Eating wise, he claimed, it isnt an apple a day, though some might argue his diet was worse than that.

It is the things that scare you the most that at times lead to the best outcomes. At least, that was the case for Joaquin Phoenix after he accepted the role of The Joker. The role came with some huge expectations and as well find out, a dramtic weight loss as well. However, as the actor admitted with Collider, it was the fear of a challenge that got him motivated for the role;

I take a lot of time and consideration when making decisions and what Im gonna work on always. So, in some ways, the process, which is obviously reading a script and meeting a filmmaker and then continuing to have meetings and discussions with Todd [Phillips]. I think hes very impressive and he seems to have a very interesting understanding of this world and what hes trying to say. And so there is something very appealing about that and working with him on this particular project. It feels unique, it is its own world in some ways, and maybe, mostly, it scares the fucking shit out of me or something. It might as well be the thing that scares you the most.

The first step, as he admitted with Looper was shedding the weight and looking the part this was a lot easier said than done, especially mentally;

"The first thing for us was the weight loss I think that's really what I started with," Phoenix said at the Venice Film Festival. Fittingly, the weight loss didn't just make Phoenix look more like the Joker it may have made him think more like him too. "[A]s it turns out, that then affects your psychology," Phoenix said. "You start to go mad when you lose that amount of weight in that amount of time."

Lets delve into the details regarding the change in look. As we'll all come to realize, he doesn't get nearly enough credit for this aspect of the preparation, en route to his iconic performance.

Ultimately, Phoenix dropped over 50-pounds for the role. He joked around that temptation was everywhere, especially on-set as a bag of pretzels would typically circulate the set.

Thankfully, it wasnt the actor's first weight loss for a role, so he knew what to expect both physically and mentally;

Its something Ive done before and you work with a doctor regimented and overseen and safe.

Eating wise, he claimed, it isnt an apple a day, though some might argue his diet was worse than that.

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The goal was weight loss and not to put on muscle, thus most of his calories were very low, he wasnt eating lots of protein either. His main source of intake came from clean and steamed veggies, as he revealed with Mens Health;

"It wasnt an apple a day," he said. "No, youve also got lettuce and steamed green beans."

Surely, not the most filling meal in order to drop weight so quickly, the calories needed to be low right out of the gate, likely matched with physical activity of sorts, like walking or running, surely no weight lifting, given the goal he was chasing, which likely made the caloric total even lower in the grand scheme of things.

Given that he was barely eating, getting from A to B wasnt easy in order to drop pounds, remember, you are in an energy deficit. As he would reveal in other interviews, the eating habits would also play a role on his mental game as if playing the role of the Joker wasnt hard enough!

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The actor admitted, the mental struggle wasnt easy either;

"As it turns out, [extreme weight loss] impacts your psychology, and you really start to go mad when you lose that much weight in that amount of time."

After a while, the pressure started to get to Phoenix, as he stressed about the number on the scale daily;

"Like so much of what's difficult is waking up every day and being obsessed over like 0.3 pounds. Right? And you really develop like a disorder. I mean, it's wild."

Despite all the downs, he was able to thrive in the role, arguably pulling off the best version of The Joker. He had his setbacks along the way, we saw a couple of blow-ups on the set, matched with tantrums behind the scenes, trying to hold things together.

Clearly, the role was a big challenge and one that came with multiple struggles, though we can all agree, things worked out perfectly for the actor, who took home several awards.

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In the past two months of a cetacean pregnancy, he says, you can start to see signs that mama's feeling a little blah : decrease in appetite, discomfortand possiblebacterial infections like bursella that cause late-term miscarriages in other cetacean species. But compared witheverything that can go wrong at or following conception or birth, the odds that something will go wrong with these two pregnant animals in the next few months is more limited, he says.

But if the mother does lose her calf, she and the entire orca community must overcome the emotional loss. Whales are highly family bonded, and the UW's Giles says their family members may know of a pregnancy through echolocation. Its like living with moving and breathing ultrasound [machines] all around you, called your mom and brother and sister, she says. It's physically taxing, It's medically taxing and dangerous, And then it's emotionally taxing for these individuals to continuously get pregnant, Giles says.

In some pregnancies, late-term calves can become ticking time bombs in their mothers bodies. If a grown calf dies, gets stuck and releases bacteria in the birth canal, the mother can die.

Calves that do make it through the birth canal need to swim to the surface and take their first breath immediately. The calves flukes and dorsal fins are floppy in utero, but calves come out tails first over one to two hours so their fins have time to harden in the cold water. Calves can be successful when they're born head first, but they don't have that functional paddle, Nollens says, noting calves usually get assistance from other females.

Throughout this process, theres another threat on the perimeter: male orcas, which can become aroused during childbirth and act aggressively toward the calf if females dont keep them away. Nollens says hes heard reports of newborns with rake marks, and thinks its likely theyre from males thattried to get access to a mom or calf during birth.

Of all the stress points in a whales pregnancy, lactation and weaning require the most work. Pregnancy is cheap it's lactation that is hard, NOAAs Noren says.

When orcas give birth, their caloric needs skyrocket, Nollens says, which means they must work harder to feed themselves and provide 40% fat whale milk to help their newborn grow quickly. If a killer whale has unlimited access to food, the food intake within days will go up 50%, Nollens says.

This responsibility can be overwhelming. Most of these females already have other offspring that they also need to support, so it is a huge demand to support themselves, nurse their young calf and help support other offspring and family members, Fearnbach says.

It can take two to three years, depending on whom you ask, to gradually wean a calf, which is entirely dependent upon its mother until it learns to forage. Dr. Astrid van Ginneken of the Center for Whale Research notes that where fish are scarce, weaning takes longer because calves have fewer fish to supplement their nutrition.

Dozens of researchers, policymakers and stakeholders have spent the past few years coordinating a $1.1 billion plan to save Puget Sounds orcas from low food availability, as well as ocean disturbance and pollution. While all southern residents suffer from the effects of these factors, its especially pronounced for mothers and their newborns.

All of those threats compound each other, and researchers are split on which ones are worse. I know some people are really about, 'It's only the prey, only the prey,' and other people are, you know, anti-boats, I think it's not that simple, Noren says.

In my opinion, to save these whales, we have to be laser focused on the food issue, and then secondarily the toxicants issue, Giles counters.

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If you've found yourself eating more junk during lockdown, you might want to think about shifting some extra weight, says Rachel Moore

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Diligent handwashing, keeping a safe distance and a swanky face mask collection is all well and good, but our best insurance to swerve Covid-19 is to lose weight.

If youre carrying even a few extra pounds, odds are already stacked against you. Obesity increases risk of Covid-19 death by nearly 50%. A terrifying statistic and far higher than global experts thought.

If this doesnt shock people into losing weight what will?

Perhaps this weeks revelation that a successful vaccine wont work well for overweight people might.

Scientists say all the cards are stacked against the obese. But theyre still not listening even though fear is the populations current setting.

Fear of Covid, fear of the fear of Covid, fear of getting out and about, fear of going back to work, fear of sending children back to school, fear that the invisible virus lurks where we least expect it.

But the clearest protection from this fear, other than thorough hand washing, is maintaining a healthy weight. But people still have their fingers in their ears, blocking out the advice. Lalalala. Its just too difficult.

The hard facts are clear our immune system and ability to fight infection is compromised by extra weight. Flab around our stomachs visceral fat produces chemical signals making our immunity less effective, so anyone who is obese is at twice the risk of becoming seriously ill from coronavirus. Twice. A big statistic.

That means a 63% of adults in England. Another big statistic. A scary 63% of adults in England are overweight or obese. Many have obesity-associated conditions, are on multiple medications and their organ ages are much older than they actually are.

Obesity-related illnesses currently cost the NHS 6 billion a year. One in three children leaving primary school are overweight or obese.

This week, scientists in the most comprehensive study revealed that once a vaccine is available, it wont work well on overweight people.

And thats more of us now after four months of lockdown. Weve all joked about our Lockdown Lard and Covid Cushions. Its so easy to gain a stone comfort eating without realising but a huge challenge to lose it.

Sales of booze, snacks and ice cream soared during lockdown and two-thirds of British adults say they had put weight on, comfort eating to get through difficult times.

But losing a stone or more now is the best way to approach post-Covid life, especially with winter and a talked-of second spike on its way.

Shrink in September should be the national campaign.

Just how much we hold the power to reverse the damage we are doing to our bodies by eating too much is illustrated by Michael Moseleys Lose a Stone in 21 days on Channel 4 this month.

Adopting a Mediterranean low-carb diet of 800-1000 calories a day can dramatically reduce a persons heart age and reverse the chances of diabetes.

So why, if tweaking lifestyle can extend life span and banish life-threatening conditions so quickly, why arent we doing it?

Its depressing that people would rather pump themselves full of medication, be uncomfortable and unhealthy than doing something about it, choosing to stare death in the face, costing the NHS and missing out on so much life than taking their own future into their own hands.

Rishi Sunaks Eat out to Help Out hasnt helped.

In a curry house this week, having my one and only EATHO experience I cant be the only person to feel guilty about public money paying for half my vegetable saagwala knowing my sons will end up paying for the billions of pounds racked up all their working lives?

Looking around the restaurant, about 80% fell into the need to lose weight category. But they were there, piling up their plates because it was half price, not because they needed it.

Eat Double, Pay Half would have been a more fitting title.

Im still trying to work out how the invitation to gluttony fits with the governments Better Health campaign trying to get us all to lose weight.

But then were all slippery and in denial about how much we eat. Only 10% of British people who are clinically obese admit they are, thinking they are a bit overweight.

Women see it more than men, apparently.

Now we know the facts, and that a successful vaccine wont be effective, its irresponsible to carry on.

Parents are kicking up a fuss about sending children back to school next week but are willingly overweight?

The professor behind the global study at the University of North Carolina was shocked at just how at risk the obese really were. If it shocks the scientist, we should be petrified.

Exercise doesnt work alone. Key to weight loss is eating less. Smaller portions of healthy food.

It might feel like a person sentence, but its better than death or being wired to a ventilator in a coma for months, which is the reality.

Time really is of the essence here. Its important to start getting in shape, right now.

And only we can do it for ourselves.

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You've heard it a million times before if you want to run faster, you need to run more.

In a culture that promotes a no excuses attitude towards working out, pushing yourself beyond your limits is often celebrated as a sign of discipline, agility and physical strength.

As we fixate on improving our performance and reaching new goals, we rarely consider the future losses of our present gains.

An unhealthy endurance athlete may seem like the ultimate paradox, but its a lot more common than you may think. RED-S is a syndrome that affects countless sports fanatics many of whom dont even know it exists.

RED-S refers to Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, and it is exactly what it sounds like. Previously called the Female Athlete Triad, it is characterised by low energy availability due to a caloric deficit.

The condition, which was termed in 2014 by the International Olympic Committee, can affect both males and females, including elite and non-elite athletes. It can lead to irreparable damage, impairing almost every system of the body if left untreated.

With little known about RED-S in the general medical and athletic community, it often goes overlooked. It prevails under the radar, only drawing attention after a drastic injury or mental collapse.

'It is still a relatively new condition,' explains Sports and Eating disorder specialist dietitian, Renee McGregor. 'It is a clinical condition within a sporting community, so only practitioners trained in both clinical and sports science/medicine will have a full understanding.'

However, as the evidence of its dangers mount, more people are speaking out to raise awareness about the syndrome.

One of these voices belongs to Great Britain runner Pippa Woolven, who suffered from the debilitating condition for over five years. Determined now to help others through her mentorship programme, she shares her own experience with RED-S with Runners World.

RED-S manifests in a variety of physical and psychological symptoms, which unfortunately, often go unnoticed. Creeping up in the form of benign colds and general fatigue, its unlikely to sound any alarm bells at first.

'It was worryingly easy to dismiss the initial warning signs, since they were all relatively subtle in isolation,' Woolven says.

These seemingly minor symptoms are in fact indicative of the body slowly breaking down. 'Biological processes become depressed,' McGregor explains. 'When there is not enough energy in the system, digestion slows, resulting in bloating, discomfort and IBS symptoms.'

Stubborn sniffles and chronic coughs are another side effect of this deficit.

'The immune system also becomes impacted, which puts the individual at a higher risk of infections and illness.'

A key symptom of RED-S in female runners is hypothalamic amenorrhea, or the absence of menstruation. While regular periods are a sign of good health, they can also be a major hindrance for many female athletes. Their disappearance is often a welcome relief from monthly cramps, headaches and mood swings all of which impact training and racing.

'It seemed more convenient not to have them,' Woolven reveals. 'I didn't have to worry about being on my period during competitions or buying tampons anymore.'

This acceptance of amenorrhea speaks to an uncomfortable truth about RED-S.

Its early symptoms can perversely enhance performance at least, in the short-term. Excessive training and restrictive eating leads to lower body weight, which can result in faster times. The detriment of these behaviours is obscured by their immediate benefits more PBs, more medals and more acclaim.

'In my mind, I was just doing what it took to reach my potential in sport. I thought the odd illness, body image issue and low iron levels were just part of the challenge,' Woolven says.

The danger of RED-S lies not in its symptoms, but in our failure to recognise them as symptoms.

RED-S is not an invisible illness that wreaks havoc on our internal organs as we ignorantly carry on with our lives. It waves at us in a bunting of red flags, but we remain colourblind to its warnings. In a society warped by messages like No pain, no gain and Eat less, move more, its easy to view physical hardship as fundamental to making progress.

Our ability to detect health problems can, ironically, be corrupted by our determination to reach our fitness goals.

With athletes often unable to identify the issue objectively, its crucial that their support team develops an understanding of RED-S.

Unfortunately, the initial pros of the condition are often applauded by coaches, whose concerns are typically rooted in achieving visible results. Many doctors also have little knowledge of the condition, which further delays diagnosis. Despite displaying all the symptoms, it took years for Woolven to discover she had RED-S.

'Id had countless blood tests, seen multiple doctors and endocrinologists and not once was RED-S or the Female Athlete Triad suggested.'

Woolven emphasises the importance of discussing menstruation more openly in the athletic community. A loss of periods, which is a major indicator of RED-S, is often normalised in female runners and can therefore go unnoticed.

'Every doctor who looked at my body weight and food consumption reassured me: no period - no problem,' Woolven reveals.

The female body requires a certain amount of energy to make sure reproductive hormones regulate and produce a monthly period. Hormones such as oestrogen are also crucial for bone health, cardiovascular health and cognitive health.

'During amenorrhoea, when these hormones are reduced and often non-existent, individuals put their health and performance at risk,' explains McGregor.

Exhausted from her futile chase of a concrete diagnosis, Woolven finally decided to take matters into her own hands. She came across a series of articles and blogs on RED-S, and was shocked to discover how accurately they detailed her own symptoms.

Despite the relief of finding an answer after years of confusion, Woolven felt frustrated by the vagueness of the condition. 'At first, I couldnt believe that the simplicity of the RED-S description could possibly explain the complicated nature of my problem.'

As she delved further into her research, Woolven was confronted by a painful realisation her body had been undernourished for years.

'It became apparent I had quite simply spent years in an energy deficit that was far from replenished during the "reset" I thought was behind me,' she admits.

This prolonged energy deficit is far from benign. The long-term consequences of RED-S include, but are not limited to, decreased bone density, cardiovascular issues, gastrointestinal disturbances and decreased immunity. Armed with this new information, Woolven embarked on a plan to salvage her deteriorating health.

With RED-S often taking years to be diagnosed, there is no fast lane to recovery. As many of its physical symptoms grow from a deeply entrenched mindset, effective treatment requires a focus on ones mental health. Initially, Woolven attempted to loosen her rigid attitude towards nutrition and training on her own. Despite her good intentions, the process was a lot harder than she had expected.

'I seemed to be stuck in an agonising middle ground; motivated enough to start the process but continually falling short, time and time again,' she says.

After 'a series of half-hearted efforts and frustrating partial comebacks', Woolven took a crucial step in her recovery seeking professional guidance. With the help of a psychotherapist, she dug deeper into her disordered eating patterns and established a plan to combat these unhealthy behaviours.

Woolven also began to take time away from running, to pursue other hobbies and invest time in close relationships. To her surprise, varying her interests only benefited her training. She quickly realised that she did not have to neglect all other aspects of her life to reach her athletic goals.

'Ironically, I performed at my worst when I was overly focused on sport,' she explains.

Woolven's experience inspired her to establish Athletes in Balance, a mentorship programme which supports people battling with similar issues. Having struggled to receive a RED-S diagnosis and to implement an effective treatment plan, she now wants to assist those who may be presenting symptoms.

'My goal as a mentor is to be the person who shows up, looks at the bigger picture and then helps someone apply their strength as an athlete to overcoming challenges related to RED-S,' she says.

While she recognises that it is not a replacement for medical intervention, Woolven believes that her mentorship can be a valuable resource for those grappling with RED-S. With her extensive experience of the condition, she aims to a provide the holistic support that may be missing from standard clinical treatment.

'Sometimes science doesnt hold all the answers to the change in mindset an athlete may need to go through,' she explains.

By sharing her story, Woolven hopes to help others identify the warning signs of RED-S, implement effective strategies, and of course, emphasise the importance of balance in every athletes life.

If you think you may be suffering from RED-S and need someone to talk to, Woolven can be contacted here.

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The only thing to fear about the stock market in September is fear itself.

Thats important because Septembers reputation as a poor month for equities is well-known. Since the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +0.46% was created in the late 1800s, the Dow has fallen an average of 1% in September. The Dows gain in all other months averages 0.7%.

There are nevertheless two reasons not to give any weight to this history:

There is no plausible theory for why September should be awful for the stock market, and without such an explanation, data mining becomes far more likely.

In any case, the stock market has not, on average, lost ground in September of presidential election years.

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The lack of a plausible explanation for Septembers record is not for want of trying. For many years I have challenged readers to propose one. None that I have received can withstand historical scrutiny.

One of the most widely proposed ideas is that Septembers record is caused by tax-loss selling from mutual funds, especially since 1990, because of a new tax law that took effect then. But if that were a plausible explanation, wed expect Septembers record since 1990 to be worse than it was before.

But thats not the case. The Dows average September loss prior to 1990 was four times worse than its been since then minus 1.2% versus minus 0.3%.

Other explanations that have been proposed dont even meet a simple smell test. One of my favorites is that the stock market in September suffers from pent-up selling from investors who are just returning from their summer vacations. But that explanation could just as easily be turned on its head; why doesnt the market soar in September from pent-up buying demand?

That could especially be the case this year, given the Federal Reserves announcement Thursday suggesting its monetary policy will be even easier than previously thought, for a lot longer than previously thought. The so-called Fed Put is alive and well.

In any case, according to Lawrence Tint, its a waste of time trying to find a plausible explanation for Septembers dismal record. Tint is the former U.S. CEO of BGI, the organization that created iShares (now part of BlackRock BLK, +0.66% ).

Unless you or I are able to discover something nobody else knows about, by the time we know why a pattern exists, its too late to profit from it, he said in an interview. Thats because, once this discovery is made, savvy investors would immediately begin jumping the gun by selling in August, others in turn would try to beat them, and the historical pattern would quickly disappear.

If the discussion up to this point isnt sufficient to convince you not to fear September, consider this: In September of the average presidential-election year, the stock market actually has risen. This is illustrated in the accompanying chart at the top of this column, which plots the Dows average monthly gains back to 1896. Notice that, in presidential-election years, not only does the Dow on average rise in September, but there are also five months that have the worst average returns.

So there you have it. There is no sound theoretical or statistical reason to bet that September is bad for the stock market. But even if there were, youd still have reason in this election year not to bet on equities suffering in September.

None of this is a guarantee the stock market wont fall. With five straight months of gains under its belt, the stock market has every right to take a breather especially in a crazy year like 2020 that has already broken so many historical precedents.

My point is that, should the stock market decline, it wont be because its the ninth month of the calendar.

Mark Hulbert is a columnist for MarketWatch. His Hulbert Ratings tracks investment newsletters that pay a flat fee to be audited. He can be reached at mark@hulbertratings.com.

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently stated that obesity, defined as a BMI of 30 or above, increases a person's risk of severe illness from COVID-19.i This patient population represents roughly one-third of the U.S. adult population. That's why Davtyan Medical Weight Loss & Wellness of Los Angeles and Community Bariatrics Hamilton of Indianapolis are encouraging individuals with obesity to explore options to reduce the health risks associated with COVID-19.

Recent concerning studies have linked the influence of obesity to COVID-19 cases. In fact, there is a higher prevalence of COVID-19 hospitalizations among those with obesity.ii Research also indicates that people with obesity have worse outcomes with COVID-19 infection, including respiratory failure, need for mechanical ventilation, and higher mortality.iii

"The worldwide novel virus pandemic combined with the global obesity epidemic is a dangerous situation," commented Keith McEwen, M.D., medical director at Community Bariatrics Hamilton, Indianapolis,IN. "Consumers need to have a comprehensive understanding of the link between obesity and the virus. We encourage our patients to take control of their health by taking action now to reduce their risk of developing severe COVID-19 illness. As medical experts warn that a second wave of COVID-19 this fall or winter could be more serious than the first, now is the time for people with obesity to seek surgical options for losing weight."

David Davtyan, M.D., bariatric surgeon at Davtyan Medical Weight Loss & Wellness of Los Angeles said, "We intentionally create personalized programs that include an adjustable and reversible surgery like the Lap-Band Program, combined with support tools and resources to experience long-term weight loss and improved health."

Although the surgical treatment of obesity and its complications has been postponed in many states during the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) states that metabolic and bariatric surgery should be resumed as it is medically necessary and the best treatment for those with the life-threatening and life-limiting disease of severe obesity.iv

The Lap-Band Adjustable Gastric Banding System, manufactured by ReShape Lifesciences, is the only FDA-approved, laparoscopic weight-loss device indicated for a BMI of 30 or higher commercially available in the U.S. The procedure has been performed over 1,000,000 times since 1993 worldwide, it's covered by most insurance companies and backed by over 25 years of clinical evidence. Notably, the Lap-Band is proven to be the safest bariatric procedure available on the market,vbacked by 20 years of clinical data demonstrating lower complication rates compared to other surgical procedures. The Lap-Band provided an average of 46% excess weight loss at one year,vi and if for any reason a Lap-Band needed to be removed, it is easily reversible. In obese and severely obese patients that had less weight to lose (BMI 30-40), percent excess weight loss was significantly higher; ~70%.vii Both Dr. Davtyan and Dr. McEwen report that in their comprehensive programs they commonly see 60-65% excess weight loss at one year. The procedure is typically performed in less than an hour and can be done at an ambulatory surgery center, with patients typically returning home the same day.

The Lap-Band features an adjustable gastric band that is placed around the upper stomach to help limit food intake and promote a feeling of fullness. With regular adjustments that help a patient to continue losing weight, the Lap-Band is a long-term tool that gives one more power over hunger and more control over weight loss.

Community Bariatrics Hamilton in Indianapolis offers several weight-loss options to improve health and reduce the health risks associated with COVID-19. Dr. McEwen offers the Lap-Band Program and an Intragastric Balloon.He has performed over 2,000 Lap-Band Procedures.

Davtyan Medical Weight Loss & Wellness of Los Angelesoffers the Lap-Band Program, gastric balloons and gastric sleeve.Dr. Davtyan has performed over 2,000 Lap-Band Procedures. He personally had a Lap-Band in Belgium in 2001 and did the first outpatient Lap-Band Procedure in California.

People interested in learning more about the connection between obesity and COVID-19 and personal options can contacthttps://lapbandla.com or https://www.lapbandindiana.com.

ABOUT DAVTYAN MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS & WELLNESS OF LOS ANGELES

Davtyan Medical Weight Loss and Wellness of Los Angeles offers a spectrum of medical endoscopic, surgical, and minimally invasive weight-loss procedures with excellent outcomes. The procedures performed include Lap-Band,gastric balloons, andgastric sleeve.All these procedures are performed by Dr. Davtyan at The Weight Loss Surgery Center of Los Angeles in Beverly Hills, Cedars Sinai Medical Center or Marina Del Rey Hospital.

ABOUT COMMUNITY BARIATRICS HAMILTON OF INDIANAPOLIS

Community Bariatrics Hamilton of Indianapolis specializes in the Lap-Band Procedure and long-term patient management to help patients take control of their obesity, change their lives, and regain their health. They offer non-surgical outpatient procedures such as intragastric balloons as well.

i CDC. "People of Any Age with Underlying Medical Conditions." Updated June 25, 2020.https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-with-medical-conditions.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fneed-extra-precautions%2Fgroups-at-higher-risk.htmlii https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7377684/ iii https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(20)30477-8/fulltextiv ASMBS. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. "Safer through surgery. American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery statement regarding metabolic and bariatric surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic." https://www.soard.org/article/S1550-7289(20)30318-X/fulltextv ASMBS. Bariatric Surgery Procedures. https://asmbs.org/patients/bariatric-surgery-procedures vi O'Brien, Annemarie Hindle, Leah Brennan, Stewart Skinner, Paul Burton, et al. "Long-Term Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Weight Loss at 10 or More Years for All Bariatric Procedures and a Single-Centre Review of 20-Year Outcomes After Adjustable Gastric Banding." Obesity Surgery. The Journal of Metabolic Surgery and Allied Care. Published online: 06 October 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-018-3525-0 vii JB Dixon, LL Eaton, V Vincent and R Michelson. "LAP-BAND for BMI 30-40: 5-year Health Outcomes from the Multicenter Pivotal Study." International Journal of Obesity. Published 15 September 2015.

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The combination of flaxseeds and lauki in this raita is a great one to facilitate weight loss.

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An Indian meal seems to be incomplete without rich and creamy raita, don't you agree? Be it those hot summer afternoons or the sunny winter lunches, a bowl full of curd simply adds up to a wholesome meal. Raitas not only compliments our curries and sabzis but also comes with a plethora of health benefits that we might not realise. The yogurt-based dish, besides being low-fat, cool and refreshing also fosters good digestion.

Raitas are a yummy combination of yogurt with countless other spices, herbs, seeds and ingredients that further makes it a tantalising affair. Be it the crunchy boondi raita, wholesome mix veg raita or the vibrant beetroot one, if you go out and explore there are options galore and each one is equally delicious and healthy. Curd being a versatile ingredient can be experimented with in countless ways. One can make a raita as healthy as you wish to. For instance, this flaxseed raita is a classic example of a high-protein dish that one can easily add in the everyday diet.

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Flaxseeds are a powerhouse of various essential nutrients that can prove to be extremely beneficial for our health. A rich source of fibre, protein, magnesium, calcium and phosphorous among other nutrients and minerals, flaxseeds are highly versatile and can be added in smoothies, parfaits, soups and accompaniments like raita easily. In this quick and easy raita recipe, flaxseeds are combined together with boiled bottle gourd, curd, mint leaves and cumin for a wholesome, yummy dish that can amp up your lunch or dinner table in no time.

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The combination of flaxseeds and bottle gourd (lauki) is a great one to facilitate weight loss. Being high in protein, flaxseeds helps induce satiety which in turn lessen our tendency to eat more. Bottle gourd on the other hand is a low-calorie, low-fat vegetable besides brimming with dietary fibres which helps in keeping us full for longer and in turn aiding weight loss.

This high-protein, high-fibre raita recipe is sure to not just make your meals scrumptious but might also work wonders in your weight loss diet.

Try it at home and share your experience in the comments section below.

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There's growing evidence to support a holistic solution to common problems moms face like stress, obesity, and insomnia it's called EFT Tapping.

No matter how you slice it, there just aren't enough hours in the day for most moms. We're constantly running on empty while filled with stress. All of the running around and constant care taking takes a toll on our brains and our bodies, which leaves many of us exhausted, tense, and overweight.

However, there's growing evidence to support a holistic solution to all of the problems mom face it's called EFT Tapping. Although the idea may sound somewhat silly, the results and testimonials online speak for themselves. So what is EFT Tapping anyway? And how can it help moms sleep better, lose weight, and stay healthy?

Likeacupuncture and other Eastern medicinal treatments, emotional freedom technique (EFT) tapping is a holistic approach to treating physical and emotional concerns. Essentially, the techniqueinvolves applying specific types of tapping pressure to energy hot spots or meridian points within your body. By doing this tapping, you can restorethe energy balance within your body which in turn alleviates symptoms. In fact,thedeveloper of EFT, Gary Craig,claimsthat disruptions inyour body's natural energy flowcausesnearly all of the physical pain and emotional anguish that people experience.

It seems like a mom's work is never done which means we almost never sleep. Believe it or not, though, proponents of EFT Tapping say that the method can help cure insomnia and help stressed out mothers catch up on their Z's.

A study published in the Energy Psychology Journalfound that EFT Tapping was actually more effective than traditional sleep hygiene methods for curing insomnia. Furthermore, numerous studies have shown that Tapping helps reduce stress and anxiety within the body, which can also aid in sleep.

What happens if you wake up in the middle of the night? Well, Tapping experts say that you can simply get out of bed and doing a simple "breathe and tap" technique to calm your mind and return to sleep.

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Many of us are aware that obesity is an epidemic in the United States. In fact, the NIH states that nearly two-thirds of all women in the United States are overweight or obese. Although fad diets like Keto are more prevalent than ever, many women aren't losing weight. However, there are several reasons why EFT can help women lose weight.

First and foremost, a study published inThe Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease proved that tapping reduces cortisol levels within the body, which in turn can also help reduce insulin levels and fat storage within the body. Therefore, by using EFT to reduce stress, you can also lose weight.

Furthermore, some studies have shown that tapping can help emotional eaters curb their appetite and work through unhealthy eating habits. One 2019 studyshowed that people who used EFT twice a week for 8 weeks reduced their BMI. In an interview with Women's Health Magazine,Jessica Ortner shared how tapping not only reduced her anxiety, but also helped her lose 30 pounds.

While better sleep and weight loss are definitely great benefits from Tapping, proponents of the practice say it doesn't just end there.In fact, chiropractor and clinical nutritionist Dr. Josh Axe claims that EFT can also help reduce chronic pain, muscular tension, joint pain, tension headaches and migranes.

Furthermore,EFT can help reduce mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD and ADD/ADHD. By Tapping on a regular basis, people can relieve stress and avoid many stress-related health conditions altogether.

And the best part? EFT isn't hard to learn! You can pick up on the technique by watching YouTube tutorials or even using apps like The Tapping Solution.

Whether you're struggling to sleep at night, battling obesity, or just stressed out all the time, EFT Tapping may be an easy solution that can fit into even the busiest mom's day. It's not hard to do, it doesn't require a ton of time or the assistance of a doctor, and you can even teach your children to do it too!

Sources: Healthline,Energy Psychology Journal,Nationan Institute of Health,The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease,JMIR Mhealth Uhealth,Women's Health Magazine,Dr. Josh Axe

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