For the last two weeks, we have looked at why vitamins are important and what you should be looking for when you buy vitamins and minerals. Now that you the why and what kind, we need to look at what happens when you have too much or too little in your bloodstream. Not having your bloodwork done ...
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Are Vitamins Really That Important? Part Two
Last week we looked at why vitamins are important. This week we will tackle what you should be looking for when you buy vitamins and minerals. Not all vitamins are created equal so before driving to the nearest drugstore, let’s look at what vitamins should and should not have.
Let’s start with ...
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Are Vitamins Really That Important? Part One
While gastric bypass is the gold standard for weight loss, it does come with an increased risk of vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Bariatric surgery is all about improving your health, and a big part of improving your health is proper nutrition. This includes vitamins and minerals.
This is the ...
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What to Expect at Your First Meeting With the Bariatric Surgeon
So you have been thinking about having weight loss surgery but are not sure where to start. The first step is to make an appointment with your primary care physician. You will need to get a referral from your primary care physician for an appointment with a bariatric surgeon. During the appointment ...
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The 6 Most Popular Weight Loss Surgery Options
Gastric bypass surgery alters the process of digestion by either limiting the amount of food that can be taken in or by limiting the absorption of that food. There are some surgeries that do both. Weight loss surgery is the only option today that effectively treats morbid obesity for people who have ...
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When I Am Thin
“When I am thin, I will be good enough to be treated with respect. Until then I am not worth it. I am a failure in life no matter how great my accomplishments are. I am a failure because I am fat. I should be made fun of and ridiculed and be made to sit apart from those that are normal. When I am ...
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