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Statistics from the Nation Stroke Association have begun to show that more young people are at risk for strokes than ever before. Contributing factors are often linked to poor diet and obesity. hCGTreatments / Diet Doc hCG Diet & Weight Loss Plans describes how a prescription hCG diet can help people prevent premature disease and particularly prevent strokes by promoting fast weight loss, and designing a vigorous nutrition plan for long term health.

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According to the National Stroke Association, about 80% of all strokes are preventable through improved lifestyle. The NSA states that "certain risk factors can increase chances of a stroke. However, studies show that up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented by working with a healthcare professional to reduce personal risk." Certain factors that lead to increased risk of premature stroke like high cholesterol and high blood pressure are directly related to being overweight. hCGTreatments / Diet Doc Weight Loss Plans individually designs a weight loss diet to counteract health problems associated with obesity, including fast weight loss on the hCG diet, and a nutrition plan that balances metabolism and blood sugar levels while losing weight, and fosters true long term lifestyle change. The hCG diet works in two very significant ways to improve long-term health, thereby reducing the risk for stroke. First a prescription hCG diet is proven to produce fast weight loss. Diet Doc reveals average weight loss of 1 pound-per-day while on their prescription hCG diet. Secondly, Diet Doc individually tailors a nutrition plan around each client, paying special attention to factors such as age, overall health, weight loss goals, risks for weight related disease, and necessity of weight loss. Diet Doc then utilizes up to 4 different, proven successful diet plans like the Paleo diet, Low-carb diet, Mediterranean diet, Gluten free diet, and many more all combined into one healthy nutrition plan for weight loss and long term health. The result is a diet that is capable of enacting true change and reducing factors for premature diseases like stroke.

hCGTreatments / Diet Doc hCG Diet & Weight Loss Plans reveals an individualized hCG diet to prevent strokes by enabling weight loss and more importantly, reducing individual factors for stroke. The National Stroke Association labeled high blood pressure, high cholesterol, lack of exercise, poor diet, poor circulation, and lack of diabetes control as major contributors to underage strokes. Each of these individual factors is considered before clients enter an hCG diet. Diet Doc's physicians then individualize a nutrition plan for each patient, often conjoining this plan with prescription hCG for safe, healthy, and fast weight loss. The NSA further states that "Excess weight strains the circulatory system. Exercise five times a week. Maintain a diet low in calories, salt, saturated and trans fats and cholesterol. Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables daily." Perhaps the largest link between strokes, especially those labeled as premature, is obesity. Being overweight places a great amount of strain on the body. The heart has to pump harder and faster, forcing blood through constricted capillaries in order to feed excess fat cells, the joints ache under excessive strain, and arteries are clogged with excess cholesterol. Diet Doc Weight Loss offers the only modern day version of the hCG diet. The preventative measures taken by Diet Doc, in order to prevent strokes and other diseases are fast weight loss with prescription hCG, weight loss that carries with it many benefits like allowing the heart to work less, easing joint pain, and reducing the amount of cholesterol consumed. Next, Diet Doc's nutrition plan directly works to foster permanent lifestyle change by introducing dieters to healthier foods; it also works to balance blood sugar levels, increase fiber intake to help clean arteries of cholesterol, and provide a wide range of nutrients not found in burgers and fries. These nutrients can only be found in healthy fruits and vegetables along with lean meat and nutritious supplements.

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October 12, 2012

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Dieting can be a long, slow process that can seem hopeless and pointless at times, but a new study from Israeli researchers suggests that certain diets can have long-lasting health benefits even with a partial weight gain.

According to their peer-reviewed letter in the New England Journal of Medicine, the scientists discovered the benefits during a follow-up examination meant to update their 24-month dietary intervention study of moderately obese individuals from four years previous. That study, the workplace-based Dietary Intervention Randomized Controlled Trial (DIRECT), guided participants to one of three weight-loss plans: a low-fat, restricted-calorie diet; a Mediterranean, restricted-calorie diet; or a low-carbohydrate diet without calorie restriction.

Our follow-up subsequent data shows lasting, positive effects of Mediterranean and low-carbohydrate diets six years later, said Dan Schwarzfuchs from the Nuclear Research Center Negev in Dimona, Israel.

The results from their follow-up exams indicate that the lipid profile (lower cholesterol, triglycerides and arteriosclerosis) improved for the long term, despite weight gain in some participants. The study showed that the diets conveyed benefits beyond the dietary period.

Data from trials comparing the effectiveness of weight-loss diets are frequently limited to the intervention period, explained Ben-Gurion University of the Negev professor Iris Shai.

Many exams showed a six-year weight loss that was significantly lower from the baseline metric for those participants that followed the Mediterranean and low-carbohydrate diets. The low-fat dieters show only a slight weight loss.

Four years after the intervention, more than 67 percent of the DIRECT participants had maintained their original assigned diet, 11 percent had switched diets and 22 percent were not dieting at all.

The six-year exams showed the HDL/LDL ratio remained significantly lower only in the low-carbohydrate diet, while triglyceride levels remained significantly lower in the Mediterranean and low-carbohydrate diets. All three diet groups showed total cholesterol levels that remained persistently and significantly lower.

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BEER-SHEVA, ISRAEL, October 11, 2012 -- Mediterranean and low-carbohydrate diets have lasting, healthy effects, even with partial weight regain, according to a follow-up study by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and Israel's Nuclear Research Center.

The results were published in a peer-reviewed letter in the current New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) as an update to the landmark study, the workplace-based Dietary Intervention Randomized Controlled Trial (DIRECT), a tightly controlled 24-month dietary intervention.

According to Dr. Dan Schwarzfuchs from the Nuclear Research Center Negev in Dimona, Israel, "Our follow-up subsequent data shows lasting, positive effects of Mediterranean and low-carbohydrate diets six years later." The results suggest that the lipid profile (lower cholesterol, triglycerides and arteriosclerosis) improved for the long term, regardless of partial regain. "Data from trials comparing the effectiveness of weight-loss diets are frequently limited to the intervention period," explains BGU Prof. Iris Shai.

Overall six-year weight loss was significantly lower from baseline for Mediterranean and low-carbohydrate diets, but not for the low-fat group. In the four-year post-intervention, participants regained nearly six pounds. Total weight change for the entire six-year period was approximately -7 lbs. for the Mediterranean diet and -3.7 lbs. for the low-carbohydrate diet.

After four years post-intervention, more than two-thirds (67 percent) of the DIRECT participants had continued with their original assigned diet, 11 percent switched to another diet and 22 percent were not dieting at all.

The researchers also found that after six years, the HDL/LDL ratio remained significantly lower only in the low-carbohydrate diet. Triglyceride levels remained significantly lower in the Mediterranean and low-carbohydrate diets. Overall, total cholesterol levels remained persistently and significantly lower in all diet groups as compared to baseline.

In the original study, 322 moderately obese subjects were randomly assigned to one of three diets: low-fat; restricted-calorie; Mediterranean; or low-carbohydrate, non-restricted-calorie, and were provided color-labeled food per diet daily in the workplace cafeteria. The two-year adherence rate was 85 percent. The results suggested beneficial metabolic effects to low-carb and Mediterranean diets. Moreover, the researchers found a significant diet-induced regression in the carotid vessel wall volume across all diet groups. This change was mainly dependent on diet-induced reduction of blood pressure.

"This breakthrough, even years later, continues to yield valuable information that can help every one of us make healthier diet choices," says Doron Krakow, executive vice president of American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. "It is another example of BGU and Israeli researchers, thanks to generous funding by the Atkins foundation, improving the quality of our lives."

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Just 10 years ago, weight-loss surgery was new, and little was known about the long-term health effects of surgically shortening a patient's digestive tract. A recent study examined whether people can sustain their post-operative weight loss and if their risks for heart attack and diabetes remain low six years after their surgery.

Jody Stubler said she saw great benefits from the weight-loss surgery.

Losing this weight has helped me gain tremendous confidence in myself and my own abilities, she said.

Stubler is 54 kilograms lighter, no Type 2 diabetes, and her blood pressure and cholesterol levels are normal.

There are different types of gastric bypass surgery, sometimes called stomach-stapling.

Dr. Ted Adams, from the University of Utah School of Medicine, led a study of more than 1,000 severely obese patients. One group of patients opted for Roux-en-Y, the most common type of gastric bypass surgery. The rest did not.

During this procedure, the surgeon cuts across the top of the stomach to create a small pouch about the size of a walnut. Food bypasses most of the stomach and enters directly into the middle part of the small intestine.

With a smaller stomach, patients eat less, and so they lose weight. But no one knew if that weight loss and other health benefits could be sustained.

Almost 80 percent all of those patients who had gastric bypass surgery at six years had been able to maintain a very significant degree of weight loss, said Adams.

Those who had the surgery also reduced their risks of heart attack and stroke.

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A survey recently conducted online by professional coaching network Life Coach Directory, has revealed that the most common reason for a client to seek health coaching is for weight loss.*

Camberley, Surrey (PRWEB UK) 9 October 2012

Overcoming unhealthy eating habits that have manifested over a lifetime is sadly not a simple case of eating less and exercising more. Half the battle is finding the motivation to begin, and the other half is keeping the progress going.

During the past decade the fad diet concept exploded, with many individuals seeing them as the answer to their weight woes. Think cabbage soup, fasting, low-carb and low-calorie fad diets such as these pledge to make you lose weight fast but in the main dont produce sustainable results.

We should know by now that if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is, and any diet that promises a quick and effortless route to losing weight should set alarm bells ringing. There is no magic pill, and there is certainly no easy way.

Fad diets are often extreme, sometimes demanding avoiding entire food groups or surviving on only liquids. Whilst these radical rules might be fine for short bursts of time, they cannot be maintained on a long-term basis and could even lead to illness.

So if dieting is not the answer to long-term weight loss, what is?

Weight loss and a healthy lifestyle should always be a learning experience, and you she be able to walk away feeling confident and motivated that you can continue and sustain your progress independently. Weight loss isnt simply about changing what you eat; it is about changing your approach and attitude towards food.

It is for this reason that many individuals seek health coaching.

Health coaches aim to help individuals find the motivation needed to stick to their diet, even after the initial drive begins to fizzle out. It is not about trying fad diets or exploring the emotional relationship we have with food it is about introducing structure and attainable goals to motivate and prevent old habits from raising their heads.

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What if you could eat a tasty Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables, fish, poultry and olive oil and lose weight?

The Mediterranean based diet compared favourably to other globally popular diets including those involving low carbohydrates or low fat, according to a long-term study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Scientists randomly selected 322 participants for one of three weight loss plans in a workplace study that spanned six years.

The dieters were given choices of a low fat, restricted calorie diet, a Mediterranean restricted calorie diet, or a low carbohydrate diet without calorie restriction.

Low fat diet participants consumed grains, vegetables and fruits and limited their consumption of fats and sweets.

Low carbohydrate diet participants followed the popular Atkins diet and had no restriction on caloric intake.

Mediterranean diets were rich in vegetables and low in red meat with poultry and fish replacing beef and lamb.

The initial study carried out between July 2005 and June 2007 was completed after two years, with follow up after another four years.

After six years the total weight loss was 3.1 kg (6.8 pounds) in the Mediterranean group, followed by 1.7 kg (3.7 pounds) in the low carbohydrate group, and 0.6 kg (1.3 pounds) in the low fat group.

The weight loss was significant for the Mediterranean group and the low-carbohydrate group but not for the low fat group, concluded study authors Dan Schwarzfuchs of the Nuclear Research Centre Negev, and Rachel Golan of Ben Gurion University of the Negev.

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The $20 billion weight loss industry tries to convince the overweight that there is a magic bullet to shedding excess pounds. LAP-BAND VIP bariatric surgeon Dr. Hooman Shabatian explains that even with weight loss surgery, long term commitment is essential to losing weight and keeping it off.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 09, 2012

The LAP-BAND procedure is a minimally-invasive surgery which can lead to dramatic weight loss results. The surgery involves implanting an adjustable silicone ring around the upper part of the stomach which constricts food intake. Over time, weight loss is achieved through the patient following a strict follow-up diet plan and exercise program which focuses on losing up to two pounds per week. Along with weight loss, LAP-BAND Surgery can alleviate health complications such as hypertension, diabetes, and sleep apnea.

Potential candidates for weight loss surgery are 100 pounds or more over their ideal weight who have tried unsuccessfully to lose weight through traditional means. Not every obese person is suited for bariatric surgery, depending on their personal, psychological, and medical history. However, surgery is justified in many cases when the benefits outweigh potential risks.

No responsible physician would recommend any single method by itself as a sustainable weight loss method, and that includes weight loss surgery, said Dr. Shabatian. Bariatric surgery is a tool to kick start weight loss, but it takes 100 percent commitment from the patient to see lasting results.

Being well-informed is important before deciding to pursue weight loss surgery. No one method by itself is enough when it comes to significant weight loss, whether its diet, exercise, or even surgery. To educate patients, LAP-BAND VIP offers free seminars and consultations across southern California for patients who want to see if they qualify for the procedure. Educating patients about the potential risks and benefits is an important part of the Lap Band VIP treatment.

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Dr. Hooman Shabatian obtained his medical degree from Chicago Medical School and started his surgical career with an internship at Cornell University associated with Lincoln Medical Center in New York. Dr. Shabatian performed his first LAP-BAND procedure in 2002 under the supervision of LAP-BAND pioneer Dr. Shayani at the Loyola University Medical School. Dr. Shabatian is a Board-Certified Surgeon and a member of the American College of Surgeons.

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LAP-BAND VIP has a dedicated surgical and medical staff with extensive training and expertise perfected through years of practice. Our staff provides unparalleled, personalized service for all individuals in their weight loss journey. To learn more about LAP-BAND VIP and to schedule your free consultation, visit http://www.lapbandvip.com or call (800) 561-9000.

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The contest is being run to celebrate the new partnership between Trimcare and the growing new Las Vegas weight loss and spa services company Safe Laser Centers.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) October 04, 2012

The "WinShare" contest is called that way because it is based upon an innovative system that rewards social sharing in a way that allows participants to continuously increase their odds of winning during the course of the contest. What happens is that after entering the contest, a very simple one click process, participants are taken to special sharing page form which they can easily share the contest on social media and via email. At this point, for every person who enters the contest through this shared link, the sharer will automatically be awarded 10 additional entries that will be added to their total. Since there are no limits on extra entries or on the sharing timeframe (as long as the contest hasn't finished), prolific sharers can easily amass hundreds of entries to tilt the odds in their favor by having more tickets in the virtual raffle box.

Trimcare has been a pioneer in medically supervised weight loss treatment programs in Las Vegas for over 20 years. Founded by Dr. Ivan L. Goldsmith (triple board certified in the areas of Internal Medicine, Obesity, and Anti-aging),Trimcare is a leader in providing medically supervised weight loss programs. Trimcare has successfully treated over 20,000 patients in the past dozen years with novel obesity regimens designed to curb hunger, promote food avoidance, and extinguish binge or nighttime eating. Its program has successfully incorporated a proprietary brand of supplements, skin care products, food, weight loss programs, and hormone replacement therapies. As a leader in the integrated disciplines of weight loss and anti-aging therapies, Trimcare has been at the forefront of expanding awareness of the nation's Obesity Epidemic.

Safe Laser Centers sees the association with Dr. Goldsmith as a great opportunity to bring new weight programs to the people of Las Vegas. Spearheaded by Kristine Castro, a newcomer to the area who brings to the table expertise with the i-Lipo system and her extensive experience as a massage therapist. "I-Lipo works by delivering low level laser therapy to induce a chemical signal in fat cells that causes them to break down stored triglycerides or fats into free fatty acids and glycerol, which are released through the cell membranes," explains Castro. "Fat content is then released into the blood and transported around the body to tissues where it will be burned off during a period of post-treatment."

By targeting different areas in the body, patients can decide their own priorities such as choosing, for example, to focus on treating their love handles and/or saddle-bag regions. The low level lasers used in the i-Lipo treatment induce the target area to release fat even before exercise is begun. Designed to be used in tandem, the novel medical regimens used at Trimcare, consisting of Phentermine and Topamax, enable patients to make the lifestyle modifications needed to not only promote weight loss, but aid in the difficulties associated with weight maintenance. According to Dr. Goldsmith, Our patients notice the effects almost immediately. The combined therapies successfully cause a decreasing waist circumference, declines in % body fat, and lost pounds. When thus combined, it is not unusual for Trimcare patients to achieve a greater-than-10% weight loss in 90 days which far exceeds what is seen with diet and exercise alone.

Goldsmith and Castro envision expanding the association into other medical facilities and also stand alone clinics both within and outside Las Vegas and hope that this "WinShare" contest will help them show off the amazing non-invasive weight loss and body makeover capabilities of the partnership. The two businesses are passionate about their philosophy of promoting lifestyle style changes, including diet and exercise, as the cornerstone of any successful weight-loss attempt along with the notion of truly minimally invasive therapies or treatment; avoiding procedures like bariatric and plastic surgeries where the attendant risks are much greater for post-op complications and problems. The two companies also seek to facilitate access, offering financing though CareCredit.com

Both companies stress that weight loss needs to be tailored to individual patient needs. According to Kristine Castro, "i-Lipo combined with the Trimcare weight loss regimen allows most patients to take advantage of this treatment with minimum difficulties and provides safe, long term reproducible results as well as immediate effects that achieve a dramatic reshaping of body and reduction of cellulite." Significant results from Trimcare combined with i-Lipo commonly become apparent in as little as 30 days and the system is far less costly than liposuction while involving no pain, needles or downtime. "This is truly remarkable in its simplicity and we can't wait for more people to experience it for themselves," adds Castro. The "WinShare" contest runs from October 1st through October 31st .

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(Reuters) - An experimental treatment for type 2 diabetes developed by Johnson & Johnson proved effective at reducing blood sugar in patients on long-term insulin therapy and at high risk for heart problems, according to a study presented on Tuesday.

The drug, canagliflozin, also led to clinically meaningful drops in blood pressure and weight loss, both of which should be beneficial for diabetics at an elevated risk of heart problems, researchers said.

"It's always a challenge to try and reduce weight, reduce blood glucose, reduce blood pressure and here you've got an agent which will help you to reduce weight, blood sugar and blood pressure all in one go," David Matthews, one of the study's lead researchers, said in a telephone interview.

The data, from an 18-week sub-study of more than 1,700 patients, was culled from a much larger Phase III trial called Canvas that was part of J&J's application package submitted earlier this year seeking U.S. and European approval for canagliflozin. If approved, it would be the diversified healthcare conglomerate's first diabetes medicine.

Patients in the sub-study, which compared the drug at doses of 100 milligrams or 300 mg to placebo, suffered from type 2 diabetes on average for 16 years and were on insulin therapy for an average of seven years, having progressed from other medicines. More than half had a history of prior heart attacks, strokes or vascular problems.

After 18 weeks of daily treatment, A1C - a common measure of blood sugar - was reduced by 0.65 percent in patients taking 100 mg of canagliflozin and by 0.73 percent at 300 mg versus virtually no change on placebo.

"These are clinically significant drops, no doubt about it," said Matthews, a professor of diabetes at the Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism in Oxford, England.

The results were presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) meeting in Berlin.

Patients on canagliflozin experienced modest increases in both bad LDL cholesterol and good HDL cholesterol. The increase in LDL could be a cause of concern for heart patients, but might be balanced somewhat by the HDL increase, Matthews said.

The J&J drug also led to statistically significant reductions in systolic blood pressure at both doses (-2.6 mmHg and -4.4 mmHg), as well as reductions in diastolic blood pressure, or both ends of the blood pressure reading.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Medical Daily reports that the right mindset is a crucial part of achieving weight loss success. According to the article, stress management, a clear understanding of why weight loss is important, and long-term goals are all integral to achieving weight-loss objectives. Hydroxycut, the number one best-selling weight-loss supplement brand in America, agrees that mental preparation is imperative to achieving fitness goals.

The article asserts: "We focus a lot on what we should eat, what we should not eat, what type of exercise we should do; of course, these are all vital parts of the equation, but if we fail to work on our inner worldour mindsuccess will elude us. True weight loss and changes to your lifestyle depend on making the right choices and you need to prime your mind to make them rather than the ones that lead to failure."

To do this, the article encourages individuals to manage their stress, understand why they are making certain decisions, forgive themselves, and maintain a long-term perspective. Reduced stress, the article asserts, can allow individuals to maintain an interest in a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, stress management techniques can help individuals feel more empowered and make choices that are less destructive to their bodies.

Likewise, understanding why individuals want certain things can help them change their behavior. The article states: "The more you examine why you want something, the more you will be motivated to get it. You will realize how important it is to you and you will make a commitment to getting it."

Of course, the path to weight loss is filled with obstacles, and mistakes are often made. Forgiving oneself and remaining focused on long-term goals can assist in avoiding these mistakes in the future. By learning from them, rather than punishing oneself for them, individuals can create a more successful weight-loss strategy.

Hydroxycut asserts that, by eliminating any obstacles that stand between an individual and their weight-loss goals, they will have a better chance of losing weight. Mental preparation allows them to overcome many of the challenges that weight loss will present.

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