Spring Cleaning for Weight Loss
Written By: Emma Squillace The clocks have been adjusted, it’s staying lighter for longer, and many people are feeling the motivation to do some spring cleaning. While most of us picture de-cluttering closets or pruning the yard, there are some specific ways that you can use the spring cleaning mindset to help with a weight […]
Varicose Veins & Pregnancy
Written By: Emma Squillace Pregnancy can be the most incredible time, as your body creates a life, day by day for 9 months. Through all the beautiful moments of pregnancy, however, there are also side effects that most women have to deal with. One common side effect of pregnancy is varicose veins. Patients often tell […]
Why Protein Matters After Weight Loss Surgery
Written By: Emma Squillace Bariatric surgery like a gastric sleeve or gastric bypass is the most effective way for the majority of people with obesity to lose a substantial amount of weight. Not only do thousands of people each year succeed in losing weight with bariatric surgery, but they also often maintain substantial weight loss. […]
Endoscopy for Weight Loss
Written By: Emma Squillace Until recently, if you wanted to lose weight you could choose between a permanent, surgical procedure like the gastric sleeve or gastric bypass, and a temporary, nonsurgical device like the gastric balloon. While bariatric surgeries are proven to be highly safe and effective, they are not the right choice for everyone. […]
Varicose Veins Exercises for Desk Workers
Written By: Emma Squillace You likely know that sitting most of the day is not the best choice for the blood flow in your legs. A primary consequence of sitting the majority of the day is potentially developing varicose veins. Often we advise our vein patients to take brief walks every 1 – 2 hours […]
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. […]