For most patients who lose more than 100 pounds over a relatively short period, bariatric surgery is just the first step in an arduous process towards renewed self-esteem. While a significant weight loss improves their health and lifestyle, resultant skin redundancy and laxity often require additional treatment. The areas affected may include the arms, breasts, [...]
Awaken the gatekeepers of America for an enemy has risen against our great country. This villain dwells in the compromise and unbelief of its citizens. The weapon this foe uses against our nation its forges from the lust and desires within its people. This enemy advances in the sleep and slumber of its prey. This [...]
A victim of childhood obesity, I had been obese and out of shape for four decades; I have now been thin for over six years, and getting strong for the last three years. I think it’s time we took a candid look at obesity in America.
Doing a recent tally of our rapidly disappearing freedoms I got to wondering about the increasing practice in the UK of refusing essential medical procedures to people who are deemed too fat. We all eat and, according to surveys, most of us still believe to be true that which is presented to us in the [...]
Childhood obesity is arguably the polio of our age. That’s why the Surgeon General of the United States recently named it his # 1 Priority. And much like polio back in the 50’s countless experts are scrambling around, spending billions in efforts to discover the new vaccine, the magic pill, the predictable way to immunize [...]
Many people today have become extremely conscious about their appearance and presentation. Women, in particular, take particular pride in their appearance and will go to great expense to appear as attractive as possible. Women of all ages, and men too, are turning to cosmetic surgery to improve their looks and build their self confidence.
Childhood obesity has become a pandemic of our time. In the last several decades, the percentage of overweight children and adolescents has more than doubled.
Children with a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than or equal to the 95th percentile for gender and age are considered overweight. The number of children who meet this criteria is [...]
With obesity rapidly approaching the number one spot for preventable deaths in the United States, it’s time we asked a few questions.
1. Why is it that society in general is growing fatter by the day?
2. Is it just a lack of willpower or is there another force tipping the scales?
3. What will it take to [...]
Tis the season to fatten up and be Merry, Christmas is fast approaching and what does that mean? FOOD FOOD AND MORE FOOD.
Seems that we have forgotten what Christmas really is about and that makes me sad. With today’s society focusing on having a good time this holiday season and food being the main attraction [...]
Recent statistics shows that the number of girls using diabetes medicine has increased to the double in 2002 and 2005 in the United States. The main reason for this increase is obesity.
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