Medication is a welcome relief for a wide variety of physical and mental issues, but when your medication leads to weight gain, it can be frustrating and confusing. Trading one health challenge for another is never a good idea, so what can you do to find a solution for each? Reasons for Weight Gain Related […]

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, otherwise known as ESG, is the endobariatric, non-surgical alternative to weight loss surgery for many patients who aren’t interested in or eligible for bariatric surgery. Offering comparable outcomes to those seen with the surgical sleeve gastrectomy, ESG is completely non-surgical, and the entire procedure takes less than an hour. Patients go home […]

If you think of the word “superfood,” blueberries are the first food likely to come to mind. Packed with an absurd amount of nutrients and boasting a low glycemic index, blueberries are among the healthiest foods you can eat. Paired with their relatively low cost, wide availability, and durability when stored or frozen, blueberries quickly […]

The quest to lose weight is a familiar one for most Americans, in large part because of the ever-expanding multibillion dollar weight loss industry. Through elaborate diets and expensive low fat and low calorie processed foods, the airwaves are flooded with endless dos and don’ts about what you should eat and what you shouldn’t. Blood […]

This week, the Food & Drug Administration approved Spatz3, the only adjustable gastric balloon system for weight loss. The Spatz3 balloon, which has been in use internationally for years, with almost 90,000 treatments, is now available in the United States. True You Weight Loss is proud to be a Spatz Medical partner and will be […]

There are plenty of fishy nutritional claims out there, but how good is it for you to actually eat fish? Specifically, are sardines good for you? Some might think a fish is a fish, but do these salty little snacks packed in oil actually do more nutritional harm or good? Introducing the Sardine When people […]

If you’re like many other Americans, you’ve probably attempted to lose body weight on numerous occasions in the past. Any such attempt probably involved a traditional approach to weight management that undoubtedly included a combination of fad diet and aggressive exercise. While this approach can work for some people, the fact is that most of […]

It is a common thing to be told to eat your veggies to get your vitamins and minerals, but what about liver? Though it is not eaten very often in the United States, beef liver is a surprisingly nutritious cut of meat that can add essential nutrients to your diet, but does come with some […]

This week, Dr. Christopher McGowan, True You Weight Loss CEO and Medical Director, performed his 1000th Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG), making him the first and only physician in the country to reach this milestone. This achievement comes as the CDC reports a rise in obesity rates during the pandemic, fueled by stress, job loss, and […]