(NaturalNews) The World Health Organization predicts that depression will become the second highest cause of the global disease burden by 2020. Why is this? Many people consume a diet high in bad fats, fried, refined and sugary foods. Studies show that such a diet can certainly increase the risk of depression. When that happens, an individual will usually make an appointment to see a doctor who typically ends up prescribing anti-depressants, resulting in potential long term mental and physical health problems. It is a fact that a diet high in vegetables, fruits, and fish helps to prevent depression.
According to the findings of a study conducted by researchers between 1985 to 2004, the results of which have been published by the British Journal of Psychiatry, scientists have concluded that there is a definite relationship between poor dietary choices and depression. Based on these published results, health advocates in Britain will soon be recommending diets high in unprocessed foods specifically to prevent depression.
What Foods Contribute to Depression?
What humans eat controls the levels of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, which regulate behavior. Neurotransmitters are closely linked to mood.
Studies show that the neurotransmitters most commonly associated with mood are dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. When the brain produces serotonin, tension is eased and a person may feel happier. When it produces dopamine or norepinephrine, individuals tend to be more alert and tend to think and act more quickly.
Eating fresh fruit and vegetables raises the level of trytophan in the brain thereby increasing serotonin production which has a calming effect. High protein foods, on the other hand, promote the production of dopamine and norepineprine, which promote alertness.
Eating junk, sugary foods reduces the levels of these hormones in the brain, thereby increasing stress and tension, and reducing joy and alertness.
Mediterranean Diet - Helps Prevent Depression
The Mediterranean diet, as described by Dr. Sanchez-Villegas, has nine main components:
1.High ratio of monounsaturated fatty acids to saturated fatty acids;
2.High intake of legumes
3.High intake fruit and nuts
4.High intake of cereals
5.High intake of vegetables
6.High intake of fish
7.Moderate intake of alcohol
8.Moderate intake dairy products
9.Low intake of meat
In his research, Dr. Sanchez-Villegas wrote that the diet "was thought to reduce inflammatory, vascular, and metabolic processes" that may be involved in the risk of clinical depression.
In contrast to the Standard American Diet (SAD), the diet of the Mediterranean people includes primarily fresh, seasonal vegetables and freshly caught fish rather than canned or imported produce. The diet eliminates fried foods that have been cooked or baked in rancid vegetable oils or trans fats.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Losing weight with appetite suppressing drugs, herbs and macronutrients
Are you trying to lose weight? If so, let me ask you a question: What would make your weight loss goals easier to achieve? Aside from having those pounds magically melt off, appetite control would probably help you the most, right? Unfortunately for most people, appetite control is easier said than done. We'd all like to look at a chocolate bar, a piece of cake or ice cream and experience no desire for it whatsoever, but many of us have psychological dependencies on these so-called "comfort foods." You may have tried fad diets or dangerous pills to try to lose those pounds and inches. But in the long term, they've all failed. So now what? Now is the time to really take control of your diet and body by finally controlling your appetite the right way.
Here's a general rule: Knowing what not to do is just as important as knowing what to do. Similarly, before you learn how to really control your appetite and weight, you need to learn what doesn't work so that you can avoid it. If you wanted to, you could decide to become a methamphetamine addict and yes, you would lose weight. But you would also lose many other things, like your teeth, your money and your dignity. But still, weight loss would definitely occur.
Of course, the above was an extreme example, but not all misguided methods of weight loss are as obvious. After the FDA banned amphetamines as appetite suppressants, diet pill manufacturers started producing pills containing caffeine, ephedrine and phenyl-propanolamine in one huge triple dose. When combined together, these three substances "produce effects and dangers very similar to those of amphetamines," according to Stephen Cherniske in Caffeine Blues. In other words, the manufacturers found a way to give consumers amphetamine-like diet pills while circumventing the FDA's prohibition. In 1982, the FDA realized what was happening and banned the triple combination of these substances as well.
More recent appetite suppressant fads include the combination of fenfluramine and phentermine (Fen Phen) and ephedrine (Ephedra). In 1997, the Mayo Clinic reported that Fen Phen caused heart valve disease in 24 people, sparking lawsuits and widespread media coverage. To many people, "Fen Phen" has now become synonymous with "dangerous." However, Ephedra is still a hot topic in the media and legal system. The FDA has been steadfast in its ban of Ephedra in spite of a federal judge's decision to strike down the ban.
The FDA's decision probably has more to do with its mission to discredit herbal drugs in favor of more dangerous – yet profitable – prescription medicines than with any earnest desire to keep the public safe, according Mike Adams. You can read about the FDA's real war against Ephedra in both a brief article by the Health Ranger and the Health Ranger's discussion of the FDA's policies on Ephedra versus Sudafed.
So is Ephedra safe? It has been linked to 155 deaths in the United States. But remember also that prescription drugs are linked to 100,000 deaths and 2.2 million injuries per year. Ephedrine, meanwhile, has been safely used around the world for thousands of years. Ephedra certainly seems a lot safer than legal prescription drugs.
Alternative medicine guides list many natural compounds that may serve as appetite suppressants. Among these compounds are guar gum, St John's wort (also an antidepressant), garcinia, Jerusalem Artichokes and Dahlia roots. The most powerful appetite suppressant, however, is a healthy diet. A healthy diet should include vegetable-based proteins. Proteins lower insulin levels, according to Everything You Need to Know about Fat Loss. Lower insulin levels mean more appetite control (spiking insulin initiates hunger pangs).
A healthy diet also should contain carbohydrates with a low glycemic index, according to Dr. Thomas Wolever in The Glucose Revolution. These carbs "fill you up" and make you less likely to overeat. In fact, Dr. Wolever writes, "Consider them natural appetite suppressants!"
If you want to know exactly which foods naturally suppress your appetite, all the information you need is right here on NaturalNews. Be sure to read the Health Ranger's article Five appetite control foods that suppress cravings without adding calories. Just like these natural appetite suppressants, your weight loss goals and desired body image are more accessible than you might think.
The experts speak on appetite control:
At nineteen Liz … went to a doctor and got diet pills, or amphetamines. These little tablets …made losing weight (and cleaning her apartment) a breeze. These stimulant/appetite suppressants are known now as speed and are illegal. Liz knows why. She lost twenty-five pounds and stayed extremely thin as long as she was on the pills, about five years. But after she got married she decided to go off them because of her emotional reactivity and heart palpitations. In just one year Liz gained fifty pounds. The slender bride had disappeared in a hurry.
Breaking Out Of Food Jail by Jean Antonello RN BSN, page 185
Ecstasy Euphoria-inducing stimulant and hallucinogen. It is a derivative of the amphetamine … Developed in 1913 as an appetite suppressant,. …. The drug increases the production of the neurotransmitter serotonin and blocks its reabsorption in the brain; it also increases the amount of the neurotransmitter dopamine. .
Britannica Encyclopedia Volume One, page 583
"Use of other stimulants for appetite control and their side effects"
After amphetamines were banned, manufacturers started producing a combination of caffeine and related stimulants like ephedrine, together with a popular appetite suppressor found in diet aids known as phenyl-propanolamine (PPA). All of these drugs are adrenal and CNS stimulants, and when combined, they produce effects and dangers very similar to those of amphetamines.6 In 1982, the FDA caught on and banned the triple combination of caffeine, ephedrine, and PPA.
Caffeine Blues By Stephen Cherniske MS, page 262
After all, amphetamines were the original diet pills. Most of today's appetite suppressants are also stimulants. They include the herb-derived combination of caffeine (from coffee) and ephedrine (from Chinese ephedra, or ma huang) …
Anti-Aging Prescriptions by James Duke PhD, page 307
… Instead of providing a "natural choice," there is, in some cases, a wholesale endorsement of caffeine and other CNS stimulants. ..Herbal weight-loss programs, often accompanied by very scientific-looking literature, keep their adherents hyped up on quasi-legal stimulants to produce appetite suppression. When the users decide to stop taking the pills, their appetites return with a vengeance, and the lost pounds are rapidly regained. In the meantime, their health may suffer tremendously.
Caffeine Blues By Stephen Cherniske MS, page 265
Sympathomimetic appetite suppressants stimulate the central nervous system and elevate blood pressure. Side effects of these drugs include dry mouth, anxiety, insomnia, dizziness and lightheadedness, headache, palpitations, and (rarely) increased blood pressure. Tolerance to the effects of medications in this class usually develops within a few weeks and rebound weight gain may occur after discontinued use of the medication.
Disease Prevention And Treatment by Life Extension Foundation, page 1151
"Fen Phen"
When taken on an empty stomach, this essential amino acid can increase the concentration of a messenger in the brain called noradrenaline. Phenylalanine works as an appetite suppressant in two ways.
Everything You Need To Know About Fat Loss by Club Creavalle Inc, page 139
Phenylalanine and tyrosine …Some doctors also recommend these amino acids for appetite control. Phenylalanine may trigger the release of an appetite-suppressing hormone in the gut called cholecystokinin. …
Mind Boosters by Dr Ray Sahelia MD, page 142
The combined use of fenfluramine and phentermine for weight loss is a classic illustration of an unexpected deadly drug interaction. These drugs rapidly became known as the famous "Fen-Phen" combination that gained great popularity as a weight-loss program in the mid-1990s… (The FDA approved the prescription appetite suppressant phentermine for single-drug, short-term—"a few weeks"— treatment for obesity in 1959. And in 1973 the FDA also approved fenfluramine as a single drug, with short-term use as a prescription appetite suppressant.);
Death By Prescription by Ray D Strand, page 103
As of this writing, "Fen Phen," the combination diet pill, has been recalled by its manufacturer because of reports of serious side effects among its users, such as potentially fatal heart valve problems.
Earl Mindell's Supplement Bible by Earl Mindell RPh PhD, page 192
"Ephedra"
Ephedra, also known as ma-huang, has become a popular ingredient in natural weight-reducing formulas. … It also has a mild appetite suppressant action, according to Dr. Birdsall.The effects of ephedrine can be enhanced by caffeine, theophylline (a white, crystalline alkaloid derived from tea), and aspirin…
Alternative Medicine by Burton Goldberg, page 835
"Natural compounds that may serve as appetite suppressants"
GUARANA (Paulliniacupana, sorbilis) South American berry orrootfromBrazil and Uruguay with 4-6% caffeine-like alkaloid Guaranine; anti-fatigue stimulant; for mental alertness, quickperception; stamina, natural energy, and endurance; 1 tsp. anti-headache; an appetite suppressant.
Anti-Aging Manual by Joseph B Marion, page 100
GUAR GUM • Used in emulsions, toothpastes, lotions, and creams. …. Employed also as a bulk laxative, appetite suppressant, and to Ixeat peptic ulcers. A stabilizers in foods and beverages. No known toxicity.
Cosmetic Ingredients by Ruth Winter, page 229
Enrich's appetite control with Guar Gum Fiber, Senna, Buckthorn, Althea, Peppermint, UvaUrei,Rosehips,Stevia,Orangepeel,Chaparral,Honeysuckle,andChrysanthemum.
Anti-Aging Manual by Joseph B Marion, page 10
Guarana has been shown to stimulate the migration of lipids so fat can be burned as energy. It is also an appetite suppressant.
Disease Prevention And Treatment by Life Extension Foundation, page 1145
Recently introduced to the West, garcinia has been used for centuries by Ayurvedic healers as a digestive aid and a natural appetite suppressant.
Earl Mindell's Supplement Bible by Earl Mindell RPh PhD, page 78
Hydrocitric acid (HCA), also called garcinia, is a natural appetite suppressant and thermogenic agent that slows down the production of fat from the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins. HCA enhances the ability of the liver and muscles to store glycogen, thereby reducing fat production and diminishing appetite. Animal studies have shown that HCA can suppress fat production by 40 to 80 percent for 8 to 12 hours after eating. Human studies have also confirmed that people eat less and store less body fat after taking HCA.
Earl Mindell's Supplement Bible by Earl Mindell RPh PhD, page 193
… so-called herbal Fen Phen, a combination of a thermogenic enhancer (such as the herb ephedra) and the antidepressant Saint John's wort. It makes sense that these herbs would be helpful for losing weight. We know that ephedra can speed up metabolism, which helps the body burn fat faster. In addition, Saint John's wort is reputed to be a natural appetite suppressant. As yet, there are no studies to confirm that these herbs will work well together.
Earl Mindell's Supplement Bible by Earl Mindell RPh PhD, page 192
Jerusalem Artichokes and Dahlia roots have a natural fructose polymer Inulin that prolongs Carbohydrate metabolism, for appetite control; eat 1 per day alternating between raw and cooked; or use the juice, not the peel.
Anti-Aging Manual by Joseph B Marion, page 40
A more direct route to appetite suppression is applying to the tongue substances that inhibit its ability to taste foods. The theory is that people who can't taste their food will be less inclined to overindulge. Studies confirm this effect, to a degree. Even so, this approach remains a relatively unpopular one for the obvious reason that few people want to forgo for long the sensual pleasures of eating. The local anesthetic benzocaine is included in conventional OTC gums and lozenges that numb the tongue to inhibit taste. Topical application of a natural herb discussed below, gymnema, seems to block principally the taste buds responsible for the taste of sweetness.
Off The Shelf Natural Health How To Use Herbs And Nutrients To Stay Well By Mark Mayell, page 361
"Curbing your diet with supplements"
Take moderate predigested Free Form Amino acids (Proteins) to burn off Fat deposits, and feel satiated. L-Phenylalanine for hormone CCK release suppresses appetite; with L-Tyrosine causes production of Norepinephrine appetite suppressant that works neurologically to reduce hunger pangs; with hormone CCK creates a physiological feeling of fullness.
Anti-Aging Manual by Joseph B Marion, page 10
Most people will lose weight by taking only two standardized avocado extract tablets a day, while those who want to significantly reduce calorie intake may take two tablets, two or three times a day. The amount of avocado extract consumed will be highly individualistic, mostly dictated by how long the appetite suppressing effects remain. Some people will take more avocado tablets when hunger returns or avoid them to enjoy a sensible meal.
Disease Prevention And Treatment by Life Extension Foundation, page 1137
… Furthermore, one physician friend of mine told me HCA has fairly decent appetite suppressing effects when used in high enough doses. He recommends up to 1500 mg before each meal. In his opinion, smaller amounts are ineffective One natural appetite suppressant I do recommend is 5-hydroxy-tryptophan (5-HTP), which cuts cravings, particularly for carbohydrates, by balancing serotonin levels. …However, the problem with any appetite suppressant—natural or prescription—is that once you stop taking it, your appetite returns, often with a vengeance. ...
Reversing Diabetes by Julian Whitaker MD, page 202
If you're looking for appetite suppression, don't forget the less glamorous herbs that provide fiber. Psyllium can help you eat fewer calories and still feel full.
The Herbal Drugstore by Linda B White MD, page 448
Forget diet pills and appetite suppressants. Psyllium, a seed high in fiber, helps create the sensation of fullness while slowing the digestion of carbohydrates. One teaspoon of powdered psyllium seed (found in health food stores) mixed into eight ounces of water may be consumed once a day. But use this remedy with caution: Too much psyllium can interfere with your digestive system.
Uncommon Cures for Everyday
… Khat … is a small shrub whose leaves are commonly chewed fresh by the elderly for a variety of diseases associated with old age. …. In Europe, some companies use it for appetite suppression in weight-loss products.
The Way Of Herbs by Michael Tierra, page 114
… Whether it is called cha de bugre or porangaba, it will probably long be sold as a natural weight-loss aid in Rio and throughout Brazil. It is a great appetite suppressant—but rather than cutting off appetite all together (then causing intense hunger when it wears off at the wrong time) it gives one a sense of being full and satiated after eating only a few bites of food. This seems to promote much smaller meals, more often, which is what many practitioners believe is better for sustained weight loss and keeping the metabolism going throughout the
The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs by Leslie Taylor, page 229
… Damiana also has been used in combination with other plants for its thermogenic activity.11 Two U.S. patents have been filed on oral appetite suppressants containing damiana, citing its inclusion as an anti-anxiety and thermogenic substance.
The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs by Leslie Taylor, page 26
Does spirulina have anything else to offer? The vitamins and minerals it contains are easily obtained from other, more economical food sources. What about its effectiveness as an appetite suppressant? Any digestible carbohydrate-containing food will cause an increase in blood sugar and a corresponding reduction in hunger.
The Honest Herbal by Varro E Tyler PhD, page 301
"The most powerful appetite suppressant is a healthy diet."
Recall, protein has a "dragging" effect on insulin which favors lower insulin levels. This not only effects fat burning in a positive light, but lower insulin also translates into appetite control because spiking insulin is a potent appetite stimulant.
Everything You Need To Know About Fat Loss by Club Creavalle Inc, page 137
protein-rich foods as cottage cheese, soy products, almonds, dry skim milk, and many more, can aid in appetite control (while nourishing the brain) if taken one hour before meals with juice or water.
Vitamin Bible for the 21st Century by Earl Mindell, page 137 comments by the editors of Bottom Line Health, page 46
…. In fact, carbohydrates are natural appetite suppressants, because gram for gram, those carbohydrate foods with a low glycemic index are the most filling and prevent hunger pangs for longer periods of time.
Glucose Revolution by Thomas Wolever MD PhD, page 1
You're less likely to overeat low G.I. carbohydrates, because they're bulky and filling. Consider them natural appetite suppressants!
Glucose Revolution by Thomas Wolever MD PhD, page 85
For appetite control, raw celery can be eaten between and during meals …
Healing With Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford, page 500
Remember, too, that fiber, for the most part, does not contribute calories. Also, that it helps you feel full and encourages appetite control because it absorbs fluid, expanding and creating the satisfied feeling the dieter craves.
Complete Guide Health Nutrition by Gary Null, page 141
Because of its concentration, whole-leaf stevia concentrate appears to be the most effective form of stevia for appetite suppression. People have reported that taking stevia drops fifteen to twenty minutes before a meal decreases their hunger sensations, helping them to eat less.
Miracle Of Stevia by James A May, page 67
"Brain chemicals and appetite control"
Tryptophan is the precursor to serotonin, … It can act as an appetite control; it decreases the desire for carbohydrates. Vitamin C, B6, and B3 are necessary to convert tryptophan to serotonin.
Feed Your Body Right by Lendon H Smith MD, page 217
… Another neurotrans-mitter called enterostatin also interacts with galanin as a shutoff switch for fat cravings. Inject this neurotransmitter into the brains of animals, and they lose their desire for fatty foods. Researchers suspect the balance between enterostatin, the endorphins, galanin, and possibly serotonin is critical for appetite control. ...
Food & Mood by Elizabeth Somer MA RD, page 74
"Exercise is also an appetite suppressant"
"Running increases your metabolism," says Dr. Hamner. "The longer you rev your engine, the more running acts like a mild appetite suppressant. For some people, running can change their food cravings. They find themselves craving carbohydrates like pasta instead of red meat."
Here's a general rule: Knowing what not to do is just as important as knowing what to do. Similarly, before you learn how to really control your appetite and weight, you need to learn what doesn't work so that you can avoid it. If you wanted to, you could decide to become a methamphetamine addict and yes, you would lose weight. But you would also lose many other things, like your teeth, your money and your dignity. But still, weight loss would definitely occur.
Of course, the above was an extreme example, but not all misguided methods of weight loss are as obvious. After the FDA banned amphetamines as appetite suppressants, diet pill manufacturers started producing pills containing caffeine, ephedrine and phenyl-propanolamine in one huge triple dose. When combined together, these three substances "produce effects and dangers very similar to those of amphetamines," according to Stephen Cherniske in Caffeine Blues. In other words, the manufacturers found a way to give consumers amphetamine-like diet pills while circumventing the FDA's prohibition. In 1982, the FDA realized what was happening and banned the triple combination of these substances as well.
More recent appetite suppressant fads include the combination of fenfluramine and phentermine (Fen Phen) and ephedrine (Ephedra). In 1997, the Mayo Clinic reported that Fen Phen caused heart valve disease in 24 people, sparking lawsuits and widespread media coverage. To many people, "Fen Phen" has now become synonymous with "dangerous." However, Ephedra is still a hot topic in the media and legal system. The FDA has been steadfast in its ban of Ephedra in spite of a federal judge's decision to strike down the ban.
The FDA's decision probably has more to do with its mission to discredit herbal drugs in favor of more dangerous – yet profitable – prescription medicines than with any earnest desire to keep the public safe, according Mike Adams. You can read about the FDA's real war against Ephedra in both a brief article by the Health Ranger and the Health Ranger's discussion of the FDA's policies on Ephedra versus Sudafed.
So is Ephedra safe? It has been linked to 155 deaths in the United States. But remember also that prescription drugs are linked to 100,000 deaths and 2.2 million injuries per year. Ephedrine, meanwhile, has been safely used around the world for thousands of years. Ephedra certainly seems a lot safer than legal prescription drugs.
Alternative medicine guides list many natural compounds that may serve as appetite suppressants. Among these compounds are guar gum, St John's wort (also an antidepressant), garcinia, Jerusalem Artichokes and Dahlia roots. The most powerful appetite suppressant, however, is a healthy diet. A healthy diet should include vegetable-based proteins. Proteins lower insulin levels, according to Everything You Need to Know about Fat Loss. Lower insulin levels mean more appetite control (spiking insulin initiates hunger pangs).
A healthy diet also should contain carbohydrates with a low glycemic index, according to Dr. Thomas Wolever in The Glucose Revolution. These carbs "fill you up" and make you less likely to overeat. In fact, Dr. Wolever writes, "Consider them natural appetite suppressants!"
If you want to know exactly which foods naturally suppress your appetite, all the information you need is right here on NaturalNews. Be sure to read the Health Ranger's article Five appetite control foods that suppress cravings without adding calories. Just like these natural appetite suppressants, your weight loss goals and desired body image are more accessible than you might think.
The experts speak on appetite control:
At nineteen Liz … went to a doctor and got diet pills, or amphetamines. These little tablets …made losing weight (and cleaning her apartment) a breeze. These stimulant/appetite suppressants are known now as speed and are illegal. Liz knows why. She lost twenty-five pounds and stayed extremely thin as long as she was on the pills, about five years. But after she got married she decided to go off them because of her emotional reactivity and heart palpitations. In just one year Liz gained fifty pounds. The slender bride had disappeared in a hurry.
Breaking Out Of Food Jail by Jean Antonello RN BSN, page 185
Ecstasy Euphoria-inducing stimulant and hallucinogen. It is a derivative of the amphetamine … Developed in 1913 as an appetite suppressant,. …. The drug increases the production of the neurotransmitter serotonin and blocks its reabsorption in the brain; it also increases the amount of the neurotransmitter dopamine. .
Britannica Encyclopedia Volume One, page 583
"Use of other stimulants for appetite control and their side effects"
After amphetamines were banned, manufacturers started producing a combination of caffeine and related stimulants like ephedrine, together with a popular appetite suppressor found in diet aids known as phenyl-propanolamine (PPA). All of these drugs are adrenal and CNS stimulants, and when combined, they produce effects and dangers very similar to those of amphetamines.6 In 1982, the FDA caught on and banned the triple combination of caffeine, ephedrine, and PPA.
Caffeine Blues By Stephen Cherniske MS, page 262
After all, amphetamines were the original diet pills. Most of today's appetite suppressants are also stimulants. They include the herb-derived combination of caffeine (from coffee) and ephedrine (from Chinese ephedra, or ma huang) …
Anti-Aging Prescriptions by James Duke PhD, page 307
… Instead of providing a "natural choice," there is, in some cases, a wholesale endorsement of caffeine and other CNS stimulants. ..Herbal weight-loss programs, often accompanied by very scientific-looking literature, keep their adherents hyped up on quasi-legal stimulants to produce appetite suppression. When the users decide to stop taking the pills, their appetites return with a vengeance, and the lost pounds are rapidly regained. In the meantime, their health may suffer tremendously.
Caffeine Blues By Stephen Cherniske MS, page 265
Sympathomimetic appetite suppressants stimulate the central nervous system and elevate blood pressure. Side effects of these drugs include dry mouth, anxiety, insomnia, dizziness and lightheadedness, headache, palpitations, and (rarely) increased blood pressure. Tolerance to the effects of medications in this class usually develops within a few weeks and rebound weight gain may occur after discontinued use of the medication.
Disease Prevention And Treatment by Life Extension Foundation, page 1151
"Fen Phen"
When taken on an empty stomach, this essential amino acid can increase the concentration of a messenger in the brain called noradrenaline. Phenylalanine works as an appetite suppressant in two ways.
Everything You Need To Know About Fat Loss by Club Creavalle Inc, page 139
Phenylalanine and tyrosine …Some doctors also recommend these amino acids for appetite control. Phenylalanine may trigger the release of an appetite-suppressing hormone in the gut called cholecystokinin. …
Mind Boosters by Dr Ray Sahelia MD, page 142
The combined use of fenfluramine and phentermine for weight loss is a classic illustration of an unexpected deadly drug interaction. These drugs rapidly became known as the famous "Fen-Phen" combination that gained great popularity as a weight-loss program in the mid-1990s… (The FDA approved the prescription appetite suppressant phentermine for single-drug, short-term—"a few weeks"— treatment for obesity in 1959. And in 1973 the FDA also approved fenfluramine as a single drug, with short-term use as a prescription appetite suppressant.);
Death By Prescription by Ray D Strand, page 103
As of this writing, "Fen Phen," the combination diet pill, has been recalled by its manufacturer because of reports of serious side effects among its users, such as potentially fatal heart valve problems.
Earl Mindell's Supplement Bible by Earl Mindell RPh PhD, page 192
"Ephedra"
Ephedra, also known as ma-huang, has become a popular ingredient in natural weight-reducing formulas. … It also has a mild appetite suppressant action, according to Dr. Birdsall.The effects of ephedrine can be enhanced by caffeine, theophylline (a white, crystalline alkaloid derived from tea), and aspirin…
Alternative Medicine by Burton Goldberg, page 835
"Natural compounds that may serve as appetite suppressants"
GUARANA (Paulliniacupana, sorbilis) South American berry orrootfromBrazil and Uruguay with 4-6% caffeine-like alkaloid Guaranine; anti-fatigue stimulant; for mental alertness, quickperception; stamina, natural energy, and endurance; 1 tsp. anti-headache; an appetite suppressant.
Anti-Aging Manual by Joseph B Marion, page 100
GUAR GUM • Used in emulsions, toothpastes, lotions, and creams. …. Employed also as a bulk laxative, appetite suppressant, and to Ixeat peptic ulcers. A stabilizers in foods and beverages. No known toxicity.
Cosmetic Ingredients by Ruth Winter, page 229
Enrich's appetite control with Guar Gum Fiber, Senna, Buckthorn, Althea, Peppermint, UvaUrei,Rosehips,Stevia,Orangepeel,Chaparral,Honeysuckle,andChrysanthemum.
Anti-Aging Manual by Joseph B Marion, page 10
Guarana has been shown to stimulate the migration of lipids so fat can be burned as energy. It is also an appetite suppressant.
Disease Prevention And Treatment by Life Extension Foundation, page 1145
Recently introduced to the West, garcinia has been used for centuries by Ayurvedic healers as a digestive aid and a natural appetite suppressant.
Earl Mindell's Supplement Bible by Earl Mindell RPh PhD, page 78
Hydrocitric acid (HCA), also called garcinia, is a natural appetite suppressant and thermogenic agent that slows down the production of fat from the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins. HCA enhances the ability of the liver and muscles to store glycogen, thereby reducing fat production and diminishing appetite. Animal studies have shown that HCA can suppress fat production by 40 to 80 percent for 8 to 12 hours after eating. Human studies have also confirmed that people eat less and store less body fat after taking HCA.
Earl Mindell's Supplement Bible by Earl Mindell RPh PhD, page 193
… so-called herbal Fen Phen, a combination of a thermogenic enhancer (such as the herb ephedra) and the antidepressant Saint John's wort. It makes sense that these herbs would be helpful for losing weight. We know that ephedra can speed up metabolism, which helps the body burn fat faster. In addition, Saint John's wort is reputed to be a natural appetite suppressant. As yet, there are no studies to confirm that these herbs will work well together.
Earl Mindell's Supplement Bible by Earl Mindell RPh PhD, page 192
Jerusalem Artichokes and Dahlia roots have a natural fructose polymer Inulin that prolongs Carbohydrate metabolism, for appetite control; eat 1 per day alternating between raw and cooked; or use the juice, not the peel.
Anti-Aging Manual by Joseph B Marion, page 40
A more direct route to appetite suppression is applying to the tongue substances that inhibit its ability to taste foods. The theory is that people who can't taste their food will be less inclined to overindulge. Studies confirm this effect, to a degree. Even so, this approach remains a relatively unpopular one for the obvious reason that few people want to forgo for long the sensual pleasures of eating. The local anesthetic benzocaine is included in conventional OTC gums and lozenges that numb the tongue to inhibit taste. Topical application of a natural herb discussed below, gymnema, seems to block principally the taste buds responsible for the taste of sweetness.
Off The Shelf Natural Health How To Use Herbs And Nutrients To Stay Well By Mark Mayell, page 361
"Curbing your diet with supplements"
Take moderate predigested Free Form Amino acids (Proteins) to burn off Fat deposits, and feel satiated. L-Phenylalanine for hormone CCK release suppresses appetite; with L-Tyrosine causes production of Norepinephrine appetite suppressant that works neurologically to reduce hunger pangs; with hormone CCK creates a physiological feeling of fullness.
Anti-Aging Manual by Joseph B Marion, page 10
Most people will lose weight by taking only two standardized avocado extract tablets a day, while those who want to significantly reduce calorie intake may take two tablets, two or three times a day. The amount of avocado extract consumed will be highly individualistic, mostly dictated by how long the appetite suppressing effects remain. Some people will take more avocado tablets when hunger returns or avoid them to enjoy a sensible meal.
Disease Prevention And Treatment by Life Extension Foundation, page 1137
… Furthermore, one physician friend of mine told me HCA has fairly decent appetite suppressing effects when used in high enough doses. He recommends up to 1500 mg before each meal. In his opinion, smaller amounts are ineffective One natural appetite suppressant I do recommend is 5-hydroxy-tryptophan (5-HTP), which cuts cravings, particularly for carbohydrates, by balancing serotonin levels. …However, the problem with any appetite suppressant—natural or prescription—is that once you stop taking it, your appetite returns, often with a vengeance. ...
Reversing Diabetes by Julian Whitaker MD, page 202
If you're looking for appetite suppression, don't forget the less glamorous herbs that provide fiber. Psyllium can help you eat fewer calories and still feel full.
The Herbal Drugstore by Linda B White MD, page 448
Forget diet pills and appetite suppressants. Psyllium, a seed high in fiber, helps create the sensation of fullness while slowing the digestion of carbohydrates. One teaspoon of powdered psyllium seed (found in health food stores) mixed into eight ounces of water may be consumed once a day. But use this remedy with caution: Too much psyllium can interfere with your digestive system.
Uncommon Cures for Everyday
… Khat … is a small shrub whose leaves are commonly chewed fresh by the elderly for a variety of diseases associated with old age. …. In Europe, some companies use it for appetite suppression in weight-loss products.
The Way Of Herbs by Michael Tierra, page 114
… Whether it is called cha de bugre or porangaba, it will probably long be sold as a natural weight-loss aid in Rio and throughout Brazil. It is a great appetite suppressant—but rather than cutting off appetite all together (then causing intense hunger when it wears off at the wrong time) it gives one a sense of being full and satiated after eating only a few bites of food. This seems to promote much smaller meals, more often, which is what many practitioners believe is better for sustained weight loss and keeping the metabolism going throughout the
The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs by Leslie Taylor, page 229
… Damiana also has been used in combination with other plants for its thermogenic activity.11 Two U.S. patents have been filed on oral appetite suppressants containing damiana, citing its inclusion as an anti-anxiety and thermogenic substance.
The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs by Leslie Taylor, page 26
Does spirulina have anything else to offer? The vitamins and minerals it contains are easily obtained from other, more economical food sources. What about its effectiveness as an appetite suppressant? Any digestible carbohydrate-containing food will cause an increase in blood sugar and a corresponding reduction in hunger.
The Honest Herbal by Varro E Tyler PhD, page 301
"The most powerful appetite suppressant is a healthy diet."
Recall, protein has a "dragging" effect on insulin which favors lower insulin levels. This not only effects fat burning in a positive light, but lower insulin also translates into appetite control because spiking insulin is a potent appetite stimulant.
Everything You Need To Know About Fat Loss by Club Creavalle Inc, page 137
protein-rich foods as cottage cheese, soy products, almonds, dry skim milk, and many more, can aid in appetite control (while nourishing the brain) if taken one hour before meals with juice or water.
Vitamin Bible for the 21st Century by Earl Mindell, page 137 comments by the editors of Bottom Line Health, page 46
…. In fact, carbohydrates are natural appetite suppressants, because gram for gram, those carbohydrate foods with a low glycemic index are the most filling and prevent hunger pangs for longer periods of time.
Glucose Revolution by Thomas Wolever MD PhD, page 1
You're less likely to overeat low G.I. carbohydrates, because they're bulky and filling. Consider them natural appetite suppressants!
Glucose Revolution by Thomas Wolever MD PhD, page 85
For appetite control, raw celery can be eaten between and during meals …
Healing With Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford, page 500
Remember, too, that fiber, for the most part, does not contribute calories. Also, that it helps you feel full and encourages appetite control because it absorbs fluid, expanding and creating the satisfied feeling the dieter craves.
Complete Guide Health Nutrition by Gary Null, page 141
Because of its concentration, whole-leaf stevia concentrate appears to be the most effective form of stevia for appetite suppression. People have reported that taking stevia drops fifteen to twenty minutes before a meal decreases their hunger sensations, helping them to eat less.
Miracle Of Stevia by James A May, page 67
"Brain chemicals and appetite control"
Tryptophan is the precursor to serotonin, … It can act as an appetite control; it decreases the desire for carbohydrates. Vitamin C, B6, and B3 are necessary to convert tryptophan to serotonin.
Feed Your Body Right by Lendon H Smith MD, page 217
… Another neurotrans-mitter called enterostatin also interacts with galanin as a shutoff switch for fat cravings. Inject this neurotransmitter into the brains of animals, and they lose their desire for fatty foods. Researchers suspect the balance between enterostatin, the endorphins, galanin, and possibly serotonin is critical for appetite control. ...
Food & Mood by Elizabeth Somer MA RD, page 74
"Exercise is also an appetite suppressant"
"Running increases your metabolism," says Dr. Hamner. "The longer you rev your engine, the more running acts like a mild appetite suppressant. For some people, running can change their food cravings. They find themselves craving carbohydrates like pasta instead of red meat."
Friday, January 22, 2010
Cancer Can Be Cured
Father Romano Zago, a Franciscan Friar and scholar, wrote the book Cancer Can Be Cured to reveal to the world an all natural Brazilian Recipe that contains the juice made from the whole leaf plant of Aloe Arborescens and honey that has been shown to rapidly restore the body's health so it heals itself of all types of cancer. The book tells how it was while administering to the poor in the shantytown of Rio Grande dol Sul , Brazil that he and the provincial Father Arno Reckziegel, witnessed the healing of simple people of cancer who used this recipe. Later, when he had assignments in Israel and Italy where this aloe species grows naturally he continued to see great success in the chronically ill being cured when he recommended they use this recipe. This inspired for him to spend the next 20 years in researching the science behind this aloe species and the publication of that research in this book along with his numerous first hand anecdotes of cancer healing by those using the Brazilian juice recipe.
Chapters include information on how to prepare the recipe using the three ingredients of whole leaf Aloe arborescens juice, honey and a small amount of distillate (1%); how to take the preparation; questions and answers on everything from how to pick the aloe leaves, why each of the three ingredients is important in the recipe, the types of cancer that have been cured using the recipe, other diseases and health problems the recipe has shown to be beneficial in helping the human body solve; the internationalization of the recipe on five continents; anecdotal stories of some body healings; the composition of Aloe; and Aloe and Aids, and how to find a commercial manufacturer who makes the Brazilian immune formula as a dietary supplement.
There has been much publicized scientific research and literature on the synergistic benefits of the 300 phytotherapeutic biochemical and nutrient constituents of Aloe vera to aid the body's defenses to enhance the immune system and protect against diseases. However, this is the first book to reveal the little known potency to be found in the constituents of its cousin plant species of Aloe arborescens. He writes: "Recent studies administered by the Palatinin Salzano Venezia Institute in Italy have discovered that Aloe arborescens is 200% richer in medicinal substances than Aloe vera and contains more than 70% of anti-cancerogenous properties (active ingredients) as opposed to Aloe vera, which contains 40% of these properties."
In the Appendix is another publication by Father Romano Zago on the Scientific Monographic History of Aloe Vera and Aloe Arborescens. It is here the seal of science is placed on Aloe, one of the oldest herbal medicinal plants known to man.
The book features an encyclopedic bibliography of current information on the scientific studies and writings validating the healing and curative properties of Aloe Arborescens. The author shows how numerous articles based on the medical benefits of Aloe have and are continuing to scientifically demonstrate Aloe's therapeutic and anti-tumor potential. A vast but prudent bibliography demonstrating anti-tumor effects of various Aloe components on precancerous and cancerous in vitro cells and on real experimental animal neoplasis is provided in the book. Studies show this action seems to be tied to the acemannan immune-stimulant properties and glycoprotein up to anthraquinone antiviral and citotoxic properties. It is also related to anthraquinone and phenolic antioxidant and free radical effects as well as antioxidant vitamins (beta-carotene, Vitamin C and tocopherols) ending with the role of oligoelements. Some examples of scientific literature on Aloe's phytotherapeutic (plant therapy) potentials are present in the citation of specific bibliographic references. (a) In laboratory experimentation on cancerous and precancerous cells. Research has been done on Aloe's anti-tumor activities. This research has been administered on cultured leukemic human and animal cells and in neuroectodermal cultured cells. The results were very encouraging, in that they demonstrated Aloe's intense cytotoxic inhibition activities in the development of the usual tumor cells. (b) Observations on antitumoral effects on experimental animals. Numerous publications have appeared with respect to Aloe's antitumoral and antimetasis effects on various types of animal-induced tumors. The results showed positive derivatives from Aloe supplementation.
On the back cover of the book readers are instructed on what to look for when they search for a commercial source of the Brazilian recipe in a 16 once bottle that is consumed over a 10 day period.
The book is very compelling, well written, easy to read and offers an enormous potential for reducing cancer risk and cutting cancer death.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
If you are a teenager with Diabetes, read this
How do teenagers keep their diabetes in control? Your attitude towards the disease can play a big part in controlling it. You try to do everything right and you still don’t have control? What do you do? First, you need to relax and stay cool. When you let your emotions run out of control, it makes it even harder to control blood sugar levels. If you slip up, pick up where you left off and start again. Tight control should be keeping your levels under control, but also your emotions as well.
Teens, children or for that matter anyone else, no matter how much we think we know, or how smart we think we are, we will sometimes slip or lie about it, or just plain ignore warning signs. It is important to admit it and ask for help.
Don’t let feelings of fear and feeling overwhelmed control your life. There is help for you, ask you health care provider, talk to your parents, or speak with a counselor at school. Don’t be afraid to ask, they are there to help you.
With help, you can learn to manage your mind and emotions to react differently to the problems you face. Several methods are used to train your mind to not lose control, and therefore lose control of your blood sugar levels. Picture your success at controlling your diabetes. Olympic athletes use "visualization" to help them go for the gold. They picture themselves standing, receiving their medal, and hearing their national anthem play. By picturing it in their mind, it keeps their attitudes positive and helps them achieve the success they have trained for.
How does that translate into everyday living for teens? Think about your day; picture it in your mind, and all that you have to do to keep your diabetes under control. Treat your visions as a video in your mind. Play it all the way through, including the activities you have going on during the day. Did it turn out the way you want it? If not, rewind the video and go back to the portion of the day you lost control. Think about what you can do to change the outcome, or make it better at the end of the video. Making one extra right choice for the day can change the outcome of the video from failure to success. This simple method of preparing for the day and making a videotape of it will help you keep control of your emotions and your diabetes.
Simple exercises such as the visualization technique, learning breathing exercises to stay calm, and recognizing when you are out of control will help you to stay calm. By staying calm, you can control the diabetes instead of the diabetes controlling you. Developing good habits while still in your teens can help you to live healthier, with fewer risks of complications, as you get older.
Teenagers with diabetes need to know the signs that they are spiraling out of control. Recognizing the signs and not being afraid to ask for help is the first step towards a healthier life. A positive attitude can help in controlling blood sugar levels, and dealing with the problems that come with a diagnosis of diabetes. As a teen, you are learning self-control, independence, and how to make smart decisions. One of the smartest decisions you can make is to control your disease, and ask for help when you need it.
Teen’s bodies are changing every day, their emotions can be unpredictable and control is another item that needs to be learned. Controlling your blood sugar level is an important part of living with the disease. The goal is to have blood sugar levels that don’t swing wildly throughout the day. If your levels are nearly the same, then you have control.
Eat healthy, take your insulin, and don’t do anything you know would cause your body harm. By listening to your health care team and your parents, you will stay in control and have the right attitude to living with this disease.
How do teenagers keep their diabetes in control? Your attitude towards the disease can play a big part in controlling it. You try to do everything right and you still don’t have control? What do you do? First, you need to relax and stay cool. When you let your emotions run out of control, it makes it even harder to control blood sugar levels. If you slip up, pick up where you left off and start again. Tight control should be keeping your levels under control, but also your emotions as well.
Eat a good healthy diet. Fresh fruits and vegetables are important and eating lean protein, and little fat. It is hard to eat healthy when you have a busy life of a teenager, but it is possible. Exercise as much as you can. You can still take part in organized sports as long as you are keeping your sugar levels under control, and exercise help keep control of your attitudes and emotions. Listening to your parents, your doctor, and your body will help keep you healthy and more in control of your disease. You make the choices that will either help you stay healthy or lose control and put you in danger.
Fear can help you lose control, both of your disease and your attitude. Don’t let fear control you! Fear is the most common reaction to a diagnosis of diabetes, but it doesn’t need to paralyze you. Many successful people deal with diabetes and still have a happy and successful life. Fear will give you an adrenalin rush. You can use that rush to accomplish what you want, or give in to fear and it will bring out a negative response.
The new technology being developed is helping teenagers and adults control their diabetes. Glucose monitors and insulin pumps are just two of the newest developments diabetics are using to control their blood sugar levels. They also decrease the risks of serious complications.
Cirrhosis of the Liver - Care Plan
Cirrhosis of the liver is often associated with alcoholism however it also occurs in individuals who never drink. Chronic alcoholics may exhibit cirrhosis due to repeated damage of the liver by the alcohol. The precise cause is unknown, however the link between alcohol and cirrhosis is well documented. Other possible causes include poor nutrition, especifically a deficiency of vitamin B, genetic deficiencies, long standing obstruction of the common duct that drains the bile, extended periods of exposure to drugs and other toxic chemicals, such as carbon tetrachloride. Cirrhosis is more common among men between the ages of 40 and 60.
Drinking without moderation, in most cases will cause some liver damage, but it may not necessarily cause cirrhosis. Cirrhosis of the liver is very slow and gradual in its development. Very often it is well advanced before its symptoms are noticeable enoufh to cause alarm.
There are two general types of cirrhosis of the liver. The most common type is known as Portal cirrhosis, in which there is obstruction to the portal vein, resulting in dropsy of the abdomen. It occurs in middle-aged individuals. The liver is usually shrunken and its surface may be rough. In the second type, known as Biliary cirrhosis,which occurs in young people, there has been a previous inflammation of the liver tissue, the small bile ducts are obstructed by stones and the liver is enlarged and smooth.
A good nutrition plays an important role in the treatment of cirrhosis of the liver. Below is a general guideline for a sound cirrhosis care plan:
blue-arrow-06_R The cirrhosis diet plan should be adequate and varied, and should not include meat, uncooked shellfish, tea, coffee and spices. A sound cirrhosis diet plan requieres high calorie diets, rich in proteins and carbohydrates, plenty of fruits, vegetables, grains, milk and spices which may promote regeneration among cells in the intact portion of the liver. Check with your doctor for the best cirrhosis diet plan since too much or too little protein in your diet plan may slow the regeneration of the cells or have adverse results.
blue-arrow-06_RRegulate fluid intake but keep the bowels active. Epsom salts may help with this.
blue-arrow-06_R Resting in bed is recommended mos of the time.
blue-arrow-06_R If fluid collects in the abdominal cavity, contact your doctor to remove it.
blue-arrow-06_R If the cause of your cirrhosis is alcohol, you must stop drinking immediately. If you don't stop drinking, you have less than 40% chance of living more than five years. But if you stop drinking, you increase your chances to about 70%.
Diagnosis. A physical examination along with the patient's history may be enough to diagnose a case of cirrhosis. After the diagnosis is made, the doctor may order some tests. Results of chemical tests for cirrhosis of the liver reveal the presence of liver damage, the presence of increased bile pigment in the blood stream. Diagnosis is made most definitive by liver biopsy or tissue sample. In this procedure, a needle is inserted into the liver and a small fragment of liver is drawn up to be examined under the microscope.
Drinking without moderation, in most cases will cause some liver damage, but it may not necessarily cause cirrhosis. Cirrhosis of the liver is very slow and gradual in its development. Very often it is well advanced before its symptoms are noticeable enoufh to cause alarm.
There are two general types of cirrhosis of the liver. The most common type is known as Portal cirrhosis, in which there is obstruction to the portal vein, resulting in dropsy of the abdomen. It occurs in middle-aged individuals. The liver is usually shrunken and its surface may be rough. In the second type, known as Biliary cirrhosis,which occurs in young people, there has been a previous inflammation of the liver tissue, the small bile ducts are obstructed by stones and the liver is enlarged and smooth.
A good nutrition plays an important role in the treatment of cirrhosis of the liver. Below is a general guideline for a sound cirrhosis care plan:
blue-arrow-06_R The cirrhosis diet plan should be adequate and varied, and should not include meat, uncooked shellfish, tea, coffee and spices. A sound cirrhosis diet plan requieres high calorie diets, rich in proteins and carbohydrates, plenty of fruits, vegetables, grains, milk and spices which may promote regeneration among cells in the intact portion of the liver. Check with your doctor for the best cirrhosis diet plan since too much or too little protein in your diet plan may slow the regeneration of the cells or have adverse results.
blue-arrow-06_RRegulate fluid intake but keep the bowels active. Epsom salts may help with this.
blue-arrow-06_R Resting in bed is recommended mos of the time.
blue-arrow-06_R If fluid collects in the abdominal cavity, contact your doctor to remove it.
blue-arrow-06_R If the cause of your cirrhosis is alcohol, you must stop drinking immediately. If you don't stop drinking, you have less than 40% chance of living more than five years. But if you stop drinking, you increase your chances to about 70%.
Diagnosis. A physical examination along with the patient's history may be enough to diagnose a case of cirrhosis. After the diagnosis is made, the doctor may order some tests. Results of chemical tests for cirrhosis of the liver reveal the presence of liver damage, the presence of increased bile pigment in the blood stream. Diagnosis is made most definitive by liver biopsy or tissue sample. In this procedure, a needle is inserted into the liver and a small fragment of liver is drawn up to be examined under the microscope.
Acai Berry for Weight Loss & Health
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Super Slim Pomegranate Super Slim Pomegranate
Price: $6.75
Product Description
Super Slim is a revolutionary weight loss product made popular worldwide. Package includes 30 capsules. PACKAGES WITH SILVER ON BOTH SIDES ARE FAKE! The authentic capsules are are packaged with green foil on one side and silver on the other. Beware of sellers that lie to you about all silver packaging. The fake all silver packaging is not effective, so don't waste your money.
Product Details
* Amazon Sales Rank: #22 in Health and Beauty
* Brand: Super Slim
* Model: SS001
* Dimensions: 7.00" h x 1.50" w x 4.00" l, .19 pounds
Features
* Super slim pomegranate
* Diet, Reduce weight of waist, thighs and legs and buttocks
* Special formulation for decreasing and burning out fat
* Natural plant essences, accelerate metabolism
* Made in China
Customer Reviews
BE AWARE3
I HAVE BEEN TAKING THESE FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS NOW. I HAVE LOST A TOTAL OF 6 LBS SO FAR. WHEN I PURCHASED THIS ITEM FROM AMAZON.COM I ORIGINALLY PURCHASED 2 BOXES WORTH. MY MOTHER PURCHASED 4 BOXES WORTH SPENDING ABOUT $100. WHEN BOTH MINE AND MY MOTHERS BOXES ARRIVED, MINE HAD A GOLD SEAL ON THE BOX AND MY MOTHERS HAD NONE. I TRIED SOME WITHOUT THE SEAL AND DIDNT HAVE NO CHANGE AND LOST ABSOLUTELY NO WEIGHT. WHEN I STARTED USING MINE WITH THE SEAL, IS WHEN I GRADUALLY STARTED LOSING WEIGHT. SO JUST FYI WHEN PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT FROM THIS WEBSITE, IF THERE IS NO SEAL ON YOUR BOXES, I WOULD RECOMMEND SENDING THE ITEM BACK AND GETTING A REFUND BECAUSE YOU ARE WASTING YOUR MONEY. IF IT HAS A SEAL ON IT..I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE PRODUCT. IT DOES WORK. FOR SOME REASON PEOPLE THINK IT IS OK TO SELL PEOPLE FAKE STUFF AND NOBODY WILL EVER NOTICE.
Warning: This contains Sibutramine!1
This product contains the drug sibutramine, which can cause hypertension and cardio-vascular problems and thus is prohibited to be used in weight loss products by the FDA. This ingredient has tested positive and product is blacklisted by the Food Safety & Inspection Board of GuangDong province in China. This explains why lots of users have commented on being really thirsty and having a very fast heartbeat or getting nauseated and tired.
As a sidenote, most diet products on the market in china do have sibutramine as a secret ingredient that's not listed on the product, almost surely the product is using it as an appetite surpressant if one experiences the above symptoms while on the pill. Be especially cautious if you see bad grammar in the english instructions or foreign non-chinese characters printed on the product, such as the weird looking characters printed underneath the big chinese characters on the box in the product image above.
If anyone wants to verify the claim and know friends who understand chinese, one can google "gdfs gov cn 37596" and click on the first chinese link which should lead to the site of the GuangDong Food Safety Board, scroll down and there will be a chart, the fifth row is the one referring to this product and the last column indicates it contains sibutramine.
Works great but be aware!4
The good:
I've been on this for going on my 3rd week now and have lost between 10 and 15 lbs. I dont have a scale at home so it's hard to judge for me. Going by clothes fit and just the mirror.
I have 3 other friends that are also on this and all are experiencing about a pound loss per day which is pretty darn amazing.
The Warning:
I strongly suspect that this is not an all-natural product. Yes, the herbs promoted in the description do produce similar effects. I've studied herbal medicine for many years now, but after taking this for a while now I strongly suspect there is something more potent at work. After a bit or research I'm guessing that the drug sibutramine is an undisclosed ingredient. [...]
This is a 100% legal drug in the US, but it requires prescription. It's primary use is as an appetite suppressant. And suppress it does! I'm easily eating 1/2 to 1/3 of what i was eating previously with little or no desire to eat more. The appetite suppression in these pills is truly exceptional.
There are side effects though, the most obvious is dry mouth and hyperactivity. It doesn't "wire me up" to the point where I want to go out and run a marathon but you certainly do have energy available that wasn't there before. The dry mouth is the most noticeable side effect for me and those I know taking it. I've been at work for about 6 hours now and I'm just about to polish off a gallon of water. That's not a bad thing in and of itself. Drinking large quantities of water is very good for you anyway. Having a push to do it isn't a bad thing at all.
The first day or two I notice a blood pressure spike. Initially it was to the point that I thought I was going to have to stop taking them. I'm hypertensive anyway so I know what it feels like for my pressure to go up. I also take organic Hawthorne to control my normal hypertension and this seems to be helping the blood pressure situation here as well.
Other reported side effects to sibutramine are racing heart, dizzyness, problems sleeping, nausea, upset stomach, constipation, headache, flushing, joint/muscle pain, etc. I have not experienced any of these myself, but 1 friend reports mild constipation.
That being said, be aware of what you're taking and aware of the potential side effects. I'm still taking these and will likely continue taking them. Next time i'm in my Dr's office i may talk to her about switching me to sibutramine instead of this just so I know i'm on a controlled dose.
Shipping was fast and the vendor contacted me after I got the shipment to make sure everything was ok. Overall I'm very happy with it. Side effects for me are very manageable and I'm certainly not going to argue with a pound per day average loss.
Product Description
Super Slim is a revolutionary weight loss product made popular worldwide. Package includes 30 capsules. PACKAGES WITH SILVER ON BOTH SIDES ARE FAKE! The authentic capsules are are packaged with green foil on one side and silver on the other. Beware of sellers that lie to you about all silver packaging. The fake all silver packaging is not effective, so don't waste your money.
Product Details
* Amazon Sales Rank: #22 in Health and Beauty
* Brand: Super Slim
* Model: SS001
* Dimensions: 7.00" h x 1.50" w x 4.00" l, .19 pounds
Features
* Super slim pomegranate
* Diet, Reduce weight of waist, thighs and legs and buttocks
* Special formulation for decreasing and burning out fat
* Natural plant essences, accelerate metabolism
* Made in China
Customer Reviews
BE AWARE3
I HAVE BEEN TAKING THESE FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS NOW. I HAVE LOST A TOTAL OF 6 LBS SO FAR. WHEN I PURCHASED THIS ITEM FROM AMAZON.COM I ORIGINALLY PURCHASED 2 BOXES WORTH. MY MOTHER PURCHASED 4 BOXES WORTH SPENDING ABOUT $100. WHEN BOTH MINE AND MY MOTHERS BOXES ARRIVED, MINE HAD A GOLD SEAL ON THE BOX AND MY MOTHERS HAD NONE. I TRIED SOME WITHOUT THE SEAL AND DIDNT HAVE NO CHANGE AND LOST ABSOLUTELY NO WEIGHT. WHEN I STARTED USING MINE WITH THE SEAL, IS WHEN I GRADUALLY STARTED LOSING WEIGHT. SO JUST FYI WHEN PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT FROM THIS WEBSITE, IF THERE IS NO SEAL ON YOUR BOXES, I WOULD RECOMMEND SENDING THE ITEM BACK AND GETTING A REFUND BECAUSE YOU ARE WASTING YOUR MONEY. IF IT HAS A SEAL ON IT..I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE PRODUCT. IT DOES WORK. FOR SOME REASON PEOPLE THINK IT IS OK TO SELL PEOPLE FAKE STUFF AND NOBODY WILL EVER NOTICE.
Warning: This contains Sibutramine!1
This product contains the drug sibutramine, which can cause hypertension and cardio-vascular problems and thus is prohibited to be used in weight loss products by the FDA. This ingredient has tested positive and product is blacklisted by the Food Safety & Inspection Board of GuangDong province in China. This explains why lots of users have commented on being really thirsty and having a very fast heartbeat or getting nauseated and tired.
As a sidenote, most diet products on the market in china do have sibutramine as a secret ingredient that's not listed on the product, almost surely the product is using it as an appetite surpressant if one experiences the above symptoms while on the pill. Be especially cautious if you see bad grammar in the english instructions or foreign non-chinese characters printed on the product, such as the weird looking characters printed underneath the big chinese characters on the box in the product image above.
If anyone wants to verify the claim and know friends who understand chinese, one can google "gdfs gov cn 37596" and click on the first chinese link which should lead to the site of the GuangDong Food Safety Board, scroll down and there will be a chart, the fifth row is the one referring to this product and the last column indicates it contains sibutramine.
Works great but be aware!4
The good:
I've been on this for going on my 3rd week now and have lost between 10 and 15 lbs. I dont have a scale at home so it's hard to judge for me. Going by clothes fit and just the mirror.
I have 3 other friends that are also on this and all are experiencing about a pound loss per day which is pretty darn amazing.
The Warning:
I strongly suspect that this is not an all-natural product. Yes, the herbs promoted in the description do produce similar effects. I've studied herbal medicine for many years now, but after taking this for a while now I strongly suspect there is something more potent at work. After a bit or research I'm guessing that the drug sibutramine is an undisclosed ingredient. [...]
This is a 100% legal drug in the US, but it requires prescription. It's primary use is as an appetite suppressant. And suppress it does! I'm easily eating 1/2 to 1/3 of what i was eating previously with little or no desire to eat more. The appetite suppression in these pills is truly exceptional.
There are side effects though, the most obvious is dry mouth and hyperactivity. It doesn't "wire me up" to the point where I want to go out and run a marathon but you certainly do have energy available that wasn't there before. The dry mouth is the most noticeable side effect for me and those I know taking it. I've been at work for about 6 hours now and I'm just about to polish off a gallon of water. That's not a bad thing in and of itself. Drinking large quantities of water is very good for you anyway. Having a push to do it isn't a bad thing at all.
The first day or two I notice a blood pressure spike. Initially it was to the point that I thought I was going to have to stop taking them. I'm hypertensive anyway so I know what it feels like for my pressure to go up. I also take organic Hawthorne to control my normal hypertension and this seems to be helping the blood pressure situation here as well.
Other reported side effects to sibutramine are racing heart, dizzyness, problems sleeping, nausea, upset stomach, constipation, headache, flushing, joint/muscle pain, etc. I have not experienced any of these myself, but 1 friend reports mild constipation.
That being said, be aware of what you're taking and aware of the potential side effects. I'm still taking these and will likely continue taking them. Next time i'm in my Dr's office i may talk to her about switching me to sibutramine instead of this just so I know i'm on a controlled dose.
Shipping was fast and the vendor contacted me after I got the shipment to make sure everything was ok. Overall I'm very happy with it. Side effects for me are very manageable and I'm certainly not going to argue with a pound per day average loss.
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