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Are You Immunocompromised?
A person is immunocompromised when he/she has a weakened immune system. A weak immune system has a reduced ability to fight infections. Catching a cold often is one sign of a weakened immune system. So, what can you do about this and what’s it got to do with bariatrics? The coronavirus has gone global and…
Daylight + Exercise = Happy
The cold weather sure makes you want to stay inside the house under your warm and cozy blanket, doesn’t it? Don’t stay there too long! Get some exercise and some sunshine! Now that our days are getting a little bit longer, it’s the perfect opportunity to get out in the snow and grab some Vitamin…
Want bariatric surgery? Get info from reliable sources only!
Bariatric surgery is a big decision. We know there are questions in your mind from what you might have read or heard. There are plenty of information sources out there, but be careful which ones to believe. We recommend talking to your doctors or other health professionals to make sure you get straight answers. Why talking…
I didn’t care what other people said…
When you choose to take good care of yourself, you are choosing to give the best of you to the people around you. Julie, a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, friend, and colleague gives just that to the people around her – the best of her! How does she do it? No magic involved – just…
Progress Report: Where am I now with my health resolution?
How are you 15 days into the year? We bet you’re doing fabulous! Remember that list we talked about in the last newsletter (the resolutions list)? How are you doing with yours? Forgot about it after the shock of returning to your normal routine? It’s absolutely normal! What matters is that you put it in your heart…
New Year. New Feels. New Chances. Same Dreams. Fresh Start.
The book of 2019 is ending and the book of 2020 is about to begin. How would you like to begin your new book? Have you made New Year’s resolutions? Somewhere on that list there’s probably a bit about getting healthy or healthier this coming year and that’s great! We at Anchorage Bariatrics believe your health…
Ready for the holidays?
The happiest season of the year is here and it means parties – good food and drinks everywhere! Sticking to your diet might get tricky because (1) there’s so much food to share, (2) you wouldn’t want to offend people who have worked hard for these meals and well, (3) grandma’s cooking is just irresistible…
Oh dear… I think I ate too much!
Promises have been made and broken before. We’re all guilty of that, but what’s done is done. What’s important is that we do something now to make things better for today and the future. This sentiment applies to overeating during the holidays. It feels bad physically when you eat too much and it feels bad…
Two keys to staying on track this Thanksgiving holiday
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! This is a great occasion where we celebrate with good company and good food, but don’t get carried away! You still have to be mindful of what you eat. Sure, that table is full of yummy dishes that are probably rich in sugar, carbs and starch, but remember there…
Is your body telling you something?
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” ~Jim Rohn Listen to your body. What is it telling you? Are you well? Are you not? Listen. Most of the time, we take self-care for granted because we have so much to do. We say sleep can wait, rest can wait, exercise…
Do you really need a support network?
Where do you find a support network? You have family, friends, fellow patients and medical providers. Each one of these groups offer a different type of support for you. Your family, they could serve as your inspiration because you might want to be a healthier person to be with them longer or to be able to…
In many cases, there’s more to weight gain than just overeating
“I was sick and tired of being sick and tired.” ~Dennis R. Many can relate to Dennis’s sentiment of being sick and tired all the time. It was his weight that was doing this to him and he knew that – that’s why he decided to do something about it. Dennis is still in the…
