Archive for the 'Weightloss Facts' Category
L-Carnitine supplements for weight loss
- Posted by Alvin on February 4th, 2011 filed in Diet, Information, Weightloss Facts
Among people who are serious about weight loss, anything that will help them lose weight will be discussed extensively. One of the hot topics right now is a substance called L-Carnitine. This substance is being marketed as a weight loss supplement. Based on research, there are still no conclusive studies that would equate the intake [...]
Read More..>>Hydroxycut – Weight loss drug that really works
- Posted by Avatar on December 10th, 2010 filed in Health Risks, Real World, Weightloss Facts
Good News, it is one of the hottest selling weight loss drugs on the market, Hydroxycut is sweeping weight watchers and those who want to loose weight. It is advertised to promote as much as 5 times the amount of weight loss that can be achieved with diet and exercise alone, but there’s a hitch, [...]
Read More..>>Salsalate – Blessing in Disguise for the Obese?
- Posted by Avatar on October 10th, 2010 filed in Health Risks, Real World, Weightloss Facts
Salsalate, a drug prescribed more for the treatment of arthritis and the many other medical conditions that require non-steroidal treatment for swelling has the unexpected benefit of getting people who are obese to loose weight and lower blood pressure which are common killers of obese people which cause strain on the vital organs such as [...]
Read More..>>Orlistat – Wonder Weight Loss Pill? (Part 2)
- Posted by Avatar on September 10th, 2010 filed in Health Risks, Real World, Weightloss Facts
There are only two accepted brands of Orlistat that are on the market, Xenical (requires prescription in the US) and alli(over the counter drug) which has to do with the amount of the active ingredient which is double in Xenical. The drug is recommended only for people who are medically termed as obese and should [...]
Read More..>>Orlistat – Wonder Weight Loss Pill? (Part 1)
- Posted by Avatar on August 10th, 2010 filed in Diet, Excercise, Health Risks, Real World, Weightloss Facts
The drug has been used succesfully since 1999 and is one of the few FDA approved weight loss treatments in terms of medication. Many have been taking the drug and have been satisfied but as experts always say, there is no easy fix to weight loss. Weight loss regimens, which should include a healthy dose [...]
Read More..>>Health Risks of Sudden Weight Loss
- Posted by Avatar on May 10th, 2010 filed in Diet, Health Risks, Real World, Weightloss Facts
Many often feel insecure when it comes to the discussion about one�s need for weight loss. This prompts many to choose and do self-medication in terms of pills and other dietary supplements and programs without consultations with health experts placing their health and even their lives at risk. Remember, the ideal and SAFE weight loss [...]
Read More..>>Loosing Weight – NOW!!
- Posted by Avatar on March 10th, 2010 filed in Diet, Health Risks, Real World, Weightloss Facts
Getting healthy is a gradual and controlled process and you have to accept the fact that you will indeed loose weight but not overnight for that would be suicide. Setting realistic goals would be a good start like say promising yourself to go on first for a half hour and increasing the time by a [...]
Read More..>>Salads, the ultimate health food to aid weight loss: NOT!!!
- Posted by Avatar on February 10th, 2010 filed in Diet, Health Risks, Real World, Weightloss Facts
Salads are great and ideal for weight watchers but this is only if they were prepared lean and mean. This means that they have all the right proportions of vitamins and minerals along with enough vegetables to make you feel full without the additional carbs. And the dressing, everybody loves additional dressing but be careful [...]
Read More..>>Getting Help and Loosing Weight
- Posted by Avatar on January 10th, 2010 filed in Health Risks, Real World, Weightloss Facts
Getting help if you think you are obese may be difficult on your own for it has bearing not only on the way you eat but also on the way you look at the process of eating. The hardest phase would be to accept the fact that there is a reason not to reach for [...]
Read More..>>Going under the Knife – On the Rise!
- Posted by Avatar on December 5th, 2009 filed in Health Risks, Real World, Weightloss Facts
People are opting more and more to go under the knife to get effective weight loss but the sad thing about the matter is that there is also a huge increase of children who are obese who’s parents are finding the procedure more acceptable. While the prospects of effective weight loss and control as being [...]
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