Understanding Hunger
Written by: Emma Squillace The feeling of wanting food is a complex one. Sometimes we know we are physically hungry, but other times we just ‘feel like’ eating. The difference between actually being hungry, and wanting food, is an important one. This can get even more tricky after weight loss surgery or a gastric balloon, […]
Compression Stockings: Truth and fiction
Written By: Emma Squillace If someone suffers from varicose veins, one of the first recommendations they may hear from friends is to try compression stockings. But is this an old wives’ tale, or a legitimate medical option? To answer that question, let’s first look at what a varicose vein is, then we’ll discuss how compression […]