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In 2003, I made a decision that would forever change my life. Since that time, I have been following a program of lifetime obesity disease management to sustain long term weight loss. It began with bariatric (weight loss) surgery followed by changing the way I eat, mild exercising, and attending a support group (NOT my surgeon's support group). Today, I'm a size medium and living life larger than ever!
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Thiamine Deficiency After Gastric Bypass Surgery - My Bariatric Life

Weight-loss surgery can be a conduit to remarkable changes in life. For me, my gastric bypass surgery led to the happiness in life that I had imagined and hoped for, the confidence that I pined for, and the physical appearance that I desired. And my relationships both personal and professional improved and flourished, which was an... Read moreChevron
posted 02/14/2012, comments (0)|
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Ph.D, with 20 years experience writing both creatively and technical/health writing.
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Common Preservative in Lotions, Deodorant Found in Breast Cancer Tissues

A new study published in the January 12, 2011 edition of the Journal of Applied Toxicology could have far-reaching implications for women worldwide who are habitual users of some types of beauty and health products.     In the study, researchers at the University of Reading in Great Britain found what were described as... Read moreChevron
posted 01/24/2012, comments (0)|
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writer, health nut, surfer
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The Rise of Obesity in the U.S.

Obesity has practically become the norm in this country, and there are plenty of side effects to this reality. Health care is shouldering much of the burden, especially Medicare. Obesity continues to rise- last year, not one single state saw obesity rates drop. In fact, 31 states have an obesity rate over 25 percent. This is particularly... Read moreChevron
posted 01/15/2012, comments (0)|
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Melanie Thomassian

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Dietitian
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Detox Diets: Are They A Good Idea?

With the start of 2012, you may have made a pledge to shed the extra pounds you've gain over the last year.Recently, I've heard a lot of people saying they intend to go on a "detox diet," as soon as the New Year begins. But, is that a wise move? For the most part, the only thing detox products help you to lose is your hard earned cash. And, in... Read moreChevron
posted 12/31/2011, comments (0)|
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An Update on the Experimental Drug Alpharadin

Alpharadin Update   Men whose prostate cancer has metastasized to the bone may have access to a new drug treatment that helps significantly extend their life by mid-year 2012.   In August, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration agreed to fast-track Alpharadin based on the drug’s performance in a Phase III study.   The... Read moreChevron
posted 11/21/2011, comments (0)|
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