For many weight loss surgery patients, October marks the time that the holidays begin. There are the cute little candy bars that are aplenty, then followed by Thanksgiving, and then the grand finale of December holiday eating. The three month long eating spree is followed by the rationalization and promise
Nutrition Niblets 10 interesting facts about some of the delicious foods we eat! 1. Parsley has twice as much Iron as spinach and three times more vitamin C than oranges. It is also used as a digestive aid and as a natural breath freshener. 2. Onions contain sulfur compounds that
Seven Obesity Facts That You Will Wish Were Fiction! With the heightened awareness and attention to the obesity epidemic in recent years you would expect there to be some good news in the data researchers are studying. But according to a report published by The Centers for Disease Control and
Halloween Tidbits The fall leaves are dancing in the air and blanketing our lawns just in time for those spooky trick-or-treaters to stop by for a visit. Have a Happy Halloween and enjoy these 10 fun facts about the holiday that brings out the kid in all of us! 1.
Thank you! Thank You! Thank you! On behalf of the ObesityHelp Team, I would like to once again thank all of the awesome speakers who hosted sessions and supported our community by sharing their insights and expertise. I couldn't make it to every breakout session so I am looking forward
You Are Your Best Health Advocate! Now that you’ve either made the decision to have weight loss surgery or have already had your surgery, you are your own best advocate for your health. Pre-operatively many times we were intimidated by or avoided going to see the doctor. For many of
Having weight loss surgery is not an easy decision. Undergoing it a second time is an even more challenging choice to make. Nevertheless, for some patients who gained their weight back or experienced post-op complications, it can be an ideal opportunity to re-ignite weight loss. There have been several different
ObesityHelp Photo Fun In Anaheim! The ObesityHelp Team literally rolled out the red carpet for our guests of honor at our Anaheim conference. The "paparazzi" was on hand to capture all the fun as OH members mugged it up for the camera with friends new and old! We will be
Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia At the #OH2013 National Conference, Michelle English, BSN gave a very enlightening and informational presentation in a breakout session that she hosted on Incorporating Nutrient Dense Whole Foods into the Bariatric Diet. The room was packed and all who attended left her session all the better for it. As
TRICK OR TREAT? It is that time of year — the leaves are turning brilliant colors, the air is crisp, and the bags of those cute little Halloween candies line the aisles of practically every store you go to. Have you ever purchased your Halloween candy early on and then
