¿Cómo sé si tengo sobrepeso y cuánto? Los médicos usan una medida especial llamada “índice de masa corporal”, o IMC, para decidir quién está por debajo del peso, quién tiene peso normal y quién tiene sobrepeso. El IMC indica si su peso es adecuado paraRead More
How do I know if I am overweight and by how much? Doctors use a special measure called “body mass index,” or BMI, to decide who is underweight, normal weight, or overweight. Your BMI will tell you whether your weight is appropriate for your height.Read More
Las hemorroides se clasifican en función de su relación con la línea dentada: ● Las hemorroides internas están próximas o por encima de la línea dentada. Los tejidos por encima de la línea dentada reciben inervación visceral, que es menos sensible al dolor y laRead More
The goal of dietary assessment is to identify appropriate and actionable areas of change in the patient’s diet and lifestyle and to improve patient health, wellbeing and offer weight loss tips, if necessary. Patients with complex dietary concerns, or chronic digestive issues, should receive aRead More
Hemorrhoids are defined as an abnormal swelling or enlargement of the anal vascular cushions and are one of the most common causes of rectal bleeding. Although they often go away on their own, hemorrhoid treatments can also help. Here we will discuss how hemorrhoids are classified and the treatmentRead More
Behavioral-based treatment programs, as well as weight loss clinics, 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 interventionsRead 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, u otros problemasRead More
We at Gastro SB know that when it comes to your dietary health and nutrition, it’s important not to cut corners in order to avoid digestive issues. That’s why when you come to Gastro SB with your unique needs and wishes, you will be evaluatedRead 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, or other digestive issues, new studies haveRead 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.Read More