Faith Based Practitioner Addresses the Needs of His Patients
March 30th, 2011
A recent article posted in the Journal of American Medical Association discusses a very sensitive issue of co-mingling medicine with faith. Read the rest of this entry »
Warning: Your Food Could Kill You!
March 12th, 2011
With obesity rates increasing across North America, you would expect to find more an more eating establishments offering low calorie, low fat, modest size portion foods for their clientele. However, that is not the case with the Heart Attack Grill, located in the Chandler, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Their motto is “We will feed you until you die,” and “Treating Anorexia Since 2005.” Read the rest of this entry »
Gastric Banding System Offers Weight Loss Solution for More People
March 11th, 2011
On February 16th, 2011 the Food and Drug Administration has approved the gastric band to include patients with a BMI of 30 – 34. The gastric band is marketed by two companies, Allergan under the name LAP-BAND as well as Realize Band by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, a division of Johnson & Johnson. Read the rest of this entry »
Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication Offers New Relief for People Suffering From Heartburn
February 26th, 2011
A recent news report from ABC discusses the growing issue of heartburn or GERD. Approximately 35% of the current US population suffers from symptoms of heartburn and as many as 15 million Americans suffer from heartburn symtoms everyday. Although GERD can affect people of any age, most studies have shown that the risk increases with age and tends to rise considerable after age 40. Read the rest of this entry »
Lap-Band Approved by FDA as Weight Loss Option for More People
February 22nd, 2011
The FDA approved the Lap-Band surgical weight loss device for patients with a BMI of at least 35, or a BMI greater than or equal to 30 and with at least one co-morbid medical condition, such as diabetes or hypertension. Read the rest of this entry »
New Study Links Chronic Pain with Obesity
January 31st, 2011
There is a new study indicating that many types of chronic pain can be linked to obesity. People who’s BMI fit within the obesity range of 35+ or greater, suffer a higher incidence of problems relating to pain. The study was published by the American Pain Society. Read the rest of this entry »
Youth Sleep Loss Results in Rise of Obesity in Children
January 25th, 2011
A recent study on sleep loss and it’s apparent affects on obesity rates has been shown that it also applies to children as well. With the addition of busy schedules and extracurricular activities can keep a child up longer at night than they should be. Read the rest of this entry »
Puget Sound Surgical Center Designated as an ASMBS Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.
January 7th, 2011
Puget Sound Surgical Center has just been designated as an ASMBS Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. What this means is that PSSC has passed numerous test in order to meet the specific needs of the obese patient and establish the unique responsibilities of bariatric surgery providers. Read the rest of this entry »
#1 New Year’s Resolution – Lose Weight!
December 31st, 2010
According to most experts the number one new years resolution for people across North America is to lose weight. Unfortunately, for those few that will succeed, many people will fail at completing their resolution. Read the rest of this entry »
Radio-frequencies Treats Varicose Veins
December 14th, 2010
Varicose veins affects nearly 4.5% of the entire population in both men and women. However, it is estimated that nearly 41% of all women suffer from abnormal vein conditions by the time they are in their 50′s. Varicose veins are caused as a result of the vein valves not functioning properly, causing blood to pool and remain in the lower extremities. It’s the pooling of the blood that causes the veins to enlarge and bulge outward. Read the rest of this entry »
