SmartShape Weight Loss Centre
190 Attwell Drive, Suite 490
Toronto, ON M9W 6H8
Phone: (888) 278-7952
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Yes. Studies have shown obesity leads to infertility in women. Irregularities can be caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) which is a common condition in obese women. A high BMI decreases the chances of pregnancy. If your BMI is over 30, the high amount of fat tissue may cause your hormones to be out of …
Learning how to cope with stress effectively takes time. Sometimes you’re not even aware that you are under pressure, but your body sure does. It’s important to assess first what your triggers may be and then learn how to develop those stress management skills to overcome each situation.Here are the key signs of stress:Feelings of …
April is Stress Awareness Month. Take a moment to think how stressed you have been since the start of this year and what you are actually stressed about? What have you done to cope with your stress or eliminate it all together? According to a survey on National Post, of 2,026 Canadians, 67% rate their …
Hi Everyone,Please note that the clinic will be closed on the following days during the holiday season:Tuesday, December 24th Wednesday, December 25th Thursday, December 26th Wednesday, January 1stOn behalf of the entire team at SmartShape, we would like to wish you and your loved ones, a happy and safe holiday!SmartShape Team
Studies have shown that the significant weight loss most patients experience with the Lap-Band can resolve the issues of Type 2 Diabetes and in many cases even cause remission.In 2009, a research study from the New York University School of Medicine followed 95 morbidly obese patients who had the Lap-Band procedure. Based on this study, …
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Did you know that according to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), 80% of those with living with Type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese? As such, the term “diabesity” was coined and became prevalent amongst healthcare professionals to describe the development of Type 2 diabetes in those of overweight …
Traditional diets require patients to eat either smaller portions or limit their dietary choices. Patients fall of the diet wagon because the smaller portions or restricted food choices are rarely sustainable. When we diet, the brain thinks that the food supply has been restricted and views this as a threat to survival. As a result …
After you have had bariatric surgery, such as an adjustable laparoscopic gastric band or Lap-Band, you may feel that you have done what you needed to do to lose weight. But the procedure itself is not enough. After the procedure, there are a number of other professionals waiting to help you make and sustain progress towards …
“Medical tourism” is a term used to describe people who go to foreign countries for the purposes of having surgery performed. There are a number of reasons why patients might choose to go abroad for surgery: to save money vs. the cost in their home country; to access medical procedures that are not available locally …
The Canadian Journal of Public Health recently published a report (in Vol. 104, No. 1) updating the “obesity map” of Canada. This study tracks the changes in obesity rates by province and territory approximately every two years for the 2000-2011 period. The data on the map shows a marked increase in the number of obese …
