Category: Wellness

March is National Kidney Month, and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is reminding Americans to be aware of their risk for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Over 30 million Americans have Chronic Kidney Disease and some are not even aware of their condition because symptoms may not appear until the disease advances. Many people do not realize […]

Eating Clean for Weight Loss These days, it is next to impossible to walk past a magazine rack in the grocery store without reading headlines promoting articles about Clean Eating and Clean Living. Caloric intake should still be watched, even when eating clean. However, this nutrition option is a helpful path toward achieving healthy weight loss and for avoiding harmful additives […]

Understanding the Causes of Obesity It is widely understood that weight gain is both genetic and environmental, but it’s also important to think of obesity from a physical and mental health standpoint. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CAUSES OF OBESITY Genetics: Whether it’s from mom or dad’s of the family, genetics do play a role in obesity. However, studies […]

Bariatric Advantage Vitamins Bariatric Advantage Vitamins for Pre and Post-Op offer a comprehensive line of vitamins for weight loss, as well as nutrition products that are specifically formulated to meet the needs of patients who have undergone weight loss surgical procedures. Ideally, the best way for the body to get the proper amount of vitamins and […]

The Difference Between a Diet and a Lifestyle Change Dieting is when one temporarily changes eating habits to promote weight loss. On the contrary, a lifestyle change is when someone adopts healthy overall habits which encourage long-term weight control and consistent health. In addition, diets focus on food intake, while lifestyle changes help to manage […]