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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Written by: Emma Squillace You may have seen recent articles discussing a study which showed that the incidence of some cancers are on the rise in young adults. Cancer overall has many risk factors including genetics, smoking, alcohol consumption, sun exposure, radiation, hormones, and the foods you eat. We also know that obesity is linked … Continue reading New Study: Obesity, Cancer, and Young People
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Written by: Emma Squillace There are plenty of frustrating nasal symptoms that we’re all familiar with. Whether you’re fortunate to have just an occasional runny nose, or whether you suffer with congestion and trouble breathing every night, your nose can be a source of discomfort and aggravation. Allergies, viruses, a deviated septum, and the flu … Continue reading What is a Nasal Polyp?
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Written By: Emma Squillace When someone is considering bariatric surgery like a gastric sleeve, that is a significant life decision. Many people lose a substantial amount of weight after weight loss surgery, and make permanent lifestyle changes. Our patients often find that they feel better than they have in years – or decades – and … Continue reading What You’ll Learn About Weight Loss Surgery
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Written By: Emma Squillace For years the experts at West Medical have been educating people about varicose veins: their causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Yet every day we see misinformation in various sources from online articles to people telling us what they heard from a friend. Today we’d like to clear up 5 varicose vein … Continue reading 5 Varicose Veins Myths for 2019
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Written By: Emma Squillace When you’re working on losing weight, either with a surgical procedure like the gastric sleeve, a non surgical treatment like the weight loss balloon, or through diet and exercise changes alone – the numbers on the scale can make or break your mood. If you weigh yourself and see the number … Continue reading 5 Non Scale Victories to Celebrate in 2019
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