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Ketogenic diet: An alternative to epilepsy medication – WZZM

Posted: March 29, 2017 at 10:41 am

Denise Pritchard, WZZM 9:45 AM. EDT March 29, 2017

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GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. - Millions of Americans live with a diagnosis of epilepsy, which means daily medications to help control seizure activity. But, there are other alternatives to medications.

One of these alternatives is a change in diet.

The ketogenic diet has been in practice since the 1920s in young children. Now, adolescents and adults are seeing the benefit from this diet as well.

Jennifer Fillenworth, registered dietitian at Mercy Health, counsels patients on the Modified Atkins Diet through the Mercy Health Hauenstein Epilepsy Program, the only certified-adult ketogenic program in West Michigan.

What is the ketogenic diet?

The ketogenic diet is a special high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that is used to control seizures in some people with epilepsy. It became popular as a therapy for epilepsy in the 1920s and 30s. The diet focuses on high-fat items such as butter, vegetable oils and heavy cream. The diet eliminates carbohydrate-rich foods such as bread, potatoes, rice, pasta and cereals. This diet is closely monitored by a team composed of a physician and dietitian.

Who does this diet help?

This diet has been shown to help those with epilepsy. Most commonly children are treated with this diet from a young age. There is growing evidence to support that the ketogenic diet is also helpful in adults. Mercy Health is currently offering a Modified Atkins Diet to adults with epilepsy.

What is the Modified Atkins Diet?

The modified Atkins diet is a less restrictive version of the ketogenic diet. The classic ketogenic diet has a calorie restriction, fluid restriction, protein restriction, and requires weighing and measuring foods. The modified Atkins diet is consumed more freely. Patients are just required to stay between a 10-30 gram carbohydrate restriction per day. Many patients on the modified Atkins diet even go out to eat at restaurants.

Does it work?

In studies so far, yes. About half had a 50% reduction in seizures after 6 months. Many were able to reduce medications. Patients undergoing the Modified Atkins Diet at Mercy Health have seen improvement in their seizure activity, they have more energy during the day, and they have seen the benefits of weight loss.

Mercy Health Hauenstein Neurosciences is hosting its first ketogenic diet therapies conference on Friday, April 14, at the Prince Conference Center, open to the public.

This course will deliver a practical review of the ketogenic diet, its use for epilepsy and its different applications for other neurologic conditions. The open house will offer the opportunity for patients and families to learn more about the diet and its variations, sample keto foods and attend cooking demonstrations. To register for this conference, please visit MercyHealthNeuro.com/ketogr.

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Mediterranean diet may help reduce risk of Type 2 Diabetes – WFAA.com

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Risk of Diabetes can be reversed with Mediterranean diet

Sonia Azad, WFAA 9:31 AM. CDT March 28, 2017

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An estimated 86 million Americans are at risk for Type 2 Diabetes, but nearly 90 percent of them dont know it.

Doctors say adhering to a Mediterranean diet may help to reverse your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.

The Mediterranean diet, which is especially popular from Spain and Italy to Greece and the Middle East, largely focuses on seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Its dark leafy greens, freshly foraged greens in all different varieties like kale and collards and spinach and chard, said Dahlia Shaaban, founder of Washington, D.C.-based Live Deliciously.

The majority of foods in a Mediterranean diet do come from plants, but Shaaban says to go for fish or lean proteins twice per week. Salmon and tuna, for example, contain Omega 3 Fatty Acids which promote heart and brain health.

So you can think of crowding out your plate with more plant-based foods, then enjoying meat here and there, explained Shaaban.

Beans, nuts and whole grains are everyday staples in a Mediterranean meal plan.

The grain is something you can hold onto, said Shaaban. Brown rice, farro, wide rice, quinoa, bulgur or cracked wheat. The most common beans you find in the Mediterranean are:lentils, chickpeas, fava beans, black eyed peas.

The American Diabetes Association suggests using olive oil to cook instead of butter or margarine. That can help to lower cholesterol levels. And when it comes to seasoning, herbs, spices and citrus juice are better options than salt.

Finally, limit alcohol and sugarand youve got the perfect blend of health-conscious choices for people managing diabetes.

Its not just a diet, its a lifestyle, said Shaaban.

For Mediterranean-inspired recipes, visit the Live DeliciouslyandLive Deliciously Tribe Facebook pages.

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‘Medicinal food’ diet counters onset of type 1 diabetes – Science Daily

Posted: March 29, 2017 at 10:41 am

Monash University's Biomedicine Discovery Institute researchers have led an international study that found -- for the first time -- that a diet yielding high amounts of the short-chain fatty acids acetate and butyrate provided a beneficial effect on the immune system and protected against type 1 or juvenile diabetes.

Autoimmune type 1 diabetes occurs when immune cells called autoreactive T cells attack and destroy the cells that produce insulin -- the hormone that regulates our blood sugar levels.

The specialised diet developed by CSIRO and Monash University researchers uses starches -- found in many foods including fruit and vegetables -- that resist digestion and pass through to the colon or large bowel where they are broken down by microbiota (gut bacteria). This process of fermentation produces acetate and butyrate which, when combined, provided complete protection against type 1 diabetes.

"The Western diet affects our gut microbiota and the production of these short-chain fatty acids," researcher Dr Eliana Mario said.

"Our research found that eating a diet which encourages the gut bacteria that produce high levels of acetate or butyrate improves the integrity of the gut lining, which reduces pro-inflammatory factors and promote immune tolerance," Dr Mario said.

"We found this had an enormous impact on the development of type 1 diabetes," she said.

The findings, which attracted considerable interest at the International Congress of Immunology in Melbourne last year, were published today in the journal Nature Immunology.

Professor Charles Mackay, who initiated the research said the study highlighted how non-pharmaceutical approaches including special diets and gut bacteria could treat or prevent autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes.

"The findings illustrate the dawn of a new era in treating human disease with medicinal foods," Professor Mackay said.

"The materials we used are something you can digest that is composed of natural products -- resistant starches are a normal part of our diet.

"The diets we used are highly efficient at releasing beneficial metabolites. I would describe them as an extreme superfood," he said.

Professor Mackay said that the diet was not just about eating vegetables or high-fibre foods but involved special food and a special process, and would need to be managed by nutritionists, dietitians and clinicians.

The researchers are hoping to gain funding to take the findings into type 1 diabetes into clinical research. Professor Mackay, Dr Mario and collaborators around Australia are expanding their research to investigate diet's effect on obesity and other inflammatory diseases including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, food allergies and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

This research was supported by JDRF, the Diabetes Australia Research Trust and the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council.

Read the full paper titled, Gut microbial metabolites limit the frequency of autoimmune T cells and protect against type 1 diabetes', published today in Nature Immunology.

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This World-Class Soccer Player Credits His Comeback To a Vegan Diet – Men’s Health

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Last Sunday, 34-year-old Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe scored in England's 2-0 win over Lithuania in a 2018 World Cup qualifier, adding yet another gem to his abundant highlight reel this year. Despite his advancing age, Defoe has maintained his ...

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England’s Jermain Defoe hopes vegan diet can prolong career – ESPN FC

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Goals from Jermain Defoe and Jamie Vardy saw England past Lithuania 2-0 at Wembley. Jermain Defoe's inspiring pre-match photo, Barcelona's tic-tac-toe training game, and much more in the Sweeper. Dele Alli says it was an honour for him and England's young players to be on the pitch with Jermain Defoe. Gareth Southgate hails Jermain Defoe's leadership in the England squad and says a goal was never in doubt. Jermain Defoe reveals emotions behind his first England goal in four years while Jamie Vardy tells the source of his black-eye.

Sunderland and England striker Jermain Defoe has turned to veganism in a bid to stay on top of his game at 34.

Defoe ended a three-and-a-half-year absence from the international stage on Sunday, opening the scoring in England's 2-0 win over Lithuania at Wembley.

That was the latest instalment in a remarkable resurgence for a player whose career appeared to be winding down when he swapped Tottenham for Toronto in 2014.

Since returning to the Premier League with Sunderland he has been one of the division's most reliable scorers, with 14 goals this season despite his club's perilous position at the bottom of the table.

Defoe has long been teetotal, is an enthusiastic advocate of cryotherapy treatment, practises yoga and is now cutting animal products from his diet.

"I have a better understanding of my body now," he said. "Everyone wants to feel fresh in the game, there's no better feeling, so I'm just making sure I'm doing the right things -- cryotherapy, massage, eating the right things ... trying to turn vegan.

"That's a funny one because when I go to my Mum's she's got every kind of meat you can imagine out on the table.

"It was my girlfriend's idea. She said to me, 'You've got to do it,' and she's always showing me these documentaries and that. It's always nice to have someone around you to who helps you and drives you on and wants you to do well."

He added: "I don't find anything hard because I know the feeling of scoring goals.

"So getting in an ice bath and all that isn't nice, but I just think, 'You know what? I'm going to do this and be rewarded.' It's hard, but in another way it's easy because all I want to do is play well and score goals.

"The key thing for me is recovery, giving yourself the best opportunity to perform in the next game, and I seem to have got that to a tee. There's a lot of things I do away from training and away from matchday that help me perform, so I'll just keep doing that."

Defoe has endured his fair share of disappointment since arriving on the international scene in 2004, missing out on the World Cup two years later as well as the last two major tournaments during his exile under Roy Hodgson.

Current boss Gareth Southgate has opened the door for him to put that right in Russia next year, provided he can retain form and fitness, a last hurrah that would go a long way towards making up for the past.

"My mum always said, 'It's not how you start it's how you finish,' and years later I'm back in the squad and scoring goals for my country,'' he said.

"I never give up. In my mind I was trying to be realistic and with the previous manager [Hodgson] I didn't feel like I was getting an opportunity. There was times I was scoring goals, especially last season, and I wasn't selected for the Euros. I felt like I finished the season strong, but I was realistic and felt like maybe I wasn't going to get an opportunity."

Asked how he was informed that his stellar form for Sunderland would not be enough to earn a recall for Euro 2016, he added: "I didn't get a call. I found out on the telly.

"It was heartbreaking. Only because in my heart I felt like I'd done enough to be involved."

Defoe led the England team out against Lithuania on Sunday alongside Bradley Lowery -- the terminally ill five-year-old Sunderland fan with whom he has formed such a bond.

The Sunderland striker took to Instagram on Tuesday to pay tribute to the youngster, who suffers from neuroblastoma -- a form of cancer that affects children.

Bradley had earlier said on his Facebook page: "I have had an amazing day and I will never forget Jermain because I love him so much."

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Consumer Reports: New ads for Contrave weight loss pill – KATU

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You may have seen the television commercials for the prescription weight-loss pill Contrave. Contrave is the combination of two older drugs - the antidepressant bupropion and the addiction-treatment drug naltrexone. Its ads say the drug works on the brain to reduce hunger and control cravings. The FDA approved Contrave is for obese people or who are overweight with a body mass index of 27 or higher AND who also suffer from serious conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or type 2 diabetes.

The commercial cites studies in which patients who took Contrave along with diet and exercise lost approximately 2 to 4 times more weight than those who did diet and exercise alone. However, a Consumer Reports analysis of the 3 clinical trials used to gain FDA approval of the drug, shows the drug works but the amount of additional weight loss is small and could pose serious health risks.

Contrave can cause anxiety, insomnia and headaches. But also serious health problems, such as liver damage, seizures, increased blood pressure and possible heart risks. The people who took it up to 56 weeks lost only five to nine pounds more on average than those who took a placebo.

Consumer Reports advises to speak with your doctor about the risks and different weight-loss options. Consumer Reports health experts say its best to lose weight the safer, proven way, by eating less and exercising.

If you've been unable to lose weight on your own, ask your doctor about intensive behavioral programs that have at least 12 sessions a year and include multiple strategies to help you switch to a healthier diet and increase physical activity.

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Weight Loss Tip: You Know More Than You Think You Do! – Huffington Post

Posted: March 29, 2017 at 10:41 am

Its a rainy, cool day here on Long Island, and I have to sayIm fucking PUMPED!!! I got an unsolicited call this morning from an online radio company called Empire Radio, and they want to have me do an eight minute segment on the air, tomorrow morning, at 9:16 (thats not a typo)! The segment will be based on Weight Loss by Pete and what I do, and I couldnt be more excited!

Ive done interviews before, but this is a step forward in the right direction:-) I also have a potential spot on Bulletproof Radio, a huge podcast hosted by Dave Asprey, the founder of the Bulletproof brand and a huge advocate for the nutritional values that I strongly believe in.

Anyhow, today I want to get into how you know more than you think you do.

Well, youre already equipped with everything you need, biologically speaking, to be successful on your health and weight loss journey. The strategies in which to break these out, on the other hand, is where I come in:-p

Anyway, let me explain what I mean by you knowing more than you think

When our bodies are operating at their best, were very in-tune with how and what we feel. This ranges from physical sensations, to hunger to our emotional states. When everythings going full-throttle, theres nobody who knows what we need better than us (ourselves)!

Some examples that I can provide from both my personal journey, and my everyday life, are as follows:

1) I only eat when Im hungry. The regimented breakfast, lunch and dinner with a few snacks in between hogwash that weve been taught since childhood is a thing of the past for me! My degree of hunger will dictate whether or not I have a snack, or a full-on meal.

2) Not only do I only eat when Im hungry, but I KNOW what my body needs in that moment. If Im feeling low on energy, and wont be able to eat for a while, Ill snack on a healthy fat that releases energy slower, and thus over the duration of time that I wont be eating for, like almonds or Brazil Nuts. If its just a quick pick-me-up, Ill have a low-glycemic fruit, like an apple, to get my blood sugars back to where they need to be instantaneously.

3) I know what my body needs on any given day. Rather than going through the motions of a regimented workout program, I change things up based on my mood and how my body feels. If Im stiff, I do yoga. If I feel weak, Ill lift weights. If I want fresh air, Ill either go for a run or head to the park up the block to perform a plyometric interval training workout. This degree of being in-tune with myself enables me to keep fitness interesting, and thus not a chore that so many people look at following a program while going to the gym as.

When things are firing on all cylinders, we develop this great mind-body connection. Were born with it, but unfortunately, due to the 21st century lifestyle of Netflix and chill, ordering takeout and sweeping our issues under the rug (with that rug being one of either our careers, our families or an alternate reality weve created for ourselves through entertainment), we lose that connection, and fall out of touch with ourselves.

One of my best success stories, Laura, is a mom of two who admitted that she had lost touch with both her body and herself after giving birth twice in the span of three years. She got it back through working with me, because we got her mind and her body operating on all cylinders. Check out her AWESOME transformation picture below:

After Laura completed her program, Im happy to report that shes STILL on track, and is NEVER going back to where she was! Shes completely in-tune with herself and her body, and as a result, shes thriving for the first time in a long time.

Its the same concept as getting abs: Everyone actually has ab muscles; You just need to burn the fat around them to get them to pop out!

P.S. If youre READY to get in-tune with yourself and your body again, then lets chat!

Im opening up a couple of spots on my calendar for Weight Loss Strategy Calls this week, and would love to chat with you:-)

To set one up, please fill out my Health Questionnaire at https://goo.gl/forms/pn6PugMixK74z5ip2. Stay on the page after submission, and click on the link to set up your strategy call.

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Mission SLIM Possible: Learn From Piedmont Woman’s Weight Loss Success – WFMY News 2

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Mission SLIM Possible: Piedmont Woman's Weight Loss Success

WFMY News 2 , WFMY 8:30 AM. EDT March 29, 2017

GREENSBORO, NC --If you've ever tried to lose weight, you know its not easy. And when you're starting at over 600 pounds, it can seem impossible!

Sanford native Miranda Harrisnever planned on weighing 675 pounds, but she did. At first, she wanted to get gastric bypass surgery to drop the pounds. But to get the surgery, she had to lose some weight on her own. So she started. And as she lost the weight, she kept working out. She's lost more than 237 pounds with more to lose!!!

Now, as she continues to drop the weight, she and her trainer want to help others do the same! So this morning, Miranda and her Trainer Will Powell joined Tracey McCain to talk about her story and the upcoming Mission SLIMPossibleretreat.

Harris started working out at Powell's gym called Fitness Zone two days per week, making the 45-minute drive from Sanford, as well as attending his seminars and retreats that focused on nutrition and food education. The weight continued to come off slowly but steadily. When she reached her 200-pound weight loss milestone, the entire gym celebrated with her, making signs and posting celebratory posts on social media. She has now lost 237 pounds and is still continuing to lose weight. She has also decided not to have gastric bypass surgery.

Powell has had success helping clients trying to lose large amounts of weight. He offered a few tips that included:

He'll cover those tips and more at an upcoming retreat specifically for overweight people looking to lose weight. At the event, attendees will: set goals and get started on the path to optimal health, learn about unhealthy behaviors and how to modify them, and meet new friends who are struggling with the same challenges, and create accountability as a group.

When asked what she might tell people who are on the fence about attending Mission SLIM Possible, Harris said, "Come to this event and Will will pour into you other ways that you can do this, it is possible. It may sound cliche, but if I can do it, anyone can do it."

If you or someone you know wants to attend MissionSLIM Possible, here are the details. It's Saturday, April 15th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pmat the GuilfordConference Center. The address is 3113 Cedar Park Rd. Greensboro, NC 27406. Registration is $125 and includes a cooking demonstration and lunch. To register, click here.

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Why Mama June Quit Her Weight Loss Plan – Delish

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Over the last few weeks we've watched Mama June's amazing weight loss story unfold on her new show Mama June: From Not to Hot. But last Friday's episode left the reality star in tears.

Her weight loss had been going smoothly, but she needed a tummy tuck and breast lift in order to remove the excess skin that was left over. After undergoing the procedure to do so, Mama June was distraught with the results, ET reports. The skin removal surgery left her bandaged and bruised, and she even compared herself to Frankenstein.

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As The Sun notes, the long recovery time and immense pain led Mama June to cancel her next skin removal surgery, which was meant to correct her "turkey neck" and "bat wing" arms. But even more drama unfolds when the matriarch later throws out her size 4 "revenge body" dress that she was going to wear to ex-husband Papa Bear's wedding.

Hopefully Mama June changes her mind about quitting her weight loss journey, but we'll have to wait until the next episode to see what the she decides. Mama June: From Not to Hot airs Fridays at 10 p.m. on WEtv.

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Jon Gosselin reveals 25-pound weight loss for new job as a stripper … – AOL

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Jon Gosselin is serious about his new job as a stripper.

So serious, in fact, that he lost 25 pounds in preparation for his big debut at Atlantic City's Dusk nightclub on April 1.

SEE ALSO: Jon Gosselin reveals more about his new stripping gig: 'My kids know everything that's going on'

"I lost weight," he revealed to Page Six this week. "I lost 25 pounds -- for my health, too. I have hereditary high blood pressure. So I started dieting. My girlfriend is a nurse practitioner. I just try to be healthy."

His reveal comes just a few days after news broke that Gosselin had changed career paths. Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, the former "Jon & Kate Plus 8" star proudly confirmed the rumors.

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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - MAY 30: DJ Jon Gosselin performs at The Pool After Dark at Harrah's Resort on Saturday May 30, 2015 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Tom Briglia/FilmMagic)

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - MAY 30: DJ Jon Gosselin along with DJ Noah perform at The Pool After Dark at Harrah's Resort on Saturday May 30, 2015 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Tom Briglia/FilmMagic)

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 31: Jon Gosselin attends Talent Resources Sports presents Maxim 'Big Game Weekend' sponsored by AQUAhydrate, Heavenly Resorts, Wonderful Pistachios, Patron Tequila, Touch by Alyssa Milano and Philippe Chow at ESPACE on January 31, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for Maxim)

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - MAY 30: DJ Jon Gosselin along with DJ Noah perform at The Pool After Dark at Harrah's Resort on Saturday May 30, 2015 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Tom Briglia/FilmMagic)

TEANECK, NJ - JUNE 27: Jon Gosselin attends a press conference on Tax Deductible Marriage Counseling at Bergen Marriage Counseling & Psychotherapy on June 27, 2012 in Teaneck, New Jersey. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)

TEANECK, NJ - JUNE 27: Jon Gosselin attends a press conference on Tax Deductible Marriage Counseling at Bergen Marriage Counseling & Psychotherapy on June 27, 2012 in Teaneck, New Jersey. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 24: Television personality Jon Gosselin attends Toasting the 2012 NFL Draft Class kick-off at the Bounce Sporting Club on April 24, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bobby Bank/WireImage)

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 24: Television personality Jon Gosselin attends Toasting the 2012 NFL Draft Class kick-off at the Bounce Sporting Club on April 24, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bobby Bank/WireImage)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 04: Jon Gosselin attends the Launch Party for Virgin America's First Flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia at the Hotel Palomar on April 4, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 29: Jon Gosselin attends the 2nd annual 'Night of a Billion Reality Stars' bash at SupperClub Los Angeles on March 29, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 16: Jon Gosselin arrives at THQ's E3 'Take No Prisoners' event at The Standard Hotel Downtown on June 16, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images)

PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 22: Jon Gosselin attends The Sky Suite at Sky Lodge on January 22, 2010 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/WireImage)

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 09: Television personality Jon Gosselin tapes 'The Insider' in Father Duffy Square on November 09, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 01: Television personality Jon Gosselin meets with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach at the West Side Jewish Center on November 01, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images)

NORRISTOWN, PA. - OCTOBER 26: Television reality star Jon Gosselin (C) speaks with the media as he leaves Montgomery County Courthouse after a hearing regarding his divorce from wife Kate Gosselin, October 26, 2009 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Kate did not attend the hearing. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

NORRISTOWN, PA. - OCTOBER 26: Television reality star Jon Gosselin speaks with the media as he leaves Montgomery County Courthouse after a hearing regarding his divorce from wife Kate Gosselin, October 26, 2009 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Kate did not attend the hearing. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Television personality Jon Gosselin leaves his Manhattan apartment to pick up his daughters on October 08, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images)

Jon Gosselin arrives at Los Angeles International Airport on October 6, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leandro DiCapua/BuzzFoto/FilmMagic)

Jon Gosselin launches his milkshakes at Millions Of Milkshakes on October 3, 2009 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage)

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 03: TV personality Jon Gosselin launches his milkshake at Millions Of Milkshakes on October 3, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images)

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"I'm an integral part of the show," he explained. "Being part of something is a blessing. Since I joined Senate DJ I've felt like I belong to something and I'm not just out there on my own -- I feel as if I'm part of a fraternity or brotherhood."

Gosselin already worked at Dusk as a DJ and promoter, so his turn as a stripper in the nightclub's "Untamed Male Revue" wasn't too big of a leap.

"It's the last episode in my 30s and the first episode in my 40s," he told Page Six.

Jon Gosselin's ex-wife, Kate Gosselin, has yet to react to the news, though Jon did reveal to Page Six that he has told his eight children about his new gig.

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CELEBRITY APPRENTICE -- Finale Red Carpet and Party -- Pictured: Kate Gosselin on Monday, February 16, 2015 -- (Photo by: Mike Pont/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

NEW YORK NY - APRIL 05: Kate Gosselin sighting on April 5, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Josiah Kamau/BuzzFoto/FilmMagic)

TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Kate Gosselin and John Gosselin talk about their twin daughters and sextuplets on NBC News' 'Today' on October 2, 2007 -- Photo by: Heidi Gutman/NBC NewsWire

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 23: Television personalities John and Kate Gosselin attend the Discovery Upfront Presentation NY - Talent Images at the Frederick P. Rose Hall on April 23, 2008 in New York City.(Photo by Thos Robinson/Getty Images for Discovery)

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 23: Television personalities John and Kate Gosselin and President & CEO of Discovery Communications David Zaslav attend the Discovery Upfront Presentation NY - Talent Images at the Frederick P. Rose Hall on April 23, 2008 in New York City.(Photo by Thos Robinson/Getty Images for Discovery)

NEW YORK - MARCH 04: 'Dancing with the Stars' Tony Dovolani and Kate Gosselin attend the premiere of 'Life' at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on March 4, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Charles Eshelman/FilmMagic)

NEW YORK - MARCH 17: Kate Gosselin and her bodyguard Steve Neild leave after having lunch at Sarabeth's Central Park South on March 17, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/WireImage)

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 29: MGM Grand President and Chief Operating Officer Scott Sibella (L) and television personality Kate Gosselin attend the grand opening of Brad Garrett's Comedy Club at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on March 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/WireImage)

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 16: TV personality Kate Gosselin of 'The Celebrity Apprentice' poses for a portrait during the NBCUniversal TCA Press Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 16, 2015 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by: Christopher Polk/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) NUP_166973_2046.JPG

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 19: Television personality Kate Gosselin enters the 'Good Morning America' taping at the ABC Times Square Studios on June 19, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/GC Images)

GOOD MORNING AMERICA - Kate Gosselin is a guest on 'Good Morning America,' 6/19/14, airing on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Fred Lee/ABC via Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 01: Kate Gosselin and Leeza Gibbons on the set of 'Celebrity Apprentice' on April 1, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Bobby Bank/GC Images)

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 05: Kate Gosselin seen filming 'Celebrity Apprentice' on April 5, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Alessio Botticelli/GC Images)

CELEBRITY APPRENTICE -- Episode 1401 -- Pictured: (l-r) Keshia Knight Pulliam, Leeza Gibbons, Kate Gosselin, Kenya Moore, Vivica A Fox, Brandi Glanville, Shawn Johnson, Jamie Anderson -- (Photo by: Douglas Gorenstein/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 25: Kate Gosselin on the set of 'Celebrity Apprentice' on March 25, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Bobby Bank/WireImage)

CELEBRITY APPRENTICE -- Episode 1401 -- Pictured: (l-r) Jamie Anderson, Kate Gosselin, Kenya Moore -- (Photo by: Douglas Gorenstein/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

CELEBRITY APPRENTICE -- Episode 1401 -- Pictured: (l-r) Kate Gosselin, Jamie Anderson, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Leeza Gibbons, Kenya Moore, Viviva A. Fox, Shawn Johsnon, Brandi Glanville -- (Photo by: Douglas Gorenstein/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Cara Gosselin, Kate Gosselin, Mady Gosselin and Savannah Guthrie appear on NBC News' 'Today' show -- (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC/NBC NewsWire via Getty Images)

TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Cara Gosselin, Kate Gosselin and Mady Gosselin appear on NBC News' 'Today' show -- (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC/NBC NewsWire via Getty Images)

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 1: Kate Gosselin, former reality star and long time target of the tabloids, now author of new cookbook called Love Is In The Mix in Toronto to promote the book. Toronto, October 1, 2013. (Colin McConnell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 01: Reality TV Star Kate Gosselin Appears On CTV's 'The Marilyn Denis Show' at Bell Media Headquarters on October 1, 2013 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 26: Bethenny hosts Kate Gosselin, Loni Love, Michael Yo, Jenny Mollen, and Maksim Chmerkovskiy at the CBS Broadcast Center on September 26, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for 'bethenny')

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 25: Kate Gosselin visits SiriusXM Studios on September 25, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 25: AJ Calloway (L) interviews TV personality Kate Gosselin during her visit to 'Extra' in Times Square on September 25, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by D Dipasupil/Getty Images for Extra)

LAS VEGAS - DECEMBER 2: Television personality Kate Gosselin (L) and a performer from 'KA by Cirque du Soleil' arrive at the Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon on December 2, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Rock 'n' Roll Marathon)

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 02: Television personality Kate Gosselin arrives at the Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon and Half-Marathon on December 2, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff R. Bottari/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: TV personality Kate Gosselin attends the 'Real Fashion, Real Women' Runway Show Benefiting Bottomless Closetat Empire Hotel on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: TV personality Kate Gosselin attends the 'Real Fashion, Real Women' Runway Show Benefiting Bottomless Closetat Empire Hotel on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: TV personality Kate Gosselin walks the runway during the Derek Warburton 'Real Fashion, Real Women' Benefit during Spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Empire Hotel on September 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Randy Brooke/WireImage)

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 03: Kate Gosselin attends BlogHer '12 at the Hilton New York on August 3, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 22: Kate Gosselin takes part in the 2012 Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon at Grant Park on July 22, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images)

TODAY -- Pictured: Kate Gosselin appears on NBC News' 'Today' show -- (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC/NBC NewsWire via Getty Images)

TODAY -- Pictured: Kate Gosselin appears on NBC News' 'Today' show (Photo by Peter Kramer/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

TODAY -- Pictured: Kate Gosselin appears on NBC News' 'Today' show (Photo by Peter Kramer/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 07: Kate Gosselin attends the 137th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 7, 2011 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/WireImage)

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 06: Kate Gosselin attends the Style Icon 2011 Luxury Gifting Suite at the Galt House - Day 1 at the Galt House Hotel & Suites Grand Ballroom on May 6, 2011 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jeff Gentner/Getty Images for Style Icon)

NEW YORK CITY - MARCH 18: Kate Gosselin sighting at STK restaurant on March 18, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Christopher Peterson/BuzzFoto/FilmMagic)

TV personality Kate Gosselin arrives at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards at Nokia Plaza L.A. LIVE on August 29, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

TODAY -- Pictured: Kate Gosselin appears on NBC News' 'Today' show (Photo by Peter Kramer/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

Kate Gosselin sighting at ABC Studios on April 23, 2010 in New York City.

DANCING WITH THE STARS THE RESULTS SHOW - 'Episode 1010A' - In the two-hour finale on TUESDAY, MAY 25 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET), all previously eliminated couples returned to perform all-new dance routines. (Photo by Adam Larkey/ABC via Getty Images) KATE GOSSELIN, TONY DOVOLANI

DANCING WITH THE STARS - 'Episode 1005' - This week on 'Dancing with the Stars,' it was movie night, with eight remaining couple doing the Jive, Quickstep, Cha Cha Cha, Tango, Foxtrot and Rumba to iconic songs from famous films such as 'Pulp Fiction,' 'Breakfast Club' and 'Risky Business,' among others, airing MONDAY, APRIL 19 (8:00-9:32 p.m.,ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Adam Larkey/ABC via Getty Images) TONY DOVOLANI, KATE GOSSELIN

DANCING WITH THE STARS - In week five of 'Dancing with the Stars,' the remaining couples return to the stage, MONDAY, APRIL 19 (8:00-9:32 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Greg Zabilski/ABC via Getty Images) TONY DOVOLANI, KATE GOSSELIN

TV personality Kate Gosselin poses at Kate Gosselin Signs Copies Of 'I Just Want You to Know: Letters To My Kids' at Barnes & Noble 3rd Street Promenade on April 16, 2010 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)

THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO -- Episode 3808 -- Pictured: Television personality Kate Gosselin during an interview on April 15, 2010 -- Photo by: Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank

DANCING WITH THE STARS - In week three of 'Dancing with the Stars,' the remaining couples return to the stage, MONDAY, APRIL 5 (8:00-10:02 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Kelsey McNeal/ABC via Getty Images) KATE GOSSELIN, TONY DOVOLANI, BROOKE BURKE

NEW YORK - MARCH 04: TV personality Kate Gosselin attends the after party for the premiere of Discovery Channel's 'Life' at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on March 4, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

LONG BEACH, CA - OCTOBER 26: Kate Gosselin signs copies of her book Eight Little Faces at the 2009 Women's Conference - Day 1 at Long Beach Convention Center on October 26, 2009 in Long Beach, California. (Photo by Dr. Billy Ingram/Getty Images)

TODAY -- Aired 10/05/2009 -- Pictured: Kate Gosselin -- In an exclusive interview with NBC News' Meredith Vieira, Kate Gosselin speaks out about the suspension of her reality show, her messy split with her husband, Jon, and reports that he took thousands of dollars out of their joint bank account (Photo by Virginia Sherwood/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

DANBURY, CT - SEPTEMBER 26: Kate Gosselin of 'John and Kate Plus 8' reality TV on TLC introduces ice skaters during the 8th annual Stars, Stripes & Skates to benifit the Heritage Foundation of 9/11, September 26, 2009 in Danbury, Connecticut. (Photo by Douglas Healey/Getty Images)

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 25: Kate Gosselin sighting at CNN news building on August 25, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by David Aguilera/BuzzFoto/FilmMagic) *** Local Caption ***

TODAY -- Airdate 08/10/2009 -- Meredith Vieira interviews Kate Gosselin of 'Jon and Kate plus 8' -- Pictured: Kate Gosselin (Photo by Lisa Berg/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

NEW YORK - AUGUST 10: Kate Gosselin visits FAO Schwarz on August 10, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/WireImage) *** Local Caption ***

GLENDALE, CA - APRIL 14: Kate Gosselin signs copies of her new book 'Eight Little Faces' and her New York Times Bestselling book, 'Multiple Blessings' at the Barnes & Noble in Americana at Brand on April 14, 2009 in Glendale, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/FilmMagic)

GLENDALE, CA - APRIL 14: Kate Gosselin signs copies of her new book 'Eight Little Faces' and her New York Times Bestselling book, 'Multiple Blessings' at the Barnes & Noble in Americana at Brand on April 14, 2009 in Glendale, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/FilmMagic)

NEW YORK - APRIL 2: (L-R) Television personalities Jon Gosselin and Kate Gosselin of TLC's 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' and Buddy Valastro of TLC's 'Cake Boss' attend Discovery Upfront at Jazz at Lincoln Center April 2, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Discovery Communications)

NEW YORK - APRIL 02: Kate Gosselin and Jon Gosselin attend Discovery Upfront at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 2, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/WireImage for Discovery Communications)

TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Kate Gosselin and John Gosselin speak with News Anchor Ann Curry about their twin daughters and sextuplets on NBC News' 'Today' on October 2, 2007 -- Photo by: Heidi Gutman/NBC NewsWire

TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Kate Gosselin and John Gosselin talk about their twin daughters and sextuplets on NBC News' 'Today' on October 2, 2007 -- Photo by: Heidi Gutman/NBC NewsWire

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