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Gastric Botox, also known as Botox injection therapy for weight loss, is a medical procedure that has gained some attention in recent years as a possible solution for those struggling with obesity. The procedure involves the injection of Botox (Botulinum toxin) into the muscles of the stomach, which is supposed to reduce appetite and promote weight loss. However, despite its growing popularity, research on gastric Botox is very limited, and the risks and success rates of the procedure are not yet fully understood. Botox is a neurotoxin that works by blocking the signals that are sent from the nerves to...

Ozempic, also known as Semaglutide, is a medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, which means it works by increasing the release of insulin and reducing the amount of glucose produced by the liver. Ozempic has also been shown to cause weight loss in some individuals with type 2 diabetes, although the weight loss effects may vary from person to person. In clinical trials, individuals who took Ozempic for up to two years saw an average weight loss of 5 to 7 pounds. However, some individuals may experience greater weight...

A gastric sleeve, also known as sleeve gastrectomy, is a type of weight loss surgery that involves removing a large portion of the stomach, reducing the size of the stomach and limiting the amount of food that can be consumed. This procedure is performed using minimally invasive techniques and results in a permanent reduction in the size of the stomach. The gastric sleeve procedure works by creating a narrow, tube-like stomach, which reduces the amount of food that can be consumed and reduces hunger. The reduction in hunger can lead to decreased food intake and weight loss, which can help...

Obesity is often said to be the last acceptable form of social prejudice and most people with weight problems have experienced “fat prejudice” of one form or another. However, their complaints are often dismissed as exaggerated or unreliable and there is a general attitude that their weight problems are self-inflicted. But it isn’t just that being overweight attracts negative comments; being obese has important societal effects well beyond unpleasant comments. Obese individuals not only have to endure stigma but also tend to avoid healthcare services such as check-ups and screening programmes. Two recently published studies compared the experiences of overweight...

One of the most common myths about those who are trying to lose weight, is that they need detailed nutritional information. Yet, despite the vast number of dieticians and nutritional counsellors currently in practice, rates of obesity in the UK have remained stubbornly high. There is more information about “healthy eating” available today than we have ever had in the history of mankind, but we are also fatter than we have ever been. In the face of all the evidence to the contrary, nutritionists and dieticians continue to insist that it’s a problem of information; that if we could only...