18 12, 2020

Collision of 2 Pandemics: Obesity and COVID-19
Collision of 2 Pandemics: Obesity and COVID-19

Collision of 2 Pandemics: Obesity and COVID-19

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2021-12-22T05:43:52+00:00December 18th, 2020|Categories: Medical Tourism & Destination Surgery Abroad, Obesity & Obesity-Related Comorbidities|Tags: adipose tissue, antibody, body mass index, CDC, center for disease control, coronavirus, covid-19, fat, fda approved, ghrelin, hospitalization, ICU, immune system, insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity, intubation, leptin, obesity, obesity related health issues, pandemic, pathogen, SARS-CoV-2, vaccine, ventilator, virus, who, world health organization|0 Comments

Being overweight is a chronic disease that affects over 55% of the adult population, making obesity an international epidemic. Identified [...]

5 11, 2020

All you need to know about Gut-Hormones
All you need to know about Gut-Hormones

All you need to know about Gut-Hormones

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-04-25T21:25:38+00:00November 5th, 2020|Categories: Bariatric Health & Lifestyle Resources, Bariatric Surgery Benefits|Tags: body thermostat, digestive tract, ghrelin, gut bacteria, gut health, Gut hormones, gut microbiome, hormonal balance, hunger hormones, leptin, metabolism, satiety, satiety hormones, set point theory, small intestine, weight gain|0 Comments

After trying out several diets and exercise plans, we find out that it’s not so easy to lose weight. In [...]

20 02, 2018

Bariatric Surgery Reduces Hunger Hormones (Ghrelin)
Bariatric Surgery Reduces Hunger Hormones (Ghrelin)

Bariatric Surgery Reduces Hunger Hormones (Ghrelin)

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-09-12T17:16:41+00:00February 20th, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Surgery Benefits|Tags: bariatric surgery, brain, gastric band, ghrelin, Gut hormones, horm, hormones, hunger hormones, leptin, satiety, weight loss|0 Comments

By definition, the goal of weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery is to help you lose weight. The mechanism by [...]

20 02, 2014

Statistics Show Bariatric Surgery Having Larger Decrease in Paracardial Fat
Statistics Show Bariatric Surgery Having Larger Decrease in Paracardial Fat

Statistics Show Bariatric Surgery Having Larger Decrease in Paracardial Fat

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-08-21T06:42:08+00:00February 20th, 2014|Categories: Bariatric Surgery Benefits, Case Studies|Tags: adipose tissue, body fat percentage, cardiovascular disease, CVD, Epicardial fat, fat, ghrelin, heart attack, heart disease, hormones, insulin, insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity, leptin, Paracardial fat, Visceral fat|0 Comments

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has the highest mortality rate around the globe. Ectopic fat storage surrounding the heart is thought to [...]