New Study: Obesity, Cancer, and Young People
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 […]
What You’ll Learn About Weight Loss Surgery
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 […]
5 Varicose Veins Myths for 2019
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 […]
5 Non Scale Victories to Celebrate
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 […]
5 Things to Know about Tonsils
Written By: Emma Squillace Having your tonsils removed is one of the most common operations in the US, especially for kids. You likely know that the tonsils are in the vicinity of the throat, but do you know what they are and what they do? Today we’ll cover 7 things you should know about tonsils. […]
Thinking about Weight Loss Surgery: Where Should I Start?
Written By: Emma Squillace Hundreds of thousands of people make a resolution during the holiday season that they are going to lose weight. Some people are looking to lose 10 pounds and others are looking to lose closer to 50 – 100 pounds. While dietary changes and exercise alone can lead to a 10-pound weight […]
Will This Help My Varicose Veins? 3 Popular Myths
Written By: Emma Squillace Varicose veins are a problem that affect millions of adults. They’re not only painful and unsightly, but they can be dangerous. So of course it makes sense that people are always looking for a tool, gadget, or device that can either help prevent varicose veins, or help treat them once they’ve […]
Holiday Support for Weight Loss Surgery Patients
Written By: Emma Squillace At this time of year there are so many tasty treats in our homes, offices, and parties. It may seem like everywhere you turn someone has set out a plate of cookies, or is gifting you a box of chocolates. If you are working on losing weight, you know that this […]
Tips for Traveling After Weight Loss Surgery
Written By: Emma Squillace There can be many challenges to maintaining a weight loss program through the holidays. This is true whether you are trying to lose 10 pounds through diet alone, or are working to lose over 100 pounds with the help of a bariatric surgery like the gastric sleeve, or a non-surgical procedure […]
Can My Diet Cause Varicose Veins?
Written By: Emma Squillace If you’re worried about developing varicose veins, you may wonder if there are any foods that are particularly good for you – or particularly likely to cause varicose veins. With many health conditions, your diet is an important factor in your risk level. In general, people who have varicose veins are […]