Category: Health Tips

What is Obesity? Obesity is considered a disease by many medical organizations including World Health Organization. The definition of disease includes any abnormal condition that impairs bodily function and can lead to negative health outcomes. Obesity fits this definition because it is an abnormal accumulation of body fat that negatively impacts health, and increases the […]

Type 2 diabetes is a complicated, long-term (chronic) disease which severely affects the quality of life of patients suffering from it. Proper management of the disease calls for a comprehensive understanding of it as well as a multifaceted approach through behavioural and pharmacological treatments in order to prevent or mitigate complications that arise from it. […]

FAQ What is the Alurion Balloon? The Allurion balloon is one of the most effective, safest, and most common bariatric therapies. It is also the world’s first and only swallowable intragastric balloon (IGB). The procedure is extremely simple as it is both non-surgical and non-invasive and requires no anaesthesia or endoscopy, making it ideal for […]

Over the last few decades, morbid obesity has become one of the world’s biggest health crises. Studies show that globally, over half a billion people suffer from morbid obesity. For individuals suffering from morbid obesity and its associated comorbidities, losing weight through traditional methods or strict lifestyle changes can be a daunting task. Due to […]

If you are reading this article, it’s highly likely that you are looking for a safe therapeutic procedure to help you combat morbid obesity. If you are, look no further, because you have come to the right place. Furthermore, you should know that you are not alone in your struggle. Morbid obesity is one of the […]

Today, the world sees the rate of morbid obesity spiking continuously on a global scale with each passing year. With over half a billion people suffering from morbid obesity, it is now one of the greatest health crises that man has ever faced. For an individual suffering from morbid obesity, it could mean a decrease […]

Over the last few decades, morbid obesity has been a constantly growing problem around the world. Defined as weighing over 100% of one’s ideal body weight, morbid obesity adversely affects one’s health and life expectancy. It raises the risk of associated comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, coronary disease, hypertension, sleep apnea and even certain […]

If you’re reading this article, you’re likely considering bariatric surgery as a means to combat morbid obesity. It is also likely that you’ve tried a variety of weight-loss methods without much success. Today, obesity has become one of the greatest health crises that we face. It is an epidemic that taxes not only individuals but […]

How Much Does a Gastric Sleeve Cost The cost of gastric sleeve surgery in Australia will be dependent on a number of major factors, like the patient’s insurance coverage status and the surgeon’s fees. Gastric Sleeve Surgery – A Growing Industry Gastric sleeve surgery has been implemented in Australia for more than ten years. For […]

Gastric Bypass Versus Gastric Sleeve Surgery People who are considering bariatric surgery for weight loss have several options. From traditional gastric bypass surgery to laparoscopic band surgery to gastric sleeve, each type of surgery has its own positive aspects and risks. At Healthy Weight Australia Bariatric Services, our team of board licensed surgeons will explain […]