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Experts weigh in on childhood obesity

Posted July 11, 2011 in Uncategorized

childhood obesityAs American children continue to gain weight to the point of what some call an obesity epidemic, experts have widely mixed opinion when it comes to providing solutions. At the very least we can all agree that eating less and exercising more is effective. For many young women who are in their late teens or early 20s excessively large breasts prevent them from experiencing the benefits of regular exercise.

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DEA releases finding ; Don’t call pot medicine

Posted July 08, 2011 in Uncategorized

marijuanaThe DEA has released their findings that marijuana does not have any medicinal value. Patients considering plastic surgery should be prepared to disclose all medications that are being taken. Dr. O’Toole uses a medical history intake form to assess the medical history of patients. Many drugs including supplements and over-the-counter products are omitted by patients.

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Mammogram Parties Intended to Ease Fears

Posted July 08, 2011 in Uncategorized

Worried Woman Most likely, not many women would find having a mammogram a reason to party. More realistically women shudder at the thought of what can only be described in the kindest terms as uncomfortable. The purpose of mammograms is to detect breast cancer risk early. Women are not routinely taking advantage of the screenings. Dr.

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Dieting teens carry the behavior into adulthood

Posted June 26, 2011 in Uncategorized

 Dieting teensRecent studies show that dieting teens are likely to spend a life time dieting. It is important for parents to help teenagers determine what a healthy weight would be for them. Parents should address concerns for daughters who complain about back pain, shoulder pain, or neck pain due to the heaviness of disproportionately large breast.

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Lean gene may have upped diabetes risk

Posted June 23, 2011 in Uncategorized

 diabetesWith diabetes on the rise globally scientists are scrambling to find a cure. Type II diabetes which is a huge risk in the obese population can be cured in many patients once they lose the excess weight. After the weight loss has taken place it is not unusual for patients to have large amounts of loose and lax skin.

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