Obesity - Our Experts

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The HealthGal

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Family Lifestyle Therapist and R-PA

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posted 11/10/2009, comments (0)

Are you Precious?

Are you precious? If I had asked you that question about 6 months ago, you'd think I meant, "Am I special, unique, something to cherish?" Now, that question has a second possible meaning, "Am I like that girl in the movie who is obese...invisible.... trapped in a horrible existence?" Or maybe, just maybe, both interpretations... Read more Chevron

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Kara Bauer

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Health & Wellness Coach

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posted 11/02/2009, comments (0)

Let go of the past and begin fresh

For both those who consider themselves significantly overweight and those who don’t, the word obesity brings up many interpretations, perceptions and judgments, none of which represent the “truth”. As human beings, we are always looking for labels to define ourselves (or others) that leave us stuck in a “box”... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Jeffrey Heit

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Fitness Doctor

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posted 01/28/2009, comments (3)

Is There a Magic Pill for Weight Loss - Revisited

About a year ago, I wrote a two part blog regarding whether or not there was a "magic pill" for people who suffer from obesity. I went down a laundry list of medications that have been approved for use to help people lose weight. Toward the end of the piece, I promised to keep readers updated about new drugs or interventions that appeared... Read more Chevron

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