Cataracts And The Regain Of Sight

When I was about forty years of age, I could feel that I would soon require specs. I worked long hours in an office at a computer and most of my friends reasoned that this was the cause of my diminishing eyesight. I merely put the spectacles on like everyone else does and got on with the job.

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May 11 2011 | Uncategorized | No Comments »

Is Lap Band Surgery Good For Severe Asthmatics?

The rapid increase in obesity across the country has resulted in a number of serious health problems. Many of these health problems can deteriorate a person’s quality of life and even shorten a person’s life. One such health condition that is made worse when obese is asthma. Studies are now showing that there is a link between asthma and morbid obesity. For people who are suffering from severe obesity, lap band surgery has been shown to be an effective method of weight loss that reduces instances of severe asthma attacks.

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March 05 2010 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

What Is The Difference Between Lap Band Surgery And A Gastric Sleeve?

Due to the fast growing rates of obesity in our society, there have been a number of different types of weight loss surgeries developed to help people lose weight and live longer. When deciding which weight loss surgery is best for you, it is important to compare each surgery. Two such weight loss surgeries are laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB), also called lap band surgery or gastric banding, and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, (LSG) also called gastric sleeve surgery.

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December 24 2009 | Alternative Medicine | 1 Comment »