Mind-blowing statistics in this article from the Obesity Action Coalition newsletter. Teaser below, with full text by following the link. Obesity-related diseases account for nearly 10 percent of all medical spending in the United States or an estimated $147 billion a year, U.S. researchers said Monday.…
Read MoreBelow is my final batch of music recommendations and these are for the country music fans! "9 to 5" Est. BPM: 105 performed by Dolly Parton "Achy Breaky Heart (Don't Tell My Heart)" Est. BPM: 122 by Billy Ray Cyrus "Any Man Of Mine" BPM: 78 performed by Shania Twain "Baby Likes To Rock…
Read MoreBelow is the rest of patient Bob Cole's personal experience at this year's Indiana State Fair. Corn! I know, it’s a starchy vegetable and high in the carbs. But, the State Fair wouldn’t be right to me without an ear of wonderful roasted Indiana Sweet Corn. If you can tolerate it,…
Read MoreI have heard more than one time from a patient that they “have something wrong with them." When I ask them what, I am frequently shown a clavicle, which is up by your shoulder and in a person with a normal BMI this bone will be visible. Other times it is a portion of the breastbone medically called…
Read MoreThe following was written by Bob Cole, one of our patients. I will post his great recap of time spent at the Indiana State Fair in two parts. Have you been out to the Fair yet? There are plenty of healthier options to eat and you'll exercise more than you realize! "I was fortunate enough to enjoy…
Read MoreThis is part two of several on the questions that should be considered when looking into a weight loss program. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney lists the following questions they feel you should ask as you search for a weight loss program. What are the staff qualifications?…
Read MorePost a copy of the dates and times of the nearest markets on your refrigerator (we have ours taped to one of the kitchen cabinets). Have your market kit ready to go: I take all the one dollar bills I can find in the house, some spare change, and recycled bags. Introduce yourself to the growers –…
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If you feel like you are limited in the activities you can do, there are many options out there that can keep you moving and working out. I’ve done a lot of research to find some of the best seated aerobics programs out there. Here is a list of the best! Each of these programs provides online videos…
Read MoreWe were recently in the news regarding our outpatient expansion and the addition of two surgeons. Click the link below to view the brieif in the Indianapolis Business Journal. Clarian Bariatrics Moving Locations Inside INdiana Business (press release) - Indianapolis,IN,USA Clarian Bariatrics says…
Read MoreJust a reminder that we will be holding support group at the Indianapolis clinic this week. When: Tuesday August 18 Time: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Location: Clarian Bariatrics (6625 Network Way, Suite 100 - Indianapolis) Group Topics: Band: “Managing Cravings” New Bypass and Sleeve: “…
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