Matthew's blog

Research on Lipo-6 Side Effects – Weighing Benefits and Risks of Nutrex Fat Burner

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 13:35 — Matthew

The most blatant case of severe adverse reactions from Lipo-6 is that of a myocardial infarction, recorded in the scientific literature in 2009 by Dr John E. Thomas, MD. The case pertains to a 24-year-old healthy man, member of US Navy, who presented acute chest pain followed by shortness of breath, anxiousness, sweating and repeated vomiting, just a few hours after ingesting Nutrex Lipo-6.

How To Make Matcha Green Tea Icecream

Wed, 08/18/2010 - 06:00 — Matthew (not verified)

Matcha, a herbal drink that used to be closely associated with traditional ceremonies in Japan, refers to a type of finely-milled green tea. Today, this green tea powder is the key ingredient in a wide range of drinks, such as Matcha cappuccino, and desserts such as Matcha ice- cream.

Model D versus Model E – Concept 2 Rowers Comparison

Wed, 08/11/2010 - 06:00 — Matthew

Concept 2, best known for their indoors rowing machines, stand atop the rowing market with their innovative rowing products, such as the Model D and Model E rowing machines.

Lap Gastric Banding for Older People - Is it Safe Over 60?

Sun, 06/06/2010 - 08:00 — Matthew

Recent statistics show that 35% of people in the US are obese, a number that was much lower 10 years ago. Other countries are wrestling with growing obesity, as well. The obesity percentage in Australia is 20%, in the UK 20% and in China around 8%. Experts predict that these numbers are likely to increase.

Treatment of Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia After Gastric Bypass

Mon, 04/26/2010 - 12:38 — Matthew

Hyper-insulinemic hypo-glycemia is an important late complication of gastric bypass surgery that is increasingly recognized in patients who have undergone Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. It is a condition characterized by shortage of glucose in the brain (neuroglycopenia) and abnormal elevated insulin concentrations experienced mainly after eating a meal.

Can You Get Rid Of Cellulite?

Sat, 03/27/2010 - 09:26 — Matthew

Cottage cheese thighs that shake, rattle and roll; ripples, dips and dimples on thighs, hips and buttocks—sounds familiar? You are not alone. Did you know that 90% of women have cellulite? It is a sad truth. Men have cellulite, too, but the occurrence is much lower. None of us likes it. But it’s a reality. With swimsuit season fast approaching you may be wondering how you can beat it.

How Does Sleeve Gastrectomy Compare To Other Types Of Weight Loss Surgery?

Sun, 02/21/2010 - 10:26 — Matthew

Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) is a procedure that permanently reduces the size of the stomach to about 60-80 cc (half a cup). The gastric restriction makes patients lose weight because they eat less. However, it is not only the smaller size of the stomach that creates the early feeling of fullness. It is also the fact that by surgically removing 70% of the stomach along the greater curvature, the procedure takes off a part of the stomach, called fundus, that produces ghrelin, a hormone that is involved in the perception of hunger.

Results of Revisional Bariatric Surgery for Inadequate Weight Loss - Complications

Fri, 02/19/2010 - 22:14 — Matthew

Surgical treatment of clinically severe obesity has been proven to be an effective solution for long-term weight reduction. But as weight loss surgery rates are soaring, revisional bariatric operations are increasing as well. This is because simple gastric restrictive methods, such as adjustable gastric banding, vertical banded gastroplasty, and nonadjustable gastric banding often give rise to intolerable side effects or simply fail to control weight in the long run.

Does Gastric Dilation Limit The Success Of Sleeve Gastrectomy?

Tue, 02/16/2010 - 20:26 — Matthew

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a restrictive bariatric operation. Without bypassing the intestines or causing any gastrointestinal malabsorption, the LSG procedure generates weight loss by removing 85% of the stomach. The stomach is resected vertically and reduced to a narrow tube.

Long Term Effect of Sleeve Gastrectomy on Weight Loss and Ghrelin

Mon, 02/15/2010 - 18:45 — Matthew

Sleeve gastrectomy is a bariatric procedure that has become vastly popular due to its great efficacy for weight loss. It is performed either as a sole operation in morbidly obese people or as a first step in super-obese patients, followed by a second intervention, which is usually Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) or bilio-pancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPDDS).