Dr. Saniea Majid 
A weight loss surgery with moderate lifestyle changes and good aftercare guarantees healthy living with long-term results. Some of the common side effects of this type of surgery include constipation, wound infections, gallstones, or dumping syndrome. However, most patients never experience serious problems after surgery.…
How Obesity Affects High Blood Pressure Being obese puts you at risk of having serious health issues, including high blood pressure or hypertension. Having high blood pressure raises your risk of having heart problems and other severe health problems. How Does Obesity Affect Blood Pressure?…
Type 2 diabetes is a condition that affects the level of blood glucose in the body. Insulin is a hormone that facilitates the conversion of glucose that releases energy into your cells. If you are suffering from type 2 diabetes, it implies that your body…
Going through a weight loss surgery can be overwhelming, both physically and mentally. The experience can drain you, and it is thus important to get support from other people going through the same problem as you. One good way to go about this is to…
Many serious illnesses are associated with obesity. Some of them are: Type 2 Diabetes, High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), High cholesterol, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Osteoarthritis, Gallstones, Fatty Liver disease, Coronary Artery Disease( heart disease), Stroke, Cancer such as breast, pancreatic, endometrial etc, Infertility, Poly Cystic…
Based on a research conducted by the World Health Organization, international obesity rates are quite on the rise, posing a major health concerns on individuals affected. Although the prevention of obesity continues to be a major focus of numerous health initiatives, people that already suffer…
What Are Healthy BMI Measurements? Individuals with a BMI that is less than 18.5 fall in the underweight range. Those with a BMI that is between 25 and 29.9 are in the overweight range, while those with a BMI of 30 or more are in…
Who is a Good Candidate for Revision Bariatric Surgery? There are a number of factors that surgeons take into consideration when deciding whether or not this procedure is suitable for those who have had bariatric surgery before. Some of these factors include: When your previous…
Weight loss can be a struggle that begins early in life. Many who are able to lose weight with diet and exercise may put the weight back on, leading to a lifelong battle with their health. With new advances in medicine, bariatric surgery for teenagers can help young people successfully lose weight and keep it … Read more
Very few people get the recommended eight to nine hours of sleep that our bodies need. It is during sleep that the body repairs itself. All your organs rest and renew cells during sleep. It is also during the sleep cycle that hormones affecting hunger…
