A laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the medical term for a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove your gallbladder. It can be performed with only a few small incisions, and the patient can often be discharged the same day or after one overnight at a care clinic. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at why […]
6 Lifestyle Changes More Effective Than Dieting For Long-Term Weight Loss
The terms “weight loss” and “dieting” often go hand in hand, and while getting a grip on your diet can help to promote weight loss, a diet alone is rarely the answer for long-term weight loss. In fact, if you’re not careful, abrupt dietary changes can actually do more harm than good and can actually […]
The Pros & Cons Of Appetite Suppressants For Weight Loss
Everyone wishes there was a magic pill for weight loss, but unfortunately you can’t get healthier just by taking a pill. However, there certainly are medications that can play a crucial role in the weight loss process. One such type of medication is an appetite suppressant, which helps you lose weight by curbing cravings so […]
Can A Colon Cleanse Be Dangerous?
Now that the holidays are in the rearview mirror, many people are trying to get back to a healthier way of living in the new year. You may have heard of certain fixes like “Dry January,” where you abstain from alcohol, or going on something like a “detox” or “cleanse.” Many cleanses focus on normalizing […]
5 Tips For Successfully Changing Your Diet For The Better
January is always the month when we get the most questions about weight loss and adjusting eating habits, and that makes sense because a lot of people want to be healthier in the new year. We can help provide you with more hands-on weight loss treatments like gastric sleeving or the Orbera balloon, but before […]
8 Tips To Kickstart Your Weight Loss Journey In The New Year
It should come as no surprise that losing weight is the most common New Year’s resolution, and it’s also the most commonly broken resolution. It’s great that so many people want to lose weight and be healthier in the new year, but it would be even better if more people followed through with these resolutions. […]
5 New Year’s Resolutions To Improve Your Gut Health
As the calendar turns from December to January, many people make some New Year’s resolutions to work towards a better version of themselves in the new year. Health-related resolutions are the most common type of resolutions that are made (and broken!), but the specific type of these resolutions vary from person to person. Below, we’re […]
5 Tips to Prevent Digestive Problems During The Holidays
The holiday season is upon us, and while it can be one of the merriest times of year, it can also be one of the hardest on your digestive system. If you’re regularly feasting on Christmas ham or sugarplums, it can throw your digestive system out of whack. In today’s blog, we want to share […]
7 Natural Ways To Improve Your Digestion
A healthy digestive system is a crucial aspect of total body health, but it’s not always obvious what you can do to improve your digestive system. Taking a probiotic is a step in the right direction, but there are also some natural things you can do to improve your digestive health. In today’s blog, we […]