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For thousands of obese Philadelphians, Mercy Bariatrics website is a resource for weight loss recipes, fitness tips, bariatric support and a link to weight loss surgeons.

In less than a year, Mercy Health Systems program has identified hundreds of new bariatric patients in the Philadelphia region using a marketing campaign that focuses on web, email and social media. This digital campaign is fueled with bariatric recipes and articles from Baldwin Publishing.

The first quarter delivered 134 calls to the call center asking for appointments, and almost 30 appointment requests came from the website, says Gabrielle DeTora, Interim Vice President of Marketing for Mercy Health System.

Weight loss surgery patients need to make drastic dietary changes following surgery. Health eCooking video recipes teach them how to prepare low calorie bariatric recipes. Web articles on weight loss procedures; nutrition advice and fitness build relationships through social sharing on Mercys Bariatric Facebook page.

A bariatric eNewsletter, also from Baldwin Publishing, engages people considering the procedure and showcases Mercys long-term relationships with bariatric patients. An integrative campaign including radio, print and billboards across the city send thousands of web visits to http://www.mercybariatrics.org/.

Baldwin's bariatric recipes and articles are an easily accessible marketingtool that helps weight loss surgery patients succeed. Baldwin Publishing's holistic approach to bariatric marketing is extremely valuable, says DeTora.

About Mercy Health System

Mercy Health System is the largest Catholic healthcare system serving the Delaware Valley and is a member of Catholic Health East, a multi-institutional Catholic health system co-sponsored by9 religious congregations and Hope Ministries. Mercy Health System is comprised of more than 6,500 caring, highly skilled employees focused on creating an outstanding patient-care experience. As a market leader for quality clinical outcomes Mercy Health System is a significant force in creating an environment where competence and compassionate care meet.

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HOUSTON, June 24 (UPI) -- Men using testosterone replacement therapy experienced significant weight loss, researchers in Germany found.

Lead author of Bayer Pharma in Berlin said previous research showed testosterone-deficient men consistently show changes in body composition, but the net effect on weight seemed unchanged. However, in the current study had a longer follow-up by at least two years and used long-acting injections of testosterone.

The investigators restored testosterone to normal levels in 255 testosterone-deficient men, whose average age was nearly 61. Treatment lasted for up to five years, with injections given at day one, after six weeks and then every 12 weeks after that. Patients did not follow a controlled diet or standard exercise program but received advice to improve their lifestyle habits.

The study found, on average, the men weighed 236 pounds before beginning testosterone treatment and 200 pounds after treatment. Weight loss was reportedly continuous, with an average reduction in body weight ranging from about 4 percent after one year of treatment to more than 13 percent after five years. In addition, the men lost an average of nearly 3.5 inches from their waist.

"The substantial weight loss found in our study -- an average of 36 pounds -- was a surprise," Saad said in a statement.

The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th annual meeting in Houston.

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Most adolescents preparing for weight-loss, or bariatric, surgery are deficient in vitamin D, a new study demonstrates. The results will be presented Tuesday at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.

"This is particularly important prior to bariatric surgery where weight loss and decreased calcium and vitamin D absorption in some procedures may place these patients at further risk," said study lead author Marisa Censani, M.D., pediatric-endocrinology fellow at Columbia University Medical Center, in New York City. "These results provide insight into prevalence and risk factors for pre-existing vitamin D deficiency in obese adolescents prior to bariatric surgery."

In the United States, weight-loss surgery is becoming an increasingly common procedure due to the obesity epidemic, which affects people of all ages, including children. One of the most common types is gastric-bypass surgery, which involves surgically removing a portion of the stomach, thereby reducing its size and ability to hold large amounts of food.

While highly effective at controlling weight, weight-loss surgery presents certain challenges. One of the greatest post-surgical difficulties is maintaining adequate nutrition, particularly with respect to factors associated with bone development since adolescents have not yet reached their peak bone mass.

Vitamin D is found in foods such as eggs, milk, and fish, as well as the sun. The vitamin plays an essential role in regulating the amount of the minerals calcium and phosphorus circulating in the blood.

While previous studies have found an increased risk of vitamin D deficiency among adults evaluated for weight-loss surgery, whether this deficiency also occurred among morbidly obese adolescents remained unclear. Morbid obesity is defined in adults as having a weight-to-height ratio, or BMI, greater than 40; a healthy BMI is no more than 24.9.

In one of the first studies of its kind, Censani and her co-investigators found that more than half of adolescents undergoing evaluation for weight-loss surgery were vitamin D deficient, and 8 percent had severe deficiencies. Slightly less than one-fifth had adequate vitamin D levels. Patients with the highest BMIs were the most likely to be vitamin deficient.

In other findings, investigators identified several racial differences. African Americans were the most likely to be vitamin D deficient, while Caucasians were the least likely to have a deficiency. Specific percentages of vitamin D deficiency among racial subgroups were:

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The benefits of physical exercise are undeniable. It not only boosts mood and energy levels but it is also important for weight loss. But some activities burn more calories than others. Rollerblading is a fun activity that can burn excess calories in a short amount of time. It even burns more calories than swimming, hiking or dancing.

Once you get the hang of balancing, rollerblading is an activity that the whole family can enjoy. It is also quite versatile as you can do the sport outdoors in the summer months and indoors during winter. Rollerblading is a great way to lose weight. But, you have to remember that weight loss occurs when the calories burned are much greater than the calories taken in. So in every weight loss regimen, eating the right foods at the proper amounts is very important.

How Rollerblading Burns Calories

Rollerblading is an aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercises burn calories and fat by increasing your heart rate, which in turn increases your metabolism and oxygen consumption. This increase in metabolism also increases involuntary bodily functions such as digestion, breathing and pulse, which force the body to use up its stored fat deposits.

The amount of calories burned rollerblading or any activity for that matter depends on several factors: weight, body size, intensity, and duration of the activity. In general, the larger you are, the more calories you will burn. And obviously, the longer you do an activity and the more intense, the more calories you will burn as well. According to the Mayo Clinic, a 160-pound person who rollerblades for an hour will burn as much as 548 calories. A pound of fat equals 3,500 calories; so for a weekly one-pound weight loss, you will need to burn 500 calories daily.

Lean Muscle Mass and Calorie Burning

Rollerblading helps in strengthening leg muscles particularly the quadriceps, hamstrings and butt muscles. So this is a great exercise for those looking to tone those particular muscle groups. The development of lean muscles also aids in burning fat. Increased muscle mass burns fat and calories even when you are not performing that activity.

In rollerblading, you are constantly balancing on your wheels. Balancing helps strengthen core muscles such as the lower back, trunk and abdominal muscles. Increasing your core muscle mass not only helps in shedding off unwanted belly fat and love handles, but it increases your ability to balance and stabilize.

Rollerblading is fun and has so many health benefits, making it a great activity to add in any fitness regimen. Always wear protective gear when rollerblading and try this exhilarating activity to help achieve your weight loss goals.

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ScienceDaily (June 25, 2012) A pre-diet measurement of two hormones related to weight regulation can help predict which dieters will be more likely to maintain their weight loss and who will not, according to a new study. The results were presented June 24 at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.

With obesity rates in many countries steadily climbing, more people are turning to diets to lose weight. But, for many people, maintaining the weight loss can be extremely difficult, leading to a frustrating cycle of weight loss and gain.

"The current study shows for the first time a clinically useful marker to identify, at an early time, patients who have difficulties in maintaining their body weight," said study author Ana B. Crujeiras , Ph.D., doctor at University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (CHUS) and Biomedical Network Research Center in Physiopathology of obesity and Nutrition (CIBERobn) in Santiago de Compestela, Spain. "This difficulty is one of the most significant obstacles for obesity therapy, and currently there are no biological markers that effectively demonstrate clinical usefulness in predicting weight-loss regain."

To address this problem, investigators analyzed the role of two hormones related to appetite regulation. Leptin is made by the cells found in fat tissue, and ghrelin is mainly manufactured by cells in the stomach. Previous research by Crujeiras and co-investigators showed that patients who later regained weight had higher leptin and lower ghrelin levels before starting a restricted-calorie diet.

In the current study, investigators found the pre-diet leptin/ghrelin ratio to be two times higher among study participants who later regained weight than among those who did not. Additionally, they identified cut-off points, which predicted more than 60 percent of patients who would later regain 10 percent or more of the weight they initially lost.

"Calculating the leptin/ghrelin ratio prior to the participation in a weight-reduction program might provide the opportunity to individualize weight-loss therapeutic programs according to patients' needs, counteracting the weight-regain rate, and, as a consequence, achieving successful management of obesity," Crujeiras said.

Among women, the leptin/ghrelin ratio identified 70 percent of participants who later regained weight. Among men, the rate was even higher at 95 percent. Women, however, were less likely than men to be incorrectly identified as future weight gainers.

Eighty-eight overweight or obese patients, with a body mass index greater than 25, enrolled in the eight-week study. They were 44 percent female, their average age was 35 years, and all were white.

After an initial fast, participants' blood levels of leptin and ghrelin were measured. They then followed a reduced calorie diet for eight weeks. At the six-month follow-up, 40 dieters had regained the weight they had lost, while the remaining 48 had not. The Biomedical Network Research Centre in Physiopathology of obesity and Nutrition (CIBERobn), Institute of Health Carlos III (ISCIII), Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness; Galician Research, Development and Technological Innovation plan (INCITE), Galician Ministry for Innovation and Industry; and Special Research about Nutrition, Obesity and Health, University of Navarra funded the study.

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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 25, 2012

As seen on Dr Oz TV, Green Coffee Bean Extract sparked the onset of one of the biggest weight loss discussions and supplement debates of the year.

As summer sets in and those looking to lose excess weight faster with quick fixes or extra boosts,choosing a weight loss supplement containing pure green coffee bean extract may be the best choice, and heres why.

The "latest and greatest miracle way to lose weight fast and easy" exploded into the supplement industry with sufficient science, literature, and belief like no other product has done before.

But what is all the fuss about? Lets walk down the path of setting the record straight about green coffee extract for weight loss as it all starts with the science involved.

What is it? Its the pure extract of raw green coffee beans which contain a beneficial nutrient compound known as chlorogenic acid.

While the initial research is impressive, the green coffee bean extract science was fueled by a study examining the health effects of pure chlorogenic acid as an isolated ingredient in a recent double blind, placebo controlled atmosphere (the gold-standard of clinical studies) involving individuals of all weight sizes.

After nearly 3 months of completed evaluation, the University controlled clinical study was lead to believe green coffee bean extract can boost the bodys natural ability to burn fat faster and regulate blood-sugar levels while supplying the body with extra healing antioxidants.

These were only the highlights of the green coffee extract health benefits discovered in this small, but promising pilot study.

The scientific information was later leaked and shared at the American Chemical Societys 243rd annual meeting, indicating the pure green coffee bean extract is set to take on a much longer and larger study involving more participants for further evaluation and summation.

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BRENTWOOD, Tenn., June 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chiropractor Dr. Quinn W. Uzelman is encouraging patients to opt for long-term lifestyle changes rather than temporarily fad diets to lose weight. According to Dr. Uzelman, fad diets can ultimately lead to weight gain and may even exacerbate health problems. Dr. Uzelman recommends a combination of nutritional counseling and natural dietary supplements to help jump-start the metabolism, increase energy levels, and manage the appetite. Dr. Uzelman's practice also provides nutritional counseling to support patient's unique dietary needs as they recover from injuries or manage chronic pain.

Premier Family Chiropractic in Brentwood, TN is helping patients get in shape for summer and provide weight loss and nutritional counseling services that are designed to help patients get healthy for life.

"We recommend that our patients avoid 'lose weight quick' diets, which often backfire and lead to weight gain. Instead, our nutritional counseling and weight management program supports long-term sustained weight loss," said Dr. Uzelman.

According to Dr. Uzelman, diets that promise quick results can starve the body of vital nutrients, shutting down the metabolism. When individuals return to their normal eating habits, they quickly gain back any weight that was lost.

"Rather than starving the body, we recommend long-term, sustainable changes to dietary habits," said Dr. Uzelman. "These include nutritional supplements that are designed to safely increase energy and suppress appetite. In combination with the right balance of vitamins and nutrients, our supplements help kick-start the successful weight loss process."

The practice recommends the NanoGreens, NanoPro and NanoOmega supplements. According to the chiropractor, these supplements are specially formulated to help increase their intake of vegetables, fruits, protein and omega fatty acids. Studies show that these nutrients protect the body against cancer, relieve chronic pain and achy joints, and improve memory and bone health.

"In combination with regular activity and dietary changes, these supplements have helped our patients successfully lose weight," said Dr. Uzelman.

Dr. Uzelman also offers nutritional counseling and weight management services for patients recovering from injuries and back pain. Dietary changes, including an increase in antioxidants, can naturally reduce inflammation and chronic back pain.

He also implements ISAGENIX, a whole body nutritional cleansing program, which provides the body with over 70 vitamins and trace minerals lost due to increased use of pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals that decrease the nutrient value in foods.

Dr. Uzelman says that losing weight and increasing daily activity can also help relieve pressure on the joints and strengthen the spine. In addition to weight management and nutritional counseling, Dr. Uzelman provides chiropractic care, massage therapy, and holistic treatments for allergies.

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Jessica Simpson Weight Loss 2012 Jessica Simpson Diet Programs - Isn't amazing how all of the celebrities you see have a celebrity diet plan for weight loss to maintain their weight. Some of them are shapely and healthy looking, and look good on camera. Others look like they haven't eaten in weeks, like they just got back from the famine in Ethiopia for a few weeks. Like they had been starving themselves to lose weight, and that is probably what they have been doing. You see it in all the tabloids, this person lost 100 pounds again, this one gained 100 pounds, and then lost 150 pounds. Some are not as dramatic; this one lost 40 pounds and is a television spokesperson, because the previous celebrity diet spokesperson gained the weight back. The fact is they may be starving themselves to lose weight, fasting like they are going through a famine.

Celebrities make dieting look so easy, don't they? One month they're on the cover of US Weekly for gaining too much weight and the next they're headlining the "sexiest beach bods" story. It is true that seriously overweight people can lose large amounts of fat in a quick amount of time, because of the large fat content in their cells. But those that are only a few pounds overweight, losing 40 pounds in a month, is not only starvation, it is malnutrition and can have serious side effects. Our body weight can fluctuate day to day and the best diets take the weight off gradually, the way it came on.

Researches indicate that individuals who indulge in a weight loss program by taking prepared meals end up losing an additional 31% weight as against those who cook their own meals. With help, losing weight is made easier and at times much faster as against doing it on your own.Diet delivery is gaining popularity in a big way as it is fairly affordable by even the common man, roughly around $20 a day with an increasing variety to choose from. A few of which include: Zone-compliant meal, low carbs plan, veggie meals, and gourmet too.

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With the rapidly increasing epidemic of obesity and increasing BMI levels, there is an array of products and diet plan to aid in combating obesity. Celebrity slim diet, the basic idea is to educate people and not to depict food as an enemy. Like a lot of famous diets in Hollywood, if your body thinks you are starving, it is going to hold on to every calorie you take in to keep you from starving to death instead of burning them for energy. When you follow a properly balanced weight loss diet, your metabolism will hardly notice the decrease in calories and continue to burn fat it doesn't need to store. This is a more long-term weight loss strategy.

Celebrities do not have secrets about dieting. They are normal people like the rest of us but, unlike most of us, they have people working for them such as diet advisors and personal trainers. Celebrity diets involve a level of commitment and dedication which we struggle with. The best celebrity diets involve eating sensibly and limiting our calorie intake. Having these factors in mind will allow you to have safe and easy weight loss that will provide you with short term and long term consistent results.

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