Perscription Weight Loss Drugs

Written by Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN


Every now and again, you may run across a person with a knockout figure who claims to eat whatever he or she wants. Some people are blessed with a high metabolism or an apathetic interest in food, that keeps them slim and trim throughout their lives. But these people are few and far between. Forrepparttar rest of us, there has usually been at least one occasion in our lives when we have had to consider making major life changes to lose weight.

Diet and exercise is usuallyrepparttar 135120 weight loss path of choice recommended by most physicians and health care authorities. But what if diet and exercise aren't enough? For some people, weight loss is extremely difficult. There are a number of FDA approved prescription weight loss drugs that can be harmful.

How Do Weight Loss Drugs Work? Most weight loss drugs work by suppressingrepparttar 135121 appetite (not good). One exception to thisrepparttar 135122 weight loss medication Xenical (orlistat.) Xenical is a newer medication approved byrepparttar 135123 FDA in 1999. It works by inhibitingrepparttar 135124 enzyme lipase. Lipase breaks down dietary fat for use inrepparttar 135125 body. Whenrepparttar 135126 function of lipase is interfered with, it decreased dietary fat absorption by thirty percent. Becauserepparttar 135127 undigested fats are not absorbed, fewer calories enterrepparttar 135128 bloodstream, andrepparttar 135129 dieter may begin to lose weight. The problem with this is you are shutting down one ofrepparttar 135130 bodies most important functions –To produce enzymes. We do not recommend this product for weight loss. We suggest a natural substitute such as Slimirex™ found at www.slimirex.com.

Appetite Suppressants Appetite suppressants are used forrepparttar 135131 short-term treatment of obesity. Their appetite suppressing effects usually diminish after a few weeks, so they are not designed for long-term use. But they are really not a good way to jump start weight loss. The dieter should develop a new exercise and dietary regime. Long-term results are dependent upon changes in eating habits and activity levels. Appetite suppressants include sibutramine (Merida,) diethylpropion (Tenuate), and Phentermine (Adipex-P). Common side effects of appetite suppressants include dry mouth, dizziness, drowsiness, restlessness, depression, and increased blood pressure. They are also linked torepparttar 135132 development of heart and lung problems. Check with your doctor immediately if you experience chest pain, fast or irregular heart beat, blurred vision, heart palpitations, or difficulty breathing.

Skin Care Tips

Written by Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN


Like it or not, your skin will be with you forrepparttar rest of your life. Your skin serves you and your body in a number of ways. It aids in sensory perception, protects you from injuries, provides a barrier against dehydration, assists in temperature maintenance, removes toxic wastes, aids inrepparttar 135119 manufacture of vitamin D, and provides structure torepparttar 135120 organs and tissues within your body. To put it lightly, your skin is an integral part of your life. It's essential that you care for it and maintain it in a healthy state so that it will continue to function well for you as you age.

Knowing Your Skin We glance quickly atrepparttar 135121 skin onrepparttar 135122 rest of our bodies when we shave, and we know to cover our skin when it's cold. But do we really know our skin? Is it dry or oily? Sensitive or thick? How often do new moles or wrinkles develop? Does your skin react differently when you change your lotions, cleansers, and creams? Do you have a skin care routine?

Your skin is very important to your overall health and well being. Take time to really look at your skin, and get to know its various features and subtleties. If you are not satisfied with your current skin care products, look for higher quality natural organic products that will improverepparttar 135123 condition of your skin.

Skin Care Tip: Enlistrepparttar 135124 help of a natural skincare expert to examine your skin, point out trouble spots, and monitorrepparttar 135125 condition of your skin. A dermatologist can also help you understand your particular skin type, and recommend skin care products that would work best for you.

Protecting Your Skin The ultraviolet rays ofrepparttar 135126 sun are damaging to your skin and to your health. Sun exposure can lead to premature aging, sagging, wrinkles, skin discoloration, andrepparttar 135127 development of cancer. And while a suntan will eventually fade atrepparttar 135128 end ofrepparttar 135129 summer,repparttar 135130 damage torepparttar 135131 skin from sunlight will continue to accumulate over time. Take measures to protect your skin fromrepparttar 135132 sun and its damaging rays.

Sun Screen: Sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 helps blockrepparttar 135133 damaging rays ofrepparttar 135134 sun, and it should be used every day for adequate protection. Even if you don't plan on sunbathing, you are exposed torepparttar 135135 sun when you drive inrepparttar 135136 car or walk intorepparttar 135137 grocery store. If you tend to sweat heavily, or if you are exercising vigorously, reapplyrepparttar 135138 sunscreen every two to three hours throughoutrepparttar 135139 day.

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