Category Archives: Diets

Reading Time: 2 minutesAmerican consumers love their weight loss products. Whether it's pills or powders or machines, if it is billed as making weight loss easier, they're buying. Because of how vulnerable consumers are to such pitches, the Federal Trade Commission has embraced the mission of being the nation's diet product police and enforcing advertising and marketing laws. On Wednesday and Thursday, the FTC announced the resolution of two unrelated diet product cases -- both based on the idea that the companies had no evidence to support their weight-loss claims. The first case involved the powder Sensa, which used a vigorous marketing campaign … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMANILA - Kapamilya actress Julia Montes said she dropped four dress sizes thanks to a weight loss procedure that involves a series of injections. The lead star of "Muling Buksan ang Puso" happily shared that she slimmed down because of hCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin injections, and regular exercise. She said the effects can be felt instantly. "Sobrang bilis ang effect especially kapag sinabayan mo ng workout. Bago ako mag-debut, January, ay nagwo-workout na ako. Hindi ako naglo-lose [ng weight] parang nadi-depress na ako," she recalled in an interview on "Belo Beauty 101" on ANC. "And then nag-try ako noon … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesRock Hill, SC (PRWEB) May 30, 2014 With the rise in obesity, the most common question doctors face daily in their practice is about weight loss. Will this pill or potion or powder or syrup help with weight loss? Here is the answer from doctors at Ace Medical Weight Loss Center, a medical practice dedicated to fight obesity. Before looking for what to do for weight loss, one must know what not to do or take for weight loss, says Dr. Sandeep Grewal, a physician and weight loss expert. Dr. Myo Nwe and Dr. Sandeep Grewal spearhead the fight against … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesCARLSBAD, Calif., July 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualigen, Inc., a privately owned company that provides rapid, easy to use, fully quantitative diagnostic testing solutions, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its FastPack Vitamin D Immunoassay for use on its proprietary FastPack System for the rapid determination of vitamin D status. FastPack Vitamin D test results are available in 10 minutes, providing a significant benefit to clinicians and patients. Numerous studies have shown a high global prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and the measurement of vitamin D status provides … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWeight Loss Cure - Metabolic Cookbook For more information click the link http://smarturl.it/TruthAboutCellulite Weight Loss Cure: What Is It? The first phase of the Weight Loss Cure focuses on c... By: marina gecko Read the original post: Weight Loss Cure - Metabolic Cookbook - Video … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesOn Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced settlements amounting to $34 million with four companies accused of deceptive advertising for unproven weight-loss products. The Associated Press (AP) reports the terms of the settlements with these four companies: HCG Diet Direct, an Arizona-based company, was fined $3.2 million over the marketing of its HCG Diet Direct Drops. The product contains human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (HCG), produced by the human placenta and is found in the urine of pregnant women. A 40-day supply of the product costs $200, according to the AP. Advertising on YouTube and the company web site claimed … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesJanuary 8, 2014 Image Credit: Federal Trade Commission April Flowers for redOrbit.com Your Universe Online Most New Years resolutions include wanting to become healthier, or to lose weight. There are literally thousands of products out there claiming that they can help a person achieve those goals. Not all of them tell the truth, nor do they have ethical practices when advertising. This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a law enforcement initiative stopping national marketers that used deceptive advertising claims to peddle fad weight-loss products, from food additives and skin cream to dietary supplements, along with a $34 million … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutesIntermittent Fasting is one of the most powerfully effective methods of weight loss and has experienced a burst in popularity across America. While fasts have long been a feature of some of the world's largest religions, fasting has been recognized for its ability to improve Hormone Balance and encourage weight loss. There is also evidence that Intermittent fasting can slow down many processes associated with aging, and can also protect the health of the heart. There are various methods of Intermittent Fasting, but 16 and 24-hour fasts are very popular. How Does Fasting Affect Insulin Levels? Insulin is how our … Read more »

Reading Time: 5 minutesAs men get older, Testosterone becomes a precious resource. After around age 30, Testosterone Levels start to fall, albeit very slowly. This decline eventually culminates in symptoms associated with Low-T, including loss of strength, fatigue, weight gain, depression, sexual dysfunction, and more. One of the ways to preserve Testosterone Levels naturally is by controlling the influence of Estrogen on male physiology. For example, many foods contain enzymes known as phytoestrogens. These plant hormones mimic the effects of Estrogen and can have an inhibitive effect on Testosterone Production. There are also foods that help sustain Testosterone Levels. Elevated Estrogen Levels have … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesVitamin D is essential to the natural support of Testosterone. Individuals with Vitamin D Deficiency are significantly more likely to experience suppressed Testosterone Levels or clinically Diagnosed Low-T. Having healthy levels of Vitamin D is critical to maintaining Testosterone. Humans generate most of their Vitamin D via exposure to sunlight. However, there are some foods that are commonly fortified with Vitamin D. There are a few good natural food sources for Vitamin D, including fatty fish and mushrooms. Who Is Prone to Vitamin D Deficiency? Younger individuals in sunny climates tend to get plenty of Vitamin D, but as we … Read more »