Latest weight loss information for medically supervised programs (i.e. hCG, B6/B6, Xenical, Meridia)
When you turn on the television, whether it is a reality show, talk show or just an advertisement, you are bombarded with “lose fat without surgery,” “freeze your fat today,” and “now you can lose fat without dieting!” The common source of all these claims is typically body contouring or fat reduction procedures. After all, […]
Obesity has been recently recognized as a disease by the American Medical Association. Obesity and health problems go hand in hand and as such they appear to be a number of different health risks that are associated with being obese. A typical clinical definition of obesity does not exist but has been defined by different […]
“Obesity is a well recognized public health problem that affects millions of Americans. It is accompanied by a number of different clinical illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, joint pains and stroke, to name but a few conditions.” The Obesity Problem in America The American obesity problem is huge, with over 34% […]
The IAPAM’s weight loss physicians offer these tips to help you lose weight or maintain your current weight: Drink 2 glasses of water before every meal (it will make you get full faster). Display fruits, not sweets. Get rid of the glass covered sweets display, and replace it with a fruit bowl. Portion out your […]
Here are some physician oriented weight loss web resources the IAPAM has found that you may find useful: IAPAM Weight Loss Information NHLBI’s The Practical Guide: Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults NHLBI’s Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults: The Evidence Report BMI […]
This content is taken from the IAPAM’s Medically Supervised Weight Loss training program. The program is designed to help physicians incorporate a medical weight loss program into their medical practice. . Vitamin B12 What It Is and How it Works? Vitamin B12, also called cobalamin, is important to good health. It helps maintain healthy nerve […]
This content is taken from the IAPAM’s Medically Supervised Weight Loss training program. The program is designed to help physicians incorporate a medical weight loss program into their medical practice. An increase in physical activity is an important component of weight loss therapy, although it will not lead to substantially greater weight loss over 6 […]
. This content is taken from the IAPAM’s Medically Supervised Weight Loss training program. The program is designed to help physicians incorporate a medical weight loss program into their medical practice. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), treatment of an overweight or obese person incorporates a two-step process: assessment and management. Assessment includes […]
. This content is taken from the IAPAM’s Medically Supervised Weight Loss training program. The program is designed to help physicians incorporate a medical weight loss program into their medical practice. . The rate of success in patients that are not supervised during treatment is considerably lower than those who are supervised by a physician […]
. This content is taken from the IAPAM’s Medically Supervised Weight Loss training program. The program is designed to help physicians incorporate a medical weight loss program into their medical practice. The Atkins Diet The Atkins Diet represents a departure from prevailing theories. Atkins claimed there are two main unrecognized factors about Western eating habits, […]
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Anti-aging treatments growing in popularity
As we grow older, the first subtle signs of aging always appear at the surface of the skin in the form of wrinkles, furrows and spotted skin. Hence, many patients are visiting health care professionals looking for help from anti-aging treatments. There are numerous forms of anti-aging treatments. Since these involve the health and appearance […]
Younger is the new aesthetic demographic
From laser procedures to facelifts to liposuction, the aesthetics industry offers many ways for patients to improve the aesthetic qualities of their bodies to make them feel better about themselves. Aesthetic treatments to combat aging have evolved from anti-aging creams to medically approved cosmetic procedures. The idea of looking youthful has excited people worldwide for […]
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Increase in Laser Training Consistent with Increase in Laser Treatment Requests
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