Monthly Archives: December 2013

Diabetes Drug Tied To Weight Loss In Obese Kids

Teens whose parents harped about weight gain

Dr. David Katz, director of the Yale University Prevention Research Center, said metformin is effective at both treating and preventing diabetes . The drug produces weight loss as a byproduct of treating insulin resistance, said Katz, who was not involved with the new research. Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body’s cells become less responsive to the hormone insulin, which helps the body control blood sugar. Insulin resistance is a step toward type 2 diabetes. “Obese children [in the studies] were treated without specific consideration of their insulin status, which likely explains the lackluster results,” Katz said.
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Weight Reduction Decreases Atrial Fibrillation, Symptom Severity

In the United States, the direct economic cost of atrial fibrillation is estimated at $6 billion annually. Although population aging is regarded as an http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/garcinia-cambogia-extract—crucial-data-released-231403591.html important contributor, obesity may account for a substantial proportion of the increasing prevalence,” according to background information in the article. Whether weight reduction and cardiometabolic risk factor management can reduce the burden of atrial fibrillation has not been known. The study was conducted between June 2010 and December 2011 among overweight and obese patients with symptomatic atrial fibrillation. Patients underwent a median (midpoint) of 15 months of follow-up. Patients were randomized to weight management (intervention; n = 75) or general lifestyle advice (control; n = 75). Both groups underwent intensive management of cardiometabolic risk factors (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, glucose intolerance, sleep apnea, and alcohol and tobacco use).
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Weight reduction decreases atrial fibrillation and symptom severity

Where to find the pressure points (watch video) Begin with the pressure points on your ears and follow through with the rest of the pressure points on the body. When you are finished end the session with your ears the same way you began the session. What are acupressure massage beads Acupressure beads are pressure garcinia cambogia side effects balls that are also used to aid the process of finding the meridian pressure points on the ear. On the ear the meridian points can be close together and not as easy to pinpoint or detect and using acupressure beads assures direct pressure and response. Some spas and acupuncture therapy centers offer heated acupressure beads as a regular part of therapy. The beads are attached to a double sided sticky tape or bandage and can be placed behind the ear to massage as needed. There is such a thing as over doing the massage, and depleting the body of important nutrients, so follow the directions of the healing practitioner.
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Accupressure weight loss points for significant weight reduction

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17, 2013 Hany S. Abed, B.Pharm., M.B.B.S., of the University of Adelaide and Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia and colleagues evaluated the effect of a structured weight reduction program on atrial fibrillation symptoms. In the United States, the direct economic cost of atrial fibrillation is estimated at $6 billion annually. Although population aging is regarded as an important contributor, obesity may account for a substantial proportion of the increasing prevalence,” according to background information in the article. Whether weight reduction and cardiometabolic risk factor management can reduce the burden of atrial fibrillation has not been known.
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