Written by: Emma Squillace Do you remember one of the biggest diet trends from 20 years ago? It was a focus on eating fat-free foods. From cookies to ice cream to potato chips, companies touted the ability to eat great foods with none of the fat. Dieting-hopefuls were thrilled with the idea of getting to … Continue reading Why Dietary Fat Matters After Weight Loss Surgery
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Written By: Emma Squillace We all know that as we get older a range of ‘aches and pains’ are the norm. But sometimes it’s hard to know what types of discomfort are treatable, which ones are dangerous, and which ones are preventable. Pain in the legs can be particularly frustrating. Many of our patients say … Continue reading Why do my legs ache?
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Written By: Emma Squillace One of the biggest trends in weight loss right now is the keto diet. It’s not hard to find people claiming they’ve lost 40+ pounds on the keto diet, after failing to lose weight on any other eating plan. There are also social media channels full of before/after pictures of keto … Continue reading Can the Keto Diet Replace Bariatric Surgery?
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Written By: Emma Squillace Losing your hearing: it’s a concern many people have as they think about aging. A decline in hearing ability is a natural part of aging, to some extent, but often there are underlying causes that an ENT expert can identify. In addition, we often treat young adults and children who are … Continue reading Hearing Loss at Any Age
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Written By: Emma Squillace The clocks have been adjusted, it’s staying lighter for longer, and many people are feeling the motivation to do some spring cleaning. While most of us picture de-cluttering closets or pruning the yard, there are some specific ways that you can use the spring cleaning mindset to help with a weight … Continue reading Spring Cleaning for Weight Loss
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Written By: Emma Squillace Pregnancy can be the most incredible time, as your body creates a life, day by day for 9 months. Through all the beautiful moments of pregnancy, however, there are also side effects that most women have to deal with. One common side effect of pregnancy is varicose veins. Patients often tell … Continue reading Varicose Veins & Pregnancy
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Written By: Emma Squillace Bariatric surgery like a gastric sleeve or gastric bypass is the most effective way for the majority of people with obesity to lose a substantial amount of weight. Not only do thousands of people each year succeed in losing weight with bariatric surgery, but they also often maintain substantial weight loss. … Continue reading Why Protein Matters After Weight Loss Surgery
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Written By: Emma Squillace You likely know lots of people who say they have allergies. But a recent study indicates that only half of people who think they have food allergies, actually have a diagnosis by a doctor. This study highlights the significant misunderstandings around allergies, as well as the importance of being seen by … Continue reading Is it Really an Allergy?
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Written By: Emma Squillace Until recently, if you wanted to lose weight you could choose between a permanent, surgical procedure like the gastric sleeve or gastric bypass, and a temporary, nonsurgical device like the gastric balloon. While bariatric surgeries are proven to be highly safe and effective, they are not the right choice for everyone. … Continue reading Endoscopy for Weight Loss
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Written By: Emma Squillace You likely know that sitting most of the day is not the best choice for the blood flow in your legs. A primary consequence of sitting the majority of the day is potentially developing varicose veins. Often we advise our vein patients to take brief walks every 1 – 2 hours … Continue reading Varicose Veins Exercises for Desk Workers
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