Navigating The Menu: Fast Food Restaurants
Written By: Emma Squillace A few months ago we walked you through some good food choices at 5 chain restaurants in our area. Today we’re going to look at 5 fast food places. Of course, eating at home and preparing our own food is always best. However, we all know the reality of a hectic […]
Top 5 Obalon Questions Answered
Written By: Emma Squillace Have you heard about Obalon? It’s the weight loss system of up to 3 stomach balloons that recently earned FDA approval. Obalon is different from anything else we offer because the balloons are swallowed, which means there’s virtually no downtime in having this weight loss procedure performed. Patients have been asking […]
Diabetes Friendly Diet
Written By: Emma Squillace If you’ve been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, one of the most important things you can do is eat in a way that will support your health. Type 2 Diabetes is a problem with insulin. If your body can’t keep your blood sugar levels normal, glucose builds up in your blood. […]
Shopping For Winter Produce
Written By: Emma Squillace Getting fruits and vegetables into our diets in the summer can seem so easy. There are ripe peaches, big containers of freshly harvested berries, and lots of vegetables just picked from the vine. Between fruit salads, vegetables on the BBQ, and watermelon for dessert, many of us get a good amount […]
The Start Of A New Era: The First Obalon Balloon Placement
Written By: Christine Williamson Watch: The first Obalon balloon placement The start of a new era: This week West Medical’s Dr. Hooman, along with assisting nurse Kelly Havel, placed the first commercially available Obalon balloon in the country. The procedure took less than 10 minutes and our patient drove back to work the same day. […]
5 Ways to Use Apps on Your Walks
Written By: Emma Squillace Walking is one of the best ways to get more movement into your day. When you walk, not only do you burn calories but your blood flow is better and your digestion improves. Going for a walk can also be a great chance to have a mental break from looking at […]
4 Health-Friendly Winter Flavors
Written By: Emma Squillace Even though we’ve made it through holidays, there’s still plenty of winter left. Many winter dishes and flavors are warm, hearty, high-calorie comfort foods. But if you plan ahead and stock your kitchen well, you can enjoy the satisfying flavors of winter without the damage to your diet. Mint chocolate From […]
New Year, New Option
Written By: Emma Squillace The new year brings a chance for fresh starts, new habits, and a time to think about what’s important to us. For 2017, West Medical is happy to be welcoming the new year with a new, innovative weight loss option. We have a range of treatments including surgical and non-surgical weight […]
5 New Year’s Truths About Weight Loss
It’s that time of year. We’ve enjoyed our holidays and are about to welcome 2017. This is the time of year that so many of us make a resolution. Do you know what the most popular resolutions are? First, we find people who resolve to improve their health with exercise, quitting smoking, and of course […]
How To Reset Your Health After The Holidays
Written By: Emma Squillace Did you have a big day (or few days) of eating for the holiday season? If so, you may be feeling like a detox is in store. We’ve all seen the ads for juice cleanses and detox supplements, but are those worth the money? Most weight loss experts you talk to, […]