Weight Loss Doctor Blog

The latest weight loss blog on Obesity, Diet, Exercise, and Bariatric Endoscopy Options to help you lose weight and keep it OFF!

Helping You Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals
posted: Oct. 26, 2022.

How your gastroenterologist in Arcadia, and Los Angeles, CA, can help you lose weight Losing weight can be difficult, but maintaining a healthy weight is important for your overall health. Losing Read more
How a Gastric Balloon Can Help You
posted: Oct. 20, 2022.

When it comes to losing weight, you may find sometimes that you hit a wall in your journey. You could be eating right and exercising regularly, but you still aren’t Read more
Reasons You May Need an Endoscopy
posted: Oct. 18, 2022.

An endoscopy is a vital diagnostic procedure gastroenterologists use to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions affecting your upper digestive system. An endoscopy allows your gastroenterologist to view Read more
Are You Struggling With Crohn’s Disease?
posted: Oct. 01, 2022.

Crohn’s disease can dramatically impact your life. When you are in fear of eating the wrong foods or having a painful attack, it can make you want to stay home Read more
Why Is a Colonoscopy Recommended?
posted: Sep. 23, 2022.

Is it time for me to schedule a colonoscopy? According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the US. While we have seen a Read more
Benefits of Having a Gastroenterologist
posted: Sep. 09, 2022.

Your digestive system is important. It handles the food you eat, breaking down the food into energy for your body to use. Your digestive system also gets rid of the Read more
Is Non-surgical Weight Loss Right for Me?
posted: Sep. 06, 2022.

Learn more about the nonsurgical weight loss options we offer. Losing weight is far more nuanced than just eating right and exercising regularly; there are many factors to consider, from genetics Read more
Is a Gastric Balloon Right for You?
posted: Sep. 06, 2022.

Is a gastric balloon right for you?The gastric balloon has become a popular option for many severely overweight or obese individuals. The balloon is inserted into the stomach endoscopically and Read more
When Is a Bariatric Endoscopy Needed?
posted: Sep. 06, 2022.

The decision to get weight loss surgery can be stressful and you might have concerns or questions. It’s important to know that you have many weight loss solutions available to Read more
Common Causes of Heartburn
posted: Aug. 29, 2022.

Heartburn is a common problem, especially if you love spicy or acidic foods. It is estimated over 60 million people in this country suffer from heartburn at least once a Read more
How Your Diet Affects Your Stomach Health
posted: Aug. 05, 2022.

When it comes to your diet—it’s important to trust your gut. Your gut microbiome is incredibly diverse, containing 50 trillion or more bacteria crucial for proper digestion. Not surprisingly, the rest Read more
Are You Struggling With Hemorrhoids?
posted: Jul. 15, 2022.

Find out what you can do to treat your hemorrhoids. Seeing bright red blood when you wipe may have you panicking. However, before you rush to the hospital, you should know Read more
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
posted: Jul. 07, 2022.

Wondering if you could have GERD? Are you living with acid reflux? If you deal with this problem rather frequently, you could have a chronic condition known as gastroesophageal reflux disease Read more
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
posted: Jun. 27, 2022.

Is your body telling you that you could have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Are you just experiencing symptoms of an upset stomach, or is there something more going on? It can Read more
Are You Dealing with Acid Reflux
posted: Jun. 09, 2022.

Learn more about acid reflux, its signs and triggers, and when to see a doctor. Acid reflux happens to everyone, but what should you do if this becomes a common occurrence? Read more
When Should I Get a Colonoscopy?
posted: May 24, 2022.

Everyone can and will benefit from getting a colonoscopy during their lifetime. A colonoscopy is an important screening and diagnostic tool. Yet about one in three adults between 50 to 75 Read more