Recently, a blog reader raised some concern about whether a medication he was taking for a psychiatric disorder had caused him to gain weight. I thought it might be a good idea to address his question in this blog, along with some information regarding other medications that can lead to obesity or weight gain. Please note, that for my purposes,... Read more
Sleep apnea is a dangerous and growing problem in the U.S. It is also inextricably related to the epidemic of obesity. Simply put, sleep apnea is a disorder in which one's airway becomes obstructed while asleep, causing loud snoring in its most benign form to a complete cessation of breathing, cardiac arrhythmias and low blood oxygen levels at its... Read more
If you qualify for weight loss surgery, and have passed the medical and psychological tests, chances are you will undergo one of two common procedures- Rous-En-Y (pronounced roo en why) gastric bypass or adjustable gastric banding.
Rous-En-Y gastric bypass is the more invasive and complicated of the two procedures, but is highly... Read more
The option of surgery to treat obesity has gained in popularity over the past several years. As the techniques and knowledge regarding the subject have improved, so too have the results. However, not everyone is a candidate for surgery when it comes to their weight. Moreover, one must be sound psychologically as well as physically to undergo... Read more
There is a plain, simple and unfortunate truth about dieting: most people underestimate the number of calories they take in on a daily basis. There are all kinds of bizarre excuses for this. Some of them are classics: "If you eat standing up, it doesn't count as much," "...if you eat cake out of the box, it's less calories...," "...Trying other... Read more
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