The duodenal switch (DS) procedure, also known as biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS) or gastric reduction duodenal switch (GRDS), is a weight loss surgery procedure that is composed of a restrictive and a malabsorptive aspect. The restrictive portion of the surgery involves removing approximately 70% of the stomach along the greater curvature. The … [Read more...]
Olympic Gold Medalist Rebecca Soni Talks About Her Incredible Swimming Life!
Rebecca Soni is an American former competition swimmer and breaststroke specialist who is a six-time Olympic medalist. She is a former world record-holder in the 100-meter breaststroke (short and long course) and the 200-meter breaststroke (short and long course), and is the first woman to swim the 200-meter breaststroke in under 2 minutes 20 seconds. As a member of the U.S. … [Read more...]
Kathleen’s 5 Tips to Survive the Holidays
Sure, it might be unrealistic to try and lose weight during the holidays, BUT gaining unwanted pounds is not inevitable!! It is possible to maintain a relatively healthier lifestyle and socialize — it just takes some mindfulness, preparation, and creativity. You have to take the time to actively “set yourself up for health success.” Adopting a healthier lifestyle isn't a … [Read more...]
Body Building During Pregnancy: Do & Don’ts
Bodybuilding is good for women of all categories. It is very important for pregnant women to keep fit since their bodies require high levels of stability in maintaining normal metabolism. If you have been weight training prior to becoming pregnant, then you may continue your weight training activities during pregnancy as long as they are not activities that could … [Read more...]
Diet Soda: Unfolding effect on pregnancy and child birth
When you're pregnant, it's important to make healthy choices as much as possible and to avoid things that have the potential to harm you or your baby. There are a great number of things that can cause harm to you or your growing baby during pregnancy. But then there's a large category of things that fall into the grey area, that are neither beneficial nor particularly harmful. … [Read more...]
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