Hemorrhoids are classified relative to their relationship to the dentate line: Internalhemorrhoids are proximal to or above the dentate line. Tissues above the dentate line receive visceral innervation, which is less sensitive to pain and irritation. Thus, internal hemorrhoids are amenable to a variety of office-based procedures that can be carried out with minimal orRead More
Behavioral-based treatment programs improve weight loss results and are associated with improvements in obesity-associated morbidity. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that all adults with a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 be offered intensive, multicomponent, behavioral interventions to achieve and maintain weight loss. Behavior modification or behavior therapy is considered to be anRead More
Mito 1: No se pueden comer semillas, nueces ni alimentos que contengan semillas y nueces Realidad: Si bien en el pasado han dicho que las semillas y los frutos secos no deberían ser parte de la dieta de una persona con diverticulosis, ¡nuevos estudios han demostrado que no es así! Las nueces y las semillasRead More
We at Gastro SB know that when it comes to your dietary health and nutrition, it’s important not to cut corners. That’s why when you come to Gastro SB with your unique needs and wishes, you will be evaluated by a bilingual Registered Dietitian. But what is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist, andRead More
Myth 1: You can not eat seeds, nuts, or food containing seeds and nuts Fact: While in the past they have said that seeds and nuts should not be a part of a diet for someone with diverticulosis, new studies have shown that is not the case! Nuts and seeds provide fiber which is importantRead More
El fundamento médico para la pérdida de peso es que la obesidad es una enfermedad grave, crónica y progresiva y se asocia con un aumento significativo de la mortalidad y muchos riesgos para la salud, como diabetes mellitus tipo 2, hipertensión, dislipidemia y enfermedad coronaria. Los beneficios de la pérdida de peso (procedures for weightRead More
The medical rationale for weight loss is that obesity is a serious, chronic, and progressive disease and is associated with a significant increase in mortality and many health risks including type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and coronary heart disease. The benefits of procedures for weight loss include a reduction in the rate of progressionRead More
La terapia con balón intragástrico (intragastric balloon) es un método endoscópico y temporal para inducir la pérdida de peso. Consiste en colocar un globo suave lleno de solución salina o gas en el estómago para promover una sensación de saciedad y restricción. Debido a que su mecanismo de pérdida de peso es principalmente restrictivo, suRead More
Intragastric balloon therapy is an endoscopic and temporary method of inducing weight loss. It entails placing a soft saline- or gas-filled balloon in the stomach to promote a feeling of satiety and restriction. Because its weight loss mechanism is mostly restrictive, its efficacy largely relies upon a patient’s adherence to lifestyle changes (ie, diet andRead More
¿Luchando por perder peso y no recuperarlo? Nuestros consejos para bajar de peso (weight loss tips) a continuación pueden ayudarlo a tener éxito en su búsqueda de una cintura más delgada y un estilo de vida más saludable. Agregue fibra a su dieta La fibra, que se encuentra en los alimentos a base de plantas,Read More