OCC Balance is focused on weight loss and a balanced lifestyle discussed by some of the world’s top experts in weight loss nutrition and innovation in science and health in a plain and simple format. OCC Balance is full a facts, invited expert guests and callers.
About the Host:
Dr. Ariel Ortiz® MD, FACS, IFASMBS is a Surgeon of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Leader in Bariatric Surgery and Medical Director of Obesity Control Center®. A pioneer in his specialty, he is accredited with several surgical techniques currently used in the world. He has performed over twenty thousand weight loss procedures in patients from all continents and has also performed surgery in all corners of the world. Dr. Ortiz is currently Professor of Surgery and Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Autonomous University of Baja California, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, where he also graduated and where he was granted the highest academic recognition, the “A.H. Robbins” award. This recognition was given to him by Mexico’s former president, Carlos Salinas de Gortari. Dr. Ortiz was president of the Mexican College of Bariatric Surgery and Metabolic Diseases and is currently fellow of several professional organizations, including the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity, and the American College of Surgeons. He has also received several awards, has given presentations all around the world and is the author of several published articles in peer-reviewed journals, and textbook chapters. Dr. Ortiz has appeared in several famous talk shows like The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Doctors Show, Nightline, among others. He was selected as “one of the most influential surgeons in America” by Newsweek Magazine and was selected as one of the rising starts in the healthcare sector by the Entrepreneur magazine.
02/15/18 Gut Bacteria and Your Health
You stomach is central to your health. Prebiotics and Probiotics are central to your stomachs health. Dr Ortiz and Nutritionist Lucia Chavez help you understand how to get your stomach straight.
01/18/18 The benefits of plastic surgery and the importance of well-nourishment after gastric surgery
In this episode, Dr. Ariel Ortiz talks about the importance of plastic surgery and its effects, especially on women. He later is joined by one of his patients, who has lost more than 100 Lbs. since her gastric sleeve surgery.
01/25/18 Beauty After Gastric Surgery; Cosmetic Dentistry and Plastic Surgery after Extreme Weight Loss
Dr. Ortiz is joined by Dr. Gina Carabarin, a cosmetic dentist, and Dr. Medina, a specialist in plastic surgery after extreme weight loss procedures. They talk about the importance of having a one-to-one approach with the patient, and the aftermath of having bariatric surgery.
01/04/17 Food Quality Has Dropped Over 30 Years!
In these episodes, we compare the quality of food from today and 30 years ago. Also, we present a smartphone app designed for everyone (From people that can't move, to overweight athletes) with James Boulden. And in the last podcast, we invited a special guest Dr. Martinez to discuss how having a Team of Surgeons [...]
12/28/17 Actions to Take, to Change Your Life. Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You?
Change starts at breakfast; stop bad habits, do exercise, go for a hike! take care of yourself. Remove toxins if you want a normal life once again. What you actually need to do if you are planning to change your life on January 1st and how to know what makes you a candidate for weight [...]
12/14/17 Knowing what is in your food can prevent obesity and many diseases related to it.
The benefits of grass fed beef. Knowing what is in your food can prevent obesity and so many diseases related to it. It also includes a special guest, owner of "holy cow" who talks about how the meat they serve is prepared.
12/07/17 We are all Fat! Know What is in the Food You Eat
In these segments, we talk about the importance of knowing what is in the food we eat, how times have changed medical standards, why weight loss surgery is a better option than other weight loss solutions and the personal opinion of one of our patients!
11/16/17 Health Tourism and Safe Surgery in Mexico
We will give you all the details of how to make sure you are receiving all the information you need to know on where to decide to have weight loss surgery if you are traveling outside your country.
11/09/17 Organic: Scam or Truth?
Organic produce and animal protein, dairy and eggs are essential for health. We are tackling the controversy of the term Organic and what it really means to consumers. We will breakdown the meaning and when you can trust the term as well as how to detect if the term is used loosely. More importantly Dr [...]