Archive for the 'Diet and Weight Loss' Category

The correlation between depression treatments and weight loss

Tess November 1st, 2007

Conventional medications are known for their side effects, which may range from mild to intense. These side effects can even get dangerous, if not controlled in time. There is a typical correlation between depression treatment and weight loss that needs to be viewed in the right perspective.

It has been seen that some antidepressants have appetite depressant properties. Whereas these antidepressants are approved for treating depression, their use as weight loss solutions is not recommended.

Collagen weight loss products

Tess October 27th, 2007

Collagen is a simple protein found in the horny and cartilaginous tissue. Among other places, it is found in the lens of the eye. It is also the most abundant protein constituting almost 25% of all protein content in mammals. The strength of fascia, bone, cartilage, tendons and ligaments in the body is attributed to collagen and its tensile strength.

How homeopathic weight loss remedies work to treat obesity

Tess October 23rd, 2007

There is no miracle cure for obesity and all weight loss solutions emphasize that diet restrictions, exercise and behavioral changes are more important than weight loss medications. Whether you choose natural weight loss or herbal weight loss you will be required to adhere to a strict healthy diet and exercise in conjunction with the remedy or herb that may have been prescribed.

Non-surgical products for sagging skin due to weight loss

Tess October 22nd, 2007

The skin, like the rest of the body, has a system of restoring damages by itself. A classical example of this is the self-healing process that starts when wounds are closed by clotting, contraction and the production of new cells. This is known as biological skin tightening that involves fibroblasts, the skin’s repair cells that pull collagen strands together.

Fast, healthy weight loss is actually slow

Tess October 19th, 2007

Those having a vested interest in selling products for weight loss solutions tend to conceal the fact that there is no way of losing weight quickly. Reducing weight is a slow process and that is the way it is meant to be. Remember that you did not put on all the flab in a day and therefore, there is no way that you will lose it immediately. Excess weight cannot be wished away. It requires a concerted effort towards eating right and exercise.

Is surgical treatment of obesity a viable option?

Tess October 15th, 2007

Physical beauty has been excessively glorified by the society. Though obesity is by no means a preferred health condition to be in, the fact that society discriminates people who are not slim leads to psychological conditions like low self esteem, depression and eating disorders.

The correlation between depression treatments and weight loss

Tess October 12th, 2007

Conventional medications are known for their side effects, which may range from mild to intense. These side effects can even get dangerous, if not controlled in time. There is a typical correlation between depression treatment and weight loss that needs to be viewed in the right perspective.

It has been seen that some antidepressants have appetite depressant properties. Whereas these antidepressants are approved for treating depression, their use as weight loss solutions is not recommended.

Strong willpower is better than medical treatment for obesity

Tess October 11th, 2007

The best natural weight loss solutions are will power and behavioral changes. If you can keep away from hydrogenated oils, processed and junk foods, red meat and cow’s milk you will probably loose a lot of weight. In addition if you change to an herbal weight loss diet that includes herbs, fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains, garlic, sprouts, broccoli and adequate levels of water, it will ensure proper satiation and vitality while ensuring weight loss.

Weight loss and herbal wrap - myth or reality?

Tess October 6th, 2007

One of the weight loss solutions that have caught the fancy of the public in a big way is that of herbal weight loss wraps. The concept works when you wrap bandages smeared with pastes prepared with herbal extracts, collagens and amino acids on your body. These herbal pastes, amino acids and collagens work together to help in weight reduction.

Some precautions while using herbs for weight loss

Tess October 3rd, 2007

Obesity can be caused due to a genetic predisposition, an inactive lifestyle and bad eating habits or due to an underlying medical ailment like thyroid disorders. Most effective obesity treatments are slow. The process requires persistent determination as it involves diets that you may not like and regular exercise.

Weight loss medications are neither approved nor safe and should be used only after other natural weight loss solutions have been tried. In addition there is always a risk of regaining weight after you stop the medicines. Homeopathic remedies for weight loss are a better option because of the natural, symptomatic and holistic approach that homeopathy takes.

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