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Metabolic Syndrome
What is Metabolic Syndrome? Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. It can also be known as insulin resistance syndrome. The five risk factors are: Increased blood pressure High...
Unsuccessful Weight Loss on the Scale
If you’re trying to lose weight and even a part of a weight loss plan and haven’t seen results it can be extremely stressful. You may constantly ask yourself, why isn’t the scale moving in the right direction? Losing weight takes effort, time, consistency, and...
St. Petersburg Explains How to Improve Gut Health
Gut health describes the function and balance of bacteria in the many parts of the gastrointestinal tract. The gut is extremely complex and needs to be taken care of, in ways you may not even realize it can be affected. Many studies over time have linked gut...
Chandler, AZ Discusses Gut Health
Do you ever feel bloated every time you eat? No matter what you insert into your body, your stomach constantly feels like it's sticking out of your clothing? Well, this is all about your gut health. Gut health describes the function and balance of bacteria in the many...
Tampa, Florida Weight Loss Center Announces Expected Summer Grand Opening
The weight loss professionals behind Options Medical Weight Loss announced the impending grand opening of a third weight loss center in Tampa, Florida. This new weight loss facility is located at 13128 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618. The Tampa Bay headquartered...
Facts About Metabolism
A common word you hear when trying to lose weight - metabolism. Is it important? Slow or fast? These are all questions we ask ourselves when we don’t necessarily know much about metabolism. Options Medical Weight Loss, Park Ridge, IL, is going to break down everything...
Beat the Heat and Stay Active this Summer
Florida summers are unlike any other. The heat and humidity together definitely can make it tough. But the sunshine state is the best place to be. The summer heat makes it more difficult to exercise and stay active. However, Options Medical Weight Loss, Largo, is here...
Water: How Much is Enough?
Staying hydrated is key to feeling well throughout the day and is crucial for weight loss. You may have heard, “drink lots of water,” when trying to lose weight. However, you may be unaware of how much water you actually need to intake, since everyone’s body is...
3 Ways to Lose Weight and Travel
Whether it’s the holidays or summer vacation, trying to lose weight and travel don’t seem to work well together. The holidays hit hard with sweet treats and no free time, and summer is all about resting, ice cream and going on road trips. Luckily for you, Options...
Four Great Stretches to End the Day
Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon (or muscle group) is deliberately flexed or stretched in order to improve the muscle’s felt elasticity and achieve a comfortable muscle tone. If you feel tense or sore, you need to stretch!...