Weight Loss Pills: Miracle Drugs or Money Wasters?Written by Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN
Losing weight is a lifelong commitment. It takes patience and self-discipline to stick with a weight loss program and wait for end results. Many people want to find magic shortcut that will make process just a little shorter and less difficult. Many over-the-counter and prescription pills are purchased for just this purpose. They are available from pharmacies, natural health food stores, and even online. But are these weight loss pills miracle drugs they claim to be? Or are they just a waste of money?How Does A Weight Loss Pill Work? Prescription weight loss pills work in one of three ways. Most of pills on market simply suppress appetite and help you eat less. Others aim to increase your feeling of fullness after eating. Some of newest weight loss pills on market work by inhibiting absorption of fat. Over counter weight loss pills usually contain a stimulant that helps to decrease your appetite. The only complete weight management system which I approve of is “Slimirex™” system. Who Should Take Weight Loss Pills? Weight loss pills are most often recommended for people who are medically obese…people whose weight is causing serious health concerns. Even with weight loss pills, treatment of obesity involves exercise, counseling, dietary changes, and behavioral modifications. But weight loss pills are not only used by obese people. They are also sought after by people who want a quicker way to achieve weight goals they have set for themselves. As long as men and women continue to compare themselves to select few beautiful, skinny models on TV screens and magazine pages, there will be a strong market for weight loss pills. Could Weight Loss Pills Be Dangerous? Weight loss pills are a medication just like any other type of drug. You need to be very careful about ingredients of any medication that you place in your body. ALWAYS Consult Your Doctor Work in consultation with your natural health care provider if you decide to try a over counter weight loss pill to help you lose weight. Your doctor can assess your overall weight management goals and he or she can help you monitor success or side effects of medication. Be very cautious about weight loss pill you decide to try. Try visiting http://www.weightlossobesity.com for general information and recommendations. Know Your Source Weight loss pills purchased over internet may be coming from garage of a t-shirt salesman (this actually happened!) If you decide to buy your weight loss pills online, make sure you research company you are buying from so that you can be sure they send you appropriate supplementation.
| | Natural Skin CareWritten by Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN
You work hard to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. You know that organic foods can help you avoid ingesting nasty hormones and chemicals but did you know that these toxins are creeping into your system in other ways? Your moisturizers, eye creams, and make up may seem harmless, but check out labels and you'll find a laundry list of tongue-twisting ingredients, many of which could be hazardous to your health. In a recent survey, conducted by Health, eighty three percent of responding consumers indicated that they would rather use all natural body products. The skin care industry is responding to this demand. The natural and organic skin care product sector has seen a growth of thirty nine percent over last year. Some of these products may claim to be all-natural, while still containing a slew of chemicals and toxins. Here's what you need to know about natural skin care and how to determine if product you are using is free of harmful chemicals.Why Choose Natural Skin Care Products? There is approximately six pounds of skin on your body which provides a porous membrane into your system. Dirt, dust, pollutants, and other environmental pollutants enter body through skin, providing a more significant gateway to your system than food. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) found that 884 chemicals used in personal care products and cosmetics are known to be toxic. And a recent Canadian study in Pediatric Drugs found cosmetic and personal care products as most common cause of unintentional poisonings of kids under six. The chemicals and toxins found in most commercial skin care products also have a detrimental effect on environment, although this effect is just beginning to be understood. In March, a team of US Geological Survey scientists showed that a variety of chemicals from personal care products were among 95 wastewater contaminants found in US waterways. Why poison yourself and environment with toxic chemicals and pollutants? Natural skin care products are healthier for you, for your skin, and for environment. But many products may claim to be all-natural while still containing a number of harmful ingredients. Make sure you read and understand product label to ensure that product your using is as natural as it claims to be. Reading Ingredients Label Organic personal care manufacturing needs strict standards and enforcement in order to be effective. Currently, some manufacturers claim their products are organic merely as a marketing gimmick. One look at their products ingredients clearly suggests otherwise. Only by tying organic beauty care closely to National Organic Program standards can “lifestyle” marketed by manufacturers represent values at core of organic agriculture.
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