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, […]
How to Stay Healthy During The Holidays
Written By: Emma Squillace People sometimes gain 10 pounds or more through the winter holiday season. It’s easy to understand why. Even though we’ve got just a few days of actual holidays, we’re faced with cookies at the office, candy bowls at the bank, holiday parties every weekend, and dinners full of rich foods. But […]
Healthy Holiday Side Dishes
Written By: Emma Squillace If you’re craving holiday foods, but worried about sabotaging your weight loss work, there is hope. Many of the high-calorie foods we love this season can be made more healthy. Today we’ll share our version of some of our favorite holiday side dishes that can help, instead of hurt, your weight […]
Exercise While Traveling
Written By: Emma Squillace Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, to see family for holidays, or to explore a new destination, being out of your routine can make it harder to fit in exercise. If you’re lucky you may be staying in a hotel with a fitness center, but that’s not always the case. […]
10 Things You Need To Know About The Gastric Balloon
Written By: Emma Squillace The gastric balloon is a relatively new procedure. You may have heard about this weight loss option which is gaining popularity around the United States and is an interesting option for people who do not qualify for weight loss surgery, or would prefer a less invasive treatment. Here are 10 things […]