Todays Health Article

April 10th, 2012

      Raspberry

Today the Raspberry has taken on a  new direction and all the focus or attention has been directed towards a solution for weight loss. The raspberry has been enjoyed for centuries, but it has never seen this much attention. There are nutritionist who are claiming remarkable results. For  those who have enjoyed the raspberry,  they have also found that the raspberry contains significant amounts of polyphenol antioxidants.  These antioxidants such as anthocyanin pigments have been linked to potential health protection against several human diseases.

Raspberry Health Value

The aggregate fruit structure of the raspberry contributes to its nutritional value, as it increases the proportion of dietary fibre, placing it among plant foods with the highest fibre contents known, up to 20% fibre per total weight.

Raspberries are a rich source of vitamin C, with 30 mg per serving of 1 cup (about 50% daily value), manganese (about 60% daily value) and dietary fibre (30% daily value). Contents of B vitamins 1-3, folic acid, magnesium, copper and iron are considerable in raspberries.

Did you know the raspberry ranks near the top of all fruits for antioxidant strength, particularly due to their dense contents of ellagic acid, quercetin, gallic acid, anthocyanins, cyanidins, pelargonidins, catechins, kaempferol and salicylic acid. Yellow raspberries and others with pale-coloured fruits are lower in anthocyanins.

You may have guessed this due their rich contents of antioxidant vitamin C and the polyphenols mentioned above, raspberries have an ORAC value (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) of about 4900 per 100 grams, including them among the top-ranked ORAC fruits. Cranberries and wild blueberries have around 9000 ORAC units, where as apples only average 2800.

For now there are no clinical studies to date, proving these effects in humans, antioxidant and antiproliferative (chemopreventive) effects against cancer have been linked to the amount of phenolics and flavonoids in various foods including raspberries.

Raspberries are a low-glycemic index food, as are most other berries.

So what is all the Rush About?

Well if you haven’t heard about it yet,  you will. RASPBERRY KEYTONE.It is the weight loss supplement  that is shaking up the health and fitness world . And it’s only just begun. Sales have been skyrocketing.

So, what is raspberry ketone and  why are people rushing to get their hands on it?

What Is Raspberry Ketone?

Raspberry ketone is a metabolite compound found in red raspberries that gives the fruit its sweet odor.

It has been used by cosmetic companies and perfume makers to give a product a fruity smell. The ketones needed  one would have to eat a whole bushel of the fruit, about 90 pounds. The red raspberries are extracted for their ketones, but at a very low level – from 1 to 4 mg in a kilo – making it one of the most expensive natural flavorings.The natural compound can cost as much as $20,000 per kg. In 1965, the Food and Drug Administration placed raspberry ketone on generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status

To get the recommended amount for losing weight, Hence, because of its insufficient supply, it is produced in non-biological processes from chemical intermediate substances.

Since the natural abundance of raspberry ketone is very low, it is prepared industrially by a variety of methods from chemical intermediates. One of the ways this can be done is through a crossed aldol-catalytic hydrogenation. In acetone and sodium hydroxide, 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde can form the α,β-unsaturated ketone. This then goes through catalytic hydrogenation to produce raspberry ketone. This method produces a 99% yield.

Rasberry Ketones  Health Impact

It was the similarity of raspberry ketone to adrenaline and ephedrine in their structural formula  that caught the attention of some Japanese researchers which led them to study its effect on mice. The results were released in 2005, showing that mice who were fed a high fat diet did not gain as much weight when given raspberry ketone than the mice who were not given the ketone.

They concluded that this natural phenolic compound from red raspberries hindered the growth of fat tissues.

The raspberry ketone enzyme increases the production of the protein hormone adinopectin. Adinopectin, secreted from the fat tissues of the liver and muscles, controls metabolic deviations that could lead to obesity and other diseases.

What Makes Raspberry Ketone So Good

One of the biggest benefits of raspberry ketone supplements is how quickly it takes effect. Taken at a dose of two tablets a day with a glass of water, and combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, raspberry ketone can produce visible weight loss results in two weeks.

The Raspberry Ketone Supplement

The compound has been shown to work well in fat burning and weight loss. But its efficacy is hastened and enhanced when combined with other thermogenic natural ingredients. Among the most well known combination extracts for raspberry ketone are green tea, acai berry, resveratrol and the African mango. Alone, they are all powerful weight loss products. Combined, they make potent enemies of fats and fat tissues and guarantee a reduction in weight.

Raspberry ketone products and their complementary ingredients are all derived from herbal and organic sources, making them safer than their synthetic counterparts. Because they’re all natural, they’re great for people who want a stimulant-free weight loss product.

Other Uses of Raspberry Ketone

Raspberries have long been known to contain significant levels of antioxidants, the body’s protection against diseases and cell damage. Adinopectin, the hormone protein in the body that is released by raspberry ketone, protects against type 2 diabetes. It also helps prevents the buildup of plaque in the arterial walls and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease that is a risk factor for liver cancer.

Todays Health Comments

I have always enjoyed the raspberry, in fact several bushes, and various varieties grow in our yard, but I was not one  to think that a raspberry would help with weight loss. Yet there are good signs that this supplement coupled with other natural ingredients such as the African Mango might be just the answer for many of us who need to lose weight. The Raspberry Ketone supplement has not been studied other than testimonials, and seems to present no ill side effects as of this article. The future will certainly tell the story. Like any change in your diet you need to be concerned and should consult before making changes. Dj

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January 26th, 2012

Today… Life is on a fast pace, we dash here and run there, eating on the run, our health is being punished, and a need for some type of  diet plan (Dash Diet) is the only solution for better health. Our obesity is still out of control according to the latest reports, meaning out waistlines are still growing, despite the media warnings of the health risks that follow with obesity. High blood pressure and diabetes seem to be the apparent symptoms along with heart diseases. Why do we do this to ourselves… a road to ill health? Is it just because of having  no plan, regarding our eating habits?

The Dash Eating Plan

Now we have come to realize that a plan that is flexible and that is balanced  regarding our eating has shown to be beneficial to our health. Now the Dash diet, the Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension, is such a plan, which has proven to provide a eating plan, that if followed, provides health benefits.

The DASH eating plan was one of three eating plans that were compared in research studies sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Their intentions of this research, was to research the effects of diet  regarding one’s high blood pressure.

The results of the research showed…

• Is low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and total fat
• Focuses on fruits, vegetables, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products
• Is rich in whole grains, fish, poultry, beans, seeds, and nuts
• Contains fewer sweets, added sugars and sugary beverages, and red meats than the typical American diet
  

  Other Benefits

  The DASH diet has been recently named as one of the best overall diets by US News and World Report. Rich in potassium, magnesium, calcium, protein and fiber, this eating plan has other powerful health benefits in addition to lowering blood pressure and warding off cardiovascular related diseases. Some additional benefits include:

  • Preventing obesity (when combined with regular exercise)
  • Preventing osteoporosis (due to increased calcium intake)
  • Preventing cancer (due to increased antioxidant intake)
  • Preventing diabetes (due to lowered sugar intake)
  • Preventing constipation (due to increased fiber intake)
  • Losing weight (due to a healthier and more nutritious eating plan)

The DASH Eating Plan… also is lowering sodium (salt) than the typical American diet. This is because eating less sodium can help lower blood pressure.

The DASH research showed that an eating plan containing 2,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day lowered blood pressure. An eating plan containing only 1,500 mg of sodium per day  further lowered blood pressure.

The “The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010″ advise people who have high blood pressure, African Americans, and middle-aged and older adults to aim for no more than 1,500 mg of sodium per day.

The DASH eating plan also includes foods rich in potassium, such as fruits and vegetables.

Below is a table that shows the daily nutrient goals, including potassium, used in the DASH studies.

Daily Nutrient Goals Used in the DASH Studies (for a 2,000-Calorie Eating Plan)

* 1,500 mg of sodium was a lower goal tested and found to be even better for lowering blood pressure. It worked very well for middle-aged and older adults, African Americans, and people who already had high blood pressure.

The Dash Diet…

Is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy foods includes meat, fish, poultry, nuts and beans; and is limited in sugar-sweetened foods and beverages, red meat, and added fats. In addition to its effect on blood pressure, it is considered a well-balanced approach to eating for the general public. It is now recommended by the US Department of Agriculture(USDA) as an ideal eating plan for all Americans.

Not only does the plan emphasize good eating habits, but also suggests healthy alternatives to “junk food” and discourages the consumption of processed foods.

The DASH eating plan shown below is based on 2,000 calories a day. The number of daily servings in a food group may vary from those listed depending on your caloric needs.

Food Group	Daily Servings (except as noted)	Serving Sizes
Grains & grain products	7-8	1 slice bread 1 cup ready-to-eat cereal* cup cooked rice, pasta, or cereal
Vegetables	4-5	1 cup raw leafy vegetable cup cooked vegetable 6 ounces vegetable juice
Fruits	4-5	1 medium fruit cup dried fruit cup fresh, frozen, or canned fruit 6 ounces fruit juice
Lowfat or fat free dairy foods	2-3	8 ounces milk 1 cup yogurt 1 ounces cheese
Lean meats, poultry, and fish	2 or less	3 ounces cooked lean meats, skinless poultry, or fish
Nuts, seeds, and dry beans	4-5 per week	1/3 cup or 1 ounces nuts 1 tablespoon or ounce seeds cup cooked dry beans
Fats & oils**	2-3	1 teaspoon soft margarine 1 tablespoon lowfat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons light salad dressing 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Sweets	5 per week	1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon jelly or jam ounce jelly beans 8 ounces lemonade

* Serving sizes vary between cup -1 cups. Check the product’s nutrition label.

** Fat content changes serving counts for fats and oils: For example, 1 tablespoon of regular salad dressing equals 1 serving; 1 tablespoon of a lowfat dressing equals serving; 1 tablespoon of a fat free dressing equals 0 servings.

 Adverse Risks of The Dash Diet Plan

The Dash Diet, like any other changes taken towards your eating habits, must be considered regarding your current health conditions. If questionable, seek council from a nutritionists or Doctor before doing so. The studies have not indicated any adverse side affects of such diet, but the diet is new as well. It is very similar to a couple other diets that have been around for some time. The indications for those who have health problems such as diabetes or kidney illness to talk with your doctor before making a decision.

We are all looking for better health and a balanced diet plan such as the Dash Diet plan. It is basically the answer regarding what we may eat, or should eat, but the exercise is still a key here. If we are not burning off what we intake, we will gain weight, though the other benefits may be acquired. We will be just healthier, yet obese. So If you need a plan to decide what to eat, then by all means do so, just do not forget… the body needs exercise as well. The Dash Diet Plan has been recognized as the Number 1 diet for 2 years now, and reviewed  by many and endorsed as well.

Diets Foods

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January14th, 2012

Today more than ever before, diets have exploded! The need, or our desires to look like we were 20 or 30 years ago, can be a  individual realization, we just have to lose some weight. A trip to the doctor, stepping on the scales, leads us to believe we have put on a few extra pounds. Another note, just unable to fit into the same clothes, seems to be the first clue that are body is blooming in size. Anyway, now that we have come to this new revelation… its the conclusion that I must asked, “Have we lost our senses about “The Food Diets?

 Have We Lost Our Senses

Diets for most people, do not make any sense anyway. You may rebut that comment and some of you could be very right, but you are in a minority. Most people are almost addicted to the thought of trying the latest diet, can not control their desire to try the next diet. They are so crazed or obsessed with the need for dieting, they will try any diet. That perhaps is a bold statement… but one click of the word diet in Google and I need to say no more. My question to you is… Why?

Food Diets

I only can believe that food and diets will never cease to be! Our very need to loose weight, because we are an obese society, diets will be looked at, as the solution, not the problem. You may already know this, but for those who do not, this was some research to prove how we have lost our senses when it comes to foods and diets. Here are some links to show how diets are linked to foods as the solution to your diets.

1. Morning Banana Diet — Japan’s Simplest Diet: Eat a Banana in the ..

The Morning Banana Diet Journal (beta) will motivate you and keep you on track as you follow the Morning Banana Diet. It’s free use by all who sign up for our …

2.Weight Loss: Peanut Butter Diet | Men’s Health

May 29, 2003 – Treat yourself to the peanut butter diet and still meet your weight loss goals– at Men’s Health.

3.The Simple Chocolate Diet |Eat Chocolate Lose weight and feel better!

The Simple Chocolate Diet – Lose weight and feel better by eating nutritious “Healthy Dark Chocolate” Eat Chocolate feel better look great! More here->>

4.Cabbage Soup Diet – Here’s How To Lose Up To 10 lbs In 7 Days

Cabbage Soup Diet – free information including the cabbage soup diet recipe, 7-day eating plan, tips for success and an open discussion area.

5.Tomatoes 5 Days Weight Loss Diet | Weight Loss Note

Dec 21, 2009 – Tomato weight loss meal This tomato weight loss diet will help you to lose weight in a short time frame, without starving yourself. More, it’s …

6.‘ The Dukan Diet‘ : Eat Meat, Lose Weight! – ABC News

Apr 19, 2011 – The new diet craze — the Dukan Diet – claims dramatic results without requiring dieters to count calories or go hungry. Created by French …

7.What Is the Water Diet? | eHow.com

What Is the Water Diet?. The Water Diet, sometimes known as the Cold Water Diet, is one of the latest fads that appeal to dieters who want to melt away their fat.

8.A Wine Diet? Study Shows Alcohol Helps Women Lose Weight …

Mar 10, 2010 – Women can drown their pounds–sorry, boys, you can’t.

9.Fruit diet – Calorie Count – About.com

Mar 6, 2007 – So I decided to do this fruit fast for 2 weeks. My freind did it for 5 days and lost 7lbs. Im sure its probabbly water weight but if you keep going you …

10.A Fruit and Vegetable Diet – The Key to Weight Loss Success

May 2, 2011 – Before you think I am asking you to become some sort of Vegan and only eat plants for the rest of your life-stop!! The last thing in the world that I …

 The Solution

The above examples prove…you just choose your favorite food to eat and some one has provided a tried and proven diet for you. It is a utopia for those who are seeking their favorite food to eat and lose all that weight you are desiring to lose. Diets can be only successful, and they rarely are when you just target one particular food or group. Why… your body goes into shock and you lose weight on short term and gain weight long term. Your body is not prepared for your actions and rebels. This can become serious and lead to health problems much greater than the weight itself.

Perhaps more likely to succeed, is old school, but still stands, burning more calories than your body takes in, proper foods for nutrition, and exercise. Eating in moderation always is as important, and drinking plenty of water.  With that in mine allows you to eat most foods when you have a craving, so long as you do not make a habit of eating them all the time. I believe that much easier to hold onto some kind of eating habit such as this, than some of the above diets, which will lose their charm.

Todays Health Comments

The word diet seems to lead people astray, perhaps some have lost their senses, while others are capitalizing on the money that has been spent in this industry. There seems that anyone or every one could share their weight lose program and a new diet could be formed, if that person has a certain amount of social media following. Almost every food has the diet word following, whether it has any value or not.and left up to those who try it, to be the judge.

The reality there is no easy way just like the weight did not pile up in a day or two, so it not going to leave in a day or two. Since we seem to live in a faster pace life today, we expect our diet to lose in the same way… FAST. That is when disappointment set in and most likely the old diet is out the window and on to the new. In the meantime, nothing lost and back to the gaining because when we get our emotions into our diet( frustration and disappointment) we eat to satisfy our emotions.

It just might be time to listen to those nutritionist, trainers, or Doctors who actually know what they are talking about so your diet is worthy of your body needs.

Further Reading

Do Diets Just Disappoint,Yet Guarantee Lighter Wallets

http://todayshealthsite.com/do-diets-just-disappoint-yet-guarantee-lighter-wallets.html

How Proper Nutrition Help You Lose Pounds

http://todayshealthsite.com/how-proper-nutrition-can-help-you-lose-pounds.html

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August 28th, 2011

Today, with the summer upon us, we do seem to think more about our appearance, as we have shed the layers of clothes. The need for fitting into last years swimming attire or finding the summers activities just a little more difficult from the added weight. We all know that we are being constantly reminded, that today about 64% of all us, are in the over weight category. That perhaps is not a good sign, for our future health. Now recognizing these facts, the word diet is probably discussed more times a day than we even want to know about. Our emotions that are attached to this four letter word, “DIET”, simply is, we are preyed upon by marketing experts,  to not only be disappointed but lighten your wallets.

Marketing

The vastness of  marketing anything with the word diet can be seen and heard every moment of the day, all the media we are exposed to, and greatly on the Net, and social media. You can find such lines:

1. Hot- Need to lose 30 pounds
2. America’s Top 10 -Diets
3. Hottest Diet for the Summer
4. Diet Pills That Work
5. Hottest Diet Program in America
6. Flat Belly Diet
7. Lean and Hot Diet Pills

It is so amazing that  these lines not only entice us but encourage to take some form of action. Mostly we become so intrigued with these statements, we lose site of what is really needed to actually lose weight, and not to be disappointed with the results of our actions. If we were to actually find a diet that may work or actually be beneficial to our health needs, all would be settled. As we all know there has been no such thing, though claims that are made contrary to this statement.

Why Diets Disappoint

There are numerous reasons diets disappoint… Why, because we are not clones or machines that all function in the same manner, so the most studied, laboratory tested, calorie calculated, and nutrition and exercise added in, is going to have the same health effects on all those who chose to take on any particular diet. Other words what work for one may not work for another, so this brings us to the real truth, why there are hundreds and hundreds of diets created. Lastly, but equally important today, is FAST RESULTS and GREAT EXPECTATIONS are apparently the marketing key that seem to be over rated, leaving disappointments, and an excuse to explore another diet as we are talking.

Diets and Lighter Wallets

Some may find their diet program a one time shot at the wallet…purchasing some book or e-book on line, this may not have broke you, and may have had some educational value even if the diet did not work. However, some of the programs have several steps over a period of time and they are marketing their own products, so they trap you in buying a monthly nutrition program. I am not saying these do not work, just saying some can be costly, and when do you quit.

Others just seem to be compulsive to purchasing the latest diet, like collecting the latest fad, habit forming, and are now compulsive buyers of many many diets, not giving any of them even a half chance, but more into purchasing the latest and coolest diet.

Solution or Resolution

 What Diets maybe part of the solution to our over weight problem, certainly eating properly, educating ourselves regarding the foods which can enhance our health, and getting the proper exercise, may all be learned through proper diets. Now, that sounds so simple, but it is not what people want to hear today… because it is just plain hard mentally and physically some days to swallow.

The resolution may be what works for others may not work for you, and the sooner this is recognized, the better you may be health wise and the less stress you may have put on your health. Many of these diets do not take into consideration the shock you put your body through just to temporarily lose weight.

Todays Health Comments

Today it seems anyone can create a diet. Our wallets become lighter, and our health is second best and the results are disappointing because they do not add up to all the hype. All the shows that promote healthy alternatives, are followed in about the same manner as the yearly check up to the doctor, your glad its out of the way, and you are going live your life the way you want to anyway. Unfortunately, that’s why “Diets” are Very Big Business today! Until we get smart and figure out that money spent on Diet programs is much more important to some than our health, they will continue to market them.

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January 29th, 2011

Todays list of Diet Pills are growing as fast as out waitlines, because of  the dramatic need to find solutions for those in need  weight lose. Lipo, the prefix meaning  fat, may be bring confusion with other products having the same prefix, LipoZene, LipoBind and others as well. With  the name  like LipoFuze, it perhaps could be alluding to be, a fuze to fat, or just has  confused the fact. I am asking for some clarity,  for yet another Lipo____ to emerge before this article is completed.

LipoFuze

“There are so many diet pills on the market. How do you know which one actually works? SIMPLE. Look at the science. By combining 6 Patented and 4 Clinically Tested Fat Burning Ingredients, Lipofuzepresents the perfect formula to help you with one thing only: LOSE WEIGHT! This revolutionary thermogenic compound is the most effective weight loss pill on the market today. And Guess What? IT’S BACKED BY SCIENCE!”

Source  www.lipofuze.com

LipoFuze moving up the ladder.

 Some reviews have rated LipoFuze  as 2010′s best  Proclamations have been made, and testimonials been given. With hyped up weight loss ingredients, inferring  powerful fat burning ingredients, looking like all the others  from the past.  LipoFuze users report experiencing amazing weight loss in as little as 7 days.

So Fact or  SECRET?

If you look closely, you will find many of the ingredients in LipoFuze to be found in other diet pills. The “Fact” about diet pills is the medicinal herbs and natural ingredients, which are found in weight loss products, need to be present in a strong enough  amount to have any effect.

 Since the proportion of each ingredient in LipoFuze is not disclosed, it is very difficult to assess, if they contain  the required amount to promote significant weight loss. (Secret)

The effects of potential interaction between the 14 ingredients in LipoFuze have not been clinically evaluated. Internet reviews indicate that some users have reported headaches, nausea, insomnia, profuse sweating and increased heart rate after taking LipoFuze.( Fact)

LipoFuze Ingredients

Lipofuze is fat burner which contains 6 patented and 4 clinically tested ingredients. The ingredients include:

ThermoDiamine:This ingredient is the patented form of evodiamine, a Chinese fruit that is claimed to burn fat by increasing the body’s production of heat and reducing the body’s ability to store fat.

Razberi-K: Also known as raspberry ketone or 4-(4-hydroxyphenyl) butan-2-one, this ingredient is thought to enhance weight loss via the stimulation of norepinephrine. Razberi-K is said to aid fat oxidation,The chemical structure of raspberry ketone is similar to that of capsaicin and synephrine. Both of these compounds are well documented for their ability to boost thermogenesis through the release of norepinephrine.

 Health risks with these two ingredients; synephrine has been shown to have dangerous cardiovascular side effects, while capsaicin has been demonstrated to cause gastrointestinal problems in many users.

FucoPure:  The patented version of fucoxanthin, a seaweed extract. A number of studies that demonstrate fucoxanthin’s ability to boost metabolism. It is also proven that, this ingredient cannot be absorbed by human body easily. Also been  clinically shown that compounds like fucoxanthin have low bioavailability in man (see Br J Nutr. 2008 Aug;100(2):273-7).

Health Risk One gram of seaweed has several times the amount of iodine that most adults require on a daily basis.  Its effect could include changes in thyroid function due to iodine excess.

ForsLean: ForsLean is derived from the root of Coleaus forskohlii, which is native to warm temperate habitats including India, and is the only known plant source of the natural compound Forskolin. This compound is understood to increase lean body mass and help optimize body composition though cAMP (cyclic adenosine monophosphate) activation.

Health Risk There is some clinical studies have indicated that Coleaus forskohlii may cause an increase in heart rate and a decrease in blood pressure.

GuggulEZ100:This is a patented extract of Commiphora mukul. Other  names are Gugalipids and Guggul. Guggul lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels and helps maintain a healthy balance of HDL, the good cholesterol, relative to LDL, the bad cholesterol (the HDL/LDL ratio), thereby protecting against cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis.

 There is some clinical evidence to suggest that Guggul may promote fat burning (see J Postgrad Med. 1995 Jan-Mar;41(1):5-7) by stimulating the secretion of thyroid T3 hormone.

Green tea:Green tea has been shown to promote some weight loss. However, it needs to be used in relatively high concentration, and contain high levels of catechins. In Lipofuze, the amount of green tea present in the formulation is not indicated.

Health Notes Users sensitive to caffeine could experience any of the following side effects: restlessness, irritability, sleeping problems, tremors, heart palpitations, loss of appetite, upset stomach, nausea, frequent urination and skin rash.

Bioperine: This ingredient is an extract from Piper nigrum L (black pepper) or Piper longum L (long pepper). It contains 95 percent Piperine. Bioperine has been shown in clinical research to increase the absorption of ingredients in nutritional supplement formulations.

Health Notes the use of Bioperine may increase the side effects of certain supplements due to increased absorption.

Capsaicin: The compound  found in chile peppers  is believed to generates heat in the body, thereby boosting the burning of calories. However, it appears that very high doses are required for it to be effective.

Health Risks  Severe gastrointestinal side effects have been reported in patients ingesting capsaicin. Although rare, serious allergic reactions to capsaicin can occur. Contact a physician immediately should difficulty breathing, skin rash, hives, swelling of the throat, lips, or face, severe dizziness, or itching be experienced.

Synephrine HCL: Synephrine is derived from the Citrus aurantium plant used for a variety of purposes in traditimedicineonal Chinese . Research indicates that it can act as an effective stimulant. Synephrine can help burn fat, suppress appetite and increase energy. However, clinical studies have revealed that Citrus aurantium induces a relatively modest increase in thermogenesis.

 Side effectsinclude: increased heart rate and blood pressure, insomnia, nervousness, anxiety, tremor, dry mouth, blurred vision, and headache. Synephrinemay also reduce the ability to urinate. Consult a physician if you have any history of cardiac disease, high blood pressure, anxiety, or urinary problems. Also, combining decongestants withother medicines with similar side effects may lead to dangerous complications.

7-OXO DHEA:This compound is a metabolite of DHEA, a steroid hormone. This ingredient has been shown to have a positive effect on thyroid hormone levels in obese people, without apparent side effects (see J Nutr Biochem. 2007; 18(9):629-34. Current Therapeutics, (7):435-442 2000). 7-OXO DHEA has been found to be safe in animals at high doses and in humans at up to 200 mg daily.

Health Notes 7-OXO-DHEA should not be taken if you are being treated with glucocorticoids, as it may interfere with their effectiveness.

Other ingredientsin the LipoFuze formulation include cinnamon, phenylethylamine, ginger, and 20-hydroxyecdysone (a plant steroid considered to have anabolic activity in mammals).

Is Lipofuze effective?

 Searching the user feedback on Lipofuze has greatly varied.  There are some have reported fast weight loss in the first few days (water loss?) when combined with diet and exercise. What I did not find, was those  who had taken for a period of time, but many who were inquiring, or just stating. I found also no routine exercise or diet suggested. Perhaps overlooked?

Todays Health Comments

Perhaps one day, science will get it right for some, but we are complicated. What might be right for some, may be totally wrong for another. That’s why, while you are waiting for that perfect pill to come along, steps can be taken to help you until they do. Eating smart, healthy, and exercise can promote a healthier you… start with the little steps.

 Health Disclaimer

This information is only given to inform, not consult, to promote questions about such products, and advise you to consult with Medical Advise before considering any change in diet or exercise.

Consult a physician if you have any history of cardiac disease, high blood pressure, anxiety, or urinary problems. Also, combining decongestants with other medicines with similar side effects may lead to dangerous complications.

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January 22nd, 2011

Today’s diet is in a need of a overhaul, many people recognizing the need to make changes in their diet. With the expanding waistlines, diabetes hitting record numbers, and illnesses and health care costs becoming no longer affordable,  a miracle maybe just what’s needed.

Miracles

A explanation of a  miracle is often considered a fortuitous event some believe this action or event to be compared with an Act of God. The casual usage of the word “Miracle” may also refer to any statistic that is unlikely but may be beneficial to someone. In the event of perhaps surviving a natural disaster, life threatening situation or  the survival of a terminal illness.

The Miracle Word

The word used to capture our faith, to motivate us to believe in, that such a diet exists today… is the word ”Miracle”. We all in some way want to believe that this will or can happen. Its the WHY… the word Miracle has been used endlessly in Diets. Have they become the Miracle you have been seeking? For Most they have not, the real words required to obtain such benefits are eating healthy and exercising daily.

The Real Miracle

Is not the diet that people are clinging onto because of the Miracle word is attached to it, it’s the “miracle” not in word, but in the trust within themselves to take the necessary steps in their diet  to lose weight. So the miracle maybe the trust and belief within themselves to eat properly, exercise accordingly, and the long term benefits will result in a healthier you.

Today’s Health Comment

Today’s “Miracle” is not of the Divine nature but perhaps those may understand that the real Miracle in dieting is within themselves not in the name of the diet. No matter how much the diet implies there is a miracle within its plan, no miracle is bound to happen by these words alone. It all comes down to you, eating properly and exercising accordingly. You are entitled to a greater health.

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January 13th, 2011

Today’s article, what people might use to prevent or deturones eating too much or encourage the idea of weight lose. Today especially, with the quick access to media. as soon as some new study or diating  frenzy hits the public ears, this group of people tell the whole world. So anxious to become the person they are not or use to be, settle for the drop of the salt shaker or the diet pill.

The first two, the tastants and the diet pills…

will most likely be around for a long time. For most they represent what we have become and how we got there in the first place. We have put our bodies in second place of all things that come before us.To be straight forward here, our bodies have been placed on “The Back Burner” and left for action later. Then some event or situation falls upon us, after years of complacentcy, recognition of this, becomes immediately apparent. Now we are looking for that quick fix. We can continue to eat every thing that got us that way in the first place, look and feel beautiful about ourselves, by the simple shake of salt or a pill. Thus continuing the same path as before, except now some one is empting your pocket book, and you now must take these for the rest of your life. Did you buy that?

Now common sense tells us, that is, no way, no how, going to happen for a very long time. Thats is why, soon as the new thing on the block hits the media… they are on it like a hound dog is to the fox.

Tastant like Sensa, which we have done  articles on both,  the diet pill, Lipozenefor example,  may certainly have their benifts, encouraging weight lose, and eating up the fat within your body. The Question is “HOW LONG CAN YOU CONTINUE TO DO SO”?

The Problem…

  Is there was no mention of nutrition, exercise, or encouragement that we change our old ways, or examin how we arrived at our current Condition.

With tastants or diet pills their every marketing strategy states you can continue to eat, as you have been before, and our salt or pill will take care of the rest. No exercise is even placed in the picture and the chance of ill effects placed upon one study. The hook is to maintain or lose you must continue to take these for the rest of your life.

Is there another Solution?

 Yes there is, for those who are looking beyond the quick fixes.  First, we must except that changes must be made. Our mindset has to become one, that accepts change. We must start or begin with just some simple action…before any results will take place. Now, that may be the hardest thing you will ever have to do! It can be as simple as drinking a glass of water, more frequently, in place of your favorite soda  or having more fiber in your diet! You may think… How can that be? Do they work just like the above mentioned?

Facts about Water

Brenda Davy, an associate professor at Virginia Tech in Blacksburgh, told the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society that the research was the first scientifically controlled study of whether water could play a role in dieting.

 ”We found in earlier studies that middle-aged and older people who drank two cups of water before eating a meal ate between 75 and 90 fewer calories during that meal. In this recent study, we found that over the course of 12 weeks, dieters who drank water before meals, three times per day, lost about 5 pounds more than dieters who did not increase their water intake,” Dr Davy said.

Facts About Fiber                       

Getting enough fiber is something people don’t think about all that often. Let’s face it: Most of us haven’t a clue how many grams of fiber we’re taking in on a typical day.

And guess what? We’re not even close to meeting the recommended intakes of 20-35 grams a day for healthy adults (25 daily grams for those eating 2,000 calories per day, for example, and 30 grams for 2,500 calories a day) according to the American Dietetic Association. The mean fiber intake in the U.S. is 14-15 grams a day.

We get fiber from unprocessed foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and beans, and most Americans aren’t exactly loading their plates with these items. You’d be hard pressed to find any of them in your average fast-food value meal.

And Americans are definitely eating more prepared and processed foods. Consumption of food prepared away from home increased from 18% of our total calories to 32% of total calories between 1977 and 1996. All this “away” food not only has more calories and fat per meal than home-prepared foods, but also less fiber (on a per-calorie basis).

Why Do We Need Fiber?

It’s hard to believe that something we can’t even digest can be so good for us! A higher-fiber diet has been shown to lower blood cholesterol levels and prevent constipation. High-fiber foods also tend to contain more nutrients and fewer calories, are digested more slowly, and help us feel full sooner.

Todays Health Comments

Todays article leads us to believe that tastants, diet pill, water or fiber might lead us to losing weight.The question is… Is Todays Tastants and Diet Pills the answer to healthier you or is Water and Fiber? I know the answer for me, do you? For these changes you must consider the short term risks and the long term benfits.Before considering the changes consult a medical professional.

Todays Health  Article

January 8th, 2011                                                                                              

If you’ve been looking for a way towards a high octane diet, you’ll find fiber to be exactly what you need. Even though research has shown fiber to be powerful, many people are not taking this nutrient seriously. To help you fuel your health with fiber, here are several facts to consider.

  1. Fiber fights diseases. A diet high in fiber can help to prevent colon cancer and heart disease. High fiber helps the body to eliminate cholesterol by binding it in the digestive tract. For   thousands of years, fiber has been used to stop constipation.

1.   2. Fiber can actually help with overeating. All high fiber foods will take longer to chew and digest, making you feel satisfied longer.

 Grains offer the most fiber. Dietary fiber is plant matter that we cannot digest. The best                                                               
 sources are whole grains and concentrated grain products.

1. Children that are older than 2 years of age, should consume a daily intake of fiber. Most  children are receptive to fiber found in fruits, vegetables, and fortified breakfast cereals.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
2. The more fiber we eat, the more water we need to drink. In order to keep fiber moving through your digestive tract, you’ll need to drink eight or more glasses of water every day.
3. Fiber can not be removed by your cooking your fruits and vegetables. Fiber can also be found in fruits and vegetables after being peeled as well.

Too Much Fiber

You can get eat too much fiber. This is not likely to happen unless you eat excessively. Example. If you eat more than 50 grams of prunes in a day, or other fiber, you can get diarrhea and bloating, which can interfere with your bodies absorption of other key minerals.

 Getting the right amount of fiber in your diet

This doesnt have to be hard. Do you know that the recommended daily allowance of fiber is 20-25 grams? Did you further know that 3 in 4 Americans’ diets do not come close to getting that every day? The benefits of fiber have been widely documented lately. Do your heart, weight and digestive system a favor and learn how you can ingest the recommended intake. All you have to do is eat the right
foods and you’ll be well on your way to a fiber rich lifestyle. Click here for a dietary table  illustrating some of the more fibrous foods to help you to get enough fiber.

Todays Health Comments

I can not express more what this article has to say…Fiber s one of the key ingredients to healthy eating. Fiber is something you really don’t want to leave out or skip over. There are too many benefits to just overlook fiber as part of your daily diet. If you aren’t getting enough fiber in your diet… you should do something about it now! Start with looking at the above table…eating one fruit or vegetable with every meal… breakfast is a great place to start! I love my oatmeal, fruit juice, milk, and generally a banana for the first meal. You will fill the energy fiber can provide as well as the drinking of more water. Your waistline will love you to.

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