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The UK's leading holistic weight loss boot camp will be adding extra weeks to their already busy schedule to help the UK with its ever increasing weight loss and fitness problem.

(PRWEB UK) 29 February 2012

There are two fitness retreat venues. One in the South of England in the beautiful county of Somerset and the other in Derbyshire in the hilly Peak District.

The Exmoor weight loss retreat is a classic red brick victorian manor house sitting in the Exe Valley overlooking Exmoor national park. The FitFarms manor has the added bonus of well kept lawns and woodland to the west of the house. The walking excursions are breath taking as guest trek over moorland and valleys.

The Peak District FitFarm is equally as stunning as the Exmoor weight loss boot camp. This fitness retreat has boutique cottages built around a lake just outside the historic Spa town of Matlock. The cottages are built in traditional Peak District stone that is unique to this UK district. The Derbyshire Dales have rolling and undulating hills which makes the walking excursions intense but rewarding when the guest receive there weight loss and fitness results.

The UK retreat have also planned to open in the Cotswolds in the summer of 2012. The Cotswolds like Exmoor and the Peak District are well known to UK and foreign tourist which flock to all three areas especially during the UK summer time.

The UK government have reported that obesity figures are up again this year and catching up with the United States statistics where more people die of over eating than under eating. The UK government only recognise junior weight loss camps and sponsor children to go on them to help with the fitness and lifestyles. There is a great belief that in years to come this will change and the UK will see adults joining the weight loss retreats with sponsorship help from the government.

FitFarms totally believes that the UK will be lifted by the Olympic games and this will help with the obesity problems.

The Olympic Games should have a positive effect on the FitFarms bookings. If you are thinking about joining one of the weeks in the Summer book quickly to avoid disappointment.

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Long Island Press readers vote Dr. Michael Kaplans Center for Medical Weight Loss as the best weight loss facilities in the region.

Tarrytown, New York (PRWEB) February 29, 2012

Were happy to be the leaders in the field and excited to be recognized for the good work were doing in the community, said Dr. Michael Kaplan, founder and chief medical officer of The Center for Medical Weight Loss. CMWL is focusing on long-term weight loss, so all our time spent with patients is focused on them keeping off weight. This award proves that what were doing is good training for our physicians and good care for our patients.

The Long Island CMWL centers, located in Smithtown, Westbury, and Amityville and run by Dr. Kaplan, have provided weight loss treatment and counseling to more than 8,000 patients over the last 10 years. They provide care to more than 200 patients a week and consistently see more than 100 new patients a month. Fifty percent of their new patients are referrals by friends and family who have seen success with the CMWL program, while 25 percent come from physician referrals and 25 percent from advertising.

[Medical weight loss treatment] is even more exciting for us now because insurance covers a lot of what we do, added Dr. Kaplan. Starting in January 2012, obesity treatments and counseling for people with a BMI (body mass index) of 30 or above, when seen by a primary care physician with specialized training in obesity, are covered by Medicare as well as other health insurance providers including Aetna, Oxford, United, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, and 1199 (hospital workers union). Other private health insurers may offer similar coverage as well. .

The Center for Medical Weight Loss (CMWL) clinically proven, evidence-based programs provide an approach to long-term weight loss and maintenance under the care and support of trained physicians. Each fully individualized program is customized to the patient, taking into account his or her medical history, body composition, and personal goals. This individual care is supported with on-going one-on-one counseling by the physician on important topics including nutrition, fitness, behavioral modification, motivation, and, where necessary, prescribed medications. Physicians in The Center for Medical Weight Loss network are all medical professionals specially trained in non-surgical bariatric medicine who have access to the latest techniques and medical data, including high-quality nutritional products and FDA-approved weight loss medications only available to medical doctors.

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Marian Coletti The Center for Medical Weight Loss 914-332-4190 200 Email Information

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) -- Vivus Inc., which is attempting to gain marketing approval for the weight loss drug Qnexa, reported a bigger fourth-quarter loss Tuesday, compared with the final quarter of 2010, when it had a gain from selling a business.

Vivus said it lost $11.5 million, or 13 cents per share, in the quarter that ended Dec. 31, compared with a loss of $6.5 million, or 8 cents per share, a year earlier. Vivus' research and development expenses and other costs decreased, but in the fourth quarter of 2010 it gained from selling its impotence treatment Muse.

Analysts expected Vivus to report a loss of 12 cents per share, according to FactSet.

Vivus announced that during the first quarter, European Union regulators asked the company for more information about Qnexa, including how Vivus would minimize the risk of Qnexa's side effects, which include elevated heart rate, psychiatric problems and birth defects. Regulators also asked the company to discuss the benefits and risks of different doses of Qnexa, its possible use in different groups of patients, and the expected long-term benefits of treatment with Qnexa.

Vivus said it will respond to the request during the second quarter.

The company also said Tuesday that it plans to sell 8.5 million shares of stock. The underwriters of the sale will have the option to buy another 1.3 million shares to cover any over-allotments. Vivus had about 88.9 million shares on the market during the fourth quarter, and its stock has traded between $6 and $25.14 in the 12 months.

Vivus is waiting for the Food and Drug Administration to complete a new review of Qnexa after the agency refused to approve the drug in October 2010.

An FDA advisory panel recommended on Feb. 22, in a 20-2 vote, that the FDA approve the drug; the agency is expected to rule by April 17. The FDA does not have to follow the advice of its panels, but the vote was interpreted as a strong indication that Qnexa will be approved this time. Vivus shares jumped 82 percent on Feb. 22.

The stock fell 10.6 percent to close Tuesday at $21.26 but rebounded 87 cents, or 4.6 percent, to $22.23 after hours following the company's report.

Vivus took a loss of $46.1 million, or 55 cents per share, in 2011 after losing $66.1 million, or 82 cents per share, in 2010.

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SPARTANBURG, SC--(Marketwire -02/28/12)- Ivey-O'Sullivan Health Care in Spartanburg, SC announced that the practice now offers natural weight loss services including the Body by Vi 90 Day Challenge. The grand prize winner of the 90-day challenge weight loss/lifestyle transformation will receive a trip to Beverly Hills. The practice also offers the "Take Shape for Life" program, which includes nutritional meal replacements using the "5 x 1" plan. This weight loss program is part of the practice's ongoing commitment to wellness care, including nutritional counseling and chiropractic adjustments for managing back pain, migraines and chronic personal injury pain.

Spartanburg chiropractor Dr. Gabe O'Sullivan announced that his practice is offering two weight loss programs to help patients lose weight and get healthy. Both programs are designed for long-term weight loss success. The Body by Vi 90 Day Challenge weight loss program is for patients who need to lose weight quickly. The program includes nutritional counseling and lifestyle transformation advice. Participants will also compete with one another to lose the most weight. The winner of the challenge receives a grand prize trip to Beverly Hills.

"Our 90 Day Challenge is a great program for individuals who need to lose weight quickly," said Dr. O'Sullivan. "Together with a group of friends, there is natural accountability built in to the program -- and a little competition helps participants stay focused and on-track towards their weight loss goals."

The practice also offers the "Take Shape for Life" program. This program is for patients who need assistance losing a significant amount of weight and maintaining this loss for life. The program also includes the "5 x 1" Medifast meal plan.

"Take Shape for Life is not a quick-fix or instant weight loss program," said Dr. O'Sullivan. "This program is designed to help patients lose 2 to 5 pounds per week and keep the weight off for life. We include wellness coaching and emphasize long-term lifestyle changes for sustainable weight loss."

According to the Spartanburg chiropractor, the program helps create health in a step-by-step overall of a participant's lifestyle. This includes nutrition counseling, exercise, stress management and proper sleeping habits. The program also focuses on environmental triggers that can lead to a relapse of bad habits.

"By dealing with environmental triggers, we help patients learn to manage their responses with positive choices, rather than overeating or stress-eating," said Dr. O'Sullivan. "The Take Shape for Life program is more than just weight loss. It's a total body and lifestyle transformation to help patients correct the bad habits that have led to weight gain, illness, and fatigue. Our patients not only lose weight, but report having more energy than ever before!"

Individuals who wish to learn more about the weight loss programs offered by Ivey-O'Sullivan Health Care may receive a free consultation from the practice's health coach by scheduling an appointment with the clinic.

The practice also provides chiropractic adjustments for helping patients naturally manage chronic back pain, migraines and personal injury pain. Patients who need to lose weight but struggle with chronic back pain or migraines due to a personal injury may also benefit from chiropractic adjustments. Individuals can learn more by contacting the practice at: http://iveyosullivan.com.

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CINCINNATI, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Health care professionals tend to underestimate a patient's willingness to discuss their weight and treatment options(1).  To help address this communication gap, the American College of Physicians Foundation has developed a Patient Centered Education guidebook and DVD called "Live Healthier – Weight Loss Options for Treating Obesity."  This tool was supported by funding from Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., (EES), a leader in bariatric and metabolic surgical solutions.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110513/NY01718LOGO )

The guidebook and video – available now at http://acpfoundation.org/materials-and-guides/video/videos-for-patients/weight-loss-options-for-treating-obesity.html  – are intended to help physicians and patients learn more about obesity and obesity treatment options, ultimately leading to weight-related conversations in the doctor's office.

"We're currently in an obesity epidemic.  More than 72 million Americans are struggling with obesity, a disease that can directly lead to health issues including type 2 diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, obstructive sleep apnea and many others," said Dr. Robert F. Kushner, M.D., Clinical Director of the Northwestern Comprehensive Center on Obesity and past president of The Obesity Society. "Primary care physicians play a vital role in a patient's weight loss journey, which starts with having frank discussions about available treatment options, including lifestyle modifications, medications and weight loss surgery."

Obesity is a complex disease with many causes, including social, cultural, and genetic factors. Many people affected by obesity have tried for years to lose weight without long-term success. Today there are many weight-loss options for those who suffer with obesity. Treatment options include tips for a healthy lifestyle, the importance of a lifelong commitment to healthy living as an integral part of any weight loss plan, prescription drugs, and weight loss surgery.  The guidebook includes an overview of obesity, its associated risks and available treatment options based on body mass index (BMI).

An accompanying DVD contains educational content brought to life by patient stories and commentary from leading physician experts, including:

Dr. Robert Kushner, Clinical Director of the Northwestern Comprehensive Center on Obesity and past president of The Obesity Society Dr. Christopher Still, Director of the Geisinger Obesity Institute, Medical Director, Center for Nutrition and Weight Management Dr. Robin Blackstone, President of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Medical Director, Scottsdale Healthcare Bariatric Program.

About Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, the maker of the REALIZE Solution for bariatric and metabolic surgery, develops and markets advanced medical devices for minimally invasive and open surgical procedures, focusing on procedure-enabling devices for the interventional diagnosis and treatment of conditions in general and bariatric surgery, as well as gastrointestinal health, gynecology and surgical oncology. More information can be found at http://www.ethiconendosurgery.com or http://www.realize.com.

(1)  "Bariatric Surgery Study: Physician and Patient Data Summary Sheets." Harris Interactive Inc. April 2011.

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If approved by the FDA?a decision is expected by mid-April?the fat-battling drug Qnexa would be just the second prescription long-term weight-loss treatment available in the U.S. (the other, Xenical, was approved thirteen years ago). Meanwhile, a gray market of thinness has emerged, with medication for all sorts of maladies taken for their purported slimming side effects.

Revia
Supposed to be used for: Alcoholism, opiate addiction
How it sheds pounds: The body produces opioid-like substances in response to triggers like food. ReVia blocks the brain’s opioid receptors, taking the fun out of eating. ?I no longer desired chocolates or sweets,? wrote one ReVia patient at Askapatient.com who used the pill ?as a weight-loss experiment.?
Documented losses: 3.7 lbs in eight weeks, by women in a study at the University of Virginia Medical Center

Wellbutrin XL
Supposed to be used for: Depression, seasonal affective disorder
How it sheds pounds: By increasing the effectiveness of the body’s natural dopamine? a brain chemical associated with feelings of pleasure?Wellbutrin can decrease appetite. Depression patients sometimes push for Wellbutrin for this reason. ?I am now a happy and thinner woman,? noted one drugs.com user.
Documented losses: 12 lbs in eight weeks, as measured by a small U.S. study of overweight and obese women

Ritalin
Supposed to be used for:ADHD, narcolepsy
How it sheds pounds: Ritalin also curbs hunger via dopamine, by boosting levels of the neurotransmitter. Eating-disorder forums are filled with praise: One user compared the Ritalin experience to ?[being] like an Energizer bunny ? without fainting because I didn’t eat.?
Documented losses: 11% fewer calories were consumed by subjects on Ritalin in a Canadian study

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Supposed to be used for: Female infertility, male hormone treatment
How it sheds pounds: Injections of this pregnancy hormone speed metabolism; it’s been used off-label for that purpose since the fifties, but has undergone a revival. Users often pair HCG with a severely low-calorie diet.
Documented losses: ?43 pounds total!? bragged one dieter to a Dallas TV station earlier this month

Phentermine
Supposed to be used for: Short-term weight loss only
How it sheds pounds: Phentermine triggers brain chemicals that control appetite. But the drug can be habit-forming, so doctors usually prescribe it for no more than six weeks. Wrote a poster on phentermine.com who’s been taking it for three years: ?If I’m off it for a few days, I gain weight.?
Documented losses: 17.6 lbs on average in twelve weeks, by women in a UCLA study

Topamax
Supposed to be used for: Certain seizures, migraines
How it sheds pounds: Some patients report that Topamax dulls taste buds. It dulls other things as well. ?I notice[d] tingling in my toes and feet,? said one user, who lost 80 pounds. ?Also I have terrible short-term memory loss.?
Documented losses: 16.4 lbs on average by patients in a study published in the journal Obesity

* Qnexa combines the active ingredients of Topamax and phentermine. After it was rejected by the FDA in 2010 owing to health risks, California doctors started giving the two drugs to patients separately, demonstrating Qnexa’s obesity-fighting potential and leading the advisory panel to decide this time around that the benefits outweigh the risks.

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11-01-2012 09:55 Made to Crave Action Plan group bible study by Lysa TerKeurst. In the Made to Crave Action Plan group bible study by Lysa TerKeurst - a follow-up to the New York Times bestselling book and group study—Made to Crave—this six-session video-based study will help women who found their "want to" in the Made to Crave study master the "how to" of living a healthy physical life as well as a rich and full relationship with God. According to New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst, craving isn't a bad thing, but we must realize God created us to crave so we'd ultimately desire more of Him in our lives. Many of us have misplaced that craving, overindulging in physical pleasures instead of lasting spiritual satisfaction. Made to Crave Action Plan will help women implement a long-term plan of action for healthy living. In this six-session video-based study, women will be encouraged by Bible teaching from Lysa, uplifted by testimonies from women like Christian music chart-topper Mandisa, and empowered with healthy living tips from Dr. Ski Chilton, an expert in nutrition. This curriculum will help women who found their "want to" by participating in the Made to Crave study master the "how to" of living a healthy physical life as well as cultivate a rich and full relationship with God. Made to Crave Action Plan gives women of all ages Biblical encouragement for both their physical and spiritual journeys plus healthy living tips for use in their everyday lives. Sessions include: 1 ...

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18-02-2012 17:21 http://www.healthycactus.org Are you looking for fast weight loss? Then you NEED to watch this video. You'll learn in-depth strategies and tips like... Exactly why calorie counting will drive you nuts and never work for long term weight loss and how restricting calories is probably the worst thing you can do to lose weight. Why carbs are not your enemy and how to enjoy a healthy fat burning nutrition and diet program that includes all the carbs you need. Which "so called" health foods are actually making your body store tons of fat. Why you absolutely have to eat lots of food in order to finally shed the pounds and why many people have been falsely led to believe the complete opposite. And much, much more. For more detailed information please visit: http://www.healthycactus.org

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