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Mom's diet may up daughter's cancer risk

Posted: September 12, 2012 at 3:16 pm

Published: Sept. 12, 2012 at 1:06 AM

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 12 (UPI) -- A diet that raises estrogen levels during pregnancy may raise breast cancer risk in daughters, granddaughters and great-granddaughters, U.S. researchers say.

Yue "Joseph" Wang of the Virginia Tech Research Center in Arlington and colleagues at Georgetown University said pregnant rats on a diet supplemented with synthetic estrogen or with fat -- which increases estrogen levels -- produce ensuing generations of daughters that appear to be healthy but harbor a greater risk for mammary cancer.

The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, said although the findings have not yet been validated in humans, the study shows that environmental damage may be passed from one generation to the next not via genetic mutations, but through "epigenetic" alterations that influence how genomic information is decoded.

"We have shown for the first time that altered DNA methylations modulated by specific diet in normal development are heritable and transgenerational," Wang said in a statement.

Virginia Tech researchers developed mathematical models and machine-learning techniques to analyze the changes in DNA methylation -- allowing cells with the same genome to perform different functions by adding chemical groups to DNA to turn some genes on and some genes off -- status in the descending daughters to understand how increased cancer risk is transmitted without genetic mutation.

"Ultimately, it might be possible to undo or prevent this harmful methylation and decrease the risk of breast cancer," Wang said.

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A carefully scheduled high-fat diet resets metabolism and prevents obesity, researchers find

Posted: September 12, 2012 at 3:16 pm

ScienceDaily (Sep. 12, 2012) New research from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem shows that a carefully scheduled high-fat diet can lead to a reduction in body weight and a unique metabolism in which ingested fats are not stored, but rather used for energy at times when no food is available.

The research was conducted by Prof. Oren Froy along with Prof. Zecharia Madar, research student Yoni Genzer and research fellow Dr. Hadas Sherman at the Institute of Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition, at the Hebrew University's Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment. The results were published in The FASEB Journal under the title "Timed high-fat diet resets circadian metabolism and prevents obesity".

Previous research has established that disrupting mammals' daily rhythms, or feeding them a high-fat diet, disrupts metabolism and leads to obesity. The researchers wanted to determine the effect of combining a high-fat diet with long-term feeding on a fixed schedule. They hypothesized that careful scheduling of meals would regulate the biological clock and reduce the effects of a high-fat diet that, under normal circumstances, would lead to obesity.

For 18 weeks they fed a group of mice a high-fat diet on a fixed schedule (eating at the same time and for the same length of time every day). They compared these mice to three control groups: one that ate a low-fat diet on a fixed schedule, one that ate an unscheduled low-fat diet (in the quantity and frequency of its choosing), and one that ate an unscheduled high-fat diet.

All four groups of mice gained weight throughout the experiment, with a nal body weight greater in the group that ate an unscheduled high-fat diet.

The mice on the scheduled high-fat diet had a lower final body weight than the mice eating an unscheduled high-fat diet. But surprisingly, the mice on the scheduled high-fat diet also had a lower final body weight than the mice that ate an unscheduled low-fat diet, even though both groups consumed the same amount of calories.

In addition, the mice on the scheduled high-fat diet exhibited a unique metabolic state in which the fats they ingested were not stored, but rather utilized for energy at times when no food was available, such as between meals.

According to Prof. Froy, "Our research shows that the timing of food consumption takes precedence over the amount of fat in the diet, leading to improved metabolism and helping to prevent obesity. Improving metabolism through the careful scheduling of meals, without limiting the content of the daily menu, could be used as a therapeutic tool to prevent obesity in humans."

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Diet Doc hCG Diet & Weight Loss Launches Their Prescription Strength hCG Drops

Posted: September 12, 2012 at 3:16 pm

(PRWEB) September 12, 2012

Diet Doc hCG Diet & Weight Loss launched their prescription strength hCG drops that are proven to be extremely effective in helping dieters lose weight quickly and safely without any adverse health effects. As the provider of the only medically supervised modern-day hCG diet in the USA, Diet Doc hCG Diet & Weight Loss has combined the effectiveness of their diet plan with the incredible weight loss potential of these prescription strength hCG drops. Patients neither experience any hunger nor complain of fatigue while they are on this low calorie diet.

The customized 700-1200 calorie diet menu is renowned for its safe and rapid weight loss effects. Dr. A.T.W. Simeons who discovered the hormone hCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin) in the 1950s observed that it not only helped regulate the development of the embryo but also helped a womans body access her fat stores instead of her muscles to feed her baby. Produced in the placenta during pregnancy, hCGs ability to help the human body access fat stores instead of muscle tissue in times of low calories made it an ideal weight loss aid for those who were looking for quick and healthy weight loss. The hormone is also used in boys who have delayed puberty and also to treat infertility in women.

Diet Doc hCG Diet & Weight Loss has completely revamped and updated the original hCG diet and the modern version now includes novel and innovative ways of delivery hCG to the body for maximum effect. Their prescription strength hCG drops have been formulated after through research and analysis along with extensive clinical studies to understand the effects of the drops and transform it into a powerful force that can help people combat their problem of obesity and prevent the health problems and other complications associated with it. Available only as painful injections per the old diet, the modernized hCG diet enables the painless and hassle free administration of hCG in the form of these sublingual drops that are known to outperform any non-prescription or homeopathic hCG drops that some retailers offer. The recommended dosage for patients is around 5 drops that need to be under the tongue and this is used in conjunction with the 700 to 1200 calories per day diet that enables dieters to lose weight quickly and easily.

In a recent announcement, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed that many of the homeopathic hCG formulations available in the market are not truly representative of pure hCG and are in fact ineffectual. They clearly defined what constitutes homeopathic remedies and stated that hCG drop s that have less than 0.01% hCG are not true homeopathic remedies. Most of these hCG products though marketed as homeopathic products are not even recognized in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia, thereby making them unapproved drugs per the FDA. At Diet Doc hCG Diet & Weight Loss, patients consume 5 drops under in conjunction with a restricted caloric intake of. hCG diet drops offer the same fast weight loss as the standard hCG plan (injections) but without the discomfort of daily shots. Along with Diet Doc's individually tailored diet plan, patients experience weight loss at an average rate of one pound-per-day. Studies reveal the newer hCG diet drops to be very successful in weight loss, making them very safe and extremely effective. This less invasive method of hCG delivery that always requires a prescription contains the required amount of hCG to trigger weight loss and the diet plan that is custom tailored to the patient's age, health level, and many other health factors further enhances the overall effect of hCG.

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Bariatric Surgeons in Houston on Benefits of Band Revision Surgery

Posted: September 12, 2012 at 3:16 pm

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - Sep 12, 2012) - At their Houston weight loss surgery practice, Dr. Sherman Yu and Dr. Terry Scarborough say band revision procedures have risen in demand amongst patients who are looking for further results in their weight loss journey or seeking to address complications that may have occurred during a previous procedure. While less than one percent of the 15 million clinically-eligible morbidly obese people in the United States undergo a bariatric procedure, the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) states that a weight loss operation may improve life expectancy by as much as 89%. Although initial bariatric procedures have been proven to provide effective results, Drs. Yu and Scarborough say undergoing a revision weight loss surgery procedure to correct any previously unmet concerns is an increasingly popular and effective way for patients to achieve a healthier life and a more enhanced outcome.

At their practice, Texas Laparoscopic Consultants, the Houston weight loss surgeons focus on a wide range of procedures designed to help give patients options to reduce the burdens of obesity and get back on track towards a healthy weight, offering treatments such as gastric bypass, gastric banding, and the gastric sleeve or sleeve gastrectomy. When it comes to revision procedures, Drs. Yu and Scarborough say patients often associate the need for a revision secondary treatment with some mistake that has been made; however, the reality is that there may be several reasons why another operation may be beneficial for patients. They say the most important thing to remember is that while weight loss surgery can provide remarkable results, it is not an immediate fix and patients need to understand that the procedures are a serious commitment, requiring drastic lifestyle changes and an open mind. "To help ease anxiety, patients should seek experienced weight loss surgeons who do revisional surgeries and provide the full spectrum of bariatric procedures so that the surgery can be custom-tailored to the patient," says Dr. Yu.

When undergoing a procedure such as the LAP-BAND Surgery or the gastric sleeve, Drs. Yu and Scarborough say the most common reason for needing a secondary treatment is often a result of the first procedure not being a right fit for the patient. Because each patient has different needs, they say finding the right course of action requires extensive experience and a highly individualized approach. Dr. Yu says patients who are in need of a LAP-BAND revision or second procedure often complain of failed weight loss, difficulty swallowing, heartburn, limited dietary choices, weight loss plateau, or mechanical failure. He says although these symptoms can occur, they are rare and can typically be resolved through revision weight loss surgery:

"Surgeries such as gastric sleeve, gastric bypass or duodenal switch affect patients' hormones that control appetite (such as Ghrelin) or GLP-1, which influences insulin production and sensitivity. That's why they can be more effective in treating co-morbidities that still exist in patients even after weight loss from a gastric band, as band surgery doesn't affect these hormones and can actually increase the body's production of Ghrelin."

As one of the most successful procedures performed at Texas Laparoscopic Consultants, Drs. Yu and Scarborough say secondary bariatric surgery can be an effective solution to patient dissatisfaction with their initial procedure, when performed by an experienced and qualified weight loss surgeon. They stress the importance of consulting with a passionate and qualified practice before undergoing any type of treatment, in order to ensure the safest and highest quality results are achieved.

About Sherman C. Yu, MD

Dr. Sherman Yu graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed his surgical training at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, where he served as Chief Resident in Surgery. Dr. Yu also completed a year-long fellowship in robotic surgery and minimally invasive surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center. He has been selected as a Top Physician by Newsweek and H-Texas magazines. Dr. Yu is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the Minimally Invasive Robotics Association, and several other professional organizations. He has particular interest and skill in performing single incision band and sleeve procedures.

About Terry Scarborough, MD

A graduate of the University of New Mexico, Dr. Terry Scarborough completed his medical degree with honors from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and his surgical residency at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, after which he received further training in a year-long laparoscopic surgery fellowship. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the Southwestern Surgical Society, and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Scarborough has also been recognized by H-Texas and Newsweek as a Top Physician.

Located at 1200 Binz Suite 950 in Houston, TX, Texas Laparoscopic Consultants can be reached at (713) 493-7700. The practice can also be contacted online via the website tlcsurgery.com, gastricsleevetx.com, or the Texas Laparoscopic Consultants Facebook page.

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Diet Doc Announces New Customized Prescription Diet Pills

Posted: September 12, 2012 at 3:15 pm

Lexington, KY (PRWEB) September 12, 2012

Ultra Burn is considered a lipotropic (lipo = fat, tropic = to move). Ultra Burn is a diet pill intended to accelerate the rate of weight loss and help with energy. Ultra Burn also helps balance blood sugar through insulin regulation with the carnitine. Ultra Burn is great for Diet Doc patients at any point in the program who are not losing weight at a satisfactory rate.

Slim Down is a herbal extracts which block the absorption of sugar and directly suppress appetite. Slim Down does not contain strong stimulants like ephedra or phentramine. Diet Doctors recommend Slim Down in the first 2 weeks while on the Diet Doc hCG Diet Plan as a way to keep energy up and control hunger till stable ketosis is reached.

The Weight loss diet from Diet Doc hCG Diet & Weight Loss is a modern version of the original hCG diet that was developed in the 1950s by Dr. Simeons. This diet promotes faster weight loss than the other weight loss diets and options that are currently available.

The original HCG diet of the 1950s was an extremely calorie restrictive diet that allowed dieters only 500 calories a day. Research indicates that such a low calorie count may not only lead to health problems but it is also inherently risky. In fact, according to The Journal of the American Medical Association (AMA), adhering to a drastic 500 calorie regimen continuously is potentially more hazardous to the patients health than continued obesity. Over the years, the team of nutritionists, physicians, and doctors at Diet Doc hCG Diet & Weight Loss have tweaked the program based on their experience and knowledge of nutrition and weight loss to help people address their weight gain problems.

The weight loss diet designed by Diet Doc hCG Diet & Weight Loss is not only a lot more affordable but also effective when compared to the other diet plans in the market. The companys mission is to work with people and create a customized diet specific to each individual. They understand that there are several reasons why people fail to lose unwanted weight and they ensure that all the dieters have ample support from their team as well as a weight loss coach who is assigned to them. The weight loss coach also checks how the dieter is doing on a weekly call and they are available six days a week-this service is offered at no additional charge whatsoever. On this structured physician managed and medically supervised diet plan, people can lose as much as 1 lb a day. This presents a safe and affordable option against using fad diet pills, lap band, bariatric surgery, or starving oneself. This weight loss diet is doctor recommended for people with various medical conditions and it is low in carbohydrates. The best part about the modern version of the hCG diet that has been formulated by Diet Doc hCG Diet & Weight Loss is that theyve created a variety of unique diets for people with various medical conditions such as the diabetes diet.

Designed to meet the nutritional needs and weight loss requirements of dieters in the 21st century and beyond, this weight loss diet is extremely effective in promoting rapid weight loss. This proprietary diet program that is customized for every body type and lifestyle; right from athletes and vegetarians to people wanting to lose as little as 10 or as much as 100 pounds has a calorie intake that typically varies between 850 and 1250 calories a day. Dieters do not feel hungry on this weight loss diet and the best part is that the team uses hCG to promote weight loss while uncovering all the reasons for weight gain in general. This unique, one-of-a-kind weight maintenance program helps people keep the weight off by provide them the tools and knowledge that they need to stay at their ideal weight. These tools include, but are not limited to a 100+ page hCG Cookbook with recipes that are formulated exclusively for the program, a detailed patient workbook outlining step-by-step instructions on how to follow the Diet Doc HCG Diet & Weight Loss Program, etc.

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Diet Doc Announces New Line of Gluten-Free, Low-Glycemic Diet Foods that Compliment their Modified hCG Weight Loss …

Posted: September 12, 2012 at 3:13 am

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) September 11, 2012

Diet Doc announces a new line of gluten-free, low-glycemic diet foods that compliment their modified hCG weight loss diet program.

Diet Doc offers a new line of gluten-free diet foods that are low on the glycemic index chart as well as offering patients a more convenient approach when following the ketogenic diet at Diet Doc. According to an in-house survey of over 32,000 patients, Diet Doc's ketogenic diet results in faster weight loss than previous diets.

Diet Doc is now offering a new line of diet foods to complement their hCG weight loss program. This offering comes in response to the high demand of their program and found that creating their own diet foods will give their patients more food variety as well as convenience. Following a customized and medically-supervised ketogenic diet plan, patients are given a restricted yet varietal list of lean proteins, fruits and vegetables. The list of foods can be combined using a number of healthy diet recipes found in their hCG diet cookbook. Healthy fats like MCT oil, derived from the coconut, are strongly recommended as the main source of fat for cooking because it is easily digested and metabolized for energy than other types of fat. The majority of the diet recipes in our hCG cookbook are really simple to make but our pre-made diet foods were really made for convenience. Lets face it, its hard for most people to manage their time, especially those with a job and a family to take of, say Julie Wright, Founder and CEO of Diet Doc.

Diet Docs hCG weight loss program is a modified version of the original hCG diet that was created in the 1950s by Dr. Simeons. The diet plan, explained in Simeons book Pounds and Inches, was an overnight success due to its effectiveness in creating fast weight loss results in those who tried the program. However, critics were quick to attribute the weight loss only to the daily intake of only 500 calories, citing it as dangerously low. Diet Doc has since modified their diet plan to make it healthy and more manageable. Their addition of almost double the amount of daily calories as well as adding more foods to the diet plan made their version of this half-century old weight loss program a success. They also found that the hCG hormone injections played a key role in the overall weight loss by resetting the hypothalamus, which is a part of the brain that regulates hormone function as well as regulating appetite, among other things. A combination of hCG treatments with a ketogenic diet will put the body into a state of ketosis, where the body uses stored fat as a source of energy, producing fast weight loss results. This naturally occurring process of ketosis is not normal among people that are especially overweight due to poor diet and lack of exercise which prevents the body from functioning normally.

Diet Docs addition of gluten-free, low-glycemic diet foods are also designed to help patients deal with emotion-driven eating habits. This hard-to-break habit puts people in a situation of eating bad foods that can also be associated with comfort. Diet Docs foods can satisfy these cravings but in a healthy way, using healthy ingredients. Theyve created a line of dessert bars with flavors like carrot cake and chocolate banana that also contain some organic ingredients. Protein shakes, dressings, marinades, noodles and soups are also offered and can easily be converted into meals or as snacks. Because our diet food is low-glycemic and mostly gluten-free, even people with a number of health conditions, like diabetes for example, can benefit from it. We chose products that can be enjoyed by anyone, weather they are on our diet or just want to maintain good health, says Wright.

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Jessica Simpson’s Weight Watchers commercial: ‘I’m not a supermodel’ –VIDEO

Posted: September 12, 2012 at 3:13 am

Image Credit: Ida Mae Astute/ABC

Jessica Simpson is getting comfortable In This Skin.

Her first commercial for the weight loss program has been released, and its a close-up of Simpson talking about her struggles. Im not a supermodel, Simpson said. Im just Jessica.

That just Jessica goofy spirit that was on display during Newlyweds OMG, 2003 seems like forever ago, you guys is clearly the down-to-earth vibe that the brand is going for here.

Interestingly, there is not a full body shot or a mention of exactly how much weight shes lost in the commercial. On Katie yesterday, Simpson told Couric that was intentional, and it was because she didnt want women comparing themselves to her, but rather to be inspired for their own Weight Watchers journey. The exact number isnt important. Or, as Simpson used to sing, So dont tell me I have to be 102/ I dont have nothing to prove.

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Jessica Simpson reveals post-baby weight loss on ‘Katie’

Posted: September 12, 2012 at 3:13 am

Jessica Simpson officially unveiled her post-baby weight loss on Tuesday when she sat down as Katie Courics first guest on Katie.

"I'm very nervous!" she admitted. "I just had a lot of pressure on me to lose the baby weight. Today was one of my goals: getting here, feeling comfortable. I feel beautiful today!"

The singer, wearing a fitted black dress, said she lost a 40 pounds since giving birth to her daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson in May.

True to her bubbly-ditzy persona, Simpson believed that when her water broke she would lose the baby weight. "All the weight did not come off with the baby!" she laughed.

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Katie Couric with Jessica Simpson on the premiere "Katie,"

Jessica Simpson via Instagram

After the show, the singer posted this photo and wrote: Just finished the @KatieCouric show. So much fun!

"I put on more baby weight than I was planning on putting on, she said to Couric. I really have to separate myself from the world's expectations and really just look inside myself and be healthy with myself."

She continued about how her $3 million weight loss endorsement with Weight Watchers is definitely a challenge. She said she wont receive the money until she reaches her target weight.

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Jessica Reveals Weight Loss

Posted: September 12, 2012 at 3:13 am

Jessica Simpson officially unveiled her post-baby weight loss on Tuesday when she sat down as Katie Courics first guest on Katie.

"I'm very nervous!" she admitted. "I just had a lot of pressure on me to lose the baby weight. Today was one of my goals: getting here, feeling comfortable. I feel beautiful today!"

The singer, wearing a fitted black dress, said she lost a 40 pounds since giving birth to her daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson in May.

True to her bubbly-ditzy persona, Simpson believed that when her water broke she would lose the baby weight. "All the weight did not come off with the baby!" she laughed.

"I put on more baby weight than I was planning on putting on, she said to Couric. I really have to separate myself from the world's expectations and really just look inside myself and be healthy with myself."

She continued about how her $3 million weight loss endorsement with Weight Watchers is definitely a challenge. She said she wont receive the money until she reaches her target weight.

Go to The Post for more on Simpson's marriage plans.

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'Weight-loss procedures lack standardization and proficiency'

Posted: September 12, 2012 at 3:13 am

Calcutta News.Net Tuesday 11th September, 2012

None of the weight-loss solutions currently available in the country are functioning on any reliable logical science, leading to short term weight loss and several linked complications, experts said at the "National Conference on Tackling Nutritional Challenges Among the diabetic Young".

"Lately, centres selling weight-loss in kilos and companies offering weight loss pills and drinks have cropped up as quick-fix solution. Most of them lack a holistic and customized approach, leading to various related health problems," said Manjari Chandra, senior nutritionist from Nutritionistsrepublic.com after attending the discussion, organised by Anna Adarsh Women's College, Chennai and Panacea Health Education.

The cases discussed were of unsuccessful weight-loss attempts. All three cases basically revolved around the malpractices and unscientific approaches found quite often in presently available methods of weight loss.

The first case discussed was of 27-year-old banker, who joined a weight-loss centre but could not achieve weight-loss even after trying almost everything they offered over a period of two years.

The second case was of 36-year-old lecturer having hypothyroidism; she tried a 'blood group diet' but soon regained all the weight after leaving the programme.

The third case was of 24-year-old girl who wanted to lose weight because of family pressure. She tried stand alone products and rather than losing weight, suffered badly from its side-effects.

From irrational diet plans to unscientific methods like body massages and appliance sessions, and from stand-alone weight loss products to the single-point half-baked approaches; the cases discussed, covered almost every difficulty one might face in the course of weight loss in the country at present.

"Looking at the scale of the risk obesity poses, it has now become very important to end all confusion around methods of weight loss and come with a complete, infallible solution. This can be achieved only by making a standardized scientific procedure of weight loss and bringing in expertise in the field of nutrition for it," said Komal Deepak, CEO, Panacea Health Education.

"The problem with most of the weight-loss centers and products is that instead of making the person understand the science and logic behind the weight gain, they merely work on creating easy and shortcut methods of weight loss, which could be as irrational as 'mono-diet and sauna bath'," said Divyaa Ravi of Fitness One Group India Ltd.

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