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The Truth About Tirzepatide and Semaglutide: Uncovering the Side Effects

In recent years, the landscape of weight management has transformed dramatically with the introduction of innovative medications such as tripeptide and semaglutide.

How to Prepare for Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery has emerged as a vital option for individuals struggling with obesity. With the increasing prevalence of obesity around the world, many seek effective solutions for weight loss.

Top 10 Hyderabad Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery

Begin your journey toward a healthier, happier you with the assistance of Hyderabad's leading hospitals and the

Comprehensive Guide to Hernia Surgery in Nagpur

Hernias are common medical conditions characterized by the protrusion of internal organs or tissues through weak points in the abdominal wall.

Hernia Surgery in hyderabad: Expertise of Dr. Abhishek Katakwar

Hernia surgery is a specialized field requiring expertise and precision for optimal patient outcomes. Dr.Abhishek Katakwar, based in Hyderabad, is a renowned laparoscopic, robotic bariatric, and metabolic surgeon

Dr. Abhishek Katakwar: Leading Bariatric Surgeon in Hyderabad

Facing the rising challenge of abdominal obesity in India, AIG Hospitals offers a beacon of hope with its comprehensive weight-loss program spearheaded by the highly skilled Dr. Abhishek Katakwar.

Lose Weight, Gain Your Life Back

Are you tired of diets that don't work? Does excess weight negatively impact your health and happiness? Millions struggle with obesity, but effective solutions exist. Bariatric surgery offers a life-changing opportunity

Alarming Surge in Obesity Rates in India

According to a recent investigation published in The Lancet, a staggering 70% of India's urban populace falls into the overweight category, signaling a profound obesity dilemma.

From Excess to Breath

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder where breathing pauses during sleep, causing poor rest and a range of health issues like heart disease and diabetes.

Can Bariatric surgery Cure obstructive sleep apnea ?

Numerous clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of bariatric surgery in improving the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among obese patients. The following section reviews

The Hidden Dangers of Vaping and E-Cigarettes

In recent years, vaping and e-cigarettes have surged in popularity, particularly among young adults. Marketed as a "safer" alternative to traditional cigarettes, these devices have carved out a significant niche in the smoking cessation market.

The Ultimate Guide to Post-Bariatric Body Contouring

Losing a significant amount of weight through bariatric surgery is a transformative journey for many individuals. While shedding pounds brings numerous health benefits, it's common to be left with excess skin that can impact both physical comfort and self-esteem.

Transforming Lives: A Remarkable Journey of Hope

In a world where the battle against obesity often seems insurmountable, one man’s inspirational journey showcases the power of resilience and the advancements in modern medicine. Meet Rajesh (Name changed), a 26-year-old male who weighed 177 kilograms with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 55.5 kg/m², qualifying him as severely obese.

A Comprehensive Guide to Ozempic Vs: Wegovy

Managing conditions like diabetes or excessive weight can be challenging, but medications like Ozempic and Wegovy offer hope. These medications not only help control blood sugar levels but also promote weight loss and improve heart health.

Transform Your Life with Bariatric Surgery in Nagpur

Are you struggling with obesity and looking for a lasting solution to reclaim your health and confidence? Bariatric and metabolic surgery could be the answer you've been searching for.

Transform Your Health with Advanced Surgical Treatments

Are you searching for the best weight loss surgery, bariatric surgery, or robotic surgery in Hyderabad? Meet Dr. Abhishek Katakwar at AIG Hospital, a renowned surgeon known for his expertise and successful surgical outcomes.

Understanding the Link Between PCOS and Obesity

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal disorder that affects a significant number of women worldwide. While the exact causes of PCOS are not fully understood, research has established a strong link between PCOS and obesity.

Advanced Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery for Hernia and Obesity

Explore the forefront of surgical technology at AIG Hospital, Hyderabad with Dr. Abhishek Katakwar, a renowned expert in laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Our latest video highlights

Unravelling the Genetics of Polygenic Obesity

Polygenic obesity is the most common form of obesity and results from the interaction of multiple genes with environmental and lifestyle factors, such as diet, physical activity, and behavior.

Exploring Monogenic Obesity: Uncovering the Genetic Causes of Obesity.

Monogenic obesity refers to obesity resulting from mutations in a single gene. It is less common than polygenic obesity, which involves variations in multiple genes and is influenced by environmental factors.

Unlocking the Mysteries of Obesity: A Comprehensive Guide

In the realm of health and wellness, few issues loom as large as obesity. Renowned expert Dr. Abhishek Katakwar, based at the esteemed AIG Hospital in Hyderabad, India, delves deep into the intricate web of obesity, shedding light on its causes, implications, and potential solutions.

Advanced Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery in India

In the landscape of global healthcare, India shines as a beacon of medical excellence and innovation, particularly in the realm of medical tourism. With its unique combination of advanced technology, skilled professionals, and cost-effective treatments, India offers a compelling option for those seeking quality care.

Breaking the Weight stigma

Supplements That Should not be Mixed

Numerous individuals consume various dietary aids to support their health or enhance their overall wellness. These can include a variety of nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, herbal preparations, and beneficial bacteria known as probiotics. Some may opt for a mix of these dietary aids to maximize their health benefits.

How Bariatric Surgery Can Be a Life Saviour: A Comprehensive Guide

In today's fast-paced world, obesity has become a pressing concern that affects millions of lives worldwide. With the rise in sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy dietary habits, obesity is not just a cosmetic issue but a serious health condition linked to various diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension.

Newer Weight-Loss Medications: A Reason For Skepticism

The FDA recently approved a new weight-loss drug, called Wegovy, intended for those who are either obese or overweight with at least one weight-related medical condition.

Quick Info on Bariatric Surgery

Weight-loss surgery is not a cure for obesity, but rather a tool to help you lose weight to live a healthier, longer and more fulfilling life. Success depends on your ability to follow guidelines for diet, exercise and lifestyle changes.

Hair loss after Bariatric surgery or weight-loss treatment

Hair loss can be a scary topic to discuss. Although hair loss can happen after bariatric surgery, it is not permanent, and your hair will grow back. So why does this happen and what can you do to achieve great weight loss results and still have great hair?

Weight loss Myths

Many of us often try to lose weight but get lost in the constant back and forth of what to do and what not to do in terms of dieting and losing weight. Here are some myths that may have confused you up until now.

Obesity Linked to COVID-19 Severity

It is becoming increasingly clear that obesity is one of the biggest risk factors for severe COVID-19 disease, particularly among younger patients. Recently published data from New York show that among those under 60, obesity was twice as likely to result in hospitalization for COVID-19 and also significantly increased the likelihood that a person would end up in intensive care.

Reversing the Type 2 Diabetes

It has become widely accepted that Type 2 diabetes is inevitably life-long, with irreversible and progressive beta cell damage. However, the restoration of normal glucose metabolism within days after bariatric surgery in the majority of people with Type 2 diabetes disproves this concept.

Body-building Supplements: They’re Not as Safe As You Might Think

One of the first questions people ask whenever I prescribe a medicine for them is, “What side effects should I be watching for?” Many patients avoid medicine for fear of their potential side effects. It’s no wonder; advertisements on television, in magazines and online require manufacturers to disclose the side effects of the body building supplements, along with all of the touted benefits, these disclosed side effects are not necessarily mild.

Why you don’t lose weight despite best diet and exercise efforts

For years you have tried various very low calorie diets and restriction to achieve weight loss, and to no avail. It seems despite the decrease in intake and several hours in gym, your weight still was not dropping as you would have anticipated.

Sweat the fat out: Exercise important with diet plan for rapid weight loss

Experts agree that dieting alone is not enough for effective weight loss; regular exercise is just as essential as controlling food intake for achieving a healthy body transformation.

Runners paradise

Honestly running was never in my genes, I don’t remember any stories even of my forefathers about running. I am an amateur runner and my journey of being runner is inspired by many like Mr Rajendra jaiswal from Nagpur, who proudly explain about knee ailments he had to an extent that one of the leading orthopedic surgeon advised knee replacement to him, then he started running at the age of 40’s. Gradual, graded and proper training has made him a full marathon runner.

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Why Swimming Is The Best Exercise Ever

Finding the perfect exercise regimen can feel like its own workout. Running might be too uninteresting, Crossfit could be too intimidating, spinning classes may be too loud. Enter this tried and true workout you may not have considered: swimming.

Sugar Substitutes: Are they really safe?

When you're on a diet, the "no sugar" label on many packaged foods can be tempting. Sometimes, no sugar means not sweetened. And sometimes it means the food has been sweetened artificially.

Are Salt Substitutes a Healthy Way to Lower Your Sodium Intake?

It’s hard not to acquire a taste for salt when it’s hidden in so many foods (especially the popular processed foods widely known as fast food ). So when your doctor tells you to slash the salt in your diet, you may not know how to make food taste good without it.

Train Your Brain.

You must be wondering why eating healthy comes easy to some, but is extremely difficult for others. If you ever feel as though you are failing at your diet, and constantly caving into your sugar and junk food cravings throughout the day you must remember not to blame yourself.

The difficulty of Dieting as an Indian.

Let’s take a look at our own lives for a moment, many of us can look back fondly on our childhoods and remember our, aunts, uncles, grandparents and so on showering us with love in the form of food. The majority of us were, and are being raised in an environment where affection and comfort are shown through food.

Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the world today. 42 million children worldwide are estimated to be overweight or obese, if this trend continues then the number will increase to 70 million by 2025. However it is still circumstantial whether obesity is a cause or a consequence of psychological disorders.

Food Psychology

Let’s start by looking at our body like a car that need the highest quality of fuel to function. Eating healthy and high quality foods which have all the right minerals and vitamins we need to nourish our bodies helps us and protects our brain from oxidative stress, which is when the free radicals our body creates when it uses oxygen, these free radicals damage cells.

My Experience as a Runner.

Honestly running was never in my genes, I don't remember any stories even of my forefathers about running. I am an amateur runner and my journey of being runner is inspired by many like Mr Rajendra jaiswal from Nagpur, who proudly explain about knee ailments he had to an extent that one of the leading orthopedic surgeon advised knee replacement to him, then he started running at the age of 40’s. Gradual, graded and proper training has made him a full marathon runner.

My views on Metabolic surgery.

Metabolic surgery is highly effective in obtaining significant and durable weight loss at a low perioperative risk when appropriate patient selection and long-term follow-up are ensured. Observational data suggest that these benefits lead to less adverse CV risk profiles with a consequent reduction in macrovascular events and mortality.

Why we don't lose weight even though we diet & exercise

Why you don't lose weight despite best diet and exercise efforts For years you have tried various very low calorie diets and restriction to achieve weight loss, and to no avail. It seems despite the decrease in intake and several hours in gym, your weight still was not dropping as you would have anticipated.

BMR vs RMR

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) are rates used to estimate the amount of calories a person will burn if he is at rest for 24 hours. Â It is used to determine the minimum amount of energy a person requires to keep his body functioning, his heart beating, his lungs breathing and to keep his body temperature normal.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is something im sure many of you have heard by now. It requires you to pay close attention to what is happening in the present moment without any interruptions from thoughts of the past or future. It requires one to be aware of what is happening inside your body as well as your mind simultaneously.

A little bit on food psychology

Let’s start by looking at our body like a car that need the highest quality of fuel to function. Eating healthy and high quality foods which have all the right minerals and vitamins we need to nourish our bodies helps us and protects our brain from oxidative stress, which is when the free radicals our body creates when it uses oxygen, these free radicals damage cells.