Healthy Living

Written By: Johanna Key, MS, RD Water is life. According to the CDC, water has so many functions in the body including temperature regulation, lubrication and cushioning of joints, protection of sensitive body tissues, and ridding our body of waste through bodily fluids such as urine and sweat. These functions…

The dedicated weight loss specialists at Alabama Surgical Associates understand that cost is a significant factor for patients considering bariatric surgery. The cost of the procedure, as well as the cost of pre-and post-operative care, can add up quickly. Additionally, many insurance plans do not cover the full cost of…

There are many diets that purport to lead to sustainable weight loss. Some of the most popular diets restrict fat, carbs, or calories, while others aim to reduce the appetite. Since most diets claim to be superior, it can be challenging to know which may be worth trying. At Alabama…

There are so many benefits of weight loss surgery. Losing a significant amount of weight can help you feel better, have more energy, and fit into more fashionable clothes, for a start. But the benefits of bariatric surgery go much deeper than the superficial: it can help improve or even…

The team at Alabama Surgical Associates in Huntsville is always committed to the safety and well-being of both our staff and patients, but especially now during the current COVID-19 pandemic we are facing as a country. While we specialize in many non-surgical and surgical weight loss procedures, we also prioritize…

A colonoscopy is one of the best ways to detect abnormalities like colon cancer or polyps, everyone that turns 50 is encouraged to get one. Before having this procedure, however, there are a few things that a patient will have to do to clean out their system. This article will…