by swlc | Apr 29, 2021 | Getting Active, Lifestyle, Resource
“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” -Tony Robbins Losing weight can take time. Setting smaller goals along the way can help you stay motivated. Think of your weight loss program as a football game, working your way down the...
by Chester Tam | Jan 29, 2021 | Obesity Medicine, Resource
Diabetes is a medical condition that prevents the body from processing and using blood sugar. It’s associated with excess weight and afflicts many people with obesity. The good news is, weight loss is often the solution to improve. A moderate amount of weight loss can...
by Chester Tam | Jan 15, 2021 | Resource
Weight loss is a huge industry in the United States. More than $60 billion is spent on weight loss programs, dieting methods, gym memberships, and obesity-cures annually. With about two-thirds of U.S adults struggling with their weight, this is not too surprising....
by Chester Tam | Dec 1, 2020 | Resource
For many years, obesity was considered a problem of willpower. Now, the American Medical Association classifies it as a disease. Obesity has spread across the U.S., leaving two-thirds of adults having overweight and at risk of developing diseases. By its simplest...
by Chester Tam | May 17, 2019 | Opinion, Resource
On our initial consultation with our patients, we ask the question “When did you start to gain weight, excess weight?” They most common answer is initially during college, sedentary job and getting married because of the lack of exercise. Yes, there are many other...
by Chester Tam | May 15, 2019 | Research, Resource
Noncommunicable diseases are public health issues that lead to early death and disability. Psychiatric, musculoskeletal, nervous system, cardiovascular disorders, cancer and injuries all contribute to this burden. Many countries grant disability pensions to...
