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Since the introduction of Naila MD FIT HCG weight Loss system over a year ago, we have helped many patients achieve their weight loss goals. During the length of our program we have made the following observations:

• A considerable number of overweight patients have concomitant Medical disorders like High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Metabolic Syndrome, Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) etc.


• We have observed a moderate improvement in these conditions with weight loss and lifestyle change.


• HCG with Diet and exercise over a few months gets excellent results for our patients who need to lose more than or equal to 15% of their body weight.


• Medical Insurance reimburses for Medically necessary weight loss in many cases.


Call Our office 888-210-9693 today to find out if you qualify for medically necessary weight Loss treatment and if your Insurance will reimburse for this treatment

If you would like more information on Naila MD Fit HCG Medical weight loss in or around South lake, Colleyeville, Keller, Grapevine, Flower Mound, Lewisville, Arlington, Fort Worth, North Richland Hills, Denton and other areas around Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, Please call our office at 888-210-9693 or visit our website at
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You might want to consider Naila MD Fit HCG weight loss system if :

1. You have more than 10% excess weight to lose
2. You have been a Yo-Yo dieter
3. You carry most of your weight around mid section
4. You are concerned about loss of muscle tone
5. You have no energy to work out
6. You have lost weight in the past but gained it back
7. You are stuck at your last 10 pounds

Since introduction of our weight loss program in May 2009, we have helped many patients achieve their healthy weight with Naila MD Fit system
Visit our website or call our office 888-210-9693 for more information to see how we can help you get started.

HCG DISCLAIMER;
The use of hCG for weight loss is Off Label. the FDA allows Physicians to prescribe hCG Off label. We are required by law to post the following: The FDA has not approved hCG and there is no substantial evidence that hCG is effective in the treatment of Obesity.

If You have ever tried to lose weight, you may be familiar with one or more of these pitfalls!

1. A diet too low in calories.
Very Low Calorie Diets, may initially work to get a few pounds off in a hurry. BUT For long term weight management, very low calorie diets are not only ineffective but may even be detrimental.

2. Not enough protein intake
Protein is the building material to build essential structures like muscle, skin, hair, nails etc. Too little protein leads to muscle wasting, weak, brittle hair, poor skin tone and elasticity, brittle nails.

3. Artificial sweeteners
Studies demonstrate artificial sweeteners cause weight gain and pose an increased risk of Diabetes similar to or in some studies even more than sugar. Some scientists postulate that artificially sweetened food provides a "salient oro-sensory stimulus" which tricks the brain into anticipating high calorie intake. Our body gets prepared to handle the extra calories. Most people who consume high amount of artificial sweeteners either eat more calories or burn fewer calories than they would otherwise . It is best to use moderation.

4. Inadequate stress management
Stress induced hormones like cortisol and adrenal hormones favor fat deposition over fat burning, slowing down weight loss in spite of calorie restriction.

5. Poor Sleep
Chronic sleep deprivation or chronic poor quality sleep raises cortisol levels which have a detrimental effect on metabolism leading to excess fat accumulation especially in the midsection.

If you would like more information on Naila MD Fit HCG Medical weight loss in or around South lake, Colleyeville, Keller, Grapevine, Flower Mound, Lewisville, Arlington, Fort Worth, North Richland Hills, Denton and other areas around Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, Please call our office at 888-210-9693 or visit our website at
www.nailamalikmdskin.com

As I see more and more patients for weight loss, Its interesting to notice the wide display of knowledge mostly accumulated via internet. Some of the common misconceptions are:

1. Hcg will "melt" away fat.
Wrong! Hcg alone has little or no effect on weight loss. Hcg used as part of a Physician supervised weight loss program seems to have a beneficial effect on body recomposition with an improvement in muscle to fat ratio.

2. Hcg increases metabolism
Not true! I am not aware of any medication at this time which increases metabolism. Hcg when combined with appropriate diet and exercise program is postulated to promote fat breakdown over muscle breakdown. My observation in our program is that patients loose more inches at the same level of weight loss when compared to their own previous weight loss history. For example a patient at 140 pounds with hcg is able to get into a size 6 dress whereas she wore size 8 at the same weight two years ago.

3. Hcg has to be combined with 500 calorie/day diet
Wrong! I am against radical reduction of calories. There is plenty of clinical data regarding detrimental effects of very low calorie diets. Some of these include possibility of cardiac arrythmias, low potassium leading to cardiac arrest, muscle wasting and resetting of metabolism which in turn leads to rapid weight gain upon resuming a "normal" diet.

4. Hcg weight loss cannot be combined with your daily skin care or lotions
Dr. Simmeons restricted use of skin products containing fat in his protocol for his patients. Personally, I do not restrict use of "fat" containing skin products. I do not believe it makes any difference. I like to make the program pleasant and easy so you can live with it with little sacrifice while training yourself to adopt a new lifestyle

5. You cannot exercise during Hcg for weight loss
Wrong again! Look at all the weight loss data; the ONLY way to lose and Maintain healthy weight is by adopting a healthy lifestyle. Not exercising does not qualify as healthy lifestyle!
BUT, when your intake is 500 cal/day, its almost impossible to exercise! you just do not have the energy or drive to work out.

If you would like more information on Naila MD Fit HCG Medical weight loss in or around South lake, Colleyeville, Keller, Grapevine, Flower Mound, Lewisville, Arlington, Fort Worth, North Richland Hills, Denton and other areas around Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, Please call our office at 888-210-9693 or visit our website at www.nailamalikmdskin.com

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

The information on this Web site is provided by Naila Malik MD for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical care, and medical advice and services are not being offered. If you have, or suspect you have, a health problem you should consult your physician. Only your doctor can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for you. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the Site!
THE SITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE.

HCG DISCLAIMER;
The use of hCG for weight loss is Off Label. the FDA allows Physicians to prescribe hCG Off label. We are required by law to post the following: The FDA has not approved hCG and there is no substantial evidence that hCG is effective in the treatment of Obesity.

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Just today The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revised the label for orlistat (prescription Xenical and over the counter Alli) to include warning of rare cases of severe liver damage reported with the use of This medication for weight loss.

This warning was issued after reviewing data for 10 years, from April 1999, till August 2009. The review included preclinical and clinical trials and post-marketing studies along with any effects form use in general population

Interestingly, significant liver damage was not apparent in preclinical or clinical trials. So far 12 cases of severe liver injury from use of Xenical have been identified all outside US and One case of severe liver damage has been reported from use of Alli in US. Liver damage was severe leading to death or liver transplant in some patients.

It is difficult to determine causal relationship between Orlistat and liver damage because of the total number of people who have used this medication (about 40 million) and because liver injury can occur from so many drugs, toxins and sometimes without an apparent cause!

I personally believe lifestyle modification (with or without short term medication or Hcg if indicated) is the most effective way to treat obesity. Physician supervision for patients with co-morbid conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol or who need to lose a considerable amount of weight is the safest and leads to long term maintenance.

If you would like more information on our HCG Medical weight loss program in or around South lake, Colleyeville, Keller, Grapevine, Flower Mound, Lewisville, Arlington, Fort Worth, North Richland Hills, Denton and other areas around Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, Please call our office at 888-210-9693 or visit our website at
www.nailamalikmdskin.com

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

The information on this Web site is provided by Naila Malik MD for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical care, and medical advice and services are not being offered. If you have, or suspect you have, a health problem you should consult your physician. Only your doctor can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for you. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the Site!
THE SITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE.

HCG DISCLAIMER;
The use of hCG for weight loss is Off Label. the FDA allows Physicians to prescribe hCG Off label. We are required by law to post the following: The FDA has not approved hCG and there is no substantial evidence that hCG is effective in the treatment of Obesity.

Although obesity itself carries an increased morbidity and mortality, poorly monitored weight loss or yo-yo dieting with massive weight fluctuations can be equally detrimental. Some of the serious potential complications of rapid weight loss are cardiac arrhythmias; electrolyte imbalance especially Low Potassium levels leading to cardiac arrest. Massive weight fluctuation can also lead to psychologic problems such as depression and possibly binge eating disorders.

I have a multiphase approach to weight loss for my patients. The duration of each phase depends on weight loss goal of individual patient. I have treated over a hundred patients in a little over a year and so far the results have been very encouraging.
Naila MD Fit weight loss includes the following phases:

• Initial screening with medical evaluation and setting of realistic goals and expectations


• A "Metabolic correction" phase which is rather strict but lasts only a few weeks


• A steady weight loss phase


• A maintenance phase, for life .

Goal setting for Medical Weight loss
A reasonable goal for medically supervised weight-loss is approximately1-3 pounds/wk. Ideal body weight for each subject is individualized and cannot be based on standard weight-for-height charts.
Some of the variables to consider are each patients genetic makeup, family physique, cultural, and racial background.
I believe, like all chronic medical conditions, effective long term management of obesity requires a highly motivated patient and a committed Medical team of weight loss professionals. Regular follow up visits, ongoing education, lifestyle counseling and permanent adaptation of lifestyle modification are keys to success.
I encourage my patients to stop by for regular weigh-ins, fat percentage measurement even after they finish the program to help them stay at the desired weight.

Results of weight-loss program
In our practice, most patients are highly motivated which perhaps is a major reason for better than average results. Our program is designed as 6 week intervals. I set goals for each 6 week period. We have frequent discussions about setbacks, plateaus, planning family gatherings etc. Overall more than 90% of my patients reach their goal weight and more than 80% have maintained the weight for 1 year after the weight loss.
This is exciting news, considering that results of most weight loss programs are disappointing.
Most subjects in well done weight-loss programs lose approximately 10% of their body weight, Majority regain over 60% of the weight lost within a year, and almost all of it within 5 years.
Most available data indicates that 90-95% of the weight lost is regained in 5 years, no matter what the weight loss method.
I would like to see a change in these statistics for my weight loss patients!
So far it seems promising!

Adolescent obesity is alarmingly prevalent in US. Among all the weight loss options , none works as well as permanent lifestyle change. And as I always say, Slow and steady wins the race!!
I have had teen patients in my medical practice with Obesity and concomitant disorders like hypertension, metabolic syndrome, who underwent bariatric surgery for weight loss.
Bariatric surgery in teens is not my first choice for many reasons. I recently came across this article which gives some insight into this method of weight loss for teens.
Read the full article here:
Bariatric surgery in severely obese teens debated.

Making a difference in a teen's life always gets me excited, perhaps because I am a mom of two teens myself. Recently I had one of the most rewarding experience in my medical practice.
I will call my patient "Bob" for his privacy. Bob is a 17 year old teenager who came in with his mom for weight loss. He suffered from obesity since an accident a few years ago and has had difficulty losing weight in spite of cutting down calories and increasing his activity.

Bob wanted to lose 40-50 pounds for a family reunion 4 months from his initial consultation. He was very shy, quiet and skeptical. After thorough evaluation and blood work, we set a weight loss goal of 20-24 pounds for the initial 6 week weight

I placed Bob on Phase 1 of my Hcg diet with weekly HCG injections. We decided to hold off any appetite suppressants. The first week was tough, Bob felt hungry, irritable and weak partly because he quit his 3-4 48 oz Dr. Pepper drinks a day which gave him caffeine withdrawal. We decided to increase protein and fluid intake. From the second week onward he did great!

Bob finished the first 6 weeks of HCG program 2 weeks ago and here are the results:

Age : 17
Sex: male
Height : 6.0
Before: 6 weeks

Total Weight in pounds: 277.2 256.2
Fat percentage: 37.6 28.4
Fat weight in pounds: 95.0 72.0
fat free mass in pounds: 180.6 183.6

Summary:
After the first week, Bob had absolutely no problems staying with the diet, did not experience hunger, headaches, dizziness, weakness. He has increased his activity, gained 3 pounds of muscle mass, lost 23 pounds of fat. Most importantly, his confidence level is much improved, he has a brand new personality with a winning attitude.! He is able to wear clothes that he has not worn in years, his waist is down several inches. His chronic back pain is much better.
He met his goal for the first 6 weeks!

One of the important things he learned is to not focus on total weight, instead he learned to look at the fat weight, body fat percentage and inches lost. He also appreciated better exercise tolerance and increased muscle strength.

After the first 6 weeks of Hcg we have decided to have him follow the "transitional " phase of my diet program on his own with which he can loose 2-4 pounds a month until he reaches his goal weight.
I have advised him to keep in touch, stop by for weight/body fat measurements every few weeks. We will consider another 6 weeks of Hcg if needed but for right now, he is doing GREAT!!
And I am so proud of him!
I will keep you posted on his progress!

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

The information on this Web site is provided by Naila Malik MD for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical care, and medical advice and services are not being offered. If you have, or suspect you have, a health problem you should consult your physician. Only your doctor can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for you. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the Site!
THE SITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE.

We offer Cosmetic Dermatology, HCG Medical Weight Loss, Anti aging Hormone Replacement in and around Southlake, Colleyville, Keller, Grapevine, Fort Worth, Dallas, North Richland Hills Texas
For consultation or questions, please call our office at 888-210-9693
Visit our website for Naila MD Fit weight loss

If like millions of people, weight loss is part of your new year resolution, you might find these helpful!

For effective weight loss any program should be aimed at correcting the underlying cause of excess weight. High Insulin and High Cortisol levels contribute to ecxess weight gain. Lowering the levels of these hormones makes weight loss relatively easy and steady. Here are a few ways to help you :

• Eat ONLY low glycemic carbohydrates.
• Eat within one hour of awakening. Do not skip breakfast.
• Stop eating for at least 3 hours before bedtime.
• Wait minimum 3 hours in between any food including snacks. Constant low grade grazing keeps Insulin levels high. 100 cal snacks are the worse for Insulin levels
• Schedule 10-15 minutes of "De-stress" time each day. During this time, you can meditate, stroll, daydream,nap, or do whatever it takes to relax and lower your stress.
• Make regular exercise a part of your daily routine.


If you need help loosing weight, call our office at 888-210-9693 and make an appointment for our HCG medical weight loss program consultation.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

The information on this Web site is provided by Naila Malik MD for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical care, and medical advice and services are not being offered. If you have, or suspect you have, a health problem you should consult your physician. Only your doctor can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for you. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the Site!
THE SITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE.