Do you know that weight gain during menopause is pretty much unavoidable for many women? Hormonal changes may make it more likely for your body to store fat in your abdomen rather than in your hips and thighs. However, with a little bit of effort,…
If you are overweight or obese you have a much higher chance of developing diabetes. Obesity and diabetes are closely linked in that overweight people are at high risk of developing Type II Diabetes, a condition caused by a combination of your pancreas failing to…
The holidays are upon us and that means two things: delicious food and lots of it. For many of us, the holiday season is a time to indulge. But if you’re carrying around extra weight, those indulgences can quickly add up, leaving you feeling sluggish…
Being obese comes with an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer, coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, cardiovascular disease and significant increases in early mortality. What’s less known is the financial impact of obesity. From additional health bills, lost productivity at work and…
Did you know about the link between obesity and breast cancer? According to statistics from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), over 70% of American adults are overweight and almost 42% are obese. Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types…
Actions we take every day eventually become habits. These habits compound over time to either make it easier or harder to maintain a healthy weight. Thus what we do everyday is a major factor in the success of any weight loss strategy. Sometimes changing to a…
Throughout the past 30 years, childhood obesity rates have more than doubled in the United States. Here is how we can reverse this growing trend: 1. Take it Seriously Being an overweight or obese child or teen is no laughing matter. Childhood or teen obesity…
The obesity epidemic threatens the health and well-being of millions of Americans every year. Thankfully, current weight loss technology can help those looking to lose weight to fight back against the core causes of this disease: poor diet and a lack of regular physical activity….
If you are about to begin a weight loss program, there is a very good chance that it involves eating less. When “eating less” involves skipping one or more meals, then we say that you are following a “fasting” strategy. The most popular of the…
At Dr. Amir’s Weight Loss and Metabolism Center, we understand that the key to safe and effective weight loss is to make changes in each patient’s diet and lifestyle. However, sometimes patients need additional support. In these cases we can prescribe weight loss and obesity…