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HOUSE CALL: Weight-loss surgery can help eliminate diabetes

Posted: April 30, 2012 at 9:10 pm

For many people suffering from diabetes mellitus (type II), morbid obesity is the major underlying cause.

According to the American Diabetes Association, almost 90 percent of people newly diagnosed with diabetes are overweight. Obesity is the disease; diabetes is the symptom of the disease. As with any other disease, it is almost always better to treat the primary disease rather than just the symptom.

Science has long proven that losing weight can improve type II diabetes. There is increasing evidence that bariatric surgery will significantly improve type II diabetes in most patients, and in many cases, will reverse it.

In March 2011, the International Diabetes Federation, which represents more than 200 diabetes groups across the globe, called for weight-loss surgery to be considered a treatment for type II diabetes in certain patients with a body mass index (BMI) as low as 30.

Currently the National Institutes of Health guidelines recommend bariatric surgery for patients with a body mass index (BMI) over 40. Gastric banding is now recommended by the FDA as a potential treatment for people with BMIs between 30 and 40 if they have obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. Other weight-loss surgeries are only recommended for people with diabetes whose BMI is greater than 35.

Weight-loss surgery works by restricting food intake and, in some procedures, by limiting the absorption of food in the small intestine. As more weight is lost, blood glucose levels continue to improve. In addition, weight-loss surgery typically improves blood sugar levels immediately following surgery, through a mechanism that scientists are still trying to understand.

A study from Duke University Medical Center and Columbia University compared patients who had gastric bypass surgery to those who lost the same amount of weight by dieting. They found that the surgery patients had lower levels of amino acids that have been linked to insulin resistance, with blood sugar levels improving almost immediately after surgery. One month after surgery, the majority of gastric bypass patients were off all diabetes drugs.

Of course, all surgery is not without risks. However, in most cases it has been proven that the benefits of weight-loss surgery in diabetic patients outweigh those risks. Being morbidly obese with type II diabetes, if left untreated, can lead to death. Studies have shown that these patients are less likely to die prematurely than those who did not undergo weight-loss surgery. Regardless of your decision, its important to meet with your physician to determine the right plan for you.

In addition to improving diabetes and potentially eliminating the need for insulin, many patients experience improvement in other underlying conditions, such as sleep apnea, high blood pressure, heart disease, osteoarthritis, asthma, depression, heartburn and acid reflux, infertility, and more. Studies also show that bariatric surgery patients are more likely to keep the weight off, which of course means living a healthier, longer life.

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Glen Carbon Chiropractor Dr. Morningstar Announces Healthwise Weight Loss Program

Posted: April 30, 2012 at 9:10 pm

GLEN CARBON, Ill., April 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Morningstar Spinal Correction Center announced that the practice offers the Healthwise weight loss program. This program is dedicated to helping participants lose weight and successfully maintain their weight loss through nutritional counseling and lifestyle changes. According to chiropractor Dr. Andrew L. Morningstar, the practice can help patients of all shapes and sizes successfully lose weight, whether a patient needs assistance losing a few pounds or more than 100.

Glen Carbon chiropractor Dr. Andrew L. Morningstar announced that his practice, Morningstar Spinal Correction Center, offers the Healthwise weight loss program and has success with patients on the program. This program is part of the practice's commitment to whole body health through weight loss and healthy living.

"We take a proactive approach to whole body health," said Dr. Morningstar. "Helping our patients lose weight and maintain this weight loss is important to optimizing their overall health. We are excited to offer the Healthwise weight loss program to accelerate our patient's journey to better health."

The Healthwise weight loss program combines nutritional and lifestyle counseling to help patients recognize unhealthy habits and correct this behavior. Dr. Morningstar emphasized that the program is not a "fad diet" but a roadmap to a better, healthier future.

"When we feed our body the right balance of nutrients and supplements, our body can truly thrive," said Dr. Morningstar. "This helps our organs to operate efficiently, improving our overall well being while reducing the risk for low-grade illnesses and fatigue. A healthy weight ensures that patients can enjoy an active lifestyle, without excess weight that can strain the musculoskeletal system and crowd internal organs."

The Healthwise program includes meal plans, protein supplements, entrees and beverages. A wide range of Healthwise products are available, including items suitable for different dietary needs, such as gluten-free and lactose-free meals.

According to Dr. Morningstar, these high-quality, nutritious meals are designed to help patients kick-start their weight loss. The practice also offers the Healthwise starter pack to help patients begin the transition to a healthier lifestyle. With Dr. Morningstar's nutritional counseling, patients learn to modify their diets to support long-term weight loss.

In addition to the Healthwise weight loss program, the practice also provides comprehensive wellness services and chiropractic adjustments. Dr. Morningstar says that these adjustments can help restore alignment to the musculoskeletal system, strengthening the spine, improving posture, and reducing headache and back pain.

Dr. Morningstar has been helping patients naturally manage pain and optimize overall health since 1998. He follows a "whole body" approach to pain management, injury treatment and weight loss, addressing both the symptoms and underlying cause for health problems. He is committed to enhancing his patients' overall well being through chiropractic adjustments, hands-on physiotherapy, and rehabilitation programs. Morningstar Spinal Correction Center has three wellness center locations in Glen Carbon, Manchester and Cahokia.

Prospective patients can learn more about the Healthwise program at http://morningstar-wellness.com.

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Berries May Delay Memory Decline

Posted: April 28, 2012 at 9:13 am

Study findings will sound sweet to American population confronting more cases of Alzheimers Elizabeth Landau, CNN April 28, 2012 (CNN) -- As the number of Americans living with Alzheimer's disease continues to rise, researchers are investigating various ways that people can prevent memory decline through nutrients in foods we might eat often anyway.

So far, nothing has been proven to work for sure, but there's no harm in eating healthy foods.

The latest target of interest is berries. A study of more than 16,000 women over age 70 suggests there is a connection between berries and memory problems. Specifically, women who ate the most berries per week were likely to have up to a 2.5-year advantage in terms of when they showed signs of memory decline.

There's no reason think that results would be different in men, said the study's lead author, Elizabeth Devore, researcher at the Channing Laboratory at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

But note that this study, published in Annals of Neurology, received funding from the California Strawberry Commission - a potential conflict of interest. The data analysis, writing and results were done completely independently of this sponsor, however, Devore said, and did not have anything to do with the concept of the study.

Participants were asked about food consumption every four years since 1980, and their memory was tested every two years between 1995 and 2001. Researchers found that the women who ate at least 1/2 cup of blueberries per week, or two 1/2 cups of strawberries, showed the greatest benefits.

"I'd recommend that both men and women eat more berries," Devore said.

Here's how berries might help: mitochrondria are energy generators of brain cells, and have been thought to also produce substances toxic to the brain that lead to Alzheimer's disease. These toxic compounds are called "free radicals," which damage brain cells and impair cellular processing. Berries are rich in flavonoids, which can act as antioxidants, interacting with free radicals before they cause damage.

But read the results of the new study with caution, says Dr. William Hu, assistant professor of neurology at Emory University School of Medicine. The study authors did not control the diets of the participants - the information about berry intake is based on their own recollections.

And it's hard to directly translate the effect of berries on cognitive decline when other lifestyle factors may also contribute to prevention. The berries themselves may have only a modest role to play.

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Diet Doc Weight Loss Solutions Fights Fatigue by Adding Vitamin B12 to their hCG Formula

Posted: April 28, 2012 at 9:12 am

Diet Docs hCG formula is enhanced with vitamin B12, also known as the energy vitamin. Their program combines a well-balanced diet that emphasizes vegetable, protein and essential supplements in their diet plan.

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Diet Docs hCG formula is enhanced with vitamin B12, also known as the energy vitamin. Their program combines a well-balanced diet that emphasizes vegetable, protein and essential supplements in their diet plan.

Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (HCG), known to aid in quick weight loss, is a hormone found in pregnant women in their first trimester. It was originally used and approved by the FDA to treat infertility by inducing ovulation in women and stimulate production of testosterone in men. In the 1950s, Dr. Simeons found in his weight loss trial that the use of daily injections of the hormone suppressed his patients appetite enough for them to take in only 500 calories a day. Thus, a new diet was born appropriately named the Simeons protocol.

Diet Doc has since updated this highly controversial diet with more realistic elements like a well-balanced diet with double the calorie intake of the original Simeons Protocol. Theyve even enhanced their formula with vitamin B12, an essential vitamin known for many benefits such as encouraging the healthy production of red blood cells to converting carbohydrates into energy. Statistics suggest that as much as 40% of people in the USA are B12 deficient.1

Recommended daily intake of vitamin B12 as suggested by the Food and Nutrition Board2

Diet Docs version of the hCG Diet has proven to be successful with real-life testimonials written on their current website hcgtreatments.com. Men and women of various ages who have lost anywhere from 15 to over 100 pounds submitted their hCG

1. Gubb, Andrew. "B12 Deficiency." andrewgubb.com. 10 November 2010. http:// http://www.andrewgubb.com/b12-deficiency/

2. Diet experience to encourage others who want a quick and seemingly effective weight loss solution.

With the success of their program, Diet Doc is now offering a line of products from weight loss shakes and bars to pre-made hCG meals. Their growing company is in the running to become one of the top contenders in the ever-growing weight-loss market and they seem to have found their needed niche.

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Eased postal reforms, Diet pay cuts passed

Posted: April 28, 2012 at 9:12 am

The Diet passed a bill Friday to amend the Postal Privatization Law and water down the postal reforms championed in the early 2000s by then Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, and a bill to trim national lawmakers' salaries for two years.

The two bills were approved by the Upper House with help from the main opposition forces the conservative Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito, which jointly submitted the bills with the ruling Democratic Party of Japan.

The enactment of the bills represents a legislative victory for Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, but his main priority the social security and tax reform package remains in danger because the opposition camp is refusing to join the talks until May. The Diet will close in June.

The postal privatization amendment is aimed at selling the government's two-thirds stake in Japan Post Holdings to fund Tohoku's recovery from the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. The stake is currently estimated to be worth more than 6 trillion.

But the amendment scraps the deadline for the selloff, allowing the government to keep its hooks in the financial services juggernaut for an indefinite period. The original law required the government to sell off all its Japan Post Bank and Japan Post Insurance holdings by 2017, but the amendment merely states that the shares are to be sold "as early as possible."

The shares might have been sold sooner, but the DPJ froze the deadline for the sale in 2009 upon taking power for the first time ever.

The legislation will reorganize the Japan Post Group into a four-company system instead of five by merging Japan Post Service Co. with Japan Post Network Co.

When the bill cleared the Lower House on April 12, three LDP politicians, including Shinjiro Koizumi, son of former Prime Minister Koizumi, voted against it, although their party collectively approved the revision.

The party usually punishes dissenting members, but the LDP's vice president only issued them warnings to prevent divisions from forming within the party.

Meanwhile, the pay cut bill will reduce Diet members' pay by about 13 percent for two years, bringing their salaries to 18.3 million from 21 million.

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Serena changes diet to support Venus

Posted: April 28, 2012 at 9:12 am

UpdatedApr 27, 2012 10:05 AM ET

Serena Williams says altering her diet in support of big sister Venus hasn't been much of a hardship.

Serena said she's cut down on eating chicken and fish and is eating more raw foods like Venus, who adopted the change to help her body cope with Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease that can cause fatigue and joint pain. But while the new diet has been a big change for Venus, it's not been that big a deal for Serena, she says.

''I've always been a better eater than her, even though I'm a lot, lot thicker,'' she said, laughing during a recent phone interview.

Serena said since she lives with Venus, she is mindful to eat foods that won't tempt her.

''I don't want her to come home and see a piece of chicken and be like, `Oh, I want it,' and she can't have it. It would be like a stumbling block for her,'' she added.

Both Serena and Venus have been back on the tennis court recently after dealing with health issues. Serena had ankle injuries this year and last year made her return after missing nearly a year because of several health concerns, including cuts on her feet from glass at a restaurant and clots in her lungs.

''I'm looking forward to playing, and just playing and being healthy; I haven't really been healthy in a few years, and I'm just really looking forward to having a chance to play,'' she said. ''I think right now I am at 100 percent ... I'm really looking forward to continuing this and continuing to be healthy.''

Besides her excitement for upcoming Grand Slams and the Olympics, Serena said she's also still focused on her side ventures, which include an upcoming appearance on the TV show ''Drop Dead Diva,'' her nails (she's a licensed manicurist and has a nail polish line), her clothing company, Aneres (she said it's relaunching online next year) and business school, just to name a few.

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Serena makes diet change to support Venus

Posted: April 28, 2012 at 9:12 am

Updated: April 27, 2012, 10:33 AM ET

NEW YORK -- Serena Williams says altering her diet in support of her big sister Venus hasn't been much of a hardship.

Serena said she's cut down on eating chicken and fish and is eating more raw foods, as does Venus, who adopted the change to help her body cope with Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease that can cause fatigue and joint pain.

Although the new diet has been a big change for Venus, Serena said it hasn't been that big a deal for her.

"I've always been a better eater than her, even though I'm a lot, lot thicker," she said, laughing during a recent phone interview.

Serena said since she lives with Venus, she is mindful to eat foods that won't tempt her sister.

"I don't want her to come home and see a piece of chicken and be like, 'Oh, I want it,' and she can't have it. It would be like a stumbling block for her," she added.

Both Serena and Venus have been back on the tennis court recently after dealing with health issues.

"I'm looking forward to playing, and just playing and being healthy; I haven't really been healthy in a few years, and I'm just really looking forward to having a chance to play," she said. "I think right now I am at 100 percent ... I'm really looking forward to continuing this and continuing to be healthy."

Besides her excitement for upcoming Grand Slams and the Olympics, Serena said she's also still focused on her side ventures, which include an upcoming appearance on the TV show "Drop Dead Diva;" her nails (she's a licensed manicurist and has a nail polish line); her clothing company, Aneres (she said it's relaunching online next year); and business school, just to name a few.

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New Service Provides Individualized, Targeted Weight Loss Plans

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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Weight Loss Success and Behavioral Changes Achieved with IntraPace abiliti® System

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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Big 3 watches as Heat lose to Wizards 104-70

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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