For many of us growing up, being teased in school was considered by the adults in our lives a “rite of passage” that would ultimately make us “tougher” and more prepared for life. Children were expected to deal with bullying on their own, to either stand up for themselves or to ignore those who taunted them. However, in recent years, studies on the effects of … Continue reading Stop Bullying in Its Tracks
Are you aware that 1 out of 3 children in the United States suffer from obesity? September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, started by President Barack Obama in 2016. The hope for this is to give families the knowledge and resources to make smarter decisions with children’s diets and health activities. The month of September was chosen for good reason. It is when a … Continue reading National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
If only it was always as simple as eating less and working out more. In a culture with a growing rate of obesity and an equivalent number of weight-loss tips to combat that trend, Sterling Center Bariatrics in Moultrie, Georgia and now Valdosta, Georgia as well, is taking extensive action beyond simple advice. The Sterling Center Bariatrics team provides the professional expertise, medical procedures, and … Continue reading Overcoming Obesity: Comprehensive Care in Your Weight Loss Journey
Imagine that it is 2:30 p.m. on a Thursday; you are at work, exhausted, and in desperate need for a pick me up. Forget about going to your local convenient store to buy that energy drink. You do not need it. It is just going to give you a hard crash at the end of the day. Luckily, many different substitutes can give you the … Continue reading Food for Energy
We’ve all been there, wanting to lose weight and eat right. It’s not always easy, and dieting and exercising can be hard to commit yourself to. There are ways to become healthy through body and mind, it just takes a lot of self-discipline down the road. It’s important to remember that our body does need all the basic food groups, and that there are healthy … Continue reading Eating for Weight Loss
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