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Posted: July 27, 2012 at 1:12 pm
A potential new weight-loss drug created by scientists may help people shed pounds and keep them off, researchers say.
In the study, obese mice treated with the drug ate less, lost weight and experienced improved metabolic health, such as reduced insulin resistance, compared with obese mice not given the drug.
The drug appears to work by increasing the body's sensitivity to leptin, a hormone that suppresses appetite. It's thought that obese people become desensitized to leptin, meaning their bodies do not respond to it.
"By sensitizing the body to naturally occurring leptin, the new drug could not onlypromote weight loss, but also help maintain it," said study researcher George Kunos, of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
Because the study was conducted in mice, it's not clear whether the effects will translate to people. The researchers plan to start tests of the drug in people if it passes a safety test required by the National Institutes of Health, Kunos said.
New drug, tried method
Because obese people become desensitized to leptin, simply giving people supplements of the hormone does not promote weight loss, studies have shown. The desensitization process is thought to involve cannabinoid receptors the same receptors that are activated bychemicals in marijuana.
Activating cannabinoid receptors is known to promote feelings of hunger in marijuana smokers, and blocking these receptors has been shown to cause weight loss. However, a previously developedweight- loss drug, called rimonabant, that blocked cannabinoid receptors also caused serious psychiatric side effects, including anxiety and depression. Rimonabant was sold in Europe beginning in 2006, but was taken off the market a few years later.
The drug tested in the new study, called JD5037, was designed to not enter the brain as a way to reduce psychiatric side effects. The drug blocks cannabinoid receptors in other parts of the body, including the liver and muscle, Kunos said.
Obese mice given JD5037 daily for about a month lost 28 percent of their body weight, and reached the weight of a normal-size mouse, Kunos said. Moreover, the mice lost the weight while continuing to eat the high-fat diet that led to their obesity in the first place. The mice appeared to lose most of the weight in the first two weeks, and maintained it after that.
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Posted: July 25, 2012 at 2:18 pm
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July 25, 2012 06:00 AM by Stephanie Gustafson
Remember how Kirstie Alley lost a massive amount of weight while she was on Dancing with the Stars?At the time, the Fat Actressstar was using Organic Liaison, a special weight loss product that she just happened to be endorsing. We all suspected that the weight loss had something to do with Kirstie Alley dancing several hours each day, but now, an unhappy Organic Liaison customer is suing Alley for making false and misleading advertising claims. Is there something to this argument? Keep reading for the details!
Dancing with the Starscould easily switch its format to a weight loss competition. After all, several alums have successfully dropped extra pounds while competing on the show. Kirstie Alleys DWTSweight loss story was especially impressive, as the actress lost over 60 pounds while on the show. Alley, however, credited much of this weight loss success to Organic Liason, a weight loss company that she was endorsing at the time. Now, another Organic Liaison user is suing the DWTSalum for misleading customers.Marina Abramyan tried Organic Liason and had little success, probably, because, believe it or not, weight loss supplements are (gasp) not magic! Most of us would have realized this before wasting our money, but Abramyan believes that she was purposefully misled by Kirstie Alley.
Marina Abramyans legal filing company points specifically to Kirstie Alleys claim that, I am proof of its success; I lost one hundred pounds on Organic Liaison. Abramyan argues that Organic Liaison was not behind the incredible weight loss; Dancing with the Starswas! According to the suit, Alleys weight loss is not due to the Organic Liaison Program, but rather, is the result of an above average exercise regimen and extremely low calorie diet, including her time on the television program Dancing with the Starswhere she spent five to seven hours a day exercising as part of the competition.
Well, yeah, most of us suspected that dancing seven hours a day might lead to weight loss. Thats called common sense! Does this sound to you like a ploy for money? Leave your comments below!
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Dancing With The Stars’ Kirstie Alley Sued Over Weight Loss Claims
Posted: July 25, 2012 at 6:14 am
Kirstie Alley is being sued by an angry dieter, who has accused the former Cheers star of lying about how she lost 100 pounds.
Alley, who has fought a very public battle against the bulge, promotes a weight-loss product called Organic Liaison, which she claims helped her lose the fat rolls, E! Online reported.
Not true, says Marina Abramyan, who uses the product and has filed a class action lawsuit against Alley and Organic Liaison for false and misleading advertising.
Abramyan claims Alley lost the weight through vigorous exercise on Dancing With The Stars last year and a strict diet.
In other words, Alley danced her butt off.
Alley's claims of becoming a size 6 and still counting were not the result of taking diet supplements, but rather the result of an "above average exercise regimen and extremely low calorie diet, Abramyan said, according to a document purported to be a copy of the lawsuit filed in a Californian court on Friday.
TMZ said Abramyan claims Organic Liaison is nothing more than a bunch of calcium and fiber which is not a proven weight-loss product.
Abramyan is seeking unspecified damages.
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Posted: July 25, 2012 at 6:14 am
LOS ANGELES, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --America's growing waistline has been fodder for countless news stories about what, if anything, constitutes a reliable weight loss solution. Diet pills with flashy names have come and gone, arriving on a tidal wave of big promises and sinking into oblivion once the reality invariably fails to meet the big expectations. Each year throws a new diet plan onto magazine covers. Low fat! No, now it's low carb! Who can keep up? One thing's for sure: with all the fine print reading that's required, the weight loss industry has got to be ruining America's eyesight. You're probably about ready to throw in the towel and pick up that slice of pie, but wait just one moment! The topic of weight loss has focused on the unscrupulous moneymakers, but in the background the medical community has actually been engaged in a rigorous scientific approach that has yielded some innovative solutions. One field in particular that is getting more attention is bariatric surgery.
With regard to pills, a combination of the two drugs phentermine and topiramate, has recently been branded "Qysimia," and approved by the FDA for weight loss applications. A recent study quoted in USA Today found that while the 10% excess weight loss per year promised by the drug is a start, a procedure like the gastric sleeve is quoted by experienced doctors like Dr. Feiz as having a staggering 70-80% excess weight loss rate per year. In the future, Dr. Feiz may indeed carry Qsymia for patients who prefer it, but with surgery's higher success rate, and its lack of side effects like jitteriness, a bariatric surgery procedure from Dr. Feiz is generally preferable for seriously overweight patients.
Bariatric surgery, or obesity surgery, covers a wide variety of possible operations. Not every prospective patient is going to be an ideal candidate for every kind of weight loss surgery. For example, gastric bypass surgery, which involves partitioning the stomach into two pouches and redirecting the intestinal track to drain both, may be perfect for some and too invasive for others. Other effective methods include Lap Band surgery and gastric sleeve surgery. The first step toward determining the best course of action for you is to meet with a qualified and reputable bariatric surgeon.
An increasingly popular destination is Dr. Feiz & Associates, a leading weight loss surgery center in Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Michael Feiz performs gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and the Lap Band, and has built himself a sterling reputation for the highest safety standards. He encourages patients who are interested in learning about any of these procedures to schedule a FREE initial consultation, or attend a FREE informational seminar. He and his team of medical professionals will take the time to explain all the potential risks and benefits of the various approaches available to you, including non-surgical methods.
For more information on the work being done at Dr. Feiz & Associates, visit online at http://www.drfeiz.com.
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Now It's Time for Science to Take a Crack at Weight Loss
Posted: July 23, 2012 at 1:11 am
Still looking for that magic weight loss formula? A new study, published online in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, adds some evidence around behaviours that may help keep you on track. And, while it's not magic, the behaviours they identified are all strategies that I would advocate in my practice and that are great helps when it comes to fighting this ongoing problem.
The study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle looked at self-monitoring and diet related behaviours in a group of overweight and obese post-menopausal women who were part of a 12 month weight loss trial.
After looking at the data they collected, the study authors suggest that women who want to lose weight should keep a food journal, avoid skipping meals and eating out (especially at lunch).
They found that :
Women who kept food journals consistently lost about six pounds more than those who did not
Women who reported skipping meals lost about eight fewer pounds than women who did not
Women who ate out for lunch at least weekly lost on average five fewer pounds than those who ate out less frequently. Eating out frequently for all meals resulted in less weight loss but the strongest association was with lunch.
So let's look at these three strategies in a bit more detail:
Keeping a food journal is a strategy that has consistently been shown to be effective for weight loss and weight maintenance. And, while it is something that many people resist doing, if you persist, it can give great results.
Why a journal? It helps you become aware of your eating behaviours and helps you track your progress. You can see more clearly exactly what you eat as well as some of your behaviour patterns, and also helps you identify mindless eating"that nibble here, nibble there, that can contribute so many "unaware" calories. With this information, you can develop strategies to help you change.
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Posted: July 20, 2012 at 3:12 pm
After a 13-year dry spell, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved two new drugs promising weight loss in a pill. But will you be able to get a prescription for them?
The answer may depend on which doctor you see.
"I'll probably take a wait-and-see attitude myself," said Greg Anderson, an assistant professor of family medicine at the Mayo Clinic. "The track record has not been particularly good for diet medications."
By contrast, Dr. Albert Levy, assistant professor of medicine at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, said he has already been prescribing the same combination of drugs in the newest offering off-label for two years, a decision based on data from previous clinical trials. He said almost all of his patients lost weight when they were given the medications.
"Once the patient has learned how to control the appetite and has lost a good amount of weight, she or he is stimulated to continue to lose weight without the medications," Levy said.
The two medications in question are Belviq and Qsymia. Belviq, which contains a new medication called lorcaserin, was approved June 27. Qsymia, approved earlier this week, is a combination of two medications which had already been on the market, phentermine and topiramate.
In trials, patients taking Belviq lost about 5 percent of their total weight, while studies showed those on Qsymia lost about 10 percent of their weight. Dramatic, they are not. Still, many are hopeful that these medications will help millions of Americans deal with obesity and related conditions like heart disease, hypertension and diabetes.
Investors are banking on these drugs too. The U.S. weight loss market is estimated to be worth more than $60 billion per year. Stocks for manufacturers of both drugs jumped at the news of the drugs' approval. Analysts predict that Belviq and Qsymia sales can reach $1 billion annually.
But that's only if doctors prescribe them. Ultimately, primary care physicians will be the gatekeepers who determine the fate of these medications. Will they turn to a simpler remedy for obesity than urging their patients to eat right and exercise? Or will they view these medications as more trouble than they're worth?
"I will predict that neither will be on the market in five years," said Dr. Lee Green, professor and chair of family medicine at the University of Alberta. "They really just don't do that much.
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Posted: July 18, 2012 at 11:13 pm
OAKVILLE, ON--(Marketwire -07/18/12)- The summer season is now in full swing, and for many Americans, that means swimsuit time -- and, a renewed interest in fitness, proper diet and exercise, and weight loss. Indeed, if weight loss is a perennially hot topic in America, it is surely as prevalent as ever during the hot summer months. A recent article in the National Post underscores this point, noting that more and more Americans are seeking to lose weight -- but in many cases, smart and effective weight loss strategies prove elusive. Products like Hydroxycut, meanwhile, are seeking to change that by advocating smart supplement use in healthy, active lifestyles.
According to the article in the Post, most Americans know that the basic formula for losing weight is burning more calories than are taken in. In actual practice, though, weight loss is not always so cut-and-dry. The truth is that there are many factors that influence caloric fluctuation, beyond the fundamentals of diet and exercise.
The article's conclusion is that weight loss and weight gain are influenced by a range of factors, meaning that a static calories consumed vs. calories burned model is not wholly effective in predicting weight gain. With that said, the article also confirms that the standard practices of diet and exercise remain vital for anyone seeking to get fit.
The article has won the attention of the makers of Hydroxycut. Hydroxycut is a dietary supplement designed to promote weight loss. The product's key ingredients (Lady's mantle, Wild olive, komijn, wild mint) have been shown to be effective when it is taken in conjunction with proper nutrition and regular exercise.
The makers of Hydroxycut encourage the promotion of positive information about weight loss and lifestyle change, and they have responded to the new National Post article with a press statement of their own. In the Hydroxycut press statement, the company affirms the continued importance of lifestyle modification, for anyone seeking to lose weight. "Hydroxycut recommends following a calorie-reduced diet in conjunction with an exercise plan to achieve your weight loss goals," says the new press statement.
Ultimately, Hydroxycut is a product that is designed not to replace diet and exercise, but to supplement them. The product, when used with proper nutrition and with exercise, is effective in improving weight loss results over dieting alone, and significantly reducing BMI, while offering the added benefit of increasing energy. Hydroxycut is America's best-selling weight loss brand, and has been clinically proven key weight loss ingredients to deliver results.
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Hydroxycut is America's #1 selling weight loss supplement. The product is meant to be used in conjunction with regular exercise and proper nutrition. The key ingredients in Hydroxycut have been clinically proven to decrease BMI, and ultimately improve the weight loss results for dieting individuals. There are numerous Hydroxycut products currently on the market, including Pro Clinical Hydroxycut Caffeine Free, Hydroxycut Hardcore, and more. More information about the full product line can be found at hydroxycut.com.
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Hydroxycut Advocates Smart Weight Loss Techniques
Posted: July 16, 2012 at 11:10 am
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) July 16, 2012
hCGTreatments / Diet Doctors have formulated a new line of prescription diet pills that eliminate hunger and increase energy, with patients reporting up to 30 pounds of weight loss per Month, or a pound a day on average, greatly improving their patients health and quality of life.
The Doctors at hCGTreatments / Diet Doc Weight Loss have developed a new line of weight loss prescription diet pills to include a lipotropic (or fat burner), an appetite suppressant, as well as a prescription strength raspberry ketone supplement. The three medications can be used alone, together for an extra dieting edge, or even in conjunction with the hCGTreatments / Diet Doc Weight Loss medically supervised weight loss program for results of up to a pound a day as reported by their clients.
Although the FDA has recently approved the new diet pill Belviq, also known as Lorcaserin, for weight loss, it is no magic bullet. Even when combined with consuming a low calorie diet and exercise the results are shown to be around 12 pounds a year, results that can be easily reproduced without the additional expense of the drug Belvig. For people who are obese (with a body mass index, or BMI, of 30 or higher) or who are overweight (with a BMI of 27 or above) and suffer from a weight-related health condition such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, its not enough. When their health or even their lives are on the line, they need an aggressive solution. They need help.
Diet Doc Weight Loss president, Julie Wright states, "This is not a true weight loss medication if the end result is losing only a minimal amount of weight after one full year of taking an expensive prescription while enduring side effects . This weight loss drug is not a solution to obesity."
Read more about the Diet Pill Belvig: http://healthland.time.com/2012/06/28/belviq-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-diet-pill/#ixzz1zVRnKb00 Although there is no substitute to a healthy diet when it comes to weight loss, hCGTreatments / Diet Doc weight loss has found a healthy means to accelerate the process without having to resort to weight loss surgery, by layering this new line of prescription diet pills with a healthy diet plan.
Ultraburn- A lipotropic which literally means to move fat This product is intended to accelerate the rate of weight loss. The lipotropic contains carnitine, 1000 mcg of B12, which will help with energy as well as caffeine and other ingredients. SlimDown- An appetite suppressant, has herbal extracts which block the absorption of sugar and directly suppress appetite. This does not contain stimulants like ephedra or phentramine. Raspberry Ketones Korean researchers reported in 2010 that raspberry ketone increased fat cells' secretion of a hormone called adiponectin that regulates the processing of sugars and fats in the blood. Japanese researchers reported in 2005 that raspberry ketone "prevents and improves obesity and fatty liver," by boosting the breakup of fat cells. Raspberry Keytones sold as a new dietary supplement has become nearly impossible to find in stores since Dr. Mehmet Oz proclaimed it a fat-buster and "The No. 1 Miracle in a Bottle" on his television show. "I never understood how powerful it could be," Dr. Oz told his studio and television audience in February, 2012.
What we learned while developing these prescription grade diet pills is that other diet pill companies are not including enough active ingredients to make their diet pills effective, reports Wright. It's not enough to say that there is green tea extract inside a diet pill, but that diet pill must contain enough of each active ingredient to actually produce results, reports Wright. With that consideration, hCGTreatments / Diet Doc Weight Loss has incorporated enough of these active ingredients to their weight loss pills to require a prescription, thereby creating a line of prescription dietary supplements to their arsenal of weapons in the war against obesity with pretty impressive results. hCGTreatments / Diet Doc Weight Loss Diet Plan is a sophisticated doctor designed and physician managed weight loss diet that customizes a personalized diet for each person based on their health history, age, gender, lifestyle and preferences. Diet Doc Weight Loss Diet Plan Doctors go on to prescribe weight loss medication that has little to no side effects along with weight loss products, weight loss shakes and a weight loss oil that is capable of causing the body to burn fat within 30 minutes according to clinical trials. 97% of patient who participate in the hCGTreatments / Diet Doc Weight Loss Diet Plan experience fast weight loss and keep it off long term, reports Wright. Diet Doc provides weight loss service to people nationwide, regardless of physical location with a unique business model that eliminates borders and provides unlimited (free) clinical care 6 days/week to dieters.
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Posted: July 16, 2012 at 11:10 am
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July 15, 2012 11:15 PM by Gina Hall
Nyla is 435 pounds and ready for a change. Mother of two young girls, Nyla was raised in Louisiana and lives in Houston and generally fries just about everything. Can Chris Powell motivate her to change in her Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition challenge? Lets find out
In tonights Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition, Nyla has a long history of weight-related issues. She started gaining back in the second grade and has been on an upward climb since then. She has an MBA but not the figure she feels she deserves for all her hard work. Is Chris Powell up for the challenge?
Nyla was abandoned at birth by her father, she never was even told about him. So Nylas obesity is rooted in emotional eating, which is Chris Powells specialty.Nyla is 300 pounds overweight and notes that she has friends who have waists skinnier than her legs.
We begin Nyla journey at a restaurant where shes ordered 10 pounds of crawfish! But surprise, Chris Powell is there to let her know thats her last indulgence for a while.Nylas initial weigh in comes in at 435 pounds.Nyla returns to her renovated house in Houston where it seems that all of her sitting spots have been replaced with exercise equipment.
Nylas Phase One goal is 100 pounds. If she loses, shell get lessons from the pros at Dancing With The Stars. But its really slow going. Nyla simply despises dieting. She and Chris come to blows over her determination to exercise, both start to snipe at each other.
Chris tells Nyla that he found a hidden box of pizza in the garage and he is doubtful that shell lose the 100 pounds. At day 90, Nylas lost 74 pounds. No dance lessons for Nyla.
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Posted: July 12, 2012 at 9:13 am
Women Who Lost Weight on Low-Fat Diet Had Fewer or No Hot Flashes, Researchers Find
By Kathleen Doheny WebMD Health News
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July 11, 2012 -- Losing excess weight by eating a low-fat diet filled with vegetables, fruits, and whole grains appears to help reduce or eliminate menopausal symptoms, according to new research.
"Women who lost weight on a low-fat diet reduced hot flashes and night sweats," says researcher Bette J. Caan, DrPH, senior research scientist at the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research.
Even some women who followed the diet and didn't lose weight reported fewer menopausal symptoms, Caan tells WebMD, although she says that could be a chance finding.
"The biggest reduction in symptoms was in women who lost weight and were on the diet," she says.
The study is published in the journal Menopause.
About 80% of women report hot flashes and night sweats as they progress through menopause, according to Caan. Up to half of them have moderate or severe symptoms. The others have mild symptoms.
The flashes and sweats are thought to result from dilation of the blood vessels close to the skin.
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