Choosing a Lap Band Surgeon

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Kate

Lap band surgery is becoming a popular way to overcome morbid obesity.  The adjustable gastric band, also called lap band, is a small band device that is placed around the upper stomach which limits how much the patient can eat.  There are many surgeons out there that provide lap band surgeries, so picking the right [...]

Obesity Rights: The Right to Fair Healthcare

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Kate

Obese people are less likely to be respected by doctors and it could harm their care. Overweight patients have suspected that they were being treated differently because of their weight, and now there’s finally proof that it is true.

Research from Yale and the University of Pennsylvania show that patients who are overweight are more likely [...]

Acai Berry – The Super Food

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Kate

The Acai berry is not a new product at all – it’s been part of the Brazilian staple diet for a very long time. In the Amazon, the acai palm makes up a major component of diet – 42% of consumed food (by weight). Acai berries are used in juices, wine, smoothies, sodas and other [...]