New Year’s Resolutions date back to around 2000 BC. Since that time, a diversity of cultures have adopted the practice. Goals for self-improvement are shared with friends and guests at the tick of midnight every December 31st. Statistics tell us that 45% of Americans will make New Year’s resolutions but only 8% will achieve them. […]
If you are one of the 6.8 million morbidly obese Americans then you are probably aware of the stereotypes that accompany the diagnosis. I know them well, as I was morbidly obese before my gastric bypass surgery in 2003. What many do not understand are the metabolic, lifestyle, and genetic causes of obesity. Too many […]
Ending Childhood Obesity In February of 2010 first lady, Michele Obama, launched the Let’s Move campaign. The initiative is meant to address the problem of childhood obesity by engaging those sectors of society that impact the heath of children. Schools, families, and communities are provided with the tools to help children get active, eat better, […]
It is the time of year when the most traditional date for personal improvement offers itself up. The ball is down, Times Square is back to business as usual, and January 1st is bloated with stroke of midnight promises. Among those promises is the pledge to get fit by eating healthy. If you are among those who share […]
A subject that is sure to stir debate is whether or not we need junk food laws. Childhood Obesity Statistics According to government statistics, almost half of all American children and teenagers are overweight or obese. Child Obesity Causes Television is rich with junk food advertisements that focus on youngsters and offer the temptations of […]
When targeting childhood obesity, what makes better sense than using games as a tool? Online Games for Healthy Eating Games targeting healthy behaviors are proliferating. A study published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine found that children who played a health game were significantly more likely to select and eat healthier foods than […]
A History of Getting a Child to Eat Vegetables The ordeal of getting a child to eat vegetables hasn’t changed much since I was a child myself. If you are even a bit like me, you might recall sitting alone at the dinner table, mindlessly prodding some green mound on your plate with a fork […]
I have worked in the health and wellness industry for my entire career. But it was not until I lost weight following gastric bypass surgery that anyone would hire me on their staff. Before losing weight, I only could get hired for temporary work assignments. That went on for nearly 10 solid years. This practice […]
Fat comes in threes. There are triglycerides, the fat that is found in the bloodstream. Subcutaneous fat, the fat that is found just beneath the surface of the skin. And there is omentum fat, also called belly fat. All three types of fat can be linked to obesity-related illnesses. Besides belly fat, omentum fat is […]
In the United States, more than 72 million Americans are obese. Consider that two-thirds of adult-onset diabetes is directly associated with obesity, Add to that, obesity is associated with more than 40 other medical problems, including cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease, hypertension, and orthopedic problems. The symptoms of these obesity related illnesses can be treated with medications […]
Obesity contributes to many health problems. Obesity and back pain are interrelated, and back pain is a common complaint for those who are overweight. While lower back pain is the focus point of most research, back pain can occur in any area of the back from the neck and shoulders to the lower back. More […]
Obesity-Related Illnesses The risk factors of being overweight or obese are well-documented and range from obesity and joint pain to obesity and potentially fatal illness. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH): Obesity promotes type 2 diabetes and increases the risk for amputation and blindness. Obesity promotes coronary heart disease and increases the risk […]
It has been estimated that 50% to 60% of money that is spent to address health issues is spent on conditions that could be improved with stress management, diet and exercise. CVS Caremark came under fire when they seemingly coped an attitude of, “Why pay when people get ill? If they had just exercised and […]
People who were once obese but have since lost weight often have problems exercising owing to joint degeneration caused by carrying excess weight for years. However, I’ve been using a novel protein powder that promotes joint health. My knee pain has gone away and I’m back to running! Another benefit is the high degree of amino […]
An excellent diet addition that will help ensure you are meeting your daily demand for protein and essential amino acids is Raw Fit Protein for Weight Loss with Amino Acids from Garden of Life. This tasty vegan protein powder for weight loss with green coffee bean extract and ashwiganda helps reduce cravings, burn fat, and […]
As is the case with any surgery, the risks of the operation need to be weighed against the benefits before making a decision. Duodenal switch bariatric surgery is an effective procedure for permanent weight loss, but there are many duodenal switch risks, as well. How Duodenal Switch Works Malabsorptive weight-loss surgeries are procedures that generate […]
