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  • Why Water is the Most Important Thing to Put in Your Body

    We have all been told for years that it is vital to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. What exactly does this mean? Why is hydration status so important to our health, and how does water benefit our body?

  • Say Yes to Fruit

    Since it is known excess sugar is not good for you, many people now believe this applies to fruit too. This is not true! Fructose is a natural, simple sugar commonly found in fruits. The absence of glucose makes pure fructose fundamentally different from high fructose corn syrup.

  • The BEST Exercise for Losing Body Fat

    So many headlines proclaim a variation of “This one simple trick will change your life,” and this one is no different. The notion of simplifying a task that seems endlessly complex is an enticing thing.

  • Carbohydrates:  Friend or Foe?

    What is a carbohydrate? What are good sources of carbohydrates? What are some good guidelines for portion sizes when it comes to carbs?

  • Protein: It’s Not Just Meat!

    What is protein? What role does it play in nutrition, and what are good sources of protein?

  • Healthy Eating and Living Program: Aimee's Story

    Like many, Aimee has struggled with her weight her whole life, making progress with weight loss at times, only to see the pounds come back again and again. Now, after losing more than 100 pounds, she’s dedicated to the non-surgical Healthy Eating and Living Program (HELP) developed by Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions. 

  • Spring into Shape with a Diabetes Warmup

    A central part of staying healthy is also one of the best therapies for diabetes. What is it, you may ask? Physical Activity! The benefits of exercise are many — from weight loss to improving stress and anxiousness, to lowering blood glucose.

  • Mindful Eating During the Holidays

    From the Deaconess Wellness Team 

    While we are celebrating with family or prepping for a gathering during the holidays, it is very important to keep mindful of our eating patterns. We often eat additional calories without realizing it. Find tips on healthy eating here.

  • Getting More Fruit Into Your Diet

    Debbie Pfeiffer, Clinical Dietitian, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

    One of the best parts of summer are the seasonal, delicious fruits. Early summer gives us sweet strawberries; later we get to enjoy plump grapes, vibrant berries, juicy peaches...the list goes on and on! 

  • Understanding Surgical Weight Loss

    Gina Niemeier, PA, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions 
     
    Weight loss is a popular and important topic. As a provider specializing in helping people lose weight, I’ve seen firsthand how weight loss success positively impacts nearly every aspect of their lives. I have also answered many questions about the surgeries we perform, the process of preparing for surgery, and what patients can expect over the months prior to and after surgery.

  • Avoiding Weight Gain This Holiday Season

    The holidays are upon us, and this year has been very different for all of us with the pandemic. Although our holiday gatherings will likely look different (and smaller!) this year, weight gain from holiday meals can still affect us so it is still important to set goals for yourself. 
     

  • Super Summer Nutrition

    Debbie Pfeiffer, MS, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

    Summer in the Tri-State means an abundance of locally grown produce. As a dietitian, I know the reasons why fruits and vegetables are so good for you, which makes summer the perfect time of year to encourage eating more of them...and to expand the ways people cook and eat in-season produce.
     

  • Keep Moving for Better Health

    Terry Gehlhausen, DO, Deaconess Clinic Oakland City

    Growing attention to the health benefits of physical fitness has millions of Americans thinking about how they can get more exercise. Walking, hiking and biking are a few easy options to get people started on a daily exercise routine. 
     

  • What’s Your Emergency Food Plan?

    It’s always good practice to plan ahead for emergencies, but that planning becomes even more important when you have specific dietary needs and restrictions.

  • How a Multi-Cooker Can Improve Your Diet

    Debbie Pfeiffer, MS, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

    If social media and sales figures are correct, many of you bought or received a multi-cooker over the holidays. While the advertising for using these appliances focuses on saving time, I’d like to tell you how they can help with healthier eating and even weight loss.
     

  • Enjoy the Big Game without Blowing Your Diet

    Carolyn Burns, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

    Football-watching parties are not known for light and healthy food options, as most of these gatherings feature salt, beer and grease as the main food groups. So how do you celebrate the Big Game without completely blowing your diet?   
     

  • New Year’s Resolutions - Step By Step

    Carolyn Burns, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

    “New Year, New Me” is a phrase commonly heard after the holiday season ends and the New Year is about to begin. It’s generally followed by promises to give up sugar, only drink water, and work out six days per week. Unfortunately, this kind of thinking is not realistic and often leads to people giving up on their goals. 
     

  • Use Your Slow Cooker to Make Healthy Eating an Easy Choice

    Carolyn Burns, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

    The most common reason people give for not sticking to a healthy eating routine is a lack of time for meal preparation. When people give us this excuse, we like to tell them about the benefits of using a slow cooker.

  • 10 Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating

    Deborah Pfeiffer, MS, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions
     
    The holiday season is filled with traditions — and amazing food! How are you supposed to choose nutrition over homemade desserts and family favorites? The simple answer is planning. (Recipes are also included.)
     

  • Fabulous Fall Flavors

    Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

    There’s more to fall flavors than just pumpkin spice! This season brings tasty vegetables that are colorful, delicious and loaded with vitamins and minerals. Examples of traditional autumn produce -- and recipes! -- are below.

  • Tips for Making Healthy, Savory Fall Soups

    Carolyn Burns, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

    Fall in the tri-state means cooler weather, and cooler weather makes me think about soup. Soup is warm and comforting but also convenient and a great way to add vegetables to your diet.  (Recipes included.)
     

  • Tasty Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving

    Deborah Pfeiffer, MS, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

    Thanksgiving is a time to count our blessings and visit with family and friends. It’s also a time to enjoy holiday foods. With just a little bit of effort, you can eat your favorite dishes and still achieve your goals for better health. Don’t believe me? Keep reading. (I share some great recipes too!)

  • More Fiber = More Gas?

    Carolyn Burns, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

    Eating a diet filled with fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains is great for our health, but can sometimes lead to bloating, gas, and other abdominal discomfort. Learn tips on making healthy food choices while still being able to go out in public.
     

  • Mediterranean Diet for Weight Loss

    Carolyn Burns, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions
     
    Information about healthy eating seems to be everywhere. We found that the majority of patients have success using the Mediterranean diet.

  • Quick & Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Your Family

    Carolyn Burns, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

    Now that children are back in school, morning time can be very hectic. Amid the busy routine of getting everyone up, ready, and off to school, it is easy to skip breakfast. But as you’ve probably heard, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.   
     

  • The Keto Diet—The Facts, How It Works, Is It Safe?

    Deaconess Clinic Downtown
     
    Americans seem to try one trendy diet after another. Recently, a low carbohydrate diet called Ketogenic (Keto) has gained popularity.
     

  • Schedule Online Now – Making Health Care More Convenient

    Amanda Bohleber, MD, Deaconess Clinic Medical Director
     
    It’s never been easier to schedule an appointment with a Deaconess doctor or service. Online scheduling is convenient, helps busy families and people on the go, and improves access to the care you need--when and where you need it.
     

  • Sizzle Without Guilt: 7 Tips for Healthy Summer Cookouts

    Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

    Summer means picnics, barbeques, and other outdoor social events. It also means lots of yummy foods, many of which are not so healthy. Here are some tips--and recipes!--to help you enjoy a guilt-free summer without compromising fun or your weight loss goals. 
     

  • 8 Healthy & Fit Summer Vacation Tips

    Debbie Pfeiffer, MS, Registered Dietitian

    Vacation is a great time to reduce stress and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit. It’s not, however, the time to turn back on healthy lifestyle changes you worked on through the winter and spring months. Here are a few ways to maintain healthy habits when you’re out of town and out of your normal routine.
     

  • Eat Your Veggies!

    Carolyn Burns, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions


    The farmers have been busy in the fields this spring, and their hard work is beginning to show as vegetables ripen. Soon, road-side stands and farmers markets will be brimming with people anxious to purchase their fresh seasonal vegetables. But what about the people not excited for fresh produce season?


     

  • Easter Favorites: Healthy Variations on Classic Lunch & Brunch Recipes

    Carolyn Burns, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

    Special Easter gatherings bring to mind favorite foods. Here are some Easter favorites, but these recipes offer a few less calories without compromising on taste.

     

  • Tasty and Healthy Recipes for the Big Game

    Debbie Pfeiffer, MS, Registered Dietitian, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

    It’s almost time for the biggest football game of the year, which often means parties with lots of food! Here are some tasty recipe ideas and healthy tips to make your game day a waistline success.
     

  • Keeping Resolutions in the New Year

    Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

    It’s that time of year again! New Year’s Day is around the corner and many of us are starting to think about making a resolution. But how do you stick to your resolution and not give up before Valentine’s Day? We’ve listed some tips below on how to make and keep momentum toward your New Year’s resolution throughout the year.

  • Staying Healthy Through The Holidays

    Deaconess Clinic Downtown

    The holiday season is upon us.  Learn tips for staying healthy and avoiding illness so you and your family can be well from now into the new year.
     

  • Planning & Goal-Setting to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain

    Deborah Pfeiffer, MS, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

    When your goal is weight loss, this time of the year can be a difficult time, as high-calorie, great-tasting food seems to be everywhere!  Here are some tips that can help you navigate through the weeks ahead.
     

  • Making the Most of Your Doctor’s Appointment

    Ankita Bahuva, MD, Internal Medicine, Deaconess Clinic Downtown

    Your doctors’ appointments are an important and valuable time to connect with your doctor, share your perspective and information, and learn from your doctor’s expertise.  The best appointments happen when patients are very prepared.
     

  • Weight Loss Tips

    Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

    When it comes to losing weight, there are some first steps that everyone should try. There are also some weight loss methods that we don’t recommend, either because they don’t work or because they aren’t healthy. These general recommendations can not only help with weight loss, but will also improve overall health and well-being. 
     

  • Mediterranean Diet—A Healthy Diet for Life

    Deaconess Clinic Downtown

    One third of the adults in the United States are obese--that is, they have a BMI (body mass index weight/height) greater than 30. It seems these days everyone is trying to diet to lose weight or simply be healthier.
     

  • What's in YOUR grocery cart?

    Deborah Pfeiffer, MS, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

    Learn some healthy shopping tips from registered dietitian Debbie P. from Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions.

  • Small Changes for Gradual Weight Loss and a Healthier Life

    Dr. Lori Sieboldt, Bariatrician

    Weight loss is a common topic this time of year, but the best-laid plans for New Year’s resolutions can go by the wayside if you try to take on too much at once!  There are several small changes to your nutrition and physical activity to implement over the coming days, weeks and even months to help you reach your weight loss goals

  • Feel Better

    Terry Gehlhausen, MD, Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine, Oakland City

    Feel better in a year, month, day, even minute! These are simple tips that can lead to increased health and improve your quality of life. 

  • Autumn: A Time for Change

    Terry Gehlhausen, DO, Family Medicine Deaconess Clinic Oakland City

    The winds of autumn are upon us, and they have already blown away the heat and humidity of summer. September 23rd was the first day of autumn and it is time for a new season.
     

  • Clean Eating in the Summer

    Deaconess Clinic Princeton

    Summer months naturally lend themselves to clean eating. It’s important to know how to take advantage of this. Summer also brings cookouts, traveling, and family vacations. It is possible to continue clean eating by remembering a few tips and tricks.
     

  • A New Life Through Weight Loss Surgery

    My name is Sandy, and I am a gastric bypass patient of Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions. I underwent surgery in September 2014 and am 116 pounds lighter than I was a year ago!  I’m so excited to share my story. If I can help and inspire someone in the same way that I’ve been inspired by this process and the staff at Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions, then I’ll have made a difference.

  • Eating Clean, Feeling Good

    Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine 

    Do you feel like food controls you? Are you looking for a solution to weight issues or to your overall health? Are you exercising but not seeing or feeling the results you want?  If so, I want to share with you about eating clean. 

  • 10 Choices to Add Years to Your Life

    Terry Gehlhausen, DO, Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine

    People who follow a few simple steps to improve their health have less cancer and heart disease compared to other Americans, and their overall death rate is significantly reduced compared to other people under age 65. Here are ten choices you can make that will lead to a longer and healthier life:

  • Can the new weight loss drugs really help you lose weight?

    Deaconess Clinic Internal Medicine

    According to the CDC, more than one third of American adults are obese.  Since the obesity epidemic began, Americans have tried an endless amount of techniques to drop extra pounds.  From group meetings to home delivered meals to medically supervised weight loss, the battle of the bulge has yet to be conquered.  The onslaught of programs, clinics and plans has left us confused and, more importantly, still obese.  

  • Easy Ways to Cut Calories

    Terry Gehlausen, DO, Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine

    Most of us picked up a little extra fat around the middle over the holidays. Here are a few simple ways to eliminate those pounds:

  • How to Make Realistic Resolutions and Keep Them

    Deaconess Employee Wellness Staff

    A new year can mean new resolutions, but what’s the best way to set realistic goals you can actually accomplish? Read on for some useful tips and direction to keep your resolutions, reach your goals, and have a new year that’s happy and healthy. 

  • 9 Tips for Making Healthy Choices During the Holidays

    Deaconess Wellness Team

    Family dinners and holiday parties are just around the corner. If you don’t have a plan for balancing food choices with enjoying the festivities, you may find yourself really frustrated. Try these 9 tips for making healthy holiday choices and you may find yourself having a Happy New Year

  • 6 Tips to Keep You Fit This Fall

    Dr Terry Gehlhausen, Deaconess Clinic Petersburg

    The winds of autumn are upon us, and they have already blown away the heat and humidity of summer. It's time to prepare for a new season, and the same applies to your health.
     

  • Medical Weight Loss, Polly's Story

    Like so many people, Polly struggled with my weight for years, trying many diets only to lose some weight and regain it, and more.  At her heaviest, she actually weighed over 300 pounds. 

  • 7 Guidelines to Healthy Weight Loss

    Dr. Terry Gehlhausen, Family Medicine Deaconess Clinic Oakland City

    Dietary changes will reduce your risk of breast, colon, and prostate cancers, and also reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 80%! Read this blog for seven “guidelines” to give your body a “tune up.”

  • Lifestyle Changes That Lead to a Leaner, Healthier You

    Deaconess Employee Wellness Program​

    Eating habits and activity levels can impact weight loss. This conversation will be about how weight loss is a matter of taking in fewer calories than you use during the day. 
     

  • Are You Ready to Take Shape for Life?

    Take Shape for Life is a new program at Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions.  This is an effective, relatively-easy way for people to lose weight—in a non-surgical program. Many people don’t qualify for or NEED weight loss surgery, but instead would benefit from a medically-directed weight loss program.


     

  • Surgical Weight Loss

    Dr. Christopher Haughn, Bariatric Surgeon at Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

    Types of surgical weight loss methods performed at Deaconess. Learn more about:  Gastric bypass, Sleeve gastrectomy and LapBand.


     

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