Weight Gain and Venous Disease
The holidays are over, and many Americans are noticing that their clothing is fitting just a bit tighter and that they are feeling a little bit listless. While studies show that the actual weight gained varies from just a pound to as high as ten depending on your body structure, a single pound can be […]
Does Extra Weight Mean Extra Varicose and Spider Veins?
Does More Weight Cause More Varicose and Spider Veins? Many that come into our Orlando vein center wonder if the extra weight they are carrying could have caused their varicose and spider veins, when, in fact, in the list of causes of varicose and spider veins, extra weight is very low on the list. For […]
Weight Gain and Vein Disease
It should come as no surprise to anyone living in America that, despite our best efforts, many of us are packing on the pounds. The evidence really is indisputable and, for some, the battle is much harder than it is for others. Maintaining that “healthy” weight can be considered an unattainable goal. Some immediately feel […]
Fooducation: Diet and Nutrition App
It can be fairly difficult to keep on top of a healthy lifestyle, but the advent of digital technology has come a long way in assisting us in this regard. One such helpful tool is called Fooducate, and it is about to become the healthy man and woman’s best friend. WHAT IS FOODUCATE? Fooducate […]
Weight Management Programs: A Good New Year’s Resolution?
Weight Management Programs. We hear a lot about them, but are they really worth the time and money it takes to follow one to the letter? Better yet, are they worth joining as part of your New Year’s Resolution to lose weight? SVELTE MD: THE DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH Weight Management Programs can get […]
2012’s Top 10 Ways To Stay Svelte
Pretty soon we’ll be leaving 2011 behind. 2012 is on its way, and most of us would like to ring in the New Year in as best shape as possible. Whether you are planning ahead for 2013, or you’d simply like to remain thin and healthy for the upcoming year, we’ve got a list of […]
Transition: The Key To Staying Svelte
Why are commercial diet programs so successful in America today? At the risk of sounding a bit cynical here, I believe it is related to one simple factor: repeat business. The plain fact is, Americans are confronted everyday with sugar and unhealthy fats in abundant supply. We most likely hold the record for more “drive […]
Weight Capsules: Do They REALLY Help You Lose Weight?
It’s almost time for Thanksgiving, which means most of us will be facing the pressure of keeping the pounds off while still enjoying our country’s second-most important holiday. If you’re like many of the patients we treat, your first reaction is probably to scramble to the nearest supplement retailer to invest in some diet pills. […]
Chasing Pounds: Running Towards Weight Gain
On the road to weight management, one of the most proven methods of achieving results is the reliable activity of running. This is not only good for keeping one’s weight in check, but it does wonders for the circulation as well. However, some people pay too much attention to the scale when running. This can […]
Trimming the Fat on Weight Management Doctors
Weight Management Doctors come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and specialties. For every pitfall that comes with losing weight there is a specialist who can help you overcome them. While they all sit under the same umbrella, their roles and techniques can be as varied as their patients. Bariatric Doctors These specialists […]