Child Obesity
If you are concerned about your child’s weight, as a parent, there are many things you can do to help your child avoid the distresses of weight related problems and diseases as they become adults. At the end of the... Read More →
Post Pregnancy
For new mum’s, to their joy they have given birth to a new life, but for some mum’s to their horror, have found they have gained something called ‘excess weight’ after birth! It just never seems to go away –... Read More →
Getting Married
Planning a wedding can take months to organize at the best of times. A lot of thought and planning goes into even the smallest of details, why wouldn’t you – it is your big day after all. For some people,... Read More →
Sleep Apnea
This is a disorder, mostly suffered by overweight men, whereby the airways are restricted or even blocked and causes disturbed sleep. Some people suffer from sleep apnea so much so that they have to rely on a machine to help... Read More →
Low G.I. Diet
All foods belong to different categories. Proteins, Carbohydrates and Fats. Carbohydrates however, are broken down further into 3 sub categories. Complex, Simplex and Refined. Carbohydrates should account for approximately 60% of our meals. Sweets, chocolates, biscuits, bread, pasta, cereals, carrots,... Read More →
Weight Management
Losing weight requires commitment and effort. It is therefore disheartening both for patients and practitioners to see weight regain occur and the resulting negative feelings can lead to abandonment of weight management efforts and the question most people seem to... Read More →
High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure (HBP) or hypertension means high pressure (tension) in the arteries. Arteries are vessels that carry blood from the pumping heart to all the tissues and organs of the body. High blood pressure does not mean excessive emotional... Read More →
Back Pain
Along with other health issues that arise from having an unhealthy weight level, obese and overweight patients have an increased risk for back pain, joint pain and muscle strain. In particular, overweight patients are more likely to experience problems in... Read More →
Obesity and Joint Problems
As a result of carrying around the extra weight, not surprisingly, obesity can have some serious negative impact on your joints, especially the ones that are called weight-bearing joints. These would include your back, hips, knees and ankles. Joints are... Read More →
Food Diary
A food diary is a tool to enable you to become more aware of your current eating behaviour. Reviewing your diary with your Dr. Howard’s Way Consultant, can give you valuable insights into what changes you would be best to... Read More →