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  • Does More Fiber Lead to Less Inflammation?

    Often, people will think of antioxidant vitamins such as A and C or Omega 3 fatty acids as anti-inflammatory nutrients. But fiber plays a critical role in fighting inflammation too. Fiber supports good bowel function, gut health and immunity. It also helps control blood sugar and  lipid levels, while reducing blood pressure and body weight. As an anti-inflammatory, fiber ought to be considered a crucial component for chronic disease prevention, symptom-reduction and overall wellness. 

  • You’ve Had Weight Loss Surgery — Now What?

    When you think about weight loss surgery, you may envision the outward benefits, such as being able to shop for more clothes in a greater variety of stores. You may consider how losing weight may change your lifestyle, giving you more energy to play with your children or grandchildren in the park. 

  • Does My Child Have a UTI?

    Parents and caregivers might tend to think of urinary tract infections (UTIs) as bacterial infections that strike adults, but young children actually have a greater risk of lasting kidney damage from UTIs than any other age group. By age 5, about 8 percent of girls and 1 to 2 percent of boys have had a UTI, according to the Urology Care Foundation. 

  • How Does Diabetes Affect My Heart?

    Americans with type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease and particularly coronary artery disease, which is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. But what many diabetics may not know is why these serious conditions are linked. 

  • Why Does My Stomach Get So Bloated?

    Bloating. It's that uncomfortable, overly full, sometimes even painful feeling in your stomach that makes you want to take a nap until the sensation passes. Bloating even can make your stomach look swollen or feel hard to the touch. Although women often feel bloated for a few days or weeks before their period, anyone can have occasional bloating.

  • Body Contouring After Significant Weight Loss

    Body contouring surgery can help. This surgical process to remove excess skin and fat isn’t just cosmetic: It also improves the shape and tone of underlying tissue that supports your skin.

  • Can Weight-Loss Surgery Cure My Diabetes?

    Obesity is one of the most important factors in developing type 2 diabetes. Nearly 12 million Americans have severe obesity, which puts them at much greater risk for this chronic disease that occurs when the cells in your body become resistant to insulin.

  • Is Weight-Loss Surgery Right for Me?

    If you are obese, and diet and exercise haven’t helped you reach a healthy weight, weight-loss surgery may be an option. While this may seem like a quick fix, it’s far from it. Not only is bariatric surgery a complex medical procedure, but after the surgery, you must adjust how you eat and commit to maintaining those changes for your lifetime. 

  • Whole Body Cryotherapy — Does it Actually Work?

    NBA star Steph Curry has done it. So have boxing champion Floyd Mayweather and soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.

  • Orlando Health Offers New Weight Loss Surgery

    Every year, many Americans who are overweight or obese try to lose weight through diet and exercise. However, sometimes it’s not possible to lose a significant amount of weight through these methods alone.