Posted - June 4, 2012
Exercises for Bariatric Surgery Patients with Joint Pain
Many people who suffer from being severely overweight or obese in Dallas also suffer from chronic joint and bone pain. Weight loss surgeries can help alleviate most joint pain, but some patients may still have difficulty engaging in high-impact physical activities. However, there are gentle or low-impact exercises that patients with joint pain can engage in to realign bones, make sore joints mobile and strengthen the surrounding muscles. Learn More
Posted - June 1, 2012
After Bariatric Surgery, Make Sure Health Foods Really are Healthy
Some weight loss surgeries involve reducing the overall size of the stomach, which in return helps patients eat less and ultimately lose weight. Reduced stomach size also means, more than ever, that every inch counts where stomach capacity is concerned. Weight loss surgery patients should always consume proper portions of the healthiest foods fit for their type of bariatric surgery diet. Unfortunately, many so called “health” foods available today aren’t nearly as healthy as people perceive them to be. Learn More
Posted - May 31, 2012
Wardrobe for Weight Loss
Losing weight after gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy or Lap Band surgery happens quickly. While this is great news for your body, it may be a bit stressful for your closet. Some people struggle with buying new clothes after having lost so much weight, while others struggle to part with their old ones. Learn More
Posted - May 29, 2012
Lose Weight with your Dog
More than 60 percent of the American adult population is considered overweight or obese and nearly 50 percent of America’s dog population is considered overweight or obese. Coincidence? Learn More
Posted - May 25, 2012
Laugh More for Enhanced Health
There is no reason that losing weight shouldn’t be fun. In addition to focusing on your weight loss goals with gastric bypass or Lap Band, Dallas residents should find ways to laugh more as they improve their health. As spring is setting in and summer is fast approaching, there is no better time to get outside, enjoy the sunshine and have a good laugh. Learn More
Posted - May 22, 2012
Drink More Water for National Drinking Water Week
That’s right Ft. Worth and Dallas residents; it’s time to celebrate this year’s Drinking Water Week 2012, beginning on the seventh of May. The American Water Works Association established this annual nod to the significance of water nearly 20 years ago in order to promote awareness of water’s importance in our daily lives. Learn More
Posted - May 18, 2012
Stand Up For a Healthier Day at Work
Many of us working Americans are stuck behind a desk day-in, day-out, with little opportunity to get up and stretch our legs. The sluggish inactivity of this sedentary lifestyle is a huge contributor to the spread of obesity in our country, but the solution may be simple enough: we just need to get off our behinds and walk around. Learn More
Posted - May 15, 2012
Should genetically modified foods be labeled?
Since the early 90’s, many farmers have worked with genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, to increase their yields. By tinkering with the DNA of seeds from American dietary stalwarts like soy and corn, proponents of GMOs claim that farmers are able to produce more food faster and with fewer chemicals, resulting in cheaper food and a smaller environmental impact. In 1992, the FDA declared that GM foods are “not inherently dangerous” and the United States, unlike 50 other prominent countries like Brazil and China, continues to lack requirements for any sort of special labeling or regulation of GM foods. Learn More
Posted - May 11, 2012
Running: The Beginner’s Guide
Since mankind first evolved to walk on two legs, running on them has been important. Each human’s relationship with our most basic form of transportation is different, but our long natural history as runners has led many to think that adding running to a fitness regimen is straightforward and easy. Learn More
Posted - May 8, 2012
Making Your Diet Eggscellent
Eggs have been historically demonized for their high cholesterol content, but it may be time to leave the witch hunt. Absolved of claims that they increase the risk of heart disease, eggs are now highlighted by dietary experts as an excellent source for many of the nutrients our bodies need most. They contain myriad vitamins (D, A, E, B12, B6) and minerals (potassium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, calcium) as well as a high protein, antioxidant and healthy fat content. Learn More
