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vBloc Neurometabolic Therapy Helps Patients Lose Those Pounds
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There can be many reasons for gaining too much weight, but none of them are as common as eating too much. How many times have you decided not to eat too much but have ended up eating anyway because you gave into your cravings, or because you could not control your hunger? Eating too much […]
7 Things Every Parent Should Do to Prevent Summer Weight Gain in Kids
With school-free days often comes sedentary screen time and those tempting summer treats. That combination turns summer into a ticking time bomb for weight gain. Here’s how to keep that from happening. Be the leader Africa-Studio/Shutterstock As a parent, one of the most helpful things you can do to keep kids healthy over the summer […]
On the Cutting Edge of Weight Loss: Robotic Sleeve Surgery
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For people who are very overweight, bariatric surgery is often an ideal method for shedding large amounts of excess weight. This type of surgery involves reducing the size of the stomach by removing a section of it. The principle behind bariatric surgery is that it can help patients lose weight by reducing their appetite. The […]
Control Your Weight with the Obalon Balloon System
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There are dozens of ways to lose weight, both short-term and long-term. But what if you have tried everything from diet pills to hormonal injections to Weight Watchers and nothing works for you? Don’t despair – there’s one more way to lose weight that you haven’t tried, and it’s called the Obalon Balloon System. What […]
4 Ways to Avoid Weight Gain After Bariatric Surgery
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Bariatric surgery is an excellent option for people who seek to lose a lot of weight, but it’s important to realize that it is only the first step. In order to ensure that you continue to lose weight at a healthy rate after your surgery and that you avoid regaining the lost weight, you need […]
Weight-Loss Surgery Support Groups
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Losing weight can be an emotional journey, regardless of whether you’ve opted for bariatric surgery or dieting and exercise. That is why it is necessary to make sure you get the necessary support. In fact, support is considered to be an integral part of the weight-loss process. When you opt for a weight-loss procedure, you […]
vBloc Neurometabolic Therapy with the Maestro System
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Obesity is a growing epidemic across the world and is a significant contributor to growing medical bills. vBloc vagal blocking neurometabolic therapy is designed to address this problem. The vagus nerve has a number of roles to play in the human body, affecting the intestine, stomach, and pancreas. It provides a two-way channel between the […]
Lose Weight Effectively with the Help of Robotic Sleeve Surgery
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Robotic sleeve surgery is a weight-reduction procedure that involves reducing the size of the stomach surgically. It is designed to make patients feel fuller when they have a meal, thereby cutting down on their calorie consumption and hunger pangs. It is a popular restrictive weight-loss method, as it is cuts down on the calorie intake […]
Lifestyle Changes and Care After Bariatric Surgery
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Bariatric surgery is increasingly becoming an option for weight management in people who are obese. However, studies have now shown that the surgery in itself may not be enough to manage weight on a long-term basis. Some proactive lifestyle changes and making an effort to get more physically fit should become an integral part of […]