(Sun Sentinel / August 22, 2014) By Nicole Brochu, Staff writer 7:01 a.m. EDT, August 22, 2014 When the so-called “feeding tube diet” debuted in a Miami doctor’s office two years ago, many saw it as a “crazy” gimmick sure to go the way of the ThighMaster. After all, how many people would pay $1,500 to walk around with a rubber hose up their nose
Read more...By Kris Gunnars | http://authoritynutrition.com When arguing with nutrition professionals about diet, it can be hard to get your point across. They often seem biased against ideas that don’t fit with their philosophy. They say we should eat a “balanced” diet (that includes sugar!!) and enjoy everything in moderation. When the topic of low-carb turns up, they tend to dismiss it,
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New Guidelines for Physicians
Obesity Algorithm™, Presented by the American Society of Bariatric Physicians®
Last fall, the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) rolled out the first-ever comprehensive Obesity Algorithm™ charts, or step-by-step calculation procedures, that navigate the physician’s role in medically treating and caring for patients affected by obesity.
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KE Diet® Founder Dr. Oliver Di Pietro and his colleagues journeyed to Philadelphia last month to attend the biannual meeting of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP). After attending a similar meeting in Phoenix last fall, the team was anxious to network with more bariatric physicians and obesity specialists, and to present their scientific findings on the 10-day KE
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One of the most frequently asked questions at KE Diet® headquarters is: “Can I go about my normal activities while on the KE Diet?” The answer for most people is yes! While some patients may choose to stay close to home when on the 10-day KE Diet, many more continue their normal day-to-day activities, including going to work or school,
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