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Posted: April 28, 2012 at 9:12 am
ORLANDO, Fla., April 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Dr. Edward J. Gross, M.D., a leading plastic surgeon in Central Florida, has launched a new service that provides individualized, targeted weight loss programs. The comprehensive plans provided by Primera Slim Spa are effective tools for all goals and body types because they are customized depending upon each individual's unique needs.
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Weight loss is an issue that faces the entire country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "More than one-third of U.S. adults (35.7%) are obese." The obesity epidemic continues to rise. In Florida in 2003, less than 19% of the population was considered obese. By 2010, that number had jumped to 26.6%.
Obesity is linked to such fatal conditions and diseases as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancers. Also according to the CDC, in 2008 alone, $147 billion dollars in medical expenses were attributed to obesity related conditions.
One does not have to be considered "morbidly obese" in order to be at risk for these conditions. Indeed, an individual can appear to be at a healthy weight yet still be at risk if they hold a large amount of visceral fat in the midsection. According to the Mayo Clinic, visceral fat has been linked to cardiovascular disease, stroke, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, as well as type 2 diabetes.
Naturally, not everyone who wishes to lose a few pounds is in a condition that is cause for concern. Though there are many people who need to lose weight in order to live healthier, fuller lives, there are also those who wish to lose weight or tone their bodies in order to feel and look more attractive, which can lead to a much higher level of self esteem and overall happiness.
The good news is that Primera Slim Spa is designed to help those who desire to shed a few pounds for the best possible appearance as well as those who are at risk for obesity related diseases. Primera Slim Spa is not a cookie-cutter plan for weight loss. So many well-meaning programs use one approach and one plan to fit a variety of body types and lifestyles. Primera Slim Spa patients are given customized nutritional guidelines, customized exercise plans, and individual care regarding supplements, medications, and counseling.
All Primera Slim Spa patients receive one-on-one care by highly trained professionals. They are given a complete blood test to determine the best course of treatment and are provided with medications of the utmost quality in a state-of-the-art facility.
Primera Slim Spa is supervised by Dr. Edward Gross, a published and highly respected physician who has been named as a leader in his field.
For more information about Primera Slim Spa, please visit http://www.primeraslimspa.com.
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Posted: April 28, 2012 at 9:12 am
BARCELONA, Spain & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The abiliti implantable weight loss management system has been developed specifically to treat obesity by promoting lifestyle and behavioral changes.
Data from a clinical study presented at the 5th Congress of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders European Chapter (IFSO-EC) in Barcelona, Spain, show that the abiliti system supports significant weight loss, is well tolerated and promotes behavioral changes.
The abiliti system combines gastric stimulation, which helps patients feel full sooner, and unique data collection and monitoring tools, to allow patients and doctors to constantly monitor progress (reduction in food intake and amount of exercise) and implement necessary lifestyle changes to maintain sustained weight loss.
The results of this study show some of the unique attributes of the abiliti system. Not only are patients achieving significant weight loss, they are able to take control and make the necessary lifestyle changes to maintain this weight loss, noted Dr. Gnther Meyer, an investigator in the study and Chief of General Surgery, Wolfart Klinik, Munich, Germany, who presented the data at the IFSO-EC conference. Unlike other bariatric procedures, the abiliti system provides patients with the added benefit of being able to continuously monitor eating and exercise information on their home computer.
Study Details
In the clinical study presented at the conference, the abiliti system was laparoscopically implanted into 31 obese subjects (BMI 35-55). At 12 months, patients on average showed a mean excess weight loss (EWL) of approximately 30%. Analysis of data from two separate patient groups (one with EWL above 25% and one group with EWL below 25% at 12 months) showed that eating habits and exercise had a dramatic impact on sustained weight loss. For the group above 25%, at 12 months, excess weight loss was found to be approximately 44%. This group demonstrated a significant change in behavior, showing a reduction in snacking both during the day and at night. Because the abiliti device records this data automatically, 24 hours a day, doctors receive accurate eating information, as compared to data self-reported by patients, allowing doctors to guide patients on future lifestyle changes that can dramatically impact weight loss goals.
During the IFSO conference today, IntraPace will host a lunch symposium on the abiliti system at the Palacio de Congresos Catalunya (PCC), rooms B2/B3, between 13:45 and 14:45.
About the abiliti System
Following implantation via a simple minimally invasive surgical procedure, the abiliti system detects when a person eats or drinks and sends low-level electrical impulses to the stomach. This stimulation helps a person feel full before the stomach is actually full, causing them to eat less. As the anatomy of the stomach and intestines is not changed, clinical experience with the abiliti system has shown virtually none of the nausea, diarrhea and other side effects seen with gastric bypass surgery and gastric banding. Patients are not restricted in the types of food that they consume, but are encouraged to adopt a healthy diet and exercise program.
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Posted: April 28, 2012 at 9:12 am
WASHINGTON (AP) LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh watched and didn't seem to care. The final game of the regular season was meaningless, and the Miami Heat played like it.
Without their Big Three, the Heat suffered their worst defeat of 2011-2012 with a 104-70 loss to the Washington Wizards on Thursday night.
With their first playoff game just two days away, Miami coach Erik Spoelstra rested the boldface names and started Shane Battier, Udonis Haslem, Eddy Curry, Mike Miller and Mario Chalmers. Only Chalmers usually starts, and Curry started for the first time in more than four years.
The Heat are locked into the Eastern Conference's second playoff spot and open the postseason Saturday against the New York Knicks.
Miami was blown out early. Washington led by 25 at halftime and by as many as 38, sending the Heat to their biggest loss since Jan. 20, 2010.
''If we land safely and the plane touches down in Miami, it's a victory,'' Battier said. ''That was a nasty game. Luckily no one was injured, seriously, that's what you take away from this game.''
The Heat had only two players in double figures: Norris Cole with 14 and Curry with 10.
''Obviously we're not gonna put too much weight into this game. We don't think it'll have too much bearing on the second season,'' Spoelstra said.
''This will be a great first-round matchup. The way the season's been we couldn't expect anything other than to play after a day. We don't need more than that. We're in the same place the Knicks are in,'' Spoelstra said.
''They're coming off a game as well, so everybody's on a fair fighting field right now. Let's tip it off.''
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Posted: April 28, 2012 at 9:12 am
LEXINGTON, Mass. & Sydney--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
GI Dynamics, Inc. (ASX: GID.AX - News) today announced new data results that demonstrate the feasibility and safety of re-implantation of EndoBarrier, a breakthrough device for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and/or obesity. These data were presented for the first time by Alex Escalona, M.D., Department of Digestive Surgery, Pontificia Universidad Catlica de Chile, Santiago, Chile, during an oral session on Thursday, April 26, 2012, at the 5th Congress of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, European Chapter (IFSO-EC) in Barcelona.
In addition, information about EndoBarrier Therapy, including how it works, key benefits and clinical results to date, will be presented by Jan Willem Greve, M.D., Ph.D., Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery, Atrium Medical Center Parkstad, Heerlen, the Netherlands, during a roundtable discussion at the Metabolic Surgery Symposiumat IFSO-EC on Friday, April 27, 2012.
The efficacy of first-time EndoBarrier Therapy in weight loss and blood sugar control have been well established, and these results demonstrate that EndoBarrier can be safely re-implanted in patients who have previously undergone treatment with the device, said Dr. Escalona. Re-implantation of the EndoBarrier may facilitate additional weight loss and improvements in diabetes and other co-morbid conditions, and additional studies evaluating these clinical benefits are ongoing. We believe this is very exciting news for patients who may benefit from another period of EndoBarrier Therapy.
Twenty-four obese patients with an average weight of 109 kg (239.8 lbs.) and an average body mass index (BMI) of 44 completed 12 months of EndoBarrier Therapy, achieving a mean weight loss of 20 percent (22 kg/44.4 lbs) and excess weight loss of 47 percent. Following their initial treatment period and at least 31 weeks of follow-up post EndoBarrier removal, these patients were invited to participate in a re-implant study. In this study, 19 of the eligible 24 obese patients were re-implanted with the EndoBarrier. The mean time from EndoBarrier removal to re-implant was 39.4 weeks (range: 31-52 weeks). All of the patients who participated in the study were successfully re-implanted with EndoBarrier and there were no procedure-related complications.
We are pleased to have these data presented showcasing the ability to successfully re-implant the EndoBarrier, and we look forward to sharing data on the efficacy of second time EndoBarrier Therapy later this year, said Stuart A. Randle, president and CEO, GI Dynamics, Inc.
About EndoBarrierTherapy
EndoBarrier is a breakthrough device for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and/or obesity that has been clinically demonstrated to lower HbA1c levels, achieve weight loss of more than 20 percent, and improve important metabolic measures including cholesterol, blood sugar and triglycerides.1 It has been studied in 13 clinical trials and has been used in more than 500 patients. EndoBarrier is a thin, flexible, tube-shaped liner that forms a physical barrier between food and a portion of the wall of the intestine. Once implanted, EndoBarrier Therapy affects certain gastrointestinal hormones involved in insulin sensitivity, glucose metabolism and satiety, and these changes allow for rapid and sustained improvement of type 2 diabetes and weight loss.2
EndoBarrier received CE Mark approval for Europe in 2010 as well as approval by the Therapeutic Goods Administration in Australia in 2011 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and/or obesity. EndoBarrier is currently commercially available in select European markets, Chile and Australia. For more information, please visit http://www.endobarrier.com.
1Moura, GHD, et al, One Year Results of an Endoscopic, Duodenal-Jejunal Exclusion Device for Weight Loss and Control of Type 2 Diabetes. Hospital das Clinicas, University of So Paulo, So Paulo, Brazil. DT&T, February 2012, vol 14, no.2:183-189.
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Posted: April 28, 2012 at 9:12 am
MESA, AZ - Fast food -- it's quick, cheap, and often packed with fat, but there are options out there that won't break the calorie bank.
ABC15 called in Valley health guru Chris Powell to reveal the healthiest and most affordable meals at the drive-through.
"It's rare to find this in a lot of fast food nowadays," Powell said with excitement.
Powell, the so-called Transformation Specialist from ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition", gives his top three fast food chains he claims are serving up good choices for your budget and your diet.
His first pick: Chick-fil-A .
"It's going to be one of my favorite items especially if you're on the go," explained Powell.
For just over $6.50, Powell said the best option at Chick-fil-A is the char-grilled chicken sandwich meal with a side salad and unsweetened tea.
"Three hundred and seventy calories in this entire meal which is fantastic," expressed Powell.
But remember to keep hidden calories off the plate.
"Whether you're ordering at a sit-down restaurant or a fast food restaurant always get your croutons, dressings and sauces on the side."
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On the go? 6 healthiest fast food meals
Posted: April 27, 2012 at 1:10 am
What are the options?:
There are two different types of weight loss surgery: restrictive and malabsorptive. Restrictive surgeries, such as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery and gastric banding, limit the size of the stomach and slow down digestion. Malabsorptive operations, such as sleeve gastrectomy and duodenal switch, change how a person takes in food, removing part of the digestive track to make the body absorb fewer calories. Some of these procedures can be performed through a single laparoscopic (minimally invasive) procedure.
In gastric bypass surgery, 5 percent of the stomach is used to create a new gastric pouch at the bottom of the esophagus. The rest of the stomach is then sealed off and the small pouch is connected to the small intestine. The smaller stomach will still absorb the needed nutrients, but the brain will get signals of fullness much faster, resulting in a smaller portion of food consumed. Gastric banding is a similar surgery except the band is adjustable with a specialized needle to meet the patients weight-loss goals.
In vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery, 85 percent or more of the stomach can be removed. It is an alternative to gastric banding for lower-weight patients and may be a safer option for higher-weight patients. Duodenal switch also results in part of the stomach being removed.
Barbara Hess friends did a double-take when they saw her six months after her weight-loss surgery. Weighing in 80 pounds lighter, she looked like a new woman.
They couldnt believe it, Hess, of Graham, said. Youve known these people for years and years and they dont recognize you.
Hess understands their shocked faces because she still does not recognize her new body.
You get a picture of yourself as a fat person, Hess said, explaining that when she brings size medium clothes into the dressing room she immediately thinks those will not fit her. It takes a while to grow on you that youre thin.
Posted: April 27, 2012 at 1:10 am
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Posted: April 26, 2012 at 5:12 pm
Amarillo residents losing weight in under an hour
More people are seeking untradional ways to lose weight.
AMARILLO, TEXAS -- The perfect body that hour glass figure and continual quest for many Americans but how many of us really have it? The average woman is 5'3" 165 lbs as for the female model she is 5'8" 108 lbs. For average man 5'7' 194 lbs as for the male model 5'11'' 140 lbs
So what are you willing to do to get the body of your dreams? Many are turning to innovative techniques and new technologies take for example ionothermie cellulite reduction.
Licensed Massage Therapist Mike Bedard with Awaken Spa in Amarillo says the results are pretty amazing.
"We see close to 100 percent guarantee you'll loose at least an inch doing a series of 3 up to 6. I put it on your core and its like doing 1,000 crunches in 30 minutes but very intense very deep crunches. You usually up to 3 to 4 inches lost in a series of six but 2 to 3 on a series of 3."
The cost for one treatment $150. To set up your appointment visithttp://www.awakenspa.com/#!spa-services
CoolSculpting is the latest FDA approved technology to literally freeze the fat right off.
Dr. Michael Dixon says this is a quick way to melt away those unwanted rolls. "This actually kills the fat cells and removes them like liposuction although there is no incisions no asthenia nothing involved but FDA approved very effective."
Dixon says the reason this works is fat cells are more easily damaged and killed by cold than the skin and muscle than any of the other cells so it selectively kills the far and the cells are naturally removed.
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Posted: April 26, 2012 at 5:11 pm
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Contact: Sherri McGinnis Gonzlez smcginn@uic.edu 312-996-8277 University of Illinois at Chicago
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago's Institute for Health Research and Policy have designed a novel community-based weight loss intervention designed for African American breast cancer survivors.
Under a five-year, $3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute, researchers will determine if the program, called Moving Forward, is effective in decreasing body mass index and weight and improving diet and physical activity habits. They will also evaluate the effect of weight loss on blood pressure, cholesterol and quality of life.
African American women exhibit higher breast cancer mortality rates than white women; in Chicago the breast cancer mortality rate for black women is 116 percent higher than the rate for white women, says Melinda Stolley, principal investigator of the study and institute researcher.
Poor diet, lack of physical activity and obesity contribute to breast cancer progression and may intensify other conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease, she said.
"One of the cruel things about being diagnosed with breast cancer is that most women gain weight post-treatment -- on average 5 to 7 pounds -- which is not fully understood. We want to target African American women because nearly 78 percent of African American women are overweight or obese."
Physical activity has been shown to improve survival in breast cancer patients, Stolley said, but there has been very little research on weight loss in African American breast cancer survivors.
UIC will partner with the Chicago Park District to implement the study in the Roseland/Pullman, Englewood, Austin, South Shore and Lawndale neighborhoods.
The randomized study will recruit 240 African American breast cancer survivors who have completed treatment at least six months prior; are overweight; are physically able to participate in moderate physical activity; and are not currently in a structured weight loss program.
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Posted: April 26, 2012 at 5:11 pm
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KIRKSVILLE, MO -- A Heartland medical facility celebrates a milestone.
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the Center for Medical Weight Loss at Complete Family Medicine took place Tuesday afternoon in Kirksville.
The center celebrated and recognized its nearly 60 participants who lost about 2,300 pounds combined in the past six months.
With 76-percent of adults and 1-in-3 kids in Adair County overweight, Justin Puckett D.O. of Complete Family Medicine said the center wants to help stop the epidemic.
"We know if we don't do something now, we are going to see chronic conditions worsen. We are going to see more cases of diabetes, joint pain, and other chronic conditions. It can be treated with change of diet and lifestyle. We are bringing that into the program in a dedicated and devoted manner," Dr. Puckett said.
The center has been helping people lose weight using the 18 week medically supervisedOptifast Program.
Eric Hanson of Kirksville has lost about 76 pounds so far through the program. He said it was the help of the center, his wife, and teenage son that has gotten him to where he is today.
"With the encouragement of Complete Family Medicine, Dr. Puckett, and his staff...anybody can do this," Hanson said. "You just have to take the first step to go get the information. Once you decide to do it, decide with all your heart what you are going to do, the next 12-18 weeks you will see results."
If you're interested in the Optifast Program, you can go to Complete Family Medicine on 1611 South Baltimore Street in Kirksville for their information sessions on the program at 6 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of every month or call at 660-665-7575.
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