My sister told me that a childhood friend recently underwent a vertical banded gastroplasty surgery.

VBG, or commonly known as stomach stapling, is a common restrictive operation for weight control and is usually recommended as a surgical treatment for morbid obesity. It helps the weight loss process by limiting the amount of food portion that can be eaten at one sitting and a reduction of about 65% to 80% of excess body weight is expected as a result of the surgery.

Eventhough VBG is becoming more attractive to dieters looking for a way to lose the excess weight without having to rely on goold ol’ fashioned will power, I still was very surprised to hear that she spent about $20,000 of her retirement money for a surgery that I wasn’t sure she really needed.

The symptoms of living with an overgrowth of candida albicans in the body may vary from person to person. Chronic fatigue, yeast infections and difficulty losing weight are just a few of the ways candida can negatively affect one’s system. However, with the right nutrition, it is possible to regain control of your body and conquer the frustrating affects of candida. Following an anti-candida diet gives your body its best chances in winning the fight against the condition.

Just like with any effective diet plan, it is better to focus on the foods you can enjoy instead of those you need to avoid. It’s almost guaranteed that constantly reminding yourself to stay out of the cookie jar will result in you finding your hand in the cookie jar!