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In the recent years, obesity has become a major health issue throughout the world and most prevailing in North America. Researchers have concluded that obesity is a number-one controllable cause of many other health complications like cardiovascular diseases (heart diseases and high blood pressure), sleep apnea, diabetes and cancer. It also makes it [...]
Recently, research has shown that the gut flora is different between lean and obese people, which can affect the metabolic potential. The difference in the gut flora’s metabolic potential may cause a larger ability to harvest energy contributing to obesity. Yet, researchers have not been able to find whether or not these differences [...]
This is part 3 of our ongoing series: Alternatives to Surgery
Low calorie dieting, one of the four main diet methods, is another popular way for people to lose weight. Meta-analysis has shown that a low calorie diet over two months can help an adult person lose an average of 7 pounds. The main component of [...]
This is part 2 of our ongoing series- Alternatives to Surgery.
Another alternative to weight loss surgery is having a low carbohydrate or low carb diet. Well known versions of low carb diets include the Protein Power and Atkins diets, where one focuses on fats and proteins instead of sugars and starches. These diets have been [...]
This is Part 1 of our ongoing series – Alternatives to Surgery.
A great solution to overcoming weight gain and obesity is surgery, but there are also easier methods one can try first, before proceeding with surgery. One of which is maintaining a low fat diet. Basically, a low fat diet consists of reducing the percentage [...]