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The Connection Between Obesity and Chronic Pain
There has been a longstanding correlation between obesity and the use of prescription opioids. The CDC defines prescription opioids as medications that are used to treat moderate to severe pain. What causes this link between obese individuals and their use of medication?
Stress and Weight Loss – Everything You Need to Know
This leads to a glucose release into the bloodstream. The body does this to give you extra energy to escape risky situations. Upon the reduction of the threat, your adrenaline level reduces, leading to a decrease in blood sugar. It is at this point that
How to Prevent Loose Skin after Weight Loss Surgery
A processed form of collagen, collagen hydro lysate that is similar to gelatin is found in the connective tissues of animals. Although not yet proven to have positive effects on people with loose skin, it is believed to boost the already existing collagen in the…
Can You Drink Alcohol After Weight Loss Surgery?
Alcohol dehydrogenase is an enzyme in the stomach lining that breaks down alcohol. It is produced in fewer amounts after bariatric surgery because the stomach lining is significantly reduced in size. This causes more alcohol to enter the bloodstream, which means that the effect of…
How Long is the Weight Loss Surgery Process?
This article shall delve deep and discuss the actual timelines involved. The following is a simple outline that should enlighten you on what to expect. It will debunk all the myths associated with the timelines of the weight loss surgery process. 6 to 12 Months…
Reasons Why Weight Loss Surgeries Do Not Work
Life after a weight loss surgery can be full of surprises as it can either give you positive or negative results. Different people have different reasons for undergoing bariatric surgery ranging from health risks associated with obesity to the desire of improving one’s self-esteem. Although…
Top 7 Weight Loss Tips To Consider
Excessive weight or obesity is something that many people struggle with all over the world. Weight loss is a journey that has proven to be very challenging and sometimes, almost impossible to finish. Many people are willing to pay a fortune to achieve their desired…
What Makes a Good Weight Loss Program?
The best way to lose weight safely and naturally is to do it gradually as it lasts for a long time. When you shed weight too fast, you tend to lose muscle and water from your body instead of fat. Health experts recommend a weight…