7 Tips to avoid tummy troubles
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The longer food stays in our digestive tract, the more harmful bacteria degradation products are produced. A shorter transit time means a healthier digestive system helping us feel better.
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Grill safely this summer
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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reported that between 2009-2013 each year these accidents of home fires involve grills, hibachis, or barbecues.
Read More10 Ways avoiding the ‘stings’ of summer
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Fortunately for most of us, our reaction to a sting is usually mild to moderate with some pain and swelling at the sting site.
Read MoreSmart strategies preventing urinary incontinence
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There is no need to be hesitant or to feel embarrassed to talk with your doctor about this concern.
Read More25 simple health habits that can change your life
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But just little things you can work into your everyday life that sooner or later, will become a habit, sort of like automatically brushing your teeth at night before you go to bed without even thinking about it.
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5 Ways to stay healthy and fit on vacation
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Getting away from it all is also a perfect time to try out new adventures by way of staying physically active.
Read MorePromising non-surgical procedure for weight loss
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Promising non-surgical procedure for weight loss
Going under the knife for weight loss is often a last resort for anyone who has struggled for years trying to reach a healthier weight. Bariatric surgery, like all surgery, has risks associated with it and major lifestyle changes in regards to eating.
However, there may be a new answer for better managing weight loss without the side effects or risks of surgery. A new non-surgical procedure, called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) requires no incision so no scar, is simple and requires no hospital stay. Preliminary research is showing it could have the potential of helping moderately obese people lose weight and more importantly, keep it off. Complications rates are also lower compared with surgery. The research showed that only 1% of ESG patients had a complication, such as a perforation or “leak” in the stomach.
This new procedure involves the doctor threading a scope down the throat and into the stomach, then using a suturing device attached to the scope to cinch the stomach in ultimately shrinking it to a banana-sized pouch. By making the stomach smaller, a person will eat less and feel full, thus resulting in weight loss.
This procedure was first performed in 2013 at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. People with a body mass index (BMI) of at least 40 (more than 100 pounds overweight) or those with a BMI of 35 or more, and who had a obesity-related condition such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure, qualify.
Since that time, studies have shown that in the short term, people who have undergone ESW will lose on average about 15% of their body weight. This new study is the first to report five-year results. The good news is that patients who had had the procedure, were still maintaining a 15% weight reduction, five years later.
The downsides of ESG are that like all gastric bypass procedures for weight loss, there is the potential for people to gain back the weight. In addition, most insurers won’t pay for ESG. The cost of the procedure is about $12,000 so a patient would have to foot the bill. At this time, ESG is not widely available as only about two dozen medical centers in the U.S. perform the procedure.
3 best ways to protect your teeth
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However there are precautions each of us can take to protect and preserve our teeth keeping your smile bright and healthy into the golden years.
Read More6 Ways to avoid the wrath of poisonous plants
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According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 85% of people will develop a rash when they get urushiol on their skin.
Read MoreSecrets on choosing the best sunscreen
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Sunscreen is an important tool in the fight against skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Read MoreNight sweats? 10 reasons for sweating while sleeping
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Night sweats, scientifically known sleep hyperhidrosis, is defined as the occurrence of excessive sweating during sleep.
Read MoreHow lack of sleep affects your weight
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Failing to obtain sufficient sleep can make it even more of a struggle for some individuals in dealing with weight management.
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11 ways naturally improving poor circulation
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The body’s circulatory system is a vital component of your body responsible for sending blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the bod
Read MoreHow to keep your knees healthy and strong
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As the largest joint in the body, painful knees are common, especially after the age of 40.
Read MoreHow to be prepared for any doctor’s visit
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Here’s how to maximize each doctor’s visit you have by breaking it down into segments - before the appointment, during the appointment, and before leaving the appointment.
Read MoreReducing your risk of staph infections
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There are more than 30 different types of staph bacteria and the one that usually causes infection is called Staphylococcus aureus.
Read MoreKeep your voice sounding youthful with age
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Just like we protect our eyes from damaging sun rays by wearing sunglasses, our voice deserves protection too.
Read More10 Hobbies helping you relax and de-stress
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Do you have a hobby? If not, it’s time to consider what will bring you enjoyment while helping tune-out stress-related thoughts and feelings leading to a calmer you.
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