Medical tourism is a reality because people cannot get or afford what they need in the United States. An example of medical tourism is what we have done with Obesity Control Center in Baja. Taking a great new surgery, combining it with a great team – with US surgeons operating outside the US.
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Breakfast is not the most important meal of the day. Breakfast doesn’t jump-start your metabolism. If you just want a cup of coffee for breakfast- that is just fine.
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When people come to me for weight loss surgery they tell me they are “addicted” to “soda.” They add – but I use “diet soda.” They need to get off the diet soda, because if they do not, they will not lose the weight that they should.
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You can purchase soda with food stamps – which means, the government is paying for obesity – and when New York tried to get an exemption, they were denied.
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Many people today are talking about diets that are “gluten-free.” Restaurants are offering “gluten-free” menus. There are websites, chiropractors, and others proclaiming that going on a gluten-free diet will provide improved health. But lets be clear- unless you have an allergy to gluten, removing gluten from your diet will not provide better health.
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Many people are confused by which died to diminish risks of heart disease. It turns out from science we know the culprits are the carrier proteins of cholesterol and triglycerides- called LDL, HDL, VLDL.
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FDA recommends people get sunglasses with 100% UVA/UVB protection – so I have to buy more sunglasses. Latest study about cellphones and kids: no link to brain cancer. Disturbing increase in pregnancy and stroke- again related to obesity.
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In summary: avoid artificial sweeteners, especially in liquid form. Do not skip meals, but do not over eat. Snacking with high glycemic items increases appetite.
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Making changes in what you eat on a day-by-day basis can make a profound difference over time about how you eat.
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