December 6th, 2010
On Friday December 3, 2010 an FDA Advisory Committee voted 8-2 that Allergan’s Lap-Band device is safe enough to use in patients with a BMI as low as 30. Presently the Lap-Band is approved for patients who are 100 pounds overweight or have a BMI (body mass index) of 40 or greater, or at least 35 with other comorbidities.
December 2nd, 2010
A new, non-profit organization, Nobesity for kids, specializes and focuses on increasing the awareness of children’s health through physical activity and nutritional health plans. This community-based initiative aims to prevent and diminish childhood obesity.
Perhaps better known as NB4K, Nobesity for kids listens to the needs of the community and addresses physical activity, nutrition, and healthy minds in the community, school, after-school, home and work environments based on the needs of the community
November 12th, 2010
I have been going to dog-training classes. My dog is not the problem. I am. I can’t seem to be consistent in my approach to Ruby, so in her confusion she misbehaves. It’s my responsibility to set boundaries with Ruby so that she knows what to do, but I feel inadequate. I’m too busy. I forget to practice. I’d rather do something else. I have to work. I have a million excuses
November 5th, 2010
Allergan, makers of the LAP-BAND System are extending their C.H.O.I.C.E. campaign to include a “Live My C.H.O.I.C.E.” LAP-BAND contest. Three winners will be chosen to receive the LAP-BAND plus 12 months of follow up care. The winners will have access to health educators who will support them during their initial year post surgery.
October 29th, 2010
Imagine that your job in life is to swim across a fast-moving river carrying a bag of rocks. People often fill their bags with too many rocks, including rocks that don’t belong to
them.
A fast-moving river can be hard to get across even under the best of conditions. And it’s nearly impossible to cross when you are carrying a heavy burden.
September 23rd, 2010
This week, The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services’ Department of Health Policy released the first ever report calculating the Individual costs of obesity to Americans
September 16th, 2010
This month marks the first annual National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is focusing their efforts kids who are affected by obesity. The OAC knows the health impact that obesity has on our nation’s kids is tremendous, but they also recognize the emotional damage from discrimination and bullying is equally as harmful.
August 24th, 2010
As a weight loss surgery patient, your meals should be built around protein. Protein can speed healing, preserve and promote lean muscle mass and boost your metabolism. High protein foods should be eaten first at meals, then vegetables or fruits and finally grains. Sweets may be unavoidable but can be controlled. Gastric bypass patient especially can suffer negative consequences (dumping syndrome) from over consumption of sugar. Not to mention sugars are high in empty calories and only provide temporary satisfaction. After weight loss surgery, many patients at our Louisiana office find a new appreciation for food and for flavor.
August 12th, 2010
You’ve heard the expression, “YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT”. Check these out….
July 23rd, 2010
Many new programs promise obesity prevention measures. Yet obesity rates are on the rise. In this article, printed with the permission of the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), Joe Nadglowski, president and CEO, discusses the measures our policy leaders must take in order to reverse our current life threatening trends
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