COMORBIDITIES
A “comorbidity” is a related health issue that is the result of, or strongly related to, a primary disease. Excess weight can go hand-in-hand with
December 10, 2018
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Jeff’s Story
Jeff was tired of “yo-yo” dieting. He had always had weight issues, with his biggest problem is portion control, so he would fight back with
December 10, 2018
Healthy Holiday Eating
This holiday season can be a time to enjoy good food and good company. Holiday parties and get-togethers often involve decadent seasonal treats and an
December 10, 2018
Am I Eligible for the Gastric Sleeve?
For the right candidate, the gastric sleeve is a powerful tool that makes effective weight loss a lasting solution. Performed laparoscopically, the gastric sleeve can
December 7, 2018
How Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Helps with Diabetes
Are you overweight or obese and suffering with type 2 diabetes? Do you feel like you’ve tried every diet or workout plan out there, and
November 26, 2018
Craving Junk Food? Here’s How to Kick Your Cravings
Want to stop emotional eating in its tracks and curb your junk food cravings? If motivation is low and you’re in dire need of inspiration,
November 23, 2018
Diabetes Remission after Weight-Loss Surgery
Obesity is associated with many chronic diseases that may shorten our lives as well as reduce the quality of our lives, but weight-loss surgery is
November 13, 2018
Sarah’s Story
I have always had weight issues, going through the Yo-yo effect of dieting over the years, each time gaining back a little extra, making the
November 13, 2018
Renewed Center of Excellence Accreditation!
Still the first and only private Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Canada! At SmartShape Weight Loss Center we remain committed to
November 13, 2018
Top Choice Award Nominee!
SmartShape has been nominated again for Best Weight Loss Clinic in the GTA! Cast your vote for SmartShape by completing the survey today. Voting is
November 13, 2018
DIETITIAN’S CORNER – Ridiculously Easy Pumpkin Soup
Makes 6 cups 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 3 cups of pureed pumpkin, from a 796 ml can or
November 13, 2018
SmartShape Calgary Clinic
SmartShape’s Calgary clinic is located in Canadian Surgery Solutions, a unique health care facility that provides medical assessment, surgical procedures, Bariatric Surgery (LAP-BAND®) and post-operative
November 13, 2018
Lost a total of 131 pounds!
Thanks so much for touching base. Time certainly does fly. I have made excellent progress and honestly can’t thank SmartShape enough for allowing me the
November 6, 2018
Unreserved SRC accreditation for 3 more years!
How do you beat your competition when you’re number one? For the team at SmartShape Weight Loss Center we remain committed to our mission of
November 5, 2018
The Link Between Mental Health and Obesity
October 1-7 is Mental Health Awareness week. This information from Clinical Advisor provides more understanding of the mental health/obesity relationship. What part does mental health
October 17, 2018