Gastric balloon: Medically Proven Weight Loss Without Surgery?
Despite the plethora of information out there on weight loss and exercise, many are still misinformed about how to go about shedding some kilos, as evident by the number of crash diets I see. Now, don’t get me wrong — while some effort is still effort, wouldn’t you want to sustain the results of your […]
Understanding Bariatric Surgery (Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy)
Previously, I touched on gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, two very popular forms of bariatric surgery. In this post, I’ll introduce to you gastric band surgery. Gastric band surgery or gastric banding is another surgical option I recommend to treat obesity. Similar to gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, gastric band surgery helps in weight loss by restricting the […]
Gastric Bypass Surgery Singapore: An Effective Weight Loss Solution?
Obesity is a serious condition. Those with obesity often have a series of medical conditions, such as sleep apnea, cancers and cardiovascular diseases. Worldwide, there are about 2.8 million obesity-related deaths every year. At a fundamental level, increasing physical activity and consuming fewer calories would naturally lead to weight loss. But eating behaviour and our […]
Are You Confused About Diastasis & Hernias? You Are Not Alone.
Many mothers may find that their post-pregnancy stomach may go away even after birth. We’ve heard mothers asking why they still look pregnant and why the bulge does not seem to go down? While it may be a concern for some, these issues typically belong to one, if not two, conditions that have been linked […]
8 Tips For Eating Your Way To A Healthier Weight: A Beginner’s Guide
We all know that eating our way to a healthier weight can be done by opting for foods lower in calories and higher in nutritional value. However, what does this really mean? How do we find the right balance of nutrients for our bodies so we feel energized rather than exhausted after every meal? You […]
Allurion Elipse™ Balloon V.S Gastric Balloon
Saxenda Weight Loss Pen
World Obesity Day 2021
Image taken from https://www.worldobesityday.org/ Held on the 4th of March, did you know for this year’s World Obesity Day, the mission is to help people understand the scale and impact of obesity around the world? To date, 800 million people around the world are living with obesity (that’s almost 130 times the population of Singapore) and […]
Intragastric Balloon Procedure: The Non-Surgical Weight Loss Option
Increasing living standards in many of our communities has led to an outbreak of obesity, which is almost assuming epidemic proportions. Not all forms of obesity are amenable to diet and exercise, but one method of weight management that is becoming increasing popular because of its efficacy and non-surgical nature is the intragastric balloon procedure. […]
Post Weight Loss Surgery: Making Lifestyle Changes
Making Lifestyle Changes Whether you’re considering going in for bariatric surgery or you’ve already set the date, it’s important to understand the changes you are going to have to make after the operation in order to keep your weight at a healthy level. No particular kind of bariatric surgery is a silver bullet for weight […]
English