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The internet is a vast treasure chest of information, especially medical information, and it’s a challenge how to choose what's best for the specific individual needs. There is also way too much social communication in healthcare and it is difficult to follow and filter information. For this reason, Dr. Thaxton has created this Helpful Information Blog to share what he feels is relevant information about your health and your issues with weight. As you can see in the column at right below, this information is organized into subject caterogies. The latest posts are always shown at the top and you can also search for information. Please check back here often for new information or to learn more about what we do, how we do it, the tools and medications we use and the subject of medical weight loss in general. The information in this section is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this web site is for general information purposes only.


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More Benefits of Losing Weight

Posted on December 13, 2017
Even modest weight changes can have many real and positive health effects. Just 2.2 pounds can reduce your blood pressure and losing 10 pounds can take up to 50 pounds of stress off your knees. Let us diagnose your condition and get you on the right track to recovery. Continue Reading →

Even A Modest Weight Loss Has Big Benefits

Posted on December 13, 2017
Losing weight is not easy, and it takes commitment. But if you're ready to get started, we have a step-by-step program to help get you on the road to successful weight loss and better health. The good news is that no matter what your weight loss goal is, even a modest weight loss, such as 5 to 10 percent of your total body weight, is likely to produce health benefits, such as improvements in blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugars. Continue Reading →

Good Reasons to Lose Weight

Posted on December 13, 2017
Losing weight often leads to the near immediate benefits of reduced high blood pressure, reduced blood sugars, improved cholesterol levels, reduced medication needs, improved self- esteem and better mood. Continue Reading →

Ripple Effects of Obesity

Posted on December 13, 2017
Obesity and overweight have many causes, including genetic, metabolic, behavioural and environmental. The rapid increase in prevalence suggests that behavioural and environmental influences predominate, rather than biological changes. Continue Reading →

What Is Obesity?

Posted on December 13, 2017
Obesity is a very real, even dangerous, medical condition that occurs when excess body fat accumuliates to the point it may have an adverse effect on your health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems. While in most cases obesity occurs when you eat too much and exercise too little, other factors also play a role in obesity. Continue Reading →

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