Now that the warmer weather is here, it's time to fire up your grill. Grilled foods are a method for healthy cooking and delectable flavors unique to grilling. You can grill your favorite meats and vegetables for healthy meals. Tips for a Healthy Barbecue 1. Skip the buns: Swap out
Siamak Agha-Mohammadi, MD PhD, is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon who completed his medical education at the prestigious University of Cambridge, England, and his residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; one of the most respected and comprehensive plastic surgery training programs in the United
Doctor visits are not fun and are often frustrating. Patients encounter long waits, then feel rushed through their time in the exam room. Being prepared can help alleviate some of the frustration and help you be a more active participant in your care. Here are 7 tips to make the
Living in Austin Texas for almost 40 years I've seen many, many changes, but nothing like the expansion of highways and the explosion of traffic. It used to be the usual traffic delays in the morning and after 5, but soon a lunchtime congestion merged the two creating continuous traffic
Recently, I submitted an idea to the FitBloggin Conference for an opportunity to present a Spark during their Ignite Fitness Keynote. The goal of Ignite Fitness Spark is to share knowledge, inspire change, and/or motive your peers, the challenge is to present your topic in 20 slides that auto rotate every 15 seconds with a time limit of
The Coffee Lovers Giveaway is now closed! To celebrate the upcoming ObesityHelp National Conference, we’ve partnered with one of our amazing exhibitors, CLICK™ ! If you love coffee, then this giveaway is for you. CLICK™ is packed with 15 grams of protein, two shots of real espresso coffee and 23 vitamins and minerals. There
A recent study conducted by the Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity found that public support for laws prohibiting weight discrimination increased between 2011 and 2013. Overweight or obesity affects more than two-thirds of adults in the United States. These individuals are more likely to be victims of stigma
With massive weight loss, you lose fat everywhere. Most people lose fat in their legs. This loss of leg fat can lead to the appearance of prominent leg veins. These prominent leg veins can also become very painful. These painful, ropey leg veins are called varicose veins. There are many causes of varicose veins. The majority
MantraBand Winners Share their Bracelets! Got my new Mantraband bracelet today! First thing I've won in a giveaway, so I'm wicked excited =) Big shout out .. - thanks #OHMantra #OH2014 #mantraband #giveaway Thank you @obesityhelp and #mantraband #oh2014 love my new bracelet. Did you get a MantraBand since
We are pleased to announce Dr. Elias Ortiz as a speaker for the 2014 ObesityHelp National Conference being held August 15 & 16 in Los Angeles, CA. Saturday Session: Professional Q&A Panel About Dr. Ortiz Dr. Ortiz has over 7 years experience in bariatric surgery. He has performed over 1,000
