Published 1:06am Monday, March 12, 2012

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) Jay Bruce hopes a weight loss will help him get through a long season. The Cincinnati Reds hope it will make him a heavy hitter.

Bruce and Miguel Cairo hit RBI singles and the Reds beat a split squad of Los Angeles Angels 5-4 Sunday.

Bruce came into camp 16 pounds lighter than he ended last year. He has hit safely in all five of his spring appearances.

Hes swinging good, Reds manager Dusty Baker said. Hes quick. Hes going to have to learn to wait (on the ball). He can wait a lot longer now. Anytime you gain weight or lose weight theres always a period of adjustment.

Bruce was listed at 225 pounds last season but dropped to 209.

I wanted to be a little quicker in the field and on the bases, Bruce said. Sixteen pounds off will make it easier on my knees over 162 games.

Cairo, the veteran utility player who filled in for third baseman Scott Rolen most of last season, is hitting .417 in exhibition play.

Mat Latos pitched three innings for the Reds. He allowed a two-run homer to minor leaguer Alexi Amarista.

It was fine today, Latos said. I just want to continue to work on throwing strikes.

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Many health benefits have long been attributed to the sacred lotus leaf of the Far East. However, recent medical studies have confirmed how this natural plant has outstanding weight loss attributes as well. A recent article posted on health and wellness portal BeWellBuzz.com supported by empirical research studies explains several of the positive attributes of this plant of the lotus family.

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The Sacred Lotus or Nelumbo Nucifera as it is known by botanists, is a plant of the lotus family and is sometimes also referred to by the names Bean of India, Indian Lotus, or He Ye in Chinese cultures. The lotus is used in many cultures to stop bleeding, and is a common treatment for blood in the urine or for heavy menstrual bleeding. It is also thought to have overall invigorating qualities in regards to the circulatory system. It can be used to treat diarrhea and skin disorders. However, recent research explains how this natural element is effective in weight loss for humans.

According to a recent study conducted by Korean nutrition and metabolism scientists Ji-Yung Park and Huan Du at the Department of Food and Nutrition, Inha University, Incheon, Korea in 2010, scientists stated that lotus leaf extract, when combined with L-carnitine was shown to prevent adipogenesis, or the formation of fatty tissues. The study confirmed that lotus leaf slowed the absorption of fat and carbohydrates, increased energy expenditures and rapidly increased lipid metabolism. The study also confirmed that lotus leaf significantly reduced the increase of weight in those tested.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2994410/ -- link to medical research provided by Korean Scientists.

In Chinese medicine it is used as a treatment for the digestive and circulatory systems. Because of its bitter qualities, it causes the stomach to secrete more stomach acid, which can aid in food digestion. The sacred lotus also causes the liver to secrete increased amounts of bile, which breaks down fats from your diet more quickly and efficiently.

Another animal study reported in "Nutrition and Metabolism" magazine suggested that sacred lotus interfered with the bodys digestion and absorption of fat and carbs. At the same time, it accelerated the breakdown of fat and helped the body burn it faster. The lotus flower has been eaten and taken as a holistic treatment for various disorders for centuries, without any ill effects.

To read about some of the ways people can introduce lotus leaf into their diets for weight loss, please review the following article posted at BeWellBuzz.com.

http://www.bewellbuzz.com/wellness-buzz/indian-lotus-and-weight-loss

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Diet Doc HCG Diet announces new HCG diet forum to answer common question of HCG dieters.

Diet Doc HCG Diet & Weight Loss is the only safe, prescription HCG diet in the USA that doesn't have people eating only 500 calories per day. Eating too few calories is called a starvation diet and health risks, such as hair loss, extreme hunger and fatigue will be common in many people reports Julie Wright, president of Diet Doc.

The HCG diet forum is an area people can learn how the modern-day HCG prescription diet can help them lose rapid weight safely, without adverse side effects as seen in many.

Common questions include, "if I take HCG, will I get pregnant easier", or "does hCG cause pregnancy symptoms"? The answer is no, because the prescription HCG prescribed by the Diet Doctors is a micro dose and will not register a "false positive" as there will not be enough urine HCG. On the reverse, HCG prescription cannot cause a pregnancy test to show positive if droplets are placed on the pregnancy test as a pregnancy test takes millions of HCG to register within a pregnancy test reports Wright.

People also think by dropping their caloric intake to 500 calories per day when the Diet Doctor recommended 800 calories per day will make them lose weight faster. This simply isn't true. The weight that is lost on the 500 calorie diet is muscle. This is unsafe and can lead to cardiac problems, hair loss and extreme hunger and fatigue. Diet Doc does not support this type of dieting, taking a hard stand that this is unsafe.

Eating too few calories is what Dr. Oz spoke about during his Dr. Oz HCG segment. Responsible weight loss doctors know 500 calories is unsafe. It's not even necessary to get the weight off fast reports Wright. People on the Diet Doc Weight Loss Program report little to no hunger. This is because a variety of methods, diet and products are used to help eliminate hunger allowing dieters to easily drop their calories within a safe range for them personally, then when specific foods and weight loss shakes, diet food and prescription medication is used, the weight comes off at a rapid pace, but safely reports Wright.

Diet Doc modernized a doctor-supervised weight loss program that personalizes a diet for each person taking their health history, gender, age and lifestyle into consideration. Diet Doc also formulated weight loss shakes, diet food and a weight loss oil that is clinically proven to burn fat. This comprehensive approach to weight loss is how dieters lose an average of 7 pounds per week reports Wright.

Diet Doc HCG Diet are a team of weight loss physicians, weight loss nurses, nutritionists and weight loss coaches offering the only medical, HCG diet in the USA with HCG phase 1 (loading for two days), HCG phase 2 (Diet Doc's low calorie portion of the diet, no less than 800 calories per day) and HCG phase 3 (maintenance, keep the weight off) protocols.

Diet Doc's proprietary HCG phase 3 Maintenance program designed to keep the weight off long-term is offered free of charge to Diet Doc patients.

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Name: John McCarthy Age: 35 Height: 6'1" Before Weight: 311 pounds

How I Gained It: I was often encouraged to "put some meat on those bones" as a teenager. After getting married, having a child and beginning a career in a sedentary role, the weight just sort of snuck up on me gradually over the past 10 years.

I did lose weight one other time. In February of 2009, I weighed 300 pounds. I lost 80 pounds by June of that year. But by February 2010 I was 269 pounds again, and gradually gained it all back, and more.

I'd start every weekday at Dunkin' Donuts, and get two donuts and a large iced coffee with cream and sugar. Sometimes I'd have no lunch at all, and I'd have fast food at least three times a week. I also drank a lot of soda, maybe as much as an entire two-liter bottle, plus two or three 20-ounce bottles a day.

I was consistently tired, I couldn't do the things I wanted to do with my son and I felt old. My doctor told me I had high blood pressure and was likely going to have an issue with diabetes if I continued on the path I was on. Otherwise, I was in good health; the doctor told me I needed to lose some weight and take care of myself before that luck ran out.

Breaking Point: On Memorial Day weekend I made the choice to lose the weight to be a better example to my son. In June, I joined a gym and changed my diet forever. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired, and I knew I was too young to feel that old. Clearly I was setting a bad example with my poor eating habits and lack of activity. I was tired of watching. I knew my son would remember I was always there to support his athletics or to take him places, but it wasn't enough. I wanted to get out there and play with him, run, hike and join him.

How I Lost It: With no trainer, nutritionist or fad diets, I've lost 130 pounds using tried and true methods. I eat from the farm not the factory, I drink at least eight glasses of water a day, I get eight hours of sleep a night and I walk a lot.

I have always been a walker -- I enjoy it. When I made the choice to lose the weight, the first thing I did was go for a walk. I walked three miles that day, and I was exhausted. Now I walk four or more miles, three to five times a week, and on the weekends seven to 10 miles a day.

By September, just 87 days later, I'd lost 81 pounds! Today, I've lost 130 pounds, and I'm keeping it off! I haven't gained back any of the weight I've lost. I started 2012 in the best health of my life. My doctor has praised me for my health and said I'm no longer at risk for preventable issues. I was lucky to have a doctor who didn't prescribe a "magic" pill to fix my health issues. He was certain that a good diet and exercise would put me on track, and he was right. I feel great today.

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Diet Doc Weight Loss announces how to lose weight fast with weight loss doctor program designed to improve blood pressure, cardiovascular problems, diabetes 2, hypertension, high cholesterol and life span.

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Obesity studies have shown that being as little as 20 pounds overweight can cause debilitating health conditions, such as a reduction of life span, cardiovascular problems, diabetes 2, high cholesterol and a reduction of energy, mental clarity and sex drive!

According to SOTT.net's press release by a world-renowned cardiologist who said after 25 years of doing heart surgeries, there is one common denominator, the way people eat (sugar, carbohydrates, etc) is causing people to die prematurely or risk their health.

Dr. Dwight Lundell states "How does eating a simple sweet roll create a cascade of inflammation to make you sick?"

Dr. Lundell says, "imagine spilling syrup on your keyboard and you have a visual of what occurs inside the cell. When we consume simple carbohydrates such as sugar, blood sugar rises rapidly. In response, your pancreas secretes insulin whose primary purpose is to drive sugar into each cell where it is stored for energy. If the cell is full and does not need glucose, it is rejected to avoid extra sugar gumming up the works."

Diet Doc HCG Diet and Weight Loss is passionate about helping people reduce their weight to avoid certain diseases and health conditions associated with being overweight. How to lose weight fast is not done with one diet program for each person. To lose weight fast takes a personalized approach considering each person's unique health history, age, gender, genetics and lifestyle. Diet Doc are experts at losing weight fast and can help people who have previously failed on other diets to lose weight fast.

Diet Doc wants to keep their comprehensive, medically, supervised weight loss program affordable to many people, not just a select few. We often hear people comment that our pricing model is half of what other doctors are charging reports Julie Wright, President of Diet Doc HCG Diet & Weight Loss. This is because our mission is to help people lose weight, train them on what specific foods will cause a weight loss reaction in their body. This is how they keep the weight off long term reports Wright. If we can do our best with each person, then we have gained the trust of many. This is how we make up for charging much lower than others states Wright.

Diet Doc provides medically, supervised patient care to people across the USA. Diet Doc provides a collaborative approach to dieting, which is labor intensive, but effective reports Wright. Diet Doc works with weight loss physicians who are passionate about reducing obesity which is often the cause for many diseases and illnesses reports Wright.

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Weight loss pills are now part of the product range at Health hound Ltd. People that leave comments on the site have welcomed the news.

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Simon Carvery, one of the Directors on the site said that this move to introduce weight loss pills into our product line has been on the cards for some time. We have received a number of requests from our readers over the last few months to introduce these pills so now we have. We have a wide range of weight loss pills available on the site and we are also offering a number of weight loss tips that go along with each set of pills. We feel that weight loss pills can offer an effective way for some people to lose weight and we are hoping to hear some really positive stories about peoples weight loss experiences in the coming months.

There are a number of people on the site that regularly post questions about weight loss pills

And many of these people have been leaving comments on the site this week about what the team on the site are doing. Many of the comments so far have been very positive and many commentators are praising the team for their efforts.

As well as making weight loss pills available on the site this week the team at Health hound Ltd. have also come up with a free report on quick and easy ways to lose weight.

The new report is available on the site right now at http://www.healthhound.org/3223/weight-loss-pills/.

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Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012

United States of America. March 11, 2012. HCG Slim Again is a leading weight loss and slimming centre that been continuously helping individuals to loose the excess fats from their bodies and adopt a healthier lifestyle. Now they are brining their HCG weight loss plan along with the B12 Tacoma shots.

This HCG weight loss center has been working to bring such breakthroughs that not just help individuals loose their extra fats but also assure that they avoid any of the after loss health complications. And for that they have now come up with this HCG diet plan in combination with the B12 Tacoma Lipotropics shots.

The HCG weight loss plan as usual works with raising body metabolism and cutting fats. The B12 shots on the other hand help improve the liver functioning that overall enhances the body metabolism.

In short this is a safe and healthy way to loose fats and improve health. There are no health complications and results with this weight loss plan are quick. For more details and information about this HCG weight loss plan log on to their website http://www.hcg-diet.com or one can simply call the experts at 1-800-590-7788 for free weight loss consultation and advice.

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GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) - Jay Bruce hopes a weight loss will help him get through a long season. The Cincinnati Reds hope it will make him a heavy hitter.

Bruce and Miguel Cairo hit RBI singles and the Reds beat a split squad of Los Angeles Angels 5-4 Sunday.

Bruce came into camp 16 pounds lighter than he ended last year. He has hit safely in all five of his spring appearances.

"He's swinging good," Reds manager Dusty Baker said. "He's quick. He's going to have to learn to wait (on the ball). He can wait a lot longer now. Anytime you gain weight or lose weight there's always a period of adjustment.

Bruce was listed at 225 pounds last season but dropped to 209.

"I wanted to be a little quicker in the field and on the bases," Bruce said. "Sixteen pounds off will make it easier on my knees over 162 games."

Cairo, the veteran utility player who filled in for third baseman Scott Rolen most of last season, is hitting .417 in exhibition play.

Mat Latos pitched three innings for the Reds. He allowed a two-run homer to minor leaguer Alexi Amarista.

"It was fine today," Latos said. "I just want to continue to work on throwing strikes."

The Reds traded four players to San Diego for Latos, hoping that he could give them enough innings to take the pressure off the bullpen that was overworked last season. Both Latos and the team are pleased with the results so far.

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Jay Bruce hopes a weight loss will help him get through a long season. The Cincinnati Reds hope it will make him a heavy hitter.

Bruce and Miguel Cairo hit RBI singles and the Reds beat a split squad of Los Angeles Angels 5-4 Sunday.

Bruce came into camp 16 pounds lighter than he ended last year. He has hit safely in all five of his spring appearances.

"He's swinging good," Reds manager Dusty Baker said. "He's quick. He's going to have to learn to wait (on the ball). He can wait a lot longer now. Anytime you gain weight or lose weight there's always a period of adjustment.

Bruce was listed at 225 pounds last season but dropped to 209.

"I wanted to be a little quicker in the field and on the bases," Bruce said. "Sixteen pounds off will make it easier on my knees over 162 games."

Cairo, the veteran utility player who filled in for third baseman Scott Rolen most of last season, is hitting .417 in exhibition play.

Mat Latos pitched three innings for the Reds. He allowed a two-run homer to minor leaguer Alexi Amarista.

"It was fine today," Latos said. "I just want to continue to work on throwing strikes."

The Reds traded four players to San Diego for Latos, hoping that he could give them enough innings to take the pressure off the bullpen that was overworked last season. Both Latos and the team are pleased with the results so far.

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