Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements wants you to just say “Om”

Post weight loss surgery, few things are more important than developing a healthy nutrition and bariatric vitamins program. In addition to getting into the habit of taking your daily bariatric vitamins, one of the best ways to fuel your body is to say “Om.”

Say what?

As you embark on a new life following weight loss surgery, you may not be ready to plunge into an intense – and often grueling – exercise routine. That’s where yoga can help.

More than just a method to relieve the madness of your day, yoga is like vitamins for your spiritual body. It can help you lose weight, strengthen your core and promote better sleep. From relaxing Vinyasa to the more rigorous Bikram, yoga offers many benefits:

• Improved posture: few things are worse for your body than sitting in an uncomfortable office chair eight hours a day. All types of yoga help improve posture, align your spine and keep your chest open so you can lift and engage the posture-improving muscles in your core.
• Builds strength and flexibility: if you’re not a fan of lifting weights, basic yoga poses – including Downward-facing Dog, Plank and Warrior – strengthen various muscles and also improve flexibility. Yoga is great for strengthening your abdomen, back, pelvis and hips.
• Eases digestion: believe it or not, the deep-breathing exercises in yoga actually aid in the digestion process. The popular Spinal Twist helps alleviate symptoms of gas, bloating and constipation.
• Relieves stress: yoga focuses on breathing. Inhaling and exhaling through each pose helps you relax and relieve stress and anxiety. Not to mention, every type of yoga ends with a 10-minute relaxation session known as Savasana, which allows you to clear your mind, meditate and relieve stress.

Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements knows it’s not easy to hit the ground running following weight loss surgery. Yoga is like vitamins for your spiritual body and can be a wonderful beginning to a whole new world of exercising!


To your health!
The Bari Life Team
Improving the health and wellness of bariatric patients around the world by providing the most complete bariatric vitamin formulas that are highly effective and clinically proven.
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Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplement Founder Named a 2014 Top Doctor

Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements is pleased to announce Dr. Stephen Boyce has been recognized as one of the Top Doctors of 2014 by the Knoxville Medical Community. Founder of the New Life Center or Bariatric Surgery and creator of Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements, Dr. Boyce is featured as a Top Doctor in Cityview Magazine’s March/April Issue for his specialty work in the field of bariatric surgery. 

Every year, Cityview Magazine surveys the Knoxville area’s referring physicians to find out their choice for specialized care. The results provide evidence of who doctors would choose to be their doctors.

And, once again, Dr. Boyce has been chosen as the go-to choice for bariatric surgery in the Greater Knoxville area. "It is very encouraging to me that our primary care doctors are now thinking of bariatric surgery as an important and needed surgical specialty,” said Dr. Boyce. “It wasn't long ago that even physicians didn't understand the need for bariatric surgery.    The fact that bariatric surgery is being recognized as ‘specialized care’ is very encouraging for me and the bariatric patient community.”

Dr. Boyce has been performing bariatric surgery in the Knoxville area for more than 20 years. His skill and experience are unsurpassed in the community. And his commitment to providing the best quality care, both pre- and post-bariatric surgery, is second to none. Being chosen as one of the area’s 2014 Top Doctors exemplifies Dr. Boyce’s recognition as one of the best bariatric surgeons by those in the medical profession.

To your health!
The Bari Life Team
Improving the health and wellness of bariatric patients around the world by providing the most complete bariatric vitamin formulas that are highly effective and clinically proven.
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Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements wants you to develop healthy habits

Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements knows it’s not easy to break a habit or form a new one.  While it’s good to break bad habits and create new ones, like taking you daily dose of bariatric vitamins, it can be very easy to add a few simple, healthy habits to your life.

Create healthy habits

Out with the old and in with the new is often easier said than done. Making the decision to have weight loss surgery is a life-changing event. Leading up to and after having bariatric surgery, developing healthy habits, such as taking your vitamins, will help you get into shape quicker, stay in shape and feel better both physically and mentally.

Follow these tips to create a few healthy habits:

• Take the bottle – carry a bottle of water with you everywhere you go. Make it a habit to stay hydrated. Water can help cut calories, energize your muscles and keep your skin looking fresh and young. And, it’ll come in handy when you take your daily vitamins.
• Eat more fruit and vegetables – instead of heading to the vending machine at work, carry your own healthy fruits and veggies with you to curb your mid-morning or mid-afternoon cravings. Packed with fiber and other good-for-you nutrients, fruits and vegetables are nature’s vitamins that help you feel fuller longer.
• Enjoy getting physical – the most effective way to stick to an exercise program is to find something that you enjoy doing. From walking to swimming, from tennis to roller blading, there’s an activity out there with your name on it. The key is to make it fun. 
• Take a break – sitting at a desk or behind the wheel of a vehicle eight hours a day can be very rough on your body. Make it a habit to get up, stretch and walk around the building – or even outside – every hour, if possible.
• Pay it forward – one of the most rewarding things you can do is give back. And don’t think this necessarily means spending money. Pay a compliment to a total stranger, help someone who has their hands full, or open the door for the person behind you. 

To your health!
The Bari Life Team
Improving the health and wellness of bariatric patients around the world by providing the most complete bariatric vitamin formulas that are highly effective and clinically proven.
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Check Out This Delicious St. Paddy's Day Shake Recipe From Bari Life!

A small size Shamrock Shake from McDonald's has 400 calories and 60 grams of sugar. If you’ve ever been tempted to grab one of these festive green shakes, look no further! This version is so thick and creamy that you can eat it with a spoon! The best part is, it’s packed with protein and is extremely low in sugar and calories. It tastes downright AMAZING! Get your St. Paddy's Day "fix" with this lean, green protein shake!

 St. Paddy's Day Shake Recipe
Ingredients:

• 1 packet Bari Life Vanilla pudding/shake mix (prepared)
• 1/4 cup vanilla or plain protein powder (1 scoop-100 calories)
• 1/8 tsp  mint extract (or to taste)
• 2-3 packets of Stevia or sweetener of choice (or to taste)
• 5-10 ice cubes (more or less depending on how thick you like it)
• 4 oz. water (again, alter according to desired thickness of shake)
• 2-3 drops green food coloring OR a handful of spinach to make it green!
• 1-2 tbsp Sugar Free Instant Pistachio Pudding Mix (Jell-O brand)
• Pinch Guar or xanthan gum

Directions:
1. ONE SIMPLE STEP!  Put all the base ingredients in the blender, and blend away until desired consistency! Swirl in one drop of green food coloring just before serving  *Top with fat free Reddi Wip if desired! *

Nutritional Information:
1 Serving


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The Bari Life Team
Improving the health and wellness of bariatric patients around the world by providing the most complete bariatric vitamin formulas that are highly effective and clinically proven.
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Be aware of the importance of Thiamine/B-1 Vitamin!

Many bariatric surgeons are prescribing 100mg of vitamin B-1 (also called thiamine) daily for the first four weeks after bariatric surgery to prevent a deficiency, which is often caused by nausea vomiting.

Dr. Stephen Boyce shares his expertise and findings from his bariatric practice, The New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery, “My clinical experience tells me that patients who are deficient in thiamine are the patients who experience the worst nausea and vomiting after surgery.  In my practice, as a precautionary measure, I prescribe an additional supplement of 100mg of thiamine daily for one month after surgery to all of my patients.”

Vitamin B-1 is an essential nutrient and is one of the B complex vitamins that is water soluble.   Thiamine helps to convert carbohydrates into glucose, which is used to produce energy.  It helps to metabolize protein and fats as well as support the nervous system and promote good brain health. It is sometimes referred to as an “anti-stress” vitamin because it is thought to strengthen the immune system and improve the body’s ability to handle stressful conditions.
 
Dietary sources include, beef, brewer’s yeast, nuts, milk, legumes, pork, rice, seeds oranges, wheat and whole grain cereals.

Dr. Boyce explains the importance of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery thiamine recommendations and why patients sometimes need more thiamine than the recommendations: "The ASMBS recommends 3mg daily for weight loss surgery patients.  What patients must understand is that these recommendations are to prevent deficiencies and may not be enough if the patient is already deficient. There are no reported adverse effects from consuming excess thiamine from food and supplements.  Most of my colleagues agree that adding a B-1 supplement as a standard protocol after surgery is in the best interest of the patient.  Once the patient’s thiamine levels are normal then we recommend at least 3mg daily for maintenance.”

Very little B-1 is stored in the body and deficiencies can develop quickly in the bariatric patient.   Thiamine deficiency is quite common in gastric bypass patients due to impaired absorption and decreased acidification of food. Symptoms of deficiency include fatigue, irritability, depression and abdominal discomfort.  It can cause problems with digesting carbohydrates which allows a substance called pyruvic acid to build up in the blood causing a loss in mental alertness, difficulty in breathing and even heart damage. (A disease called Beriberi).

Bari Life Bariatric Supplements offers a 30 count (one month supply), 100mg tablet of B-1.  Additionally, all of the Bari Life multivitamin formulas contain 6mg of B-1 for daily maintenance.


About Dr. Stephen G. Boyce:
Dr. Stephen Boyce obtained his Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science from Texas A&M University, College Station, before beginning medical school in Dallas, Texas at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School where he received his medical degree. Surgical Residency was performed at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas where he completed his general surgery training and was introduced to weight loss surgery under the tutelage of Dr. Otto Wilbanks, a pioneering father of weight loss surgical procedures.

With more than 24 years of experience performing bariatric surgeries, Dr. Boyce has completed over 4,000 weight loss surgical procedures, has special training in advanced laparoscopic surgery and has also completed a Masters Certification in Bariatric Surgery. He started his own practice the New Life Center forBariatric Surgery in Knoxville, Tennessee in 2002, which shortly after became one of the Nation's first Centers of Excellence (7th in the Nation) in 2005.

He is the Medical Director of the Tennova Center for Surgical Weight Loss in Knoxville, TN.  His special interest in bariatric nutrition led him to develop Bari Life Bariatric Supplements, specializing in custom multivitamin formulas for the weight loss surgery patient.  Additionally, he is an active educator for Ethicon-Endo Surgery and he was the first physician to be awarded by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), "Outstanding Membership Recruitment by a Physician Award.”

Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements has 6 tips to get you started with exercise

6 Tips to Get You Started with Exercise from Bari Life

Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements knows starting an exercise program can be difficult. However, Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements has the tips you need to start an easy program that will have you looking forward to exercise every day!

It’s in the steps

Even before you have weight loss surgery, you want to begin preparing for the new life ahead of you. This includes taking your daily vitamins and supplements as well as developing other healthy habits such as exercise.
However, that doesn’t mean having to program yourself to get up and go to the gym every other day, or stand in front of the TV trying to get motivated to do another workout DVD. The secret – and it’s really no secret – is all in the steps.

A recent university study suggested that the use of a pedometer may help with significant increase in physical activity and significant decrease in body mass index and blood pressure. So what does this mean for you? Grab a pedometer, put on your shoes, and start walking. Finding ways to add 10,000 steps to your day can help you lose weight and maintain your weight loss.
And to help you start your walking exercise program, Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements has six tips to simply add an additional 500 steps a day without even thinking about it:

1. For every hour you spend at your desk, get up and take a five-minute walk around your office or neighborhood.
2. When you go to the grocery store, walk the perimeter inside the store twice before you start shopping.
3. After you have loaded your groceries into your car, skip the cart return in the parking lot and walk the shopping cart all the way to the front of the store.
4. Walk a lap or two around your block before you check the mail.
5. Take a 10-minute walk after lunch and dinner.
6. Vacuum your house for 20 minutes, walking as much as possible.

Make sure to get yourself a good pedometer and soon you’ll realize that you’re walking 10,000 steps a day without even thinking about it. And, before you know it, you’ll be signing up for a 5K walk! Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements knows that developing a safe and effective exercise plan, just like taking your vitamins and supplements, will become a healthy, simple, and fun daily habit for you.


To your health!
The Bari Life Team
Improving the health and wellness of bariatric patients around the world by providing the most complete bariatric vitamin formulas that are highly effective and clinically proven.
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Jump-start Your Day With These Helpful Morning Routines

Are you starting to feel the drag of winter? I know The Bari Life team sure is here in Knoxville, TN! I'm sure that some of you are wishing for the cold wintery months to be over. It's easy to feel unmotivated and tired when it's dark and cold all the time. Especially in the mornings when it’s the coldest and as dark as night!

If you want an energetic, productive and efficient day then you need to have an energetic, productive and efficient morning. Here are 5 effective ways to jump-start your day:

1. Get out of bed quickly! All of us love to hit that snooze button in the morning --who doesn't? However, starting your day off sluggishly will increase the likelihood of living the rest of your day in the same manner. Be direct in your action. If you're sleeping, then sleep; if you're awake, then get up! There is no reason to float about somewhere in the purgatory of the in-between.

2. Hydrate. Drink at least half a liter of water when you first wake up - even before you eat and have coffee. Dehydration can lead to overeating, which in turn can leave you even more dehydrated and feeling guilty for eating too much. This will put you in a bad mood the rest of the day. We don’t want that! So hydrate.

3. Go outside. If you really want to jump-start your day then take a quick walk up and down your street, around your cul-de-sac or even to the end of your driveway and back. If you have a dog, then take your dog for a walk first thing in the morning. It's easy to stay tired and sleepy in a cozy warm bed and quiet house. There is nothing more energizing than seeing and feeling all of nature and the world around you up and about ready for the day. The natural light of the sun and crisp morning air will be sure to wake you up!

4. Keep an agenda. Make a to-do-list that you know you can accomplish. If you organize your week ahead of time, it provides a reference point for you to re-visit to help you stay on track. Have your daily duties ready to look at when you wake up, but make sure to focus on just a few. This way you won't feel overwhelmed. 

5. Be Positive! Positive minds lead positive lives. Make sure to start your day off on the right foot with positive thinking. If you wake up feeling negative, worried or anxious, then do something about it! Take a deep breath, read an inspirational quote and tell yourself that today is going to be a great day. There is more power to this than you think! 

To your health!
The Bari Life Team
Improving the health and wellness of bariatric patients around the world by providing the most complete bariatric vitamin formulas that are highly effective and clinically proven.

Order Online Here www.barilife.com