Tag Archives: obesity

Is there a magic bullet for weight loss?

Posted on September 16, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Yes, we have one.  But, it seems too simple. . . not glitzy enough.  We do have a multitude of interventions, tips, tricks, tools which MAY help combat weight challenges.  Interventions vary in cost to the individual and to the … Continue reading →

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Obese mothers pass on risk to their babies

Posted on August 27, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

New known fact: Children of obese women died earlier and had more heart problems later in life than those of normal weight mothers. The offspring’s risk of death from any cause was 35% higher than individuals born to normal weight … Continue reading →

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Diabetes is rampant. Here are some important statistics and risk factors…

Posted on July 30, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

In the past 20 years the prevalence of diabetes among US adults grew by 45%.  The greatest increase is among seniors aged 65 and over. The increase in diabetes is not especially surprising, but the magnitude of the increase is … Continue reading →

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Rheumatoid arthritis

Posted on June 6, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

What is rheumatoid arthritis?  It’s an autoimmune disease (where your body fights itself) causing inflammation of the soft tissue lining the joints.  Joint swelling occurs because the immune system can’t distinguish itself from foreign invaders causing antibodies against itself. Are … Continue reading →

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Do you have extra medicine lying around the house?

Posted on June 3, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Storing expired or unwanted medications in the home poses a significant health risk to families.  In Kansas, state reporting shows 1 in 5 poisoning-related emergency department visits are in children 4 and younger.  Of these, 70% were caused by drug … Continue reading →

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The red flags of back pain

Posted on May 27, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

“Red flags” is a term that we physicians use that causes us to ACT.  Frequently back pain will resolve within 2 weeks with conservative management (like rest, ice, over-the-counter pain medicine).  These red flags will be followed up with thorough … Continue reading →

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Want weight loss?

Posted on January 10, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

“Success travels in the company of very hard work. There is no trick, no easy way.” John Wooden (former long-time successful UCLA basketball coach) Food is for fuel. Eat when hungry, not by the clock. Resist advertising. Be aware of … Continue reading →

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Wanting to avoid holiday weight gain?

Posted on December 12, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Follow your bodies “satiety signals”– your body’s ability to gauge that you have eaten an appropriate amount. 1.  Mindless or distracted eating (like standing/talking/AND eating or eating while driving) can make food-intake-memory fuzzy.  This seems to override the effects of … Continue reading →

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Have you had a gastric bypass? Feeling tired? Here is one consideration…

Posted on March 19, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Obesity is an epidemic in America.  Gastric bypass is becoming a mainstream treatment for obesity.  Gastric bypass makes the stomach smaller, making the patient feel fuller with less food, and thereby helping the patient curb caloric intake.  After gastric bypass … Continue reading →

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Medicare to pay for obesity counseling: Nice feature.

Posted on January 23, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Medicare patients can now get obesity screening and dietary counseling without paying a co-pay.  The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that effective immediately these services will be offered without “cost sharing,” meaning co-pays from the patient. The … Continue reading →

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