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Posted By: Rachael Jun 24 2009
Your brain is a network of nerves that connect together via synapses. A synapse is nothing more than a technical name for a gap. Messages (nerve impulses) need to cross this gap for the nerves to communicate. Neurotransmitters are the chemicals that cause the transmission of the nerve impulse from one nerve to another. There are a number of neurotransmitters in your brain and they vary considerably. There are issues of how many neurotransmitters you synthesise, how quickly you break it down once it has been released, what the threshold of stimulation is for the nerves to release the neurotransmitter into the synapse and so on. Read more »
Posted By: Rachael Jun 17 2009
Alli is a weight loss medication that is available over the counter is some countries. The same medication (orlistat) is also available as the prescription medication, Xenical. Orlistat is derived from the bacterium Streptomyces toxytricini. The mechanism of action is for the active ingredient to inhibit the action of pancreatic lipases. Pancreatic lipases are chemicals that are released into your small intestine to digest fats. Read more »
Posted By: Rachael Jun 11 2009
Obesity statistics show that more adults are overweight and obese than are in a healthy weight range. Healthy weight loss is now a necessity for our societies.
Traditionally, BMI has been used to work out whether you are in a healthy weigh range or not. BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is worked out by dividing your weight by your height squared. This is BMI = weight (kg) / heightx2 (m). So, if you are 1.65m tall and 84kg then your BMI = 84 / 1.65×1.65 = 30.3. This is obese. Read more »
Posted By: Rachael Jun 02 2009
The most famous example of a celebrity who is caught in repeated yoyo dieting is Oprah Winfrey. Her battle with yoyo dieting, actually called weight cycling, has been very public.
Weight cycling involved a cycle of unhealthy weight loss followed by regaining the weight, and often more. The type of fast weight loss that is unhealthy because it involves bouts of starvation, skipping meals or very low calorie intake will lower your metabolism so that no further weight loss will result. Read more »
Posted By: Rachael May 28 2009
Fast weight loss is absolutely possible. However, it isn’t something that will happen by accident – it does take work. To lose weight you need to exercise, eat a healthy weight loss diet and use safe, natural weight loss supplements. To lose weight fast, you need all those factors to be working optimally.
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Posted By: Rachael May 21 2009
Herbs have been used for thousands of years to promote health. There is now intense interest in the traditional uses of herbs by native populations such as those of the Amazon and the Australian Aborigines. Yet, there remains concern regarding the safety and effectiveness of herbal supplements. The regulation of all foods, supplements and medications by the governments of developed nations should be proof of their safety. Read more »
Posted By: Rachael May 12 2009
There are so many myths surrounding us regarding how to be healthy and how to lose weight safely and effectively. Here are a few of the myths which I believe really compromise your ability to make healthy choices so you can lose weight.
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Posted By: Rachael May 07 2009
The best appetite suppressant is one that reduces your appetite to a level where you can be satisfied with a healthy amount of food. The aim is to enable you to lose weight safely and effectively with a healthy diet and exercise plan. If you reduce your appetite too much then you will not eat enough food to maintain a high metabolic rate and you will start to slow your weight loss. There are a number of safe appetite suppressants that can help you lose weight. Read more »
Posted By: Rachael Apr 29 2009
There is a growing body of research that is proving the benefits of natural, safe diet supplements in both losing weight and in keeping the weight off over the long term. Such supplements include appetite suppressants such as Hoodia, fat binders such as Proactol or Alli and nutrients to improve fat burning such as L-carnitine.
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Posted By: Rachael Apr 22 2009
If exercise isn’t something you do a lot of or if you haven’t done any for a long time then here are some tips to help you exercise and lose weight:
- When you exercise before you eat then you lose more weight.
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