How Vein Treatment Works
Written By: Emma Squillace If you have varicose or spider veins on your legs, you are not alone. It’s estimated that just over half of the female population, and just under half the male population, will have vein problems at some point. Females tend to get varicose veins more than males, partly because they can […]
Losing Weight with the Gastric Bypass
Written By: Emma Squillace Have you heard of a procedure called the gastric bypass? It was one of the first and most successful bariatric surgeries, and is even called the “gold standard” of obesity treatment by many. Although in the last few years the gastric sleeve has become very popular, the gastric bypass is still […]
Getting the Facts about Weight Loss Surgery
Written By: Emma Squillace Do you know anyone who’s had weight loss surgery? Maybe you’ve seen a celebrity who has lost a bunch of weight, and attributed to an operation. Or maybe you’ve started to research weight loss treatments for yourself or a family member. If so, you likely know that there’s a lot of […]
Spider Veins VS Varicose Veins
Written By: Emma Squillace Do you have visible veins, especially on your legs? If so, you’re probably like millions of adults who suffer from either varicose veins or spider veins. Both types of veins cause aggravation for many people who are self-conscious about wearing summer clothes, or suffer side-effects of these veins like itching, redness, […]
Quick And Healthy Lunches
Written By: Emma Squillace Even if you have a healthy breakfast, and a good dinner, what happens at lunch time could sabotage your weight loss efforts. Many of us are away from the home for lunch, and find ourselves at the mercy of whatever food is close by. This often leads to a fast food […]
Best Workouts For Busy Dads
Written By: Emma Squillace Congratulations, you’re a dad! And while being a dad comes with some of the most joyful moments you can imagine, it also has drawbacks. The days of easily finding an hour to go to the gym, or 3 hours to play a round of golf, are likely few and far between. […]
Spring Is Around The Corner – Consider These Weight Loss Options
Written By: Emma Squillace It may feel like we’ve been stuck in winter for a while, but we’ve finally made it to March, which means Spring is just weeks away. If you’re hoping to start losing a significant amount of weight before the summer hits, this is a good time to check out your options. […]
Early Spring Produce Selections
Written By: Emma Squillace A danger of eating healthy can be if you start to feel bored with what seems like limited food choices. However, if you find ways to switch up your healthy meals, you can have a lifetime of good choices with plenty of variety. A great way to find variety is to […]
Health Concerns Associated With Weight Gain
Written By: Emma Squillace Some people think of being overweight or obese as a cosmetic problem. While many of us do want to lose weight so we feel better about our appearance, there are also serious health considerations to carrying extra weight vs being in a “normal” weight range (defined medically as a BMI between […]
Plastic Surgery After Weightloss
Written By: Emma Squillace Many patients lose a substantial amount of weight when they have a surgical procedure like the gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, or Lap Band – or a non-surgical procedure like the weight loss balloons we offer. Of course this weight loss, which can be 30, 50, 100 pounds or more, is cause […]