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Lepti-Trim

Leptin, a hormone like messenger protein, is produced in relatively large amounts by fat tissue an in smaller amounts by other peripheral organs, and it often secreted in to the bloodstream, where it travels to the brain and other tissues, causing fat loss and decreased appetite.

Obesity, according to the CDC, or Center for Disease Control, is the number 1 health risk factor facing our society currently. In fact, obesity is associated with higher rates of chronic medical conditions and worse physical health than a lifetime of worse physical health than a lifetime of smoking, poverty or drinking.

The leptin-weight loss connection has been proven in several multi-center studies conducted by the  American Medical Association. These studies found that weight loss increased with increased doses of leptin among all subjects. At the highest leptin dose, more than 95% of the subjects weight loss was from fat. No clinically significant adverse side effects were noted or observed throughout the study and following its completion.

Manufactured in the fat cells, leptin tells the brain whether the body has sufficient energy stores, or fat. The hormone sends signals to the hypothalamus, the brain’s eating control center, and tells us when to stop eating.

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Staying Fit For 40

Staying fit isn’t easy. If you’re like me, then you’re most often envious of those people who can pretty much do nothing and lose weight. Where as with me, I have to work my butt off every day of every week in every month and so on, and still don’t see the results I’d like to. As you age, don’t think it will get any easier, as a matter of fact, it only gets harder! If it’s this difficult for you to drop the pounds now, then imagine what it’s going to be like in 10, 20, 30 years from now. Try and find your inner fitness groove now, and you’ll set yourself up for success in the future. The bottom line is whether you’re right out of college or funding your children’s tuition, the moment to launch your lifetime fitness plan is now! Then simply adjust your workouts throughout the years to give your muscles, bones, and heart what they need to keep working well enough to keep up with you and your life.

Around the age of 45, most women who don’t lift weights regularly start losing a significant amount of muscle, most of it from the lower body. Less junk in the trunk may sound like a good thing, but decreased muscle mass leads to a rapidly slower metabolism, which is a horrendous thing to think of!

Maintaining muscle power requires fast, explosive movements. Keep your power levels high with a basic jump squat. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, arms hanging at your sides. Keeping your torso as upright as possibly can, quickly bend your knees and lower your hips back and down until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Then immediately jump straight off the floor as high as you can. Land as softly as possible, sinking back down into your original squat position. Repeat the jump. Do three to four sets of six reps, resting 1minute in between sets.

Some sleep studies have shown that women over 40 spend more of their nights tossing and turning and uncomfortably sleepless than 20-somethings. Experts aren’t sure why exactly, but one thing is clear you need sufficient amounts of rest to be able to kick yourself into gear and get those workouts in!

One cure for insomnia: Exercise before work. You’ll be rejuvenated, refreshed and have energy for the workday ahead of you. If you feel too groggy to work out then make yourself a bowl of instant oatmeal with half a cup of fat-free milk before your morning workout. Your brain takes up to 2 hours to wake up, so kick it into jump-start mode.

Cardio is a good way to protect your heart and easily burn calories, but you’ll lose weight only if you’re burning more calories than you’re taking in, duh! Your metabolism is starting to slowly put on the brakes as a result of deteriorating muscle mass, so continue hitting the sidewalks, or treadmills. If you get bored with the same old routine then trade in a day or two of cardio for a mat class and try yoga!

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Professional Chefs Take Aim at School Lunch Program

The First Lady’s campaign to fight childhood obesity moved into a different arena on Friday, as she spoke to 500 white-jacketed chefs at the White House. Her purpose was to enlist, cajole, and encourage the country’s chefs into taking their culinary talents into America’s schools.

It can be quite a challenge to tackle school nutrition programs, given budget constraints and federally mandated nutritional requirements, especially for high-end chefs, but it is one that these professionals seem ready to handle. Currently over 900 chefs have signed up for the “Chefs Move to Schools” program and Michelle Obama is hoping to triple that number over the coming year.

Bringing healthy, nutritious food into schools can be done. Alice Waters has proved that with her Edible Schoolyard, a project she tackled over a decade ago, along with a willing principal and an engaged staff. They transformed an asphalt jungle into a one-acre farm. A farm that grows fruit, vegetables, grains, flowers…that recycles and composts as well. Most importantly, it feeds the children—their minds, their souls, and their stomachs to boot!

Jamie Oliver has also been active in this arena, both across the pond and here in the U.S. His recent television show,  “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution,” allowed us to glimpse into school cafeterias in Huntington, West Virginia, recently named the Unhealthiest City in America. And it was an eye opener for all who watched. The show underscored the real need to reform school lunches and educate children about food.

The way the new program will work is for chefs to adopt a school in their area and bring their expertise in, whether it be to plant a garden, educating children, their parents and staff, or collaborating on better menus for the cafeteria.

It’s going to take all of us–parents and teachers, community leaders, food manufacturers, all of us doing our part to give our children the healthy future they deserve.

It’s long overdue and will go a long way in helping fight child obesity, not only for this generation, but for those to come.

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6 Natural Ways to Feel Happier

If you had horrible back or stomach pain, you’d get yourself to a doctor (or emergency room!), immediately, right? Yet, when the pain is emotional—for instance, feeling persistently worried, sad or hopeless—people are likely to resist seeking help for months or even years. In a survey 53 percent of women say they’ve felt intense worry for weeks—a sign of anxiety—and 54 percent say they’ve been consistently sad or hopeless, hallmarks of depression. Yet only 35 percent have received an official diagnosis of anxiety or depression.

It takes, on average, six years for people to get treated for mood disorders, according to a similar survey. While suffering in silence is never a good idea, failing to seek help for anxiety or depression is downright dangerous, because the longer you wait, the worse things can get. In fact, increasing numbers of women are being diagnosed with a combination of anxiety and depression, because untreated anxiety can turn into depression and vice versa. This may be why two out of three depressed people also have symptoms of anxiety.

Whether you doubt that your sadness warrants treatment (as 43 percent of women do), are embarrassed to talk to a professional (as 23 percent admit) or simply feel too apathetic or lethargic to make a visit, getting a diagnosis is first step to feeling like yourself again. Ask your physician for a referral to a psychologist or a psychiatrist or call your insurer for a list of mental health providers—you’ll be glad you did. If you aren’t struggling emotionally but suspect a friend is, tell him/her you sense that they’re feeling down and offer to assist in finding a doctor. Thanks to your help, they’re likely to eventually start feeling better instead of worse thanks to you. It may take a while to decide on the right course of treatment, whether it’s for you or your loved one, but in the meantime, making a few changes to your everyday habits can upgrade your outlook. Try the changes below to lift your mood, and to learn more about anxiety, depression and other emotional afflictions.

Sweat away sadness

We all know someone who says they exercise for their mental health, and guess what? Research proves they’re right! It turns out that working out may be as effective at relieving mild to moderate depression as the antidepressant Zoloft, because it stimulates the release of the feel-good chemical dopamine in your brain. And you don’t need to train for a triathlon to reap the benefits. Just 30 minutes of walking a day can improve your mood. If you’d rather stretch than stride, even taking a yoga class has been proven to boost levels of a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid that helps keep depression at bay. 

Eat good food

Fish that contains omega-3 fatty acids enhances areas of the brain that affect your mood, so aim to eat a low-mercury swimmer, like wild salmon, arctic char or sardines twice a week. Have a baked spud on the side for a dose of vitamin B6, which lowers your depression risk. And foods rich in folate, such as spinach, beans and oranges, are filled with blues-busting serotonin—dig in, feel better!

Have sweet dreams

It’s not just beauty sleep—it’s happy sleep! Logging a solid seven to eight hours of rest is one of the most important things you can do for your emotional health. People who have insomnia are five times more likely to develop depression compared with those who are well-rested. To make it easier to drift off, skip late-night TV and web surfing, jot down your worries on a notepad so you can rest with a clear mind and try soothing stretches before turning in.

Claim some quiet time

Something to contemplate: Frequent meditation is as effective as medicine at reducing bouts of depression, according to research. Yoga is a great way to clear your mind, but if you’re not the oming type, try setting aside 10 minutes in the morning to do deep breathing. Or, if you prefer to stay in motion, try “walking meditation” Stride slowly for 20 minutes sans iPod. Stare at the ground 6 feet ahead and focus on the soles of your shoes lifting and dropping.  

See the light

Depressed people who were exposed to a bright light for an hour upon waking up in the morning for five weeks experienced a 54 percent improvement in symptoms. Try flicking on an energy light, as you read your morning paper or answer your email.  Spending more time outside can also lift your spirits and tame stress, according to research. Read a book on a park bench during your lunch break or bike to run your errands. Stuck inside? Try to sit near a window.

Phone a pal

Not surprisingly, lonely folks are more likely to be depressed. To feel your happiest, aim to strengthen bonds with at least three close pals. Make buddy dates by automating them—agree to meet at the gym twice a week, or gather for a night of takeout and movie watching the first Friday of each month. You’ll keep your spirits high with a little help from your friends!

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Almonds Pack A Powerful Health Punch

Scientists have been conducting several studies finding that daily doses of selenium, reduces risk for colorectal cancer in more than 58%, prostate cancer by 63% and lung cancer by 46%. In another study, test subjects (rats) were fed a high-fat diet rich in whole almonds. Findings concluded that 33% showed reduced signs of colon cancer precursor cells. That may be a direct result of two phytochemicals, quercetin and kaempferol, found primarily in almonds. Scientists associated with these studies recommend eating 10 to 12 nuts at least 5-6 times a week. By doing so, you may help decrease cardiovascular disease risk by as much as 40% and may also help lower your risk of developing certain types of cancer in the future.

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Middle-Age Belly Fat Linked to Dementia

If you suffer from girth imbalance—also known as belly fat—you certainly are not alone. It is estimated that 50 percent of adult Americans carry unhealthy supplies of fat around their middle. Excess fat, particularly in the abdomen, can lead to a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and premature death. Researchers have now concluded that that creeping middle age belly fat also predisposes us to the risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Dementia is an age-related disease that robs its victims of memory and cognitive functions; things like perception, reasoning, judgment, thinking, and speech. One in ten Americans over the age of 65 suffers from some form of dementia; 60 to 80 percent suffer its most common form, Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers studied 733 adults, with an average age of 60. The group was composed of 30 percent men and 70 percent women. Each individual went through body mass (BMI) measurements as well as scans to assess abdominal fat. The results, concurrent with other similar studies, showed that as the BMI increased, brain volume decreased.

The data suggests a stronger connection between central obesity . . . and risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. This means that for people reaching middle age, their 50s and 60s, there is a direct correlation between the increase in the waistline and decrease in brain size. Consequently the chances of some form of dementia hitting this particular group of people increases.

Two recent studies on genetics and dementia reported that people genetically predisposed to obesity have a higher risk of dementia-related disorders, such as Alzheimer’s. The fat mass and obesity gene (FTO gene) predisposes carries to obesity as well as brain deficits. Carriers of the FTO gene can fight nature, however, by staying on a low-fat diet and following a regular exercise regimen.

Abdominal fat is becoming known as the most dangerous kind of fat to carry. The good news is that belly fat is easier than other kinds of fat to get off. It is the first fat that comes off with diet and exercise. So jump on that treadmill and hit the weights to help decrease your risk of dementia and kick off your weight loss and healthy lifestyle!

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Being Obese and Pregnant Raises Newborn's Heart Risk

The more obese a woman is when she becomes pregnant, the greater the likelihood that her newborn baby will have a congenital heart defect, a new study suggests. The finding raises concerns because 1 in 5 women are obese at the start of pregnancy in the United States.

Earlier studies have linked obesity during pregnancy to several health problems for both mothers and their offspring. Obesity increases the likelihood for pregnancy-induced hypertension, gestational diabetes, cesarean delivery and other complications. The newborns of obese moms are at increased risk for being overweight or developing type 2 diabetes later in life.

Some studies have also tied maternal obesity to different types of birth defects, including neural tube defects. But evidence has been inconsistent on the link between maternal obesity and congenital heart defects, the most common type of birth defect. Congenital heart defects—which affect 8 in 1,000 newborns—are problems with the heart’s structure that are present at birth. They can range from minor to life threatening.

To help clarify the relationship between excess weight at the start of pregnancy and congenital heart defects, scientists analyzed data from the New York State Congenital Malformations Registry. The researchers scanned through the records of over 1.5 million births that took place during an 11-year period. They compared about 7,000 women whose children were born with major heart defects to about 56,000 women whose offspring had no birth defects. The researchers calculated the mothers’ body mass index (BMI), a ratio of weight to height. A normal BMI is 18.5 to 24.9; overweight is 25 to 29.9 and obese is 30 and above.

In early 2010, scientists reported that the chance of having a child with a congenital heart defect increases for obese women, and rises sharply for morbidly obese women. While moderately obese women are 11% more likely than normal-weight women to have a child with a heart defect, morbidly obese women are 33% more likely. Women who were overweight but not obese had no increased risk.

Because the study examined the records of infants after birth, it couldn’t address whether obese women who lose weight before they conceive can reduce their babies’ risks of heart defects. However, the researchers say, the findings suggest that attaining a healthy weight before conception would reduce the risk for newborn heart defects.

The trend is unmistakable: The more obese a woman is, the more likely she is to have had a child with a heart defect. If a woman is obese, it makes sense for her to try to lose weight before becoming pregnant. Not only will weight loss improve her own health and that of her infant, it is likely to have the added benefit of reducing the infant’s risk for heart defects.

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White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity Praised

The White House recently laid out a comprehensive strategy that if made a national priority and implemented should reduce obesity in our nation’s youth, which for the past few years has steadily been on the rise. From urging companies to improve restaurant children’s meals and reduce unhealthy food marketing to getting good food in and junk food out of our schools, the recommendations are bold, yet achievable in every manner.

Right away, in some regards, almost immediately, Congress could deliver on many of the task force’s main recommendations by completing the child nutrition re-authorization. With one day’s attention, the Senate could pass the Agriculture Committee’s bill, which would provide a historic increase in school lunch funding, get junk food out of vending machines, and help schools implement stronger nutrition and physical activity wellness policies to decrease our nations rate of childhood obesity, which currently is beyond sky-rocketing.

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