Tag Archives: Obesity

Cut the Waist

Today Mayor Rob Ford and his brother councilor Doug Ford took their first step towards improving their health in a very public way weighing in front of Toronto’s media. Mayor Ford weighed in at 330lbs and his brother at 275lbs. … Continue reading →

January 16, 2012 | Posted in Obesity, Weight Loss | Tagged , , | Comment >>

New Year… New You or Just Trying to Better You.

At the beginning of the year many people start New Year’s resolutions to help them change habits that are impacting their health. At the top of the list is usually the desire to lose weight, live a healthier lifestyle and … Continue reading →

January 12, 2012 | Posted in Diabetes, Obesity, Weight Loss | Tagged , , , | Comment >>

Weight Loss Surgery: An Effective Treatment For Obesity

Weight loss surgery is designed for people who are 50 pounds or more overweight and have been unsuccessful losing weight using traditional weight loss methods. In addition, usually a patient will have an obesity related illness or may be at … Continue reading →

August 10, 2011 | Posted in Obesity, Weight Loss Surgery | Tagged , | Comment >>

Chance Against an Untreated Food Addiction

Prospective Lapband clients sometimes ask about the possibility of developing addictions in the process of losing weight. While at times this can be a concern for some people, in most cases clients find themselves easily distracted by all of the … Continue reading →

November 24, 2009 | Posted in Obesity | Tagged , , , | Comment >>

The Link Between Obesity and Diabetes

Diabesity The link between obesity and diabetes By Jill Hillhouse, BPHE, RNCP Diabetes is not a new disease, but its relative rarity prior to the twentieth century coupled with its emergence as a major disease have led it to be … Continue reading →

October 6, 2009 | Posted in Diabetes, Obesity | Tagged , , | Comment >>