Abstract: A composition efficacious in aiding weight loss in humans includes a weight-reducing dosage of zinc acetate packaged together with a copper-depletion-preventing dosage of copper gluconate. The zinc acetate is present as essentially the sole active ingredient. The method of using the composition preferably includes administering the zinc acetate and copper gluconate three times per day. In an alternate embodiment, the composition may be administered twice per day. In addition, it has been found that the composition's efficacy is maximized by also imposing a low-fat dietary regime.

Abstract: A composition efficacious in aiding weight loss in humans includes a weight-reducing dosage of acetate and a copper-depletion-preventing dosage of copper gluconate. The method of using the composition includes administering the zinc acetate three times per day and the copper gluconate, twice per day. In addition, it has been found that the composition's efficacy is maximized by also imposing a low-fat dietary regime.

Abstract: A device and method are provided for evaluating and relieving the symptoms associated with joint disorders. The cannula device has two channels extending from the proximal end to the distal end. The first is used to retain an arthroscope; the second, an optical fiber for transmitting laser radiation. In a particular embodiment, the device may be used for performing surgical procedures within a temporomandibular joint space including, but not limited to, releases, myotomies, and coagulation. This arrangement permits the collocation of the visualizing and surgical implements, obviating the need for triangulation by the surgeon. A third channel is provided for the introduction of irrigating fluid into the joint space. The method disclosed includes inserting the cannula into the joint space, inserting the arthroscope and fiber into their respective channels, and positioning them to perform the desired procedure.