The Konjac Root Craze: Is It As Beneficial As They Say? Konjac root has been getting a good deal of press lately, especially since appearing on Dr. Oz’s show and making his list of “Viewers All Time Favorite Tips” . . . not to mention all the buzz it’s getting on other TV shows and […]
Category: Diet & Fitness
Got Enzymes?
April 3, 2012
Are You Getting the Digestive Enzymes You Need? People often associate digestive enzymes with wanting to lose those stubborn extra pounds and other weight issues. While digestive enzymes do certainly play a role in the number on the scale and how you gain or lose weight, they also have an impact on other ailments . […]
Colon Cleansing and Detox Dieting. Hazardous or Helpful?
January 3, 2012
The Claims they make Many claims have been made about the benefits of colon cleansing and detox dieting, such as removal of toxins or hardened fecal matter that may be trapped in the walls of the colon. Loss of toxins and fecal matter is in turn then supposed to lead to weight loss or a […]
Weight Management craze addressed by FDA
December 20, 2011
FEDS TAKE LEGAL ACTION ON HCG DIET We’ve all fallen prey to quick fix weight loss gimmicks, particularly when we’re eager to shed those unwanted pounds rapidly. But recent warnings issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on the risks associated with taking HCG for weight loss, shed […]
