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The Skinny on Fat

Sunday, May 31st, 2009
by Dr. Madison Spurlock

Fat or to put it more eloquently adipose tissue is usually the least favorite ingredient in the recipe of us. Or at least its something wed only like a dash of. Should we get to know this valid part of our bodies? How much of it do you really need? What is fat actually used for and why are men apples while women tend to side with pears? I say know your enemy. So for today, were going to give the skinny on fat and know that it can be a friend in small doses.

What we are shooting for is a BMI over 18.5 but less than 25. That means we what our bodies to be less than a quarter made up of fat.

We can tack on another 4 percent for the fat that is stored in our organs, muscles and in our brain and spinal cord. This is essential fat and also why having a body mass under 18 is a health hazard due to possible organ failure.

Women need around an extra 4 percent to save up for the demands of pregnancy and breast-feeding. What we are shooting for is a BMI over 18.5 but less than 25. That means we what our bodies to be less than a quarter made up of fat.

And now that you know the skinny on fat, what can you do to help? Body By Laser is a new body-sculpting procedure designed to remove fat and contour the body without invasive surgery. Body By Laser unlike other procedures allows the patient to continue their daily activities without interruptions from surgery, pain, or wounds. Body By Laser works by utilizing the Erchonia LipoLASER (FDA market cleared for laser assisted liposuction) to emulsify adipose tissue which then releases into the interstitial space. The excess fat is passed through the body during its normal course of detoxification.

Low Level Lasers have been in use for over 40 years for treatment of many different conditions such as chronic pain, wound healing, and many other orthopedic conditions.

And now that you know the skinny on fat, what can you do to help? Body By Laser is a new body-sculpting procedure designed to remove fat and contour the body without invasive surgery. Body By Laser unlike other procedures allows the patient to continue their daily activities without interruptions from surgery, pain, or wounds.

Body By Laser works by utilizing the Erchonia LipoLASER (FDA market cleared for laser assisted liposuction) to emulsify adipose tissue which then releases into the interstitial space. The excess fat is passed through the body during its normal course of detoxification.

The Body By Laser procedure was proven through a double blind, randomized, multi-site, and placebo controlled study in which patients averaged a loss of 3.5 inches, and some lost up to as much as 9 inches compared to the placebo group that lost only a half an inch.

Women need around an extra 4 percent to save up for the demands of pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Low Level Lasers have been in use for over 40 years for treatment of many different conditions such as chronic pain, wound healing, and many other orthopedic conditions.

About the Protocol: Treatment takes 40 minutes and needs to be administered three times a week for two weeks for best results. The laser will be applied over the targeted area i.e.waist, hips, and thighs for 20 minutes and then the patient will turn over and do the same treatment on the opposite side. This should be a minimum, for maximum results consult your physician about doing more than one two week session. What to Expect: After completion of the two week protocol clinical trials resulted in an average of 3.5 inches lost; and some patient’s losing up to as much as 9 inches. As with any procedure results will vary and may be more dramatic from one patient to the next. This is not a quick weight loss program”we are targeting the adipose tissue and are not taking off excess water weight. We are removing the excess fat to successfully shape the body for a more desirable outcome.

Think of the last time your waist was 2-3 inches smaller, your hips had that natural curve, and your thighs were thinner. With the Body By Laser treatment you now have an alternative to a shapelier figure without having to endure the fear, and sometimes painful process of a surgical procedure.

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Why Would You Want to Appoint a Hydroxycut Advocate?

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
by Tracy Cervantes

Lawsuits are being filed against the pharmaceutical company Iovate Medical Sciences due to a number of cases of liver damage and one death that are now being linked to the application of The drug was recalled by the FDA in May, 2009 and is no longer recommended to be used. Since the FDA does not officially regulate diet products like Hydroxycut, it’s unknown what quantity of people may really be suffering severe side effects from using the drug. With as many as 9,000,000 doses of the drug having been sold annually over the decade, there could potentially be plenty of victims who haven’t reported their issues. If you believe you could be one of them, see your GP, and then hire a Hydroxycut lawyer.

Being sick is dear. Some of the folks that have suffered liver damage from taking Hydroxycut have been forced to have expensive liver transplants and should be taking medicines for life. They may not be in a position to work. For people that do not have medical insurance, this could be a financially-devastating situation. Liver damage can also lead to liver failure and even death.

There’s no way the trusting public should have to foot the bills on their own without help from the company who manufactures the pills and reaps the big profits. That is the fact that numerous product litigation lawyers have analyzed the problems in a position to be ready to represent the victims. You’ll be capable of finding a Hydroxycut barrister in your neighborhood or you can look online for directories that will help you find one.

The bottom line of this entire screw up is that the pharmaceutical company should have tested the product thoroughly and resolved safety before releasing it to the general public. That’s the public. That is the moral obligation of all corporations market diet products. The fact that the company used the statement that the products were made of all natural ingredients in their marketing strategy may also be interpreted as confusing. We have all been conditioned to believe that natural is safe and good, and the words lull people into a feeling of complacency.

Have you taken Hydroxycut during the past to help you lose weight or build muscles? If you have, you need to observe for the symptoms. Though the percentage of people with issues compared to the amount of tablets that have been sold is very small, there’s no way to know who will develop issues from taking the drug. Any one who has taken the product could have sustained damage, not only to their liver, but also to their heart. You want to be conscious of the chance so you can protect yourself more from serious problems.

In the early stages liver damage shows itself with fatigue, weakness, nausea, abdominal pain, blurry vision, dark piss, and loss of appetite. As the illness moves on, the patient may develop jaundice, or a yellowing of the skin. If you have noticed any of these problems, see your GP straight away. If the doctor confirms a link between your fitness issues and Hydroxycut use, you’ll be wanting to hire a Hydroxycut counsel who will represent your interests against the company who makes the product.

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Common Failures of Lap Band

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
by M Vasquez

Lap Band surgery has been hailed as being one of the easiest ways for a person to lose weight, but truth be told there are definitely some problems with the procedure. While these problems are not exactly endemic or typical of lap band surgeries, they are problems that can cause intense problems for the people that have undergone the surgery and for that reason are failures that people should know about before they actually go ahead and have the surgery done. The two most common failure of lap band would have to be migration errors and erosion errors.

The migration error is an error that takes place when the band that is being used actually ends up moving from one part of the stomach to another. The whole point of the lap band surgery is that when the band is inserted into the body, it can then be used to constrict the stomach and in doing so it can then be used by the person with the band to regulate the amount of food that they take in. However, the band is operating in an area of the body that does not have a large amount of friction and for that reason the natural movements of the human body over time can cause the band to move from one part of the stomach to another or even get dislodged from the stomach entirely in severe cases. This not only completely cancels the effectiveness of the band, but it also means that another operation needs to be scheduled in order for the doctor to go in and replace the band or maybe even remove it entirely if that is what the patient now wants.

The erosion error is an error that has similar results, although for a different reason. Rather than moving out of position or falling off where it is supposed to be, a band that experiences an erosion error actually sees part of the material within the band disappear entirely. This happens because of the friction forces such as they are between the stomach and other parts of the body and the band. When the person moves, the band rubs against these different parts. Over the course of time, the creation of that type of force can create holes in the layering of the band, causing parts of the band to erode away. If the error is particularly bad, these parts can then be absorbed by the body and potentially create some feelings of illness as a result. The erosion error is usually more serious than the migration error because of this possibility.

These are the two main common failures of lap band and of course they are not mutually exclusive events. If a person is particularly unlucky they can experience both errors and be in a very bad state. This is why it is important to know about these errors before you actually agree to have lap band surgery done.

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Tips for Effective Weight Loss

Friday, April 3rd, 2009
by Joshua Seth

Are you sick and tired of all the misinformation from the weight loss industry causing people to waste their time and money on fad diets that only end up making them fatter!

The Center for Disease Control reports that now over 120 million Americans are overweight and it is just getting worse. Together we can do something about it. Read on for details

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5 Common Questions Regarding Liposuction

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
by Dr Taylor Cromish

Our modern lifestyle with long work hours, commuting, lack of time and ready made meals is changing our body shape and not for the better. The great news is that liposuction can help with reducing some of the unsightly areas of your body.

Weight gain and fat distribution is different between men and women. Men tend to grow a large belly and women find the hips and thighs to be the problem areas. Fortunately liposuction can be used to reduce your fat and smooth out your appearance.

Liposuction can’t make you thin and keep you that way. It can add into the benefits of healthy eating and physical activity.

Liposuction? Tell me more

When you have liposuction fat is removed from your body. It is possible for most bits of your body to be liposuctioned but your tummy, thighs, back, neck and knees are the commonest areas.

Thousands of people have liposuction each year with great results but you cannot have all your fat removed at once. This would severely stress your body with probable heavy blood loss, the development of shock and a stay in intensive care.

Hospitals stays are to be avoided if possible so surgeons limit the amount of fat removed. The good news is that modern surgery is constantly evolving so your surgeon will be able to explain all your options.

Will I need to stay in hospital?

Most people having liposuction can go home on the same day and do not need an overnight stay. It depends on how much liposuction you are having and any other plastic surgery procedures you have at the same time.

Do I need a general anesthetic?

Many operations including liposuction can now be carried out using local anesthetic and short acting sedatives. So you’re pain free and drowsy but wake up quickly. A happy side effect of sedatives is loss of short-term memory so you may not even remember your operation.

Is Liposuction a safe operation?

The risk of complications following liposuction is very low so it is a safe procedure. Trained and skilful surgeons, professional staff and modern techniques are your best defence against problems.

Can I undergo multiple liposuction operations?

Like all operations liposuction can be repeated several times on the same area. However your body has to fully heal and recover. Your surgeon will be able to discuss this in greater detail.

Liposuction is a very popular cosmetic operation that in the right hands achieves great results. Fully trained cosmetic surgeons are highly skilled and produce the best outcomes. For stubborn fat liposuction is hard to beat.

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