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Posted: May 25, 2012 at 9:11 am
LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ABC's "20/20" recently aired a special, entitled "Losing It: The Big Fat Money Pit," that examined the burgeoning weight loss industry as a whole. Many of the methods discussed from dieting to pills and surgery have been popularized by celebrities who get paid as much as $60,000 for each pound that they lose for their endorsements. There are two important takeaways from this in-depth look at the industry. First, anyone interested in losing weight should ignore the celebrity commercials, billboards and unsubstantiated claims. Instead, it is vital to do some of your own legwork and find a method based on peer-reviewed research (they are out there!). Secondly, and this is really important for long term success, stop thinking of any single method as a silver bullet. Sustainable weight loss demands long-term commitment from the patient even when it comes to proven methods such as bariatric surgery and no responsible physician will tell you otherwise.
The "20/20" special examines many different weight loss solutions, from perennial favorites (with dubious efficacy) like diet pills, as well as "fat camps" for the ultra-wealthy and even feeding tubes. The special also touches on Lap Band surgery, highlighting individual cases of negligence while responsibly pointing out that, when done right, this procedure is very safe and can offer dramatic weight loss results. The key is to carefully select a doctor who has a solid reputation and a proven track record of success. At Dr. Feiz & Associates, a well-known weight loss surgery center in Beverly Hills, Dr. Michael Feiz has maintained a complication rate far lower than the national average, and has never had a single mortality. Nevertheless, he believes strongly in educating anyone interested in the procedures that he offers (the Lap Band, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric bypass) about ALL the potential risks and benefits. Responsible surgeons like Dr. Feiz are rightly appalled by some of the stories of misleading advertising and neglectful care that have found their way onto the airwaves. He and his team of medical professionals have dedicated themselves to raising the standard of care for the entire industry.
The special also points out the tragic phenomenon of "yo-yo dieting," where people lose weight with one method, regain the pounds, and then go searching for the next big thing. Many of these methods are scams, but even if they offer what they promise to offer, lasting success demands total commitment from the patient. Dr. Feiz and his team foster long-term relationships with their patients, helping oversee proper nutritional and exercise regimens after the operation is finished. This is the only way to keep off the pounds and achieve a healthy lifestyle. "Easy fixes" make for great sound bites, but experienced and responsible surgeons like Dr. Feiz know better, and that is why they have seen so much success with their patients.
To learn more about Dr. Feiz & Associates, visit online at http://www.drfeiz.com, and contact them for a FREE consultation.
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Posted: May 25, 2012 at 9:11 am
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Contact: Nathaniel Dunford ndunford@thoracic.org 212-315-8620 American Thoracic Society
ATS 2012, SAN FRANCISCO Weight loss improved both metabolic parameters and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in obese children in a new study from researchers in Belgium, confirming links between metabolic dysregulation, SDB and obesity.
"SDB is highly prevalent in childhood obesity, and may be a risk factor for the metabolic syndrome. In our population of 224 obese children and adolescents, 30% had SDB, which was significantly correlated with metabolic parameters, including aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT), alanine aminotransferase (ALAT) and HDL cholesterol at baseline," said Stijn Verhulst, MD, MSc, PhD, coordinator of the pediatric sleep lab at the Antwerp University Hospital, Belgium. "After weight loss, all metabolic parameters improved, and just 24% of the study group had residual SDB."
The results will be presented at the ATS 2012 International Conference in San Francisco.
Median age of the children in the study was 15.5 years (range 10.1-18.0). Participants underwent baseline sleep screening and those with diagnosed SDB underwent additional sleep screening four-six months after weight loss treatment. A fasting blood assay was performed at baseline and at four-six months.
Mean BMI at baseline was 36.4 kg/m2. After a six-month weight loss program that incorporated diet, increased physical activity and psychological support, mean BMI was reduced to 29.2 kg/m2. ASAT improved after weight loss in parallel with an improvement in oxygen saturation during sleep, while HDL-cholesterol mainly improved with lowering BMI.
"The association between SDB and metabolic parameters in children remains controversial," said Dr. Verhulst. "This study confirmed the independent effect of nocturnal hypoxia on HDL-cholesterol and liver enzyme levels in morbidly obese teenagers with SDB at baseline. We also confirmed that weight loss has a high success percentage in the treatment of SDB in obese teenagers. Furthermore, both weight loss and the consequent improvement in SDB both drive improvements in metabolic dysregulation."
"Because of the high dropout rate after six months and the relatively limited number of subjects with residual sleep apnea, these findings need to be confirmed in a larger study," Dr. Verhulst concluded. "Furthermore, it remains important to study the mechanisms linking SDB with these metabolic parameters in obese teens and to study the long-term effects of SDB on future metabolic and cardiovascular morbidity."
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Weight loss improves SBD and metabolic dysregulation in obese children
Posted: May 25, 2012 at 9:11 am
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Weight Loss Improves Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Metabolic Dysregulation in Obese Children
Newswise ATS 2012, SAN FRANCISCO Weight loss improved both metabolic parameters and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in obese children in a new study from researchers in Belgium, confirming links between metabolic dysregulation, SDB and obesity.
SDB is highly prevalent in childhood obesity, and may be a risk factor for the metabolic syndrome. In our population of 224 obese children and adolescents, 30% had SDB, which was significantly correlated with metabolic parameters, including aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT), alanine aminotransferase (ALAT) and HDL cholesterol at baseline, said Stijn Verhulst, MD, MSc, PhD, coordinator of the pediatric sleep lab at the Antwerp University Hospital, Belgium. After weight loss, all metabolic parameters improved, and just 24% of the study group had residual SDB.
The results will be presented at the ATS 2012 International Conference in San Francisco.
Median age of the children in the study was 15.5 years (range 10.1-18.0). Participants underwent baseline sleep screening and those with diagnosed SDB underwent additional sleep screening four-six months after weight loss treatment. A fasting blood assay was performed at baseline and at four-six months.
Mean BMI at baseline was 36.4 kg/m2. After a six-month weight loss program that incorporated diet, increased physical activity and psychological support, mean BMI was reduced to 29.2 kg/m2. ASAT improved after weight loss in parallel with an improvement in oxygen saturation during sleep, while HDL-cholesterol mainly improved with lowering BMI.
The association between SDB and metabolic parameters in children remains controversial, said Dr. Verhulst. This study confirmed the independent effect of nocturnal hypoxia on HDL-cholesterol and liver enzyme levels in morbidly obese teenagers with SDB at baseline. We also confirmed that weight loss has a high success percentage in the treatment of SDB in obese teenagers. Furthermore, both weight loss and the consequent improvement in SDB both drive improvements in metabolic dysregulation.
Because of the high dropout rate after six months and the relatively limited number of subjects with residual sleep apnea, these findings need to be confirmed in a larger study, Dr. Verhulst concluded. Furthermore, it remains important to study the mechanisms linking SDB with these metabolic parameters in obese teens and to study the long-term effects of SDB on future metabolic and cardiovascular morbidity.
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Posted: May 25, 2012 at 9:11 am
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Posted: May 25, 2012 at 9:11 am
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrisso Diet is a diet program that will help people lose weight fast and it will also help them remain slender for the rest of their lives. Chrisso says that this Diet/Lifestyle book is like no other.
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Posted: May 25, 2012 at 9:11 am
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Posted: May 25, 2012 at 9:11 am
PHOENIX (CBS5) -
As the dog days of summer are fast approaching, and people are preparing for swimsuit season, anew weight-lossprocedure is focusing a good portion of its marketing toward men.
"Tried different diets and mixed things up a little bit and thought why not?" Jamal Ross said.
Ross couldn't help but notice new ads focused in on guys for "cool sculpting."
He said it seemed like a better option for him than liposuction.
"I wasn't quite at that point, so this just seemed like something that was pretty non-invasive and just a good entry point to see what the results would be like," Ross said.
A vacuum is placed over the fat that supplies a blast of cold to the area freezing the fat and eventually your body just gets rid of it. The procedure claims to be virtually pain-free.
"You feel a little bit of cool and other than that I've been kind of enjoying just hanging out," Ross said.
"The more the word gets out, the more that the patients come in and they realize there's more to the practice, more men are inquiring about it," Dr. Charles Evans said.
Evans, whoruns the Men's Vitality Center, said more and more men are coming in wanting to look better and feel better about their image.
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