Once upon a time, this popular weight-loss supplement was branded with the scarlet “e” – as in ephedra, the dangerous substance that was banned by the Food and Drug Administration. In accordance with the ruling, today’s Hydroxycut is free of the controversial herb. The use of Ephedra has been linked…
By following The Firm’s formula for fitness success, it’s simple to burn fat, build muscle and achieve the body of your dreams. The key to sticking with the program longterm is starting slow. There is no need for a client to become an extreme exercise fanatic overnight. In fact, the…
Over the last decade, inflammation has become a household word. While the condition was virtually unheard of some years ago, that’s all changed. Researchers pinpoint inflammation as the root of almost all health problems – from headaches to heartaches. Dr. Mark Hyman, author of the bestselling book UltraMetabolism and editor…
Dr. Robert Young and his wife Shelley, creators of the pH Miracle, stress that having too much acid in the blood is a leveling blow to your overall health. Wheat, meat, caffeine, sugar, refined flour, dairy, alcohol, cheese and some fruits are among the worst offenders that take a toll…
This nutritionally-sound eating plan is the anti-diet, allowing you to eat the foods you like — and plenty of them – while still losing weight. Phillips knows the challenges of trying to stick to a diet that makes you feel deprived and hungry all the time. In fact, for many…
At one time, there was ephedrine in the product, but the controversial ingredient was taken away a few years ago. People who wish to purchase Dexatrim have five choices to select from: Dexatrim Results, Dexatrim Results Ephedrine Free, Dexatrim Natural No Caffeine, Dexatrim Natural Ephedrine Free and Dextatrim Natural Green…
The meal replacement plan has evolved over the years and now offers nutrition bars, meal bars, smoothies, snacks and powders. SlimFast boasts that there are more than 30 clinical studies that reveal the effectiveness of the weight-loss program. In addition to the diet-friendly, convenient products offered by Slim-Fast, the company…
These are the assertions made by Quick Weight Loss Centers, a Florida-based company that offers one-on-one counseling with trained professionals. Just recently they hold a contest for the most compelling Quick Weight Loss Success Story. Between the 25 finalists, they lost a combined total of 1,500 pounds. Although they’ve narrowed…
The program has three main components: medical, behavioral and nutritional. To participate, you must first undergo a medical evaluation to see if you meet the standards of the OPTIFAST plan. Once you are a patient of the OPTIFAST program, you have a team of physicians, dietitians and counselors at your…
While many diet sites focus on how important it is to lose weight for appearance’s sake, WebMd is quick to point out the slew of health problems that are a byproduct of obesity — cancer, heart disease, gout, diabetes, arthritis, asthma and gum disease. By changing your habits and following…