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  • Is the Pandemic a Good Reason to Reconsider Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery?

    Posted on: 04 October, 2021

    One of the important observations made during the Covid Pandemic was that nearly 80% of those individuals who died from Covid-19 or had severe infection requiring hospitalization suffered from severe excess weight. When researchers studied all clinical variables, no other factor – not even advanced age - was found to have such a profound impact on an individual’s response to this infection. This observation has resulted in a renewed interest among the public to find permanent solutions to excess weight.

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  • Can a Hernia be caused by exercise?

    Posted on: 19 April, 2021

    People often ask if they can develop a hernia by doing strenuous exercise. We can develop a hernia when we perform activities that increase pressure within the abdominal cavity, causing a tear in the muscles of the abdominal wall. Some physical activities such as lifting heavy weights can result in hernias due to increased pressure within the abdominal cavity. This is often seen during activities that involve sudden twist or change in direction.

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  • Benefits of Strength Training

    Posted on: 14 March, 2018

    Strength training, also known as resistance or weight training, is a form of exercise that focuses on improving muscle strength. When coupled with a protein-rich and low-calorie diet, strength training can result in an aesthetically pleasing sculpted physique (who wouldn’t want that?), but there are a lot more benefits to strength training:

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  • Treatments for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

    Posted on: 14 March, 2018

    A burning sensation in the chest, sour taste in the mouth, frequent burping, soreness in the throat, and chest pain that may be mistaken for a heart attack are just some of the symptoms that people suffering from GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) must deal with on a regular basis (more than twice a week!). Fortunately, most cases of mild GERD can be controlled by taking the following measures:

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  • What to Eat After a Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Posted on: 08 March, 2018

    In recent times, the vertical sleeve gastrectomy has become the most sought after weight loss procedure. It is less complicated than the traditional gastric bypass surgery, there are fewer risks involved, and the length of surgery is shorter (lasting no more that 60 minutes).

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