Dieting, exercise and surgery are just some of the many ways for people to prevent obesity which has been growing at an alarming rate worldwide. Despite the many options out there, people are hindered either by lack of time, resources, or just simply not wanting to give the extra effort. Experts continue to find ways to search for a fast and easy solution to the epidemic. Our featured blogger Rachelle Holmes of MetropolitanMD talks about a remarkable research on the possibility of shutting down the fat gene or FTO (fat mass and obesity-associated) and what it can do to prevent obesity.

Cosmetic practices performed by top surgeons like Dr. Lack of MetropolitanMD, a specialist, may not be the only answer to our world’s weight problem. With buzz around obesity, it’s difficult to miss information congruent to weight loss, dieting, surgery, and exercise; although, gastric bypass and pills are amongst the least favorable options.

Scientists have actually been looking into developing a molecule that will effectively shut down the fat gene that is creating this monster of a problem. In other words, by providing an active inhibitor to the FTO (fat mass and obesity-associated gene), these experts can work toward a therapy for individuals already 1]”>suffering.

According to the “>World Health Organization;, the commonness of obesity is growing at alarming rates – This is based on data collected for both developed and underdeveloped countries. This includes overweight numbers close to 1.6 for adults over the age of 15, along with obese in the range of somewhere near 400 million. With such large figures, it’s difficult to think that obesity isn’t an epidemic of mass proportion.

Obesity creates many health problems; it increases the risk of premature death, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, hypertension and cancer. These are among the most severe of cases; obesity also comes with its own short term shortcomings. It’s true that most overweight people have sore bones, muscles, and suffer from shortness of breath, fatigue. It’s also natural that most people who are overweight suffer from depression or depressive symptoms. With this fantastic new developments and studies in China, we can certainly have more hope for this rising problem. Scientists are just beginning to learn how the fat gene actually works, but have tested and seen it’s affects on all different ethnicities.

It’s important that we all work towards avoiding the problem of obesity. The only way to spread this message is through education regarding fitness, exercise, and healthy eating habits. Although with these recent studies, Chinese scientists have made great strides in the search for a solution towards our already unhealthy planet.

Rachelle Holmes is a representative of MetropolitanMD, 680 North Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60611 www.metropolitanmds.com

BEFORE LIPOSCULPTURE BY BELO

For veteran perfomer Bing Loyzaga, a lot has changed since she entered show business. She’s had her share of teen stardom, hosting gigs and of course, young love. As a versatile actress, she has portrayed a wide range of characters. She can act kind and innocent, yet she can also play a very convincing kontrabida.

Like the ups and downs of her showbiz career, Bing’s body went through a lot of changes, especially after she became a mother. Before she knew it, her thighs weren’t as slim as they used to be, and her arms didn’t allow her to be as flexible with her wardrobe. She knew that she needed to get her old figure back to keep her confident as she plays the most challenging roles as an actress, a mother and as a woman.

Being Bing Loyzaga, she didn’t want just any kind of change. She wanted it to be dramatic, for people to see her in a different light. That’s why Bing went for LipoSculpting by Belo. LipoSculpting of her arms and thighs instantly made her look slimmer, and voila, a whole new Bing Loyzaga.

SmartLipo is a state-of-the-art procedure that makes use of a laser that comes in direct contact with the fat layer, allowing fat cells to burst and melt. As opposed to regular liposuction, SmartLipo allows easier, less painful removal of fat, better skin contraction, less bruising and swelling and a much shorter recovery time. After a few days, you will be seeing results. However, the real changes become more evident six weeks after the procedure, when most of the swelling will be gone.

For that dramatic change and that instantly sexy figure, it’s actually as simple as LipoSculpting with SmartLipo by Belo.

As part of our 18th year celebration, we are rolling back the price of our very popular liposuction procedures to what it was 18 years ago! Avail of our laser-assisted SmartLipo™ and water-assisted AquaLipo™ for only P30,000 for the first area and P15,000 for every succeeding area.

Liposuction has become the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the United States. In the Philippines, liposuction was introduced by the Belo Medical Group, led by noted cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Vicki Belo.

From the traditional liposuction to the tumescent technique, the procedure has evolved through the years and has become a popular cosmetic surgery trend. Belo helped revolutionize liposuction in the country. Today, it has become even better and more sophisticated with SmartLipo, a bloodless, state-of-the-art procedure that uses laser on the surface of the body part where there is unwanted fat.

The technology was acquired by Dr. Belo after returning from a trip to Milan, Italy. The laser goes through the skin and makes the fat cells burst, melt and become loose, making the unwanted fat easier to get rid of. The laser, which seals the blood vessels, also allows skin contraction so there’s no more loose skin after the procedure.

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