Health & Wellness
Thyroid Awareness Month – 10 Facts About Thyroid Disease
January 19, 2016 · 0 commentsJanuary is Thyroid Awareness Month and prominent integrative physician, Dr. David Borenstein, shares 10 key facts about thyroid disease that everyone should know. Thyroid awareness is important anytime you have your annual physical or if you suspect you might have issues with your thyroid. Thyroid disease is a treatable condition.
Happy Holidays from ObesityHelp
December 24, 2015 · 0 commentsAs we celebrate the past year and the new year to come, we have the opportunity to embrace our past, start anew, and take that second chance to strive to live healthier, happier, more energetic lives. No matter where you are on your weight loss surgery journey, we encourage you
Obesity: A Disease that Doesn’t Discriminate Infographic
December 10, 2015 · 0 comments
Obesity Rates Continue to Increase
December 5, 2015 · 0 commentsDespite various attempts by public health officials, insurance companies and campaigns to combat obesity, including a push by the First Lady, Michelle Obama, the obesity rates continue to increase. Why a 3% increase in obesity is disappointing While the statistics aren't staggering, they are disappointing. About 38% of American adults were
Happy Thanksgiving to the OH Community!
November 26, 2015 · 0 commentsHappy Thanksgiving to You! The ObesityHelp team wishes members of the OH community, visitors, and our social media community a very Happy Thanksgiving. We appreciate you sharing your experiences and support on ObesityHelp.com as we make the journey together! Have a Happy Thanksgiving and Make It Special Random acts of
FTC Sues Weight Loss Company Roca Labs
November 18, 2015 · 0 commentsThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC, Plaintiff) has sued Roca Labs (Roca Labs Nutraceutical USA, Inc. and their principals, Defendants), a weight loss company for allegedly making baseless claims for their products and using "gag clauses" to prevent customers from writing negative customer reviews and testimonials on their company and products. Roca
Obesity: A Disease of Consequence Infographic
November 16, 2015 · 0 comments
Stay On Track with Food & Fitness Tracking
November 16, 2015 · 0 commentsFood & Fitness Tracking: You've had weight loss surgery, lost a significant amount of weight, and now you have either experienced a stall in your weight loss or have even gained a little (or a lot) of weight back. What should you do? Over my many years of counseling post-op bariatric
Living With Lymphedema
November 6, 2015 · 0 commentsIn 2010, I began experiencing extreme swelling (edema) and tightness in my legs, feet and ankles especially in my left leg. My left leg became darker and I could create impressions when I pressed on my skin (pitting). I sit most of the time at work so the swelling worsened