Gastric Balloon Options
Written By: Emma Squillace There used to be fairly limited successful weight loss treatment options for people wanting to lose more than 30 – 50 pounds. The good news is that recently there have been exciting innovations in our industry, and doctors like those at West Medical are now able to offer a wide range […]
Valentine’s Day Dinner – Healthy Choices
Written By: Emma Squillace It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and if you’re watching your weight, you likely have already planned to avoid the box of chocolate – but there are other ways calories can sneak up on you on this holiday. Whether you have a romantic date night planned, or are fitting in a fun dinner […]
All About Varicose Veins
Written By: Emma Squillace If you have visible veins in your legs, these may be varicose veins. This is one of the most common complaints of people who come to see the vein specialists in our California offices. Today we’ve answered some of the most common questions we get about varicose veins: What are varicose […]
Healthy Super Bowl Snacks
Written By: Emma Squillace It’s almost Super Bowl Sunday, which is known as the second biggest eating day of the year! After thanksgiving, Super Bowl Sunday has Americans consuming more calories, on average, than any other day. Whether your favorite team is a contender, or you’re just watching for the commercials, it can be a […]
Losing Weight With The Sleeve
Written By: Emma Squillace If you’re interested in losing weight with bariatric surgery, you’ve likely heard of a procedure called “the sleeve”. It’s currently the most popular bariatric surgery in the US. You also may have heard of the vertical sleeve gastrectomy or gastric sleeve. Those names refer to the same operation. Several public figures […]
Health Benefits Of Exercising
Written By: Emma Squillace Of course you know that exercise is a good way to burn calories – but you also may have heard that there’s almost no way for exercise to make you lose weight without the necessary diet changes. What you consume in terms of calories and nutrition will always be more important […]
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 […]