The answer is simple…fad diets are not natural.
Fad diet is the term that describes an array of diet approaches used to temporarily lose weight through unsafe and unrealistic methods. Quick fix programs do not work…although millions of dollars are spent each year. These programs offer a quick loss of weight but sadly the weight is [...]
Continue reading about Why fad diets don’t work! by: Adam Waxler
Everything you read about diets should be “taken with a grain of salt”. If something seems too good to be true, or not plausible, seek other sources, or ask at http://mayoclinic.com.
You probably have heard about “anorexia”, self-starvation, or “bulimia”, binge eating followed by laxatives and/or induced vomiting. These disorders often affect females with poor self [...]
Continue reading about Fad Diets can Kill! by: Dr. Donald A. Miller
High-Fat, Low-Carbohydrate Diets - Millions of Americans have joined the low-carb craze and started high-fat, low-carb diets such as the Atkins Diet, and the Zone Diet. They are made up of about 60% fat, 10% carbohydrate, and 30% protein. These diets say you can eat high amounts of fat and protein while getting very low [...]
Diet Pills are the fastest growing segment of the dietary supplement industry. Sales of diet pills and related supplements have been increasing 10 to 20 percent annually to the point where last year they reached $2 billion. Considering the fact that 60% of the U.S. population are overweight or obese, it’s no wonder that several [...]
So far, I have managed to get through two of my four midterm exams. I am doing much better this term. I owe a lot of thanks to the medicine the doctor put me on for my pseudotumor. It really has helped to reduce the vision problems I’ve had from the pressure I feel on [...]
I saw the doctor yesterday morning and got the official results of my tests. According to him, my spinal pressure is actually over twice what is should be. Also, although my MRI didn’t show any unexpected abnormalities, it did show a great deal of pressure on my brain and my optic nerves. Apparently, having so [...]
So, obviously, I’ve had a really bad time with my health issue. However, on a more positive note, I weighed myself the other day and was 298.9. SO, it seems I am finally under 300 pounds! Of course, I’m happy, but I’m a bit worried about the declining amount of exercise I’ve been getting as [...]
So, for several months, I have been having a lot of vision problems and headaches. At first, I thought the headaches and vision stuff was just left over from all the autoimmune problems I was having last year (which in part is why I can’t accurately determine when I developed this pseudotumor problem). However, my [...]