Bariatric Surgery San Antonio Success Story About Mary Diaz Mary, like so many others, has spent the majority of her life trying to lose weight. After Mary’s second pregnancy, she did not have the weight loss that she had after her first pregnancy and started seeing the weight come back on. Mary got the lap …
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We are pleased to announce that the Lap Band procedure Dr. Patel performed on Norma Gonzales reversed her downward spiral into depression, pain and diabetes. Today, Ms. Gonzales is a healthy, happy working mother in control of her life! Norma Gonzales’ turning point occurred in the car, stemming from a conservation between her son and his friend, just …
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Pecans are a healthy, whole food treat. And these spicy treats are the perfect healthy substitute when you need a little something sweet. View Recipe
Obesity refers to excess body fat amounts as determined by the body mass index, or BMI, according to MayoClinic.com. Obesity increases the chances of several serious health conditions, including diabetes and high blood pressure. Working out helps you burn calories, which aids in weight loss when combined with a healthy diet. Read Full Article
The holiday season, December to New Year’s, may not be a celebratory time for many people. The inability to control cravings in a sea of comfort food like turkey, pumpkin pie, and eggnog usually leads to overeating and a few gained pounds. However, there are some ways to maintain goals and keep the ‘holiday weight’ …
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Weight-loss surgery to treat obesity not only improves people’s health, but also benefits their relationships and social lives, a new study finds. Researchers from Arizona State University questioned more than 200 adults who underwent weight-loss surgery about their surgical results as well as why they wanted the operation in the first place. The patients, who …
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The fat- and sugar-rich Western diet leads to a lifetime of health problems, dramatically increasing the risk of stroke or death at a younger age, according to a study presented today at the Canadian Stroke Congress. Researchers found that a high-calorie, high-sugar, high-sodium diet nicknamed the ‘cafeteria diet’ induced most symptoms of metabolic syndrome – …
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IT was a warm California evening in the city of West Hollywood, and Kathy Freston was sipping a martini. “Just because you’re a vegan doesn’t mean you don’t want to have fun,” she said, sitting in a booth at a restaurant called Craig’s. “I’m a decadent gal. I want to drink. I want to feel …
At 270 pounds, Chris Stevenson was in no shape to donate a much-needed kidney to his twin brother, let alone climb the six flights of stairs to his office. The 61-year-old diabetic had also almost given up on seeing his 20-plus grandchildren grow into adulthood. But that was before he had gastric bypass surgery. “It’s …
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This is our family’s go to slow cooker recipe when we want something easy to prepare, yummy and ready to eat at the end of a long work day. View Full Recipe