The Australian Bureau of Statistics National Health Survey 2017-18 indicated 67%, i.e., 2/3rds of Australian adults are overweight/obese, a considerable increase from 63.5% in 2014-15. The general assumption is that people who are overweight are just not disciplined...
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Experiencing reflux after your weight loss surgery? Reflux is a common complaint post weight loss surgery and can be challenging to manage (and harder to live with!) So what is reflux? Reflux is when your stomach contents (food, fluid and stomach acid) move out of...
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If you have had weight loss surgery or know someone who has, then you know that eating enough protein is one of their key nutritional goals after surgery. The goal of 60-80g of protein a day is the general guideline for most people, but your actual goal will depend on...
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Weight loss is a difficult and complicated process that plays on your emotional and physical health. With more and more people developing clinically severe obesity, there is a corresponding rise in medical and surgical solutions for this health problem. Intense...
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Obesity and its management have consistently been issues under intense debate and scrutiny. Excess weight is a health issue that a lot of us grapple with today. With the sharp increase in obesity rates worldwide, it is becoming increasingly clear that this is an...
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Class 2 obesity with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 puts you at risk of developing comorbidities like diabetes, heart disease sleep apnoea, and bone disorders. The first step in tackling obesity is following a healthy diet and exercising. However, for people who’ve...
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We have become victims of our life style. Our perception of what is acceptable has changed. We see obesity rampant in our society and it still does not bother us. Excess body weight puts you at risk of several diseases, such as diabetes, high cholesterol levels, high...
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When you undergo bariatric surgery, the focal point of the procedure is comprehensively on the digestive system and hence any alterations in diet or process of digestive functions directly leave it impact on the stomach. While weight loss procedure gives numerous...
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What do I mean? Well essentially, I mean avoid drinking liquids which are high in calories such as smoothies, juices, milkshakes, soft drinks (sodas), cordials, shakes, big milky coffees. I know these words can be quite a surprise to some people. Especially since the...
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