Author: Palmyra Surgical
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Is Obesity an Addiction?
Authors of a recent commentary in the Canadian Medical Association Journal argue that food addiction may be a real struggle for some individuals and should be considered when talking about weight loss methods.
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Is Walking Really a Workout?
While experts and physicians often recommend walking as a great way for inactive people to ease into fitness, it’s hard to believe that something so simple can make a difference in your health and fitness level.
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Complications and Costs for Obesity Surgery Declining
Thanks to several factors, complications arising from bariatric surgery and the resulting costs have declined over the last several years, a new study shows. Much of this improvement is attributable to an increased use of vertical-banded gastroplasty and lap-band surgery over gastric bypass surgery.
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Developing Long Term Weight Loss Goals
Before you get started on weight loss, take some time to think about your long-term goals. Develop a strategy that will give you the best chance of losing weight and keeping it off after LAP-BAND surgery. Here are a few tips for getting started on your weight loss program the right way.
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In Search of the Perfect Body
Do you know someone who seems to have the perfect body? Have you ever noticed a stranger who looked trim, healthy, and fit and wondered, why can’t I look like that? It’s easy to get caught up in comparing our bodies to the people we see around us, especially when other people seem to have…
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More Energy While Losing Weight
Low-carbohydrate diets have been touted as an easy way to lose weight quickly, but getting rid of carbohydrates may mean sacrificing some of your energy.
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LAP-BAND Port Placement
I want to give you some insight about port placement. As you know to make the lap band work you have to access the band and add fluid to it through a port which is placed under the skin.
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Fight Holiday Weight Gain
The holiday season brings with it extra opportunities to eat and, for many people, eat poorly. Holiday weight gain is not only common, it’s almost expected. But you don’t have to resign yourself to packing on pounds that you’ll have to resolve to burn off after the New Year. Here are a few tips to…
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Guilt Free Holiday Eating
The 5 weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve can be a nightmare for someone who’s trying to lose weight. It is possible, however, to survive-and even enjoy-the holidays without gaining weight.
