You’ve most likely heard the terms obese or overweight at least once.

This loss will not be at a fixed rate, it will be more accelerated during the first 3-5 months, and then the rate will slow down, and there will even be months in which you do not lose weight, but you do notice changes in the size of your body and clothing.

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This health problem concerns doctors, in part, because it can predispose individuals to develop other conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other forms of cancers. 

As bariatric surgery has gained traction due to its safety and effectiveness, both in achieving significant weight loss and in improving chronic conditions, we are increasingly getting this question asked.

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Let's take a look at some natural ways that you can speed up your metabolism without having to resort to anything extreme.

Besides taking care of your mental and physical health, self care also involves looking your best. That’s because when you look and feel your best, you are most confident, productive, and ready to care for others.

Many patients often come to our office with this question, to which there is no concrete and definitive answer.