11th Jun, 2025
TL;DR: To qualify for bariatric surgery, one typically needs a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or more, or 35-39.9 with serious health conditions such as diabetes or sleep apnea. Common health issues that may emphasize surgery necessity include type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, heart disease, and joint pain. Candidates must be at least 18-years-old with no maximum age limit, although health… Read more »
4th Jun, 2025
TL;DR: Chronic diseases linked to prolonged obesity include type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, certain cancers, and liver disease. Obesity significantly increases the risk of these diseases by affecting insulin use, making the heart work harder, increasing blood pressure, and altering hormone levels. Bariatric surgery can be a beneficial countermeasure, often normalizing blood sugar levels, reducing blood pressure, and assisting in weight… Read more »
14th May, 2025
TL;DR: Bariatric surgery in Mexico isn't as safe as in the U.S., due to lower regulation, limited data reporting, and lack of follow-up care. Death rates for U.S. bariatric surgery are under 0.1%, while a study showed a 7% leak rate in Mexico. Mexican clinics often lack sought certifications like JCI, risking tool cleanliness, readiness for emergencies, and quality of care. Emergency situations from complications… Read more »
8th Jan, 2021
The days are long gone when regular people with type 2 diabetes needed to accept it as an incurable chronic disease state that means controlling the blood sugar number with medication for the rest of their lives. The studies are too numerous, the data too overwhelming, and even the more than 53 leading diabetes and endocrinology societies around the world agree: there is a better,… Read more »
8th Apr, 2020
During this long stretch of “shelter at home” or whatever form of coronavirus lockdown you are enduring, let’s remember the importance of getting daily regular exercise. That’s right, daily – meaning every day! It's not easy, but we'll all benefit from the physical, emotional, and psychological effects of regular exercise. Follow our seven tips for getting exercise in the time of COVID. Commit to “Putting… Read more »
20th Oct, 2014
Schedule a winter race or other events involving exercise. That's right, choose a date that is smack dab in the middle of winter, like say, late February. It cuts against the grain, but once you've done it, there it is on your calendar with a big red circle around it. Last year for me this was the Redding marathon. Then, looking at your calendar every… Read more »