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Dr. Zafrani- Type II (2) Diabetes & Bariatrics Costa Rica

Posted on January 18, 2011

MedicalTourismCo.Com Interview - Dr. Jacobo Zafrani is an expert laparoscopic gastric & general surgeon. He is pioneering the surgery for type 2 diabetes cure for non-obese patients. This surgery has been adapted from gastric bypass. He is located in Costa Rica, working at Hospital Clinica Biblica. In this interview he talks about the new surgery for Type (II) 2 diabetes, it has been performed on 250 patients (in Costarica & other Latin America countries), results showed that 90% of the patients were completely cured, rest 10% had significant improvement & diabetes 2 control. He also, does other general & laparoscopic surgery - gastric bypass, lap band (lapband), gastric sleeve,Type II diabetes,adjustable gastric binding,stomach stapling,Roux-en-Y Surgery gall bladder & hernia operations to name a few. Type II Diabetes surgery has not been approved by FDA in USA yet. Medical tourism also facilitates medical surgery in India, Mexico, Thailand, Singapore & more. These global medical institutes have expert doctors, surgeons, specialist & physicians. Hospital Clinica Biblica General Surgery include Duodenal Switch, Inguinal Hernia, Reverse Colostomy (Hartman pouch), Reverse Colostomy in ASA, Billiary way exploration + colecystectomy, Incisional Hernia Repair, Achalassia (Heller procedure), Diagnostic Laparoscopic + biopsy, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Intestinal Adhition liberation, Gastric Bypass, Intragastric Ballon Laparoscopic Gastric Banding, Anti-reflux Surgery, Inguinal Hernia ...

Pain Management in Paradise Pt. II

Posted on September 29, 2010

A brief look into the theory of Myoskeletal Alignment, and Active Isolated Stretching. One participant shares her experience with the viewers. To order Erik Dalton Myoskeletal Alignment Books and DVDs go to erikdalton.com

Acupuncture Needles: Questions Answered

Posted on September 20, 2010

Visit: www.YourSourceForWellness.org for more information on acupuncture in Los Angeles. I am going to discuss some of the most common questions new patients have about acupuncture needles when they visit my clinic. Are acupuncture needles reused? In my practice I use only individual packaged sterile stainless steel needles. These are single use needles made from stainless steel that are disposed of immediately after use. In the state of California, reusable needles are illegal. In my opinion there is no reason to use reusable needles. Single use needles are fairly inexpensive and eliminates the risk of cross contamination. How thick are the needles? The needles are very thin, not much thicker than hair. The most commonly used needles are between 38 and 32 gauge. They are not like the needles used for injections which are hollow for the transmission of medicine or the withdrawal of body fluids. Most people associate needles with getting an injection or having blood drawn which is generally painful. Most patients are usually pleasantly surprised that the insertion of the fine acupuncture needles are virtually painless. How deep are the needles inserted into the body? The needles are generally inserted very shallow. The depth is going to vary depending on the part of the body that is being treated. The average point is inserted to the depth of 1 to 1/2 inch. This is going to vary according to different styles of acupuncture. The more fleshy regions of the body, like the ...

Lap Sleeve Gastrectomy Abroad – Costa Rica Medical Tourism Testimonial

Posted on September 18, 2010

www.medicaltourismco.com Peggy and Debra Berg, the mother-daughter duo from California, had their lap gastric sleeve operation in Costa Rica on the same day by the same bariatric surgeon in the same hospital. This video was recorded 11 months after their sleeve gastrectomy surgery in Costa Rica. They had tried all kinds of diets like Weight watchers, south east diet, fruit diet, and so on. They also tried working out in the gym. Because of their higher BMI, they had problems like knee pain and co-morbidities like high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. But gastric sleeve in the US was beyond their budget. Another problem they faced was that Peggy was considered ineligible for bariatric surgery in the US. She was 70 years old when she got the surgery done; 60 is the cut-off for weight loss surgery in the US. So, they researched on the net for cheaper options for sleeve resection surgery and found Medical Tourism Corporation. They decided on Costa Rica for their weight loss surgery and ended up saving about 40% of what theyd have to pay in the US. Debra is pleased that Medical Tourism Corporation answered all the questions, and she asked many. The hospital in Costa Rica to which they went had all the modern equipment and the staff was courteous and professional. There were always English-speaking people around them or they had interpreters. They stayed in private rooms at the hospital which were spacious enough for a companion. Post-gastric sleeve surgery, Debra lost 80 ...

Tiger Warmer Demonstration

Posted on September 7, 2010

Visit: www.YourSourceForWellness.org for more information on acupuncture in Los Angeles. This video demonstrates how to safely use a tiger warmer to administer moxa at home as a supplement to acupuncture treatments. acupuncture los angeles acupuncture therapy acupuncture pain relief how does acupuncture work acupuncture benefits acupressure meditation holistic medicine holistic healthcare natural pain relief back pain relief stress relief alternative medicine prentative health care energywork chakra balancing energy healing chinese herbal medicine traditional chinese medicine chi kung qi gong supplements alternative nutrition holistic nutrition wellness health

   
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