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Dr. Redmann featured in the City Business 2016 Health Care Annual!

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Weight loss surgery extremely beneficial, often not covered. . .

Thursday, 25 February 2016 by
NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana ranks in the top five of states with the highest rates of adult and childhood obesity, according to The State of Obesity. Overweight and obese employees’ average medical costs are more than 50 percent higher than normal-weight employees with an almost 75 percent higher rate of missed work days. Since science
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Thinking about going to Mexico for Weight Loss Surgery?

Thursday, 04 February 2016 by
There seems to be a growing trend in U.S. citizens traveling abroad for health care, (Medical Tourism) especially those traveling to Mexico. Before deciding to have weight loss surgery in Mexico because it’s less expensive, consider all of the ramifications that come with traveling to a foreign country to receive health care. Surgical complications, the
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Join Surgical Specialist of Louisiana in the Walk From Obesity Charity Walk

Tuesday, 02 April 2013 by
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of American adults are obese. The number is rising in children as well, with nearly one in three kids considered overweight or obese. Whether you are experiencing obesity yourself, or have a loved one who is working towards a healthier body weight, there
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The Importance of Exercise

Tuesday, 26 February 2013 by
After weight loss surgery there are two important habits that a patient must develop in order to achieve the weight loss they desire. One is to maintain a healthy diet rich in vitamins, proteins, and complex carbohydrates. The second habit is to develop an exercise routine that helps build and strengthen muscles, burn calories, and
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Body Image After Weight Loss Surgery

Monday, 31 December 2012 by
It’s not uncommon that after bariatric surgery, many patients who experience weight loss discover that along with a need to change their wardrobe, they may also need to change the way they view themselves. As you grow closer to your ideal weight, an important step toward embracing your new lifestyle is developing a healthy body
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Finding Success with Support Groups

Wednesday, 28 November 2012 by
If someone told you that you could decrease your weight as well as the stress levels you may feel while losing weight just by doing one simple thing, would you do it? Many studies, including one by Agricultural Research Service, have shown that people who utilize support groups while building new health habits have higher
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) – Empowering YOU!

Wednesday, 19 September 2012 by
A major inhibiting factor when seeking help to fight obesity is a simple lack of resources. It can sometimes be difficult to know where to go to get the answers that you’re looking for, or sometimes to even know what the right questions are to ask.
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How Carbohydrates Influence Inflammation

Tuesday, 21 August 2012 by
More and more we are hearing that chronic inflammation plays a major role in various disease conditions including, arthritis, various cancers, cardiovascular disease, obesity, type II diabetes, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, just to name a few.  Inflammation can be controlled and reduced by altering one’s daily intake.  There is one component of the
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Obesity and Leg Lymphedema

Thursday, 02 August 2012 by
Obesity is a major risk factor for many serious medical conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and cancer. In fact, it is believed that obesity drives about 85 percent of the total cost of treating type 2 diabetes and 45 percent of the cost of treating high blood pressure. Studies
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