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The HealthGal

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Family Lifestyle Therapist and R-PA
posted 08/20/2008, comments (0)

The Ear-Throat – And Obesity Connection

If you are a parent, then chances are your child has had one if not several ear infections during their childhood.  Some kids seem to be especially prone to chronic middle ear infections and researchers have now found a link between that condition and obesity.  The research seems to show that kids with middle ear infections develop... Read moreChevron
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The HealthGal

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Family Lifestyle Therapist and R-PA
posted 08/07/2008, comments (0)

Obesity Gone Wild

Imagine science textbooks 100 years from now.  Apparently we are doomed to have a chapter that says, "In the year 2048, the American population completed the full mutation and morphed into a new, totally obese nation."  Sound incredible?? Even a bit insane?? Well according to experts, our destiny seems to be a 4 more decade movement that... Read moreChevron
wienerdogs
posted 08/06/2008, comments (2)

WLS failure

I had Roux en Y gastric bypass surgery 8 years ago. I lost 120lbs after surgery but following several surgeries including total thyroidectomy, bilateral knee replacements,3 level laminectomy and fusion, and shoulder surgery, I have gained about 40-50lbs. It is driving me crazy because I loved being thin but due to inactivity (and drugs... Read moreChevron
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Family Lifestyle Therapist and R-PA
posted 08/04/2008, comments (0)

School Days and Priorities

   So September will be here before you know it - the official back to school month for many kids.  Many of you parents will do the famous back-to-school shopping for books, backpacks, clothing, computers, even furniture.  The question is - will you give that same attention and detail to your child's nutrition... Read moreChevron
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posted 07/24/2008, comments (0)

In Your Face Calorie Counts Show Up In NY

  Live in New York and there is no dodging the calorie bullet if you choose to eat outside your home.  Calorie counts are coming to a fast food joint near you and you will now know the true caloric folley of your ways.   Decide to have that piece of cheesecake after a calorie heavy meal and you will know how many hours of... Read moreChevron
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