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Rabia Rahman is as much a detective as a dietitian when she works with her patients to help them avoid gluten.

"I had one patient who got really sick from licking an envelope," says Rahman, who's both a nutritional counselor and an instructor in the department of nutrition and dietetics at St. Louis University.

Ironically, gluten is used in the binders or coatings of some medications that patients may be taking to feel better. And many of Rahman's female patients are surprised to find out that gluten is sometimes an ingredient in makeup and lipstick.

Helping patients eliminate gluten from their diets is easier than ferreting out some of these more obscure uses, but it still poses significant challenges.

"We'll always go over food habits and cover the broad items like wheat, barley and rye, which means they shouldn't eat regular cakes, breads and pastas," Rahman says. "But then I work with them to go over ingredient lists on labels closely and avoid specific items hydrolized wheat starch, or anything that says malt, graham or spelt.

"There's often gluten where you really don't expect it. Soy sauce is a big one; broth soups, potato chips and even French fries, which are sometimes dipped in a starch to preserve them."

The medical reasons for going gluten-free, says Rahman, range from mild gluten intolerance to wheat allergies and celiac disease, an autoimmune disease in which consumption of gluten damages the small intestine. Blood tests can diagnose allergies and celiac disease, and Rahman calls a small-intestine biopsy the "gold standard" for diagnosis of celiac.

But there aren't any specific tests for gluten sensitivity.

"That diagnosis often comes after a patient has gone from doctor to doctor to find out why they just don't feel well," Rahman says. "Sometimes it's (gastrointestinal) symptoms, but many times the symptoms are less obvious tiredness, headache, or even sometimes depression."

Rahman has her patients keep a log of both their food consumption and their symptoms and eventually may recommend that they eliminate gluten from their diets. Or, in some cases, she may work the other way by having the patients go gluten free to see if it makes their symptoms go away.

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A survey recently conducted online by professional coaching network Life Coach Directory, has revealed that the most common reason for a client to seek health coaching is for weight loss.*

Camberley, Surrey (PRWEB UK) 9 October 2012

Overcoming unhealthy eating habits that have manifested over a lifetime is sadly not a simple case of eating less and exercising more. Half the battle is finding the motivation to begin, and the other half is keeping the progress going.

During the past decade the fad diet concept exploded, with many individuals seeing them as the answer to their weight woes. Think cabbage soup, fasting, low-carb and low-calorie fad diets such as these pledge to make you lose weight fast but in the main dont produce sustainable results.

We should know by now that if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is, and any diet that promises a quick and effortless route to losing weight should set alarm bells ringing. There is no magic pill, and there is certainly no easy way.

Fad diets are often extreme, sometimes demanding avoiding entire food groups or surviving on only liquids. Whilst these radical rules might be fine for short bursts of time, they cannot be maintained on a long-term basis and could even lead to illness.

So if dieting is not the answer to long-term weight loss, what is?

Weight loss and a healthy lifestyle should always be a learning experience, and you she be able to walk away feeling confident and motivated that you can continue and sustain your progress independently. Weight loss isnt simply about changing what you eat; it is about changing your approach and attitude towards food.

It is for this reason that many individuals seek health coaching.

Health coaches aim to help individuals find the motivation needed to stick to their diet, even after the initial drive begins to fizzle out. It is not about trying fad diets or exploring the emotional relationship we have with food it is about introducing structure and attainable goals to motivate and prevent old habits from raising their heads.

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What if you could eat a tasty Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables, fish, poultry and olive oil and lose weight?

The Mediterranean based diet compared favourably to other globally popular diets including those involving low carbohydrates or low fat, according to a long-term study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Scientists randomly selected 322 participants for one of three weight loss plans in a workplace study that spanned six years.

The dieters were given choices of a low fat, restricted calorie diet, a Mediterranean restricted calorie diet, or a low carbohydrate diet without calorie restriction.

Low fat diet participants consumed grains, vegetables and fruits and limited their consumption of fats and sweets.

Low carbohydrate diet participants followed the popular Atkins diet and had no restriction on caloric intake.

Mediterranean diets were rich in vegetables and low in red meat with poultry and fish replacing beef and lamb.

The initial study carried out between July 2005 and June 2007 was completed after two years, with follow up after another four years.

After six years the total weight loss was 3.1 kg (6.8 pounds) in the Mediterranean group, followed by 1.7 kg (3.7 pounds) in the low carbohydrate group, and 0.6 kg (1.3 pounds) in the low fat group.

The weight loss was significant for the Mediterranean group and the low-carbohydrate group but not for the low fat group, concluded study authors Dan Schwarzfuchs of the Nuclear Research Centre Negev, and Rachel Golan of Ben Gurion University of the Negev.

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The $20 billion weight loss industry tries to convince the overweight that there is a magic bullet to shedding excess pounds. LAP-BAND VIP bariatric surgeon Dr. Hooman Shabatian explains that even with weight loss surgery, long term commitment is essential to losing weight and keeping it off.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 09, 2012

The LAP-BAND procedure is a minimally-invasive surgery which can lead to dramatic weight loss results. The surgery involves implanting an adjustable silicone ring around the upper part of the stomach which constricts food intake. Over time, weight loss is achieved through the patient following a strict follow-up diet plan and exercise program which focuses on losing up to two pounds per week. Along with weight loss, LAP-BAND Surgery can alleviate health complications such as hypertension, diabetes, and sleep apnea.

Potential candidates for weight loss surgery are 100 pounds or more over their ideal weight who have tried unsuccessfully to lose weight through traditional means. Not every obese person is suited for bariatric surgery, depending on their personal, psychological, and medical history. However, surgery is justified in many cases when the benefits outweigh potential risks.

No responsible physician would recommend any single method by itself as a sustainable weight loss method, and that includes weight loss surgery, said Dr. Shabatian. Bariatric surgery is a tool to kick start weight loss, but it takes 100 percent commitment from the patient to see lasting results.

Being well-informed is important before deciding to pursue weight loss surgery. No one method by itself is enough when it comes to significant weight loss, whether its diet, exercise, or even surgery. To educate patients, LAP-BAND VIP offers free seminars and consultations across southern California for patients who want to see if they qualify for the procedure. Educating patients about the potential risks and benefits is an important part of the Lap Band VIP treatment.

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Dr. Hooman Shabatian obtained his medical degree from Chicago Medical School and started his surgical career with an internship at Cornell University associated with Lincoln Medical Center in New York. Dr. Shabatian performed his first LAP-BAND procedure in 2002 under the supervision of LAP-BAND pioneer Dr. Shayani at the Loyola University Medical School. Dr. Shabatian is a Board-Certified Surgeon and a member of the American College of Surgeons.

About LAP-BAND VIP

LAP-BAND VIP has a dedicated surgical and medical staff with extensive training and expertise perfected through years of practice. Our staff provides unparalleled, personalized service for all individuals in their weight loss journey. To learn more about LAP-BAND VIP and to schedule your free consultation, visit http://www.lapbandvip.com or call (800) 561-9000.

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HCG EZ Drops' new synthetic HCG formula has surpassed natural HCG in quality, effectiveness, and safety.

Orem, Utah (PRWEB) October 09, 2012

It was found that those specific hormones targeted stubborn fat deposits in the body, especially around the waist, hips and thighs. Since some individuals arent able to take hormones or who are worried about how the hormones may react with their individual body chemistry, we felt adding a hormone-free option was essential, says founder Dave Sherwin.

The hormone-free version of HCG EZ Drops works just as effectively as the traditional formula, but is designed for individuals who want a version without the hormones. Users can still lose weight just as fast and without the exercise or starvation that most of todays fad diets demand. Individuals who do the HCG diet will typically utilize the drops a few times per day, especially right before meals.

There is a strict diet plan that individuals are supposed to follow while taking the drops, because the drops convert the bodys fat stores into usable fuel, delivering approximately 2,000 calories per day. Men and women then take in between 500 and 800 additional calories from their diets each day.

According to research, those taking the HCG drops should experience between 1 to 2 pounds of weight loss per day, although that number may differ from one person to another. HCG Wellness, LLC provides health and wellness products specifically designed to help individuals lose weight quickly and meet their weight loss goals. Those interested in the non-hormone version of HCG diet drops should visit their website at http://hcgezdrops.com.

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Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012

Although both the ruling Democratic Party of Japan and the No. 1 opposition Liberal Democratic Party have chosen their new party leaders, the ruling and opposition forces still cannot agree on when to start an extraordinary Diet session. The primary responsibility rests on Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda. He must fulfill his promise to then LDP chief Mr. Sadakazu Tanigaki to dissolve the Lower House "in the near future" by clearly showing when he will do so. If he does so, the ruling and opposition forces will easily agree on when to start the Diet session. A delay in the start of the session will have a great negative impact on the people's lives.

Two months have already passed since Mr. Noda made his promise on Aug. 8 to Mr. Tanigaki. New LDP leader Mr. Shinzo Abe pointed out that Mr. Noda's promise is one with the people. Komeito chief Mr. Natsuo Yamaguchi said that voting in the next Lower House election must come on or before Dec. 9.

If the Diet session fails to start early, the government's execution of the fiscal 2012 budget will become difficult because the last Diet session failed to enact a bill to float bonds to cover about 40 percent of the budget funds. The government has already started to cut back on budget spending. The Finance Ministry says that the budget funds will run out at the end of November. The Diet must start deliberations as soon as possible.

Because the next Lower House election must be held within a year, the Diet should immediately enact a bill to rectify the disparity in the value of a vote between depopulated rural areas and populated urban areas. If the next Lower House election is held without a rectification of the vote-value disparity, the Supreme Court may find the next election results to be unconstitutional and nullify them.

A bill submitted by the DPJ to rectify the vote-value disparity is too complicated. The ruling and opposition forces should quickly agree to pass a bill to reduce the number of single-seat constituencies by one each in five prefectures as this would be the easiest way to rectify the disparity.

For the sake of smooth Diet deliberations, the opposition, which controls the Upper House, should refrain from the practice of trying to force the ruling camp to accept its demands by refusing to deliberate on important bills, including one on social welfare reform.

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A healthy non-smoking man, consuming a normal western diet (meat, vegetables, bread and alcohol) collected five consecutive complete bowel movements. He then added an extra 150 g of fat (from butter, cheese, milk, chocolate, peanuts, bacon and eggs) to his daily diet for 2 weeks, and collected four further consecutive bowel movements in the second week. After 6 months on his normal diet, he added 30 g of wheat bran to his daily diet for 3 weeks, and collected four complete stool samples in the third week. Aqueous faecal extracts were prepared and assayed for auxotrophic growth-enhancement and bacterial mutagenicity (using fluctuation tests with Salmonella typhimurium TA100 and Escherichia coli WP2uvrApKM101). There was no significant difference in faecal wet weight between normal and high-fat collections, but addition of 30 g bran was associated with a 1.8-fold increase in stool weight, in good agreement with published data. Fluctuation tests showed that normal and high-fat samples were mutagenic to S. typhimurium TA100 and to E. coli WP2uvrApKM101. There was considerable variation in mutagenic activity between consecutive bowel movements. However, there was no significant difference in mutagenicity between normal and high-fat samples. Faecal samples collected during the course of the high-fibre diet were significantly less mutagenic to both bacterial strains. Changes in auxotrophic growth-enhancing activity could not account for these changes in mutagenicity, since the pattern of change in growth-enhancement was very different from that seen for mutagenicity.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwire - Oct 8, 2012) - lark (www.lark.com), creator of lark original and lark pro, the wireless sleep tracker and personal sleep coach, today unveiled larklife, a wearable diet, fitness and sleep tracking and coaching system. Designed with an interdisciplinary team of scientists and experts that includes a Stanford neuroeconomist, a pro-sports sleep coach to NBA, NFL, NHL stars, and a Harvard psychologist and sleep expert, larklife includes two tracking wristbands and a free iOS application that coaches people to feel more energized and productive every day through science-based, personalized recommendations from the experts.

The larklife philosophy: live smarter The team of experts that developed larklife believes that getting healthier starts with building better habits, instead of trying to achieve a single large goal -- calories burned, miles run, etc. -- which discourages people when they fail to meet it. According to a survey conducted October 2-4, 2012 online by Harris Interactive on behalf of lark among 2,516 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, nearly half (43 percent) of Americans agree that mainstream wellness programs do not meet their needs.

Almost two-thirds (64 percent) of Americans agree that they would have a better chance at getting healthy if they had a wellness program personalized to them. Based on each user's unique information captured by using the product, larklife's interdisciplinary experts are able gently coach them through a unique and completely individualized process that is proven to result in real, sustainable benefits at a manageable pace.

First, larklife tracks the user's daily fitness, diet and sleep activity via the wristbands. Second, it provides advance notice or real-time suggestions via the iOS app for small changes users should make to feel better. The individualized suggestions are a result of the user's data being analyzed on the back-end by sophisticated techniques, developed by larklife's team of experts and based on the science of circadian rhythms, or how individuals' energy levels peak and dip. Third and most importantly, it celebrates improvements in the user's diet, fitness and sleep activities to keep motivation high. Users experience this celebration through a fun light show on the wristband and reward icons in the data feed in their iOS app.

"Focusing on a single, 10,000-step goal or competing with others for the best mile time doesn't motivate most people, especially those of us who are not elite athletes. We built larklife to help make feeling great more attainable for the rest of us," said Julia Hu, CEO and founder of lark. "I know there are millions of people out there like me who just wish they still had the energy to 'do it all,' but have been discouraged by mainstream health fads that just didn't help them get there. This product is like having a fitness trainer, nutritionist, productivity, stress and sleep coach quietly working together to help you feel better gradually. Failure isn't possible."

How it works larklife ensures people will achieve better health by working on two levels; it simplifies activity tracking through intuitive technology and uses the data to provide expert coaching in a way that is psychologically proven to create real change. larklife is built to continually grow smarter for each user through automated machine learning in all three tracking categories. The more people wear it, the more the system will know about them, allowing it to better map their activities to their performances.

Intuitive fitness tracking While worn on the wrist, larklife automatically tracks steps taken, calories burned and distance traveled. Unlike competing products in the market, larklife uses patent-pending, proprietary machine-learning technology to more accurately track the user's activity levels and can distinguish between a run and a walk automatically.

One-Tap diet tracking Food journaling has been proven effective for weight loss but it also takes a lot of work, prohibiting people from sticking with it. larklife's one-tap diet tracking lets users effortlessly log a meal by simply pressing the button on their wristband. The app records the meal wirelessly and users have the option to go back and easily tap what categories of food they ate if they want to, when they have a free moment.

Sleep tracking Your mood and energy to tackle the day is most linked with a good night's sleep followed by a pleasant wake up call. larklife not only tracks and analyzes the wearer's sleep, but also wakes them gently using lark's patented, dynamic vibration technology, a key feature in the award-winning lark original.

"This product doesn't just give people their data and expect them to know how to use it. Quite frankly, I believe similar products that don't take the next step to encourage and give attainable direction to users will fall out of favor quickly, because it's just one more to-do they're having to add to an already busy life," said Dr. Baba Shiv, larklife advisor, neuroeconomist and Stanford faculty. "At the most basic level, my research is about what motivates people to build habits and we've incorporated the finding in larklife to ensure that it will work seamlessly in the background to help people become more productive, energetic and less stressed overall."

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Adults now worry more about children not getting enough exercise than about childhood obesity.

Eleven-year-old Jacob Landis, left, and his brother Alex, 10, participate in swim practice Monday at the Athletic Club in West Manchester Township. Many local gyms are offering more physical activity for children through new classes and programs. (YORK DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS -- JASON PLOTKIN)

Nine-year-old Holly Jacobs practices swimming Monday at the Athletic Club. (YORK DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS -- JASON PLOTKIN)

Inactive children who don't get enough exercise rank higher than worries about childhood obesity for the first time, according to a recent national poll.

Thirty-nine percent of adults rated "not enough exercise" as their leading concern for children, according to the poll from C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health. "Childhood obesity" was a close second, with 38 percent of adults rating it as a "big problem" in 2012.

York County health and fitness experts aren't surprised. A reason they cited for the shift in concern from obesity to exercise included kids spending more time playing with smartphones and video games instead of playing outdoors. Experts say parents are turning to local gyms for classes and special training to get kids physically active.

Busy parents struggle to find time for simple activities like walking around a block in their neighborhood with their families, according to Kate Harner, YMCA of York County's director of development and communications.

"As we have a new generation of parents with kids that are school-age, many of those houses are two-income households, two parents with careers," Harner said. "There aren't as many parents who can stay home as there were in the past. Now we aren't as attentive to taking care of people as we are about taking care of things."

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Doctors and healthcare providers are changing how they talk about kids' health and parents are responding to it, Kelly Marsteller, a registered dietitian at Memorial Hospital said.

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Oct 8, 2012, 16:01 GMT

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence won't lose weight for her career.

The 'Hunger Games' actress hates the pressure in Hollywood for female stars to conform to an ideal of beauty and be a certain size and she refuses to be made to feel overweight for eating normally.

Jennifer ranted: 'Oh god, yes, I'm so tied of the lollipops. I mean, if I looked like that I wouldn't be tired of it, obviously, but it's hilarious, the way I'm supposedly the overweight one.

'Like, they (the paparazzi) got me at the movies yesterday and the caption read something like, 'Curvy star cannot wait to dig into a tub of popcorn'. I mean come on! I'm just a normal girl who likes to eat! At least they got me using me hands.'

The 22-year-old blonde beauty takes the responsibility of playing teen idol Katniss Everdeen in 'The Hunger Games' very seriously and wants to be a good role model to her fans, but admitted she has little in common with her tough on-screen alter-ego and is far from a natural leader in real life.

Jennifer told the UK edition of VOGUE magazine: 'I guess people expect that of me, and if I had to kill something for survival, maybe I would and yeah, maybe I was a tomboy when I was growing up. But I'm definitely a girl now ... Of course, there's a responsibility I'm aware of. In one sense, luckily, it comes naturally because I can't stay out beyond midnight. I don't really have an exciting life.

'But if you mean, am I natural leader? No. I just appear that way.'

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