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Want to lose those last few kilos, perform at your peak physically and mentally, or simply recover better from illness? The secret could be to tap into your body's hidden rhythms.

We know that people are often categorised as ''larks'' or ''owls'', those who prefer to sleep in and stay up late or rise with the dawn and turn in early; that teenagers struggle to get out of bed in the morning; that night-shift workers often battle weight gain; and most of us have experienced the energy-sapping effects of jet lag. But did you know that our bodies are so finely tuned into a circadian rhythm that there are better times of day to break an athletics record, schedule a painful medical procedure, sit an exam, or even conceive?

Chronobiologist Dr Gerard Kennedy from Victoria University has spent many years studying why and how our bodies react to time. He says we all have an internal ''master clock'' - the grain-of-rice-sized suprachiasmatic nucleus (try saying that in a hurry) in the brain that is responsible for the synchronisation of the body's essential processes. ''Each cell has its own little clock which ticks away but without the master clock they quickly lose synchronicity,'' he says. ''It's a bit like the maestro of the orchestra conducting all the other instruments, which are the other cells in the body.''

It all starts when you go to bed. Kennedy says there is no set ''best'' sleep and waking time and that it's important to tune into your body's clues. There are two extreme ends of people's body clocks. ''At the one end we've got the larks and at the other the owls but most of us are in the middle,'' he says. ''For the average person, bedtime is around 10.30pm and getting-up time is around seven to eight in the morning.''

Waking and sleeping times also depend on how much sleep you need. ''Some people are short sleepers, needing less than six hours a night whereas others need more than nine, so this affects when you need to go to bed.''

All-day alertness

A leading researcher in body clock function, Dr Michael Smolensky, a professor of environmental physiology at the University of Texas School of Public Health, says that for peak health it's important to get in sync with your body clock. He advises waking up at the same time every day to ensure all-day energy. ''Your internal clock controls your production of the sleep-triggering hormone melatonin,'' he says. ''Keeping the gap between your wake-up time and bedtime constant ensures that melatonin peaks in the evening hours when you really need it.''

The body's ability to control blood sugar is also ruled by our body clock and changes throughout the day. Eating a protein-rich breakfast and lunch will help keep blood sugar steady during waking hours.

Got a lot to get done? Smolensky recommends a half-hour dose of sunlight first thing. ''Morning light exposure sets your internal clock, so your body temperature, energy level and alertness stay high during the day.'' And if you need to solve a tricky problem or do some high-level thinking, plan to strain your brain in the morning. ''Mental alertness peaks around 10am,'' Smolensky says.

Working the night shift

If you're a nurse, doctor or chef, regularly working night shifts can play havoc with your body clock. Kennedy says owls have a more delayed clock so they are better at coping with jet lag and shift work.

To help set yourself up for effective sleep, he recommends wearing dark glasses when you drive home after a shift (apparently, even a short burst of morning sunlight hitting your retinas can turn off melatonin production and reset your body clock) and trying to get a solid sleep of at least six hours. On your day off, get regular exercise and try not to overeat at night.

Speeding up time

Ever wondered why time seems to fly by when you're chewing up the kilometres on a fast freeway? University of Queensland researchers discovered recently that after continued exposure to stimuli such as movement, the brain changes the way we experience time, leading to the conclusion that the body has different clocks for judging speed and time. The researchers stated that we could have ''millions'' of different internal clocks that affect our perception of time in various circumstances and that this could well have implications for understanding a range of conditions from schizophrenia to dyslexia.

By the clock

7am Try for a baby. Hormone levels are highest and sperm counts peak. Blood pressure also rises, making it easier for you to get out of bed and walk around.

9am Schedule a surgical procedure. Medical staff are likely to be less fatigued.

10am Study for or sit an exam. You're most alert from 10-11am; the brain is most rested. Get your blood pressure and cholesterol checked. Their levels can vary throughout the day but high-morning readings are more likely to indicate a health problem.

Noon Take medication. Joint pain, such as osteoarthritis, peaks in the afternoon and evening. Take medication about lunchtime to give it time to work. Negotiate a tricky deal. According to Kennedy, this is the best time for an argument because verbal reasoning skills peak about noon.

1-2pm Visit the dentist. Research shows that local anaesthetics last three times longer if given between 1pm and 3pm, and our pain threshold is at its highest.

2-3pm Take a nap. Your metabolism slows between 2pm and 3pm and this is when our bodies are programmed for a short sleep. ''Human beings are designed to have two sleeps: one nocturnal sleep and one short 20-40-minute nap in the middle of the day,'' Kennedy says.

4-6pm Exercise. More Olympic records have been broken in the late afternoon than at other times. Lung capacity is at its maximum and core temperature is raised, speeding nerve impulses and improving co-ordination. Research shows that strength and endurance climb about 5 per cent between 4pm and 8pm, compared with morning hours, so you can push yourself harder. Your muscles are warmer, too, which will help you avoid injury. ''There is more risk of heart attack early in the morning, so older people, especially, should exercise towards the end of the day,'' Kennedy says.

5-7pm Chow down on carbohydrates. Refuel energy stores up to two hours after exercising and your muscles will thank you. Your muscles can best take up energy consumed and your body is less likely to store kilojoules as fat. This is also the ideal time to enjoy a glass of wine because your liver is more able to metabolise the alcohol.

10pm Enjoy some horizontal dancing! Libidos hit their peak in the late evening.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -

There's a new spa in town offering two weight loss treatments that have never been available in Jacksonville before.

The "Steamy Wonder" steam canopy is part of the brand new "Salt Spa" in Jacksonville Beach. The steam canopy is said to burn as many as 600 calories in one 25 minute session.

Special oils are applied to clients who are on a massage table, then the canopy is lowered and filled with steam. The weight loss plan is three treatments a week for three to four weeks.

Salt Spa employees are not the only ones raving about the benefits. Dr. Oz featured this system on his show a few months ago. Dr. Deepak Chopra was his guest and the wellness expert claims it does more than just peel off the pounds.

Channel 4 spoke with some women who said they lost the weight pretty quickly and they've been able to keep it off so far.

Lisa Harper, satisfied with her results from the "Steamy Wonder", said, "Yeah, how much money I've spent in weight loss over the years I would never say on tv."

Pushing 50, Harper decided to try one more time and turned to a strict weight loss plan.

"I started working out and worked out 3 months with a personal trainer. I stayed on a 1,200 calorie diet and wasn't dropping a pound. So I got real frustrated," Harper said.

She was about to accept herself as she was, when she heard about a new way to lose weight. Steam detox treatments is what she decided to give a try.

After her first couple of times in the steam canopy Lisa lost six and a half pounds, so she decided to stick with them and she loved what happened next.

"I've continued to lose and now I'm down almost 22 pounds," Harper said.

And Harper is not the only one. Margaret Miele also dropped some stubborn weight.

"I lost ten pounds in three weeks. It felt fantastic. It was very relaxing and I didn't have to work out which was great. I noticed immediately the benefits, especially my energy level," Miele said.

The way the treatment works is clients are on a massage table. Special oils and muds are applied during a massage, then the canopy lowers. The client is zipped in, the heat gets turned up and then the client really starts sweating.

Jacqueline Rush, owner of Salt Spa in Jacksonville Beach said, "The steam is over your body. Your head is out. We do keep the core of your body cool. The therapist is with you at all times massaging your face and keeping your face and your neck cool so you can endure the steam.

You actually can burn up to 600 calories in a 20 minute session."

But weight loss isn't the only thing the steam canopy is used for. In fact Dr. Deepak Chopra believes detoxing with this system can reduce your risk of some cancers.

"If we do a four times a year seasonal steam, we would see a reduction in breast cancer," health expert Dr. Deepak Chopra told Dr. Oz.

Unfortunately the steam canopy weight loss treatments are not cheap. For a four week program, a total of 12 treatments, it's $1,800.

The detox system is just 3 treatments and that runs around $500.

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Technological advances in mobile technology have changed the way many people go about their daily lives.

Everything from schedule management to photography has been made easier.

Mobile applications even have been designed to change the way we monitor and manage our health.

The days of starving yourself or seeking expensive advice to try to manage weight loss and diet habits may soon be a thing of the past.

Smartphones and tablet computers — available wherever you go — now can act as health and weight monitors. They can be programmed to offer guidance and, in many cases, are wired to large networks designed to gather and filter information.

According to a recent article in The New York Times, it has taken users about two years to start using health and diet apps on a regular basis. Furthermore, numbers of users are quickly on the rise.

One of the most publicized apps — Lose It — is estimated to have been downloaded several million times by iPhone users who collectively report having lost more than 8 million pounds. The app is designed to allow users to set goals and establish daily calorie budgets. The app calculates the number of calories eaten when users enter what they have eaten.

Abilene Christian University student Rebecca Jackson uses Lose It on a regular basis and said the convenience of the app allows her to feel like she has the time to better manage her health.

"I have struggled to eat better and lose weight since high school — and I couldn't do it," Jackson said. "It is easier for me now because all I have to do is enter what I eat into the app and get a quick score of how I am doing. It is almost like a video game."

After seeing the success that independent app designers have had with weight loss and health management apps, large companies have taken notice and now are racing to get their apps in front of a vast virtual audience.

Companies such as Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig have released apps designed to work with or without their particular diet plan offerings that can be downloaded by anyone interested in their features.

Weight Watchers released its Weight Watchers Mobile app in 2011 with a robust list of advanced features. Users can track the number of points that they have accumulated based on what they have eaten by entering single food items or full recipes. The app can also gather information about a particular food item when the item's bar code is scanned with the camera of a mobile device. Personal advice and diet counseling are offered to users who also use the company's paid diet services.

Jenny Craig offers a more basic app that mimics what a number of other diet-related apps are designed to do. The app is preprogrammed with the menus and nutritional information of more than 150 nationally recognized restaurant chains. Users simply enter what they eat — or plan to eat at these restaurants — into the app to calculate a calorie count.

More information about heath and diet related apps, including user ratings and testimonials, can be found in either the Apple App Store or in Google's Android Market.

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ORLANDO, FL--(Marketwire -02/06/12)- Every bride wants that perfect dress on their wedding day, but for some women, the way their body looks in that wedding dress is becoming just as crucial. For years, brides-to-be have gone on pre-wedding diets to achieve their desired look, but some are noticing the saggy breasts that come with weight loss need a little adjusting before they say "I do."

According to surgeons with LocateADoc.com, increasing numbers of brides are undergoing a nip and tuck before the big day. Particularly, brides are requesting breast lifts, quickly making the procedure a bridal trend.

"With reality shows like 'Bridalplasty,' where brides compete for cosmetic enhancement before their weddings, you can see how the trend has really taken off," said Karen Castillo of LocateADoc.com.

More than 90,000 breast lift procedures were performed in 2010, the American Society of Plastic Surgery reports, making them the 7th most popular cosmetic procedure among female patients, especially brides. The increased number of breast lifts represents a 3 percent hike from 2009.

With brides heading to the gym to lose weight and shape up for their weddings, the focus on appearance is greater than ever. Though many brides are losing the weight they desire, they are left with sagging breasts and excess skin. These weight loss brides are turning to liposuction, tummy tucks and breast lifts to shape up their bodies before the wedding day.

These brides are also finding inspiration in celebrities who are also getting plastic surgery before their big wedding day. US Weekly reports Kris Jenner had a facelift before her daughter Kim Kardashian's wedding. Some websites have speculated Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former president Bill Clinton, has a sleeker looking nose and a more defined jaw in wedding pictures. In Touch Weekly is reporting singer Jessica Simpson is considering a breast reduction before her wedding to NFL star Eric Johnson.

"There is no question these celebrities inspire others to consider elective surgery," said Castillo.

While breast lift procedures may seem like a quick fix, it is still a major surgery. It takes anywhere from one week to a month to recover. The surgery is invasive, removing excess skin and repositioning and reshaping the remaining tissues and nipples. Moreover, the procedures are elective, so patients will most likely be paying out of pocket for these procedures.

Still the risks and costs do not seem to be hindering brides. Castillo remarked, "Women are finding the surgery is just as important as finding the right dress."

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Renée Zellweger

From ballooning up twice for her role as Bridget Jones and shrinking back down as soon as the director shouted ‘that’s a wrap!’, ‘A-lister’ Renee is a definite weight loss wonder. Her intense two hour workouts, which include interval sprints and cycling, mean she can snap back into shape as quickly as you say ‘gym’. A fan of the macrobiotic diet, Renée eats low fat, high fiber foods with plenty of fish and raw veggies to stay slim.

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson shed an astonishing 80lbs and is now looking better than ever. She used Weight Watchers to help her lose the weight and has since become the company’s spokesperson. Admitting to now feeling more comfortable in her own skin, svelte Jennifer now oozes with body confidence which she never had before. She achieved her new figure through learning how to eat in moderation (usually palm sized portions), so she can now enjoy the food she loves without compromising her figure.

Jonah Hill

The comedy actor Jonah Hill managed to lose over 40lbs and now looks a far cry from his former self. His new found jawline and overall trimmer physique is down to the help of a nutritionist, who advised him how to change his eating habits. The actor admits that there is no miracle solution to weight loss – you just have to eat more healthily and exercise. So, the star enjoyed a light diet full of Japanese food such as sushi which aided his weight loss.

Kelly Osbourne

The rock and roll daughter of Ozzy Osbourne shed an amazing 42lbs in weight. The first 28lbs she managed to lose was down to her involvement with Dancing with the Stars, as all the training she did helped melt away the weight. Her trick for her continued weight loss is to have a small snack of something containing no carbs or sugar before bed to maintain metabolism. Once 161lbs at her heaviest, Kelly is now a trim Pilates-addict who can confidentially slink about in tight dresses.

Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson reportedly lost 60lbs through changing her eating patterns to a sensible three meals and two snacks a day diet, and by including protein with every meal to avoid hunger pangs. She limited herself to around 1,300 to 1,600 calories a day which helped her shed the weight, as well as including interval training into her exercise plan. She also has the diet plan Nutrisystem to thank for her weight loss, which Janet is now a spokesperson for.

Kirstie Alley

The former Dancing with the Stars contestant managed to shift a staggering 100lbs in weight through an organic inspired diet and basic healthy living habits such as taking supplements, getting eight hours of sleep and enjoying moderate and frequent exercise. She has since created her very own weight loss plan to inspire others to achieve and maintain the same results and to boost energy levels and metabolism, which she feels are the key to weight loss.

Seth Rogen

Actor and writer Seth Rogen lost 30lbs in nine months, transforming him from his chubbier Knocked Up film character. Seemingly, he lost the weight for a new film role, albeit reluctantly, as he finds healthy eating and exercise quite a grueling challenge as he enjoys his ‘treats’ a bit too much. But the fact is that he was dedicated to lose the weight in the first place, with the help of a celebrity trainer. He now dons a healthier look, so let’s hope he maintains it!

Alec Baldwin

Having a scare of diabetes was enough to spur this actor into a new weight loss regime. He managed to shed 30lbs in four months by saying goodbye to the sweet stuff and taking up Pilates, yoga and the renowned calorie burning activity of spinning. Perhaps he took inspiration from his fitness freak girlfriend too, but it was his health scare that encouraged him to give up his favourite sweet treats and pizza.

Jack Osbourne

Like sister, like brother, Jack is another of the Osbourne family to have shed the excess weight – 49lbs in fact. The rock star son developed a passion for outdoor pursuits including rock climbing, helping the self-confessed adrenaline junkie lose weight through extreme sporting activities. He lost the initial weight during training to climb El Capitan, a huge Californian cliff. His weight loss ignited inner confidence as he even pursued photo shoots in the buff since losing weight!

John Goodman

At his heaviest, the family favourite actor weighed in at 400lbs, which he can ‘thank’ his love of beer for. But the much-loved US star managed to shed over 100lbs by quitting the booze and hiring a health coach to guide him into a better, healthier lifestyle. To really burn those pounds, the actor also gave up sugar and works out moderately six times a week – enough to keep him trim without exerting too much pressure on his naturally large frame.

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Renée Zellweger

From ballooning up twice for her role as Bridget Jones and shrinking back down as soon as the director shouted ‘that’s a wrap!’, ‘A-lister’ Renee is a definite weight loss wonder. Her intense two hour workouts, which include interval sprints and cycling, mean she can snap back into shape as quickly as you say ‘gym’. A fan of the macrobiotic diet, Renée eats low fat, high fiber foods with plenty of fish and raw veggies to stay slim.

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson shed an astonishing 80lbs and is now looking better than ever. She used Weight Watchers to help her lose the weight and has since become the company’s spokesperson. Admitting to now feeling more comfortable in her own skin, svelte Jennifer now oozes with body confidence which she never had before. She achieved her new figure through learning how to eat in moderation (usually palm sized portions), so she can now enjoy the food she loves without compromising her figure.

Jonah Hill

The comedy actor Jonah Hill managed to lose over 40lbs and now looks a far cry from his former self. His new found jawline and overall trimmer physique is down to the help of a nutritionist, who advised him how to change his eating habits. The actor admits that there is no miracle solution to weight loss – you just have to eat more healthily and exercise. So, the star enjoyed a light diet full of Japanese food such as sushi which aided his weight loss.

Kelly Osbourne

The rock and roll daughter of Ozzy Osbourne shed an amazing 42lbs in weight. The first 28lbs she managed to lose was down to her involvement with Dancing with the Stars, as all the training she did helped melt away the weight. Her trick for her continued weight loss is to have a small snack of something containing no carbs or sugar before bed to maintain metabolism. Once 161lbs at her heaviest, Kelly is now a trim Pilates-addict who can confidentially slink about in tight dresses.

Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson reportedly lost 60lbs through changing her eating patterns to a sensible three meals and two snacks a day diet, and by including protein with every meal to avoid hunger pangs. She limited herself to around 1,300 to 1,600 calories a day which helped her shed the weight, as well as including interval training into her exercise plan. She also has the diet plan Nutrisystem to thank for her weight loss, which Janet is now a spokesperson for.

Kirstie Alley

The former Dancing with the Stars contestant managed to shift a staggering 100lbs in weight through an organic inspired diet and basic healthy living habits such as taking supplements, getting eight hours of sleep and enjoying moderate and frequent exercise. She has since created her very own weight loss plan to inspire others to achieve and maintain the same results and to boost energy levels and metabolism, which she feels are the key to weight loss.

Seth Rogen

Actor and writer Seth Rogen lost 30lbs in nine months, transforming him from his chubbier Knocked Up film character. Seemingly, he lost the weight for a new film role, albeit reluctantly, as he finds healthy eating and exercise quite a grueling challenge as he enjoys his ‘treats’ a bit too much. But the fact is that he was dedicated to lose the weight in the first place, with the help of a celebrity trainer. He now dons a healthier look, so let’s hope he maintains it!

Alec Baldwin

Having a scare of diabetes was enough to spur this actor into a new weight loss regime. He managed to shed 30lbs in four months by saying goodbye to the sweet stuff and taking up Pilates, yoga and the renowned calorie burning activity of spinning. Perhaps he took inspiration from his fitness freak girlfriend too, but it was his health scare that encouraged him to give up his favourite sweet treats and pizza.

Jack Osbourne

Like sister, like brother, Jack is another of the Osbourne family to have shed the excess weight – 49lbs in fact. The rock star son developed a passion for outdoor pursuits including rock climbing, helping the self-confessed adrenaline junkie lose weight through extreme sporting activities. He lost the initial weight during training to climb El Capitan, a huge Californian cliff. His weight loss ignited inner confidence as he even pursued photo shoots in the buff since losing weight!

John Goodman

At his heaviest, the family favourite actor weighed in at 400lbs, which he can ‘thank’ his love of beer for. But the much-loved US star managed to shed over 100lbs by quitting the booze and hiring a health coach to guide him into a better, healthier lifestyle. To really burn those pounds, the actor also gave up sugar and works out moderately six times a week – enough to keep him trim without exerting too much pressure on his naturally large frame.

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