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The Not-So-Sweet Health Effects of Drinking Soda
May 9, 2012 - WellnessOver the past few decades, soda has become a staple of the American diet. Every restaurant offers a variety of flavors, vending machines fill the lunch rooms of office buildings and schools, and every convenience store sells it by the bucket-sized cup. In fact, it’s hard to grab a quick meal without a soda being added as part of the price. What most people don’t consider as they crack open a ca... Read More
Get Fit and Stay Trim
February 15, 2012 - WellnessIf you’re determined to make this your year for better health and fitness, Scripps Health can make it easier, providing tips and tools to help you create a plan and get started on the road to success. “Don’t center your fitness goals on a number on the scale,” says Lisa Carpenter, fitness manager, Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine. “Instead of focusing on weight loss, focus on healthy liv... Read More
How a Food Diary Could Help You Lose Weight
February 15, 2012 - WellnessDid you know that people who keep food journals lose more weight and keep more weight off in the long run? A food diary helps you confront the truth about how much, when and why you eat. Once armed with that information, you can start setting goals and making changes. Cathy Garvey, registered dietitian at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, says this “bite it and write it” strategy can als... Read More
6 Ways to Salvage a Broken New Year’s Resolution
January 13, 2012 - WellnessIf you rang in the New Year full of good intentions but quickly slipped back into old habits, you certainly aren’t alone. According to research conductedin 2003 at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania and published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, just 19 percent of people manage to keep their New Year’s resolutions for two years. Yet, every year on January 1, millions of people sti... Read More
How Small Steps Mean Big Success for Diabetes Management
January 13, 2012 - WellnessScripps endocrinologist Dr. Matthew Levine knows that the key to helping his patients improve their health is by setting realistic goals. From the first consultation with someone who has Type 2 diabetes, he starts each patient off with a roadmap of baby steps toward a healthier future. “I try to give them small things they can do immediately that will yield results,” he says. “Small wins can be... Read More
Healthy Advice for Holiday Eating
December 13, 2011 - WellnessFor most people, dieting is difficult – regardless of the season. But the holidays pose unique challenges for people who are trying to maintain or lose weight. Food is frequently the centerpiece of celebrations. Temptation and unhealthy eating triggers are plentiful. “In addition to being surrounded by big meals and high calorie treats, family dynamics and financial pressure can make the season... Read More
7 Easy Ways to Lighten Your Holiday Meal
November 14, 2011 - WellnessYou may already know that heaping helpings of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner can add a full pound to your frame all by itself. That’s because a pound of fat is roughly 3,500 calories, and nutrition experts clock the traditional turkey plate with all the sides at a whopping 3,000–4,500 calories. That may not sound so bad, until you realize that most people’s daily caloric requirements fall ... Read More
Treating Diabetes With Bariatric Surgery
November 14, 2011 - WellnessThough clinicians often start with diet, exercise and lifestyle modification as a treatment course for people with diabetes, mounting evidence suggests that bariatric surgery can be a very effective intervention as well, especially for patients with Type 2 diabetes. More than 30 years of outcomes suggests that gastric bypass surgery in particular can reduce or eliminate the health complications... Read More
Scripps Helps Law Enforcement Commander Take Control of His Weight
September 29, 2010 - Patient Stories, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps ClinicAfter pounding 26.2 miles of pavement, Eric Swanson flew across the finish line at the San Diego 2010 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon with some tough competition on his heels. He completed the race in 3 hours, 14 minutes and 41 seconds—a time that would fill many seasoned distance runners with a great sense of pride. For Swanson, the numbers symbolize something more. They are one measure of success in a... Read More
Man's Life is Transformed After Having Gastric Bypass Surgery
August 2, 2010 - Patient StoriesSam Hamood was once a self-described scrawny guy. After joining the Navy, he changed his physique through diligence and discipline, adding pounds of muscle to his 6-foot, 1-inch frame. “When you are out to sea or in a foreign country, eating excessively and drinking all the time isn’t an option,” he said. “You have to stay in shape to do your job.” When his military career ended, Hamood’s lifes... Read More