Insider's Health Newsletter
Volume 157 - August 13, 2009

Why Working the Night Shift Can Harm Your Health

How many times have you thought “my work is killing me”? Well if you are a night shift worker that statement might be truer than you realize. A recent study shows that when normal sleep patterns are disrupted it has very real and potentially life-threatening effects on the body, depending on the amount of time that passes between natural sleep cycles and unnatural sleep cycles. Keep reading for more information on this recent discovery.

Don't Jeopardize Your Health with Ephedra: It's Not Worth the Weight

Ephedra is an herb widely used in a number of dietary supplements that are helpful to aid in weight loss and also give a boost to energy. Ephedra has been known to increase the metabolism, help in weight loss, and enhance energy levels. Although there have been many users who have benefited from using ephedra, the side effects that have been reported have raised serous concerns about the usage of this substance. Recent studies have brought to light a number of adverse effects of ephedra which has caused it to be banned by the Food and Drug Administration in the U.S.A. The FDA has reported that around 100 deaths have been linked to the consumption of ephedra and possesses data to show the serious health risks that the substance poses. Keep reading to learn more about the severe side effects of ephedra.

Buzzword Alert: Learn about the Latest Ingredient to Aid Fat Loss

In our "Under the Microscope" series, we're presenting you with some heavy-duty scientific articles about recent discoveries in alternative health. With nearly one-third of Americans being overweight, it’s no wonder that fat loss products and regimens are more popular than ever. It’s not hard to imagine that pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies are well aware of this fact, which leads to more research in the area of fat loss. More research generally means more results. Keep reading to learn about the newest fat loss buzzword: Beta-Methoxy Phenylethlyamine.

5 Familiar Foods that Blast Fat Daily

It is common knowledge that the only way to lose weight is to control your calorie intake. You must expend more calories than you take in. But, eating certain foods can actually play a major role in your weight loss efforts. In fact, some foods can give you a tremendous advantage when trying to lose weight. Keep reading to find out which ones!