weight, but following a clean diet can […]

Nutrition Basics: How Good Nutrition Improves Our Health

We’ve talked about nutrition basics, what the body needs, and what the body probably does not need, nutrition has evolved when talking about health, and sustainability.

How to Prevent Gallstones After Weight Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery is one of the most common bariatric procedures available for patients who are dealing with morbid obesity, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. Bariatric surgery has proven to be useful for losing weight and for correcting or reducing other comorbid issues, such as hyperlipidemia, GERD, and lower back pain. The postoperative recovery process […]

Obesity and Back Pain

Obesity is a complex disease that is not caused by one single issue. Many things factor into the equation that leads an individual to gain weight to the point of threatening their health, such as the environment they grew up in, underlying medical conditions that prevent them from maintaining a healthy weight, or sedentary lifestyles. […]

Acid Reflux After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Weight loss surgery, such as the gastric sleeve surgery, is one of the most common bariatric procedures available for patients who are dealing with morbid obesity, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. The postoperative recovery process takes several months and if the procedure goes over smoothly, the patient should expect positive results, as long as they […]