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  • Bariatric Surgery Improves Psoriatic Symptoms

    Bariatric Surgery Improves Psoriatic Symptoms

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    Bariatric surgery has an array of beneficial effects on pre-existing comorbidities—a recent study shows bariatric surgery for obesity has beneficial effects on psoriatic symptoms.

  • Study: Weight loss surgery helps kidney disease patients

    Study: Weight loss surgery helps kidney disease patients

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    The benefits of weight loss surgery outweigh the risk of complications for clinically obese people who suffer from chronic kidney disease, according to the recently released findings of a new study. The researchers studied the results of weight loss surgeries performed on more than 27,000 people between 2006 and 2008.

  • The GERD Cough

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    GERD, or Gastrointestinal Reflux Disease, is a condition in which the esophageal sphincter is weakened and allows stomach acid back up into the esophagus. Known for causing heartburn in Albany, this condition can be caused by a variety of factors, including smoking, being overweight, eating too large of a meal or lying down too soon…

  • Improve Self-Esteem through Meditation

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    You are told repeatedly what a beautiful and kind person you are, yet you still feel so insecure. You may even think people give you compliments just to make you feel better. Feeling this insecure all the time is no way to live your life. You will be a much happier person if you learn…

  • 15 Minute Workout

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    It is important to take a mental break from your day and head to the gym for an hour, but sometimes that just isn’t an option. This is understandable, but a lack of time in your schedule should not mean that you do not get to work out at all. Your plan for weight loss…

  • Breathing Tips for GERD

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    Those who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD are all too familiar with the uncomfortable symptoms of frequent heartburn and acid reflux. In addition to treatment options such as fundoplication in Albany, there are a number of lifestyle solutions that can often provide relief from the discomfort of GERD.

  • GERD can damage your Teeth

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    Stomach acid is one of the marvels of human physiology. This substance is extremely acidic, ranging in pH from 1.5 to 3.5, which is enough to etch concrete surfaces and burn through skin. However, it stays safely in the stomach digesting food day after day.

  • Are You Really Happy After Splurging?

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    Most people who attempt dieting complain that the temptations of desserts, fast food, potato chips and other delicious foods are overwhelmingly difficult to overcome. There are times when a dieter can think of nothing but how much they want an ice cream sundae. A lot of rationalization goes into the purchase of a treat that…

  • Vitamin D may aid in Weight Loss

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    One of the most important nutrients in the human diet is Vitamin D. Vitamin D is most well-known for its role in the absorption of calcium for bone strength. Those who suffer from obesity want strong bones because they tend to put more strain on their bones, especially near the knees. Taking a vitamin D…

  • A Safe New Technique for Treating Esophageal Lesions

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    Sufferers of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) know that lesions are a possible symptom of Barrett’s esophagus, and a dangerous possible complication of GERD. While there have been surgical treatments for lesions for some time, there is a new less invasive technique that is proving to be both safe and effective.