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DESCRIPTION
Obesity is a condition of excess body weight. Usually anyone who is 20% over the normal weight for his or her age, sex, build and height is considered obese. The person's weight is considered healthy if it falls within the acceptable range for his or her height and age; if the pattern of fat distribution does not place the person at increased risk for certain diseases; and if the person has no medical problem for which their health care provider recommends that he or she lose weight. How much a person weighs is only part of the consideration. For healthy women, fat can account for as much as 25% of the body weight; 17% is a healthy percentage for men. Obesity may be defined as over 25% body fat in females and over 20% body fat in males. Women's bodies are designed to carry a higher proportion of fat tissue to ensure that there is plenty of fuel for pregnancy and nursing, even if food is scarce.
The average human body has 30 to 40 billion fat cells. Most of the extra calories we eat that we do not need for immediate energy are stored as fat. If we were still "hunter-gatherers" like our early ancestors, the fat would provide a needed food store for times when no food is readily available. Some researchers believe that our desire for high-calorie (especially fatty) foods may be a remnant of a survival tactic from ancient times, when we needed to store food for energy. Most Americans wait no more than four hours between meals and snacks. In our modern society, the need to store energy as fat is no longer necessary for most people. So instead of a valuable survival mechanism, the body's ability to store fat is now more likely to have a profoundly negative effect on health.
The concept that obesity is a will-power or self-discipline problem is outmoded. However, there is no clear understanding of the biochemical defects that cause it.
Body Mass Index
The U.S. Surgeon General's published chart to check your Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to determine whether a person is at a healthy weight, overweight, or obese. Obesity is determined by a person's Body Mass Index (BMI), which is calculated by figuring weight and height. A BMI over 30 is considered obese, and according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one third of Americans fall into this category.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Weight in pounds
Height 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 4' 6 29 31 34 36 39 41 43 46 48 52 43 46 48 60 4' 8 27 29 31 34 36 38 40 43 45 47 49 52 54 56 4' 10 25 27 29 31 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 5' 0 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 49 5' 2 22 24 26 27 29 31 33 35 37 38 40 42 44 46 5' 4 21 22 24 26 28 29 31 33 34 36 38 40 41 43 5' 6 19 21 23 24 26 27 29 31 32 34 36 37 39 40 5' 8 18 20 21 23 24 26 27 29 30 32 34 35 37 38 5' 10 17 19 20 22 23 24 26 27 29 30 32 33 35 36 6' 0 16 18 19 20 22 23 24 26 27 28 30 31 33 34 6' 2 15 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 30 31 32 6' 4 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 6' 6 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 6' 8 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 KEY
Obese (30+) Overweight (25-29) Healthy weight (Below 25)
FREQUENT SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Excessive body fat composition crowding space around internal organs, putting undue stress on the back, legs, and internal organs.
Obesity increases the body's resistance to insulin and susceptibility to infection.
Complications of pregnancy and liver damage are more common.
Emotional problems. Poor self-image because our society tends to equate beauty, intelligence, and success with thinness.
Poor exercise tolerance. Excess weight increases the heart's work.
CAUSES
Genetic factors.
Environmental factors. These include diet and eating habits, levels of activity, stress (emotional and physical), other emotional problems, drugs, cultural factors. The most common causes of obesity are poor diet and/or eating habits and a lack of exercise.
Metabolic and endocrine disorders which include glandular malfunctions, diabetes, hypoglycemia. Other factors include emotional tension, boredom, and a simple love of food. Poor nutrition may be an important factor in obesity. When there is inadequate intake of certain essential nutrients, fat is not easily or adequately burned and can accumulate in the body.
Obesity has also been linked to food sensitivities and/or allergies. Food your body cannot use or that is poison to your system is stored in the tissues and causes water retention.
Other factors not fully understood as yet include development factors, and physiologic regulation that involves the "set point" theory (it helps explain the difficulty obese people have in losing weight and maintaining weight loss).
Rarely, brain damage can lead to obesity.
RISK INCREASES WITH
Those listed under Causes.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Life-long adherence to a program consisting of proper diet and nutrition, exercising, and behavior and lifestyle modification as needed.
EXPECTED OUTCOME
Obesity can be controlled if motivation stays high for life. Long-term management of weight loss is extremely difficult.
POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS
Obesity may contribute to the development of diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, heart disease and gallbladder disease. It complicates treatment and decreases survival chances of patients with stroke, kidney disease and other disorders.
Complications of pregnancy and liver damage also are more common in overweight individuals.
Psychosocial complications (poor self-image, difficulty in getting jobs, lack of social contacts with the opposite sex). Obese persons suffer psychologically as well as physically, because our society tends to equate beauty, intelligence, and even success with thinness.
TREATMENT
GENERAL MEASURES
Obesity is a serious health problem and, according to the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, it is on the rise in the United States. At least one-third of Americans are 20 percent or more overweight. Even though his country has gone through several fitness crazes in recent years, Americans today are fatter, more stressed out, and no likelier to get regular exercise than we were ten years ago. And if we are getting fatter, it isn't because we have stopped trying to lose weight. National surveys estimate that at any given time, 25 to 50 percent of adult Americans are on some sort of diet, and we spend more than $30 billion each year on diet aids and remedies. Unfortunately, even those who lose weight often put it back on. It is estimated that two-thirds of those who lose weight regain the lost pounds within three to five years.
Traditionally, there are three basic approaches to weight management through nutritional supplementation. The first is the use of diuretic herbs and nutrients to reduce water retention. the second is the use of lipotropic vitamins, which have the ability to reduce cholesterol and fat. Third is the use of natural appetite suppressants. permanent weight loss, however, requires a lifetime commitment to a healthier lifestyle in general.
TREATMENT
Medical assessment to determine the degree of health risk. The most accurate method of determining body composition remains underwater weighing and the skin fold measurements of multiple sites. Also used are BMI (body mass index) and waist to hip ratio (WHR).
Many commercial and community programs are available that provide help in losing weight. Choose a program whose diet plans meet the RDA guidelines for nutrients, provides exercise and behavior counseling, and which includes long-term maintenance support.
Keep diaries for food intake, exercise activities and behavior changes. Review them with your weight loss advisor weekly.
Several techniques exist for behavior modification. Determine the type that fits your needs (e.g., assertiveness, rewards, cognitive, substitution, imagery, and others).
Surgical procedures to reduce weight, such as bypassing part of the intestine or stomach, cutting away fat, fat suctioning, or wiring the jaw shut, are desperate measures. They are used only in extreme circumstances.
MEDICATION
Drug therapy as an aid to weight loss may or may not be helpful. Drugs for obesity may be recommended for you on a trial basis to see if they might be helpful. The effectiveness of many appetite suppressants diminishes after a few weeks and there are side effects to these drugs. Amphetamine compounds are not recommended for treating obesity.
Experimental therapy for weight loss with medications is ongoing and new regiments may become available that are effective and have fewer side effects.
HERBAL & HOLISTIC RECOMMENDATIONS
Loosing stubborn pounds can be frustrating to say the least and many weight loss programs and diets can leave you fighting the bulge with up and down weight-loss and weight-gain. Basic weight loss success takes diet modifications and life-style changes along with your will-power. Successful weight loss involves four easy, but important steps:
- Reduce calories and fat intake.
- Exercise regularly.
- Use principal nutrients to reduce appetite, burn excess fat, and eliminate extra water.
- Follow directions for the Herbal Weight Loss program of your choice. The formula for
When your body consumes more calories than it takes in, it uses calories stored in the tissues. Losing weight means losing excess fat. A pound of fat equals about 3,500 calories. To lose 1 pound a week, you would need to cut 500 calories a day or increase fat-burning activity by 500 calories a day. Excess weight may also be due to severe water retention, which can be caused by a number of culprits, such as birth control pills, and consuming too much salt. The suggested weight loss program includes a diet high in complex carbohydrates and low in fat with adequate protein and other nutrients. On this type of program, your body breaks down fat instead of muscle. Carbohydrates also take up more space in the stomach than fats and proteins - which may make you feel fuller.
A diet of at least 1,200 calories for women and 1,400 calories for men is advised, since calorie intake that is any lower may eliminate essential nutrients and increase the risk of nutritional deficiencies. "Crash" or "Yo-Yo" dieting is ineffective and harmful. Rapid weight loss on super low-calorie and low-carbohydrate diets is due largely to lean tissue loss. Not only do these diets encourage nutritional deficiencies, but they encourage only temporary weight loss - many times the dieters gain back all of the weight they lost and then some!
The following suggestions for weight loss are designed to promote gradual, healthy, permanent weight loss of 1-2 lbs. a week - the recommended weight loss. As with any weight loss program, please consult your health care provider before starting, especially if you suspect a medical condition. Do not diet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You need the extra calories and nutrition to support you and your baby during this time. Consult with
What Should You Eat?
For optimal weight loss, no more than 30% of your calories should come from fat. Six small meals a day instead of the typical three will stabilize blood sugar and reduce the likelihood of "starving and binge eating," which could result in food cravings and consumption of too many calories. You should consume the majority of your calories during the day; your metabolism slows down in the early evening.
Eat a limited amount of broiled, baked, roasted, or broasted meat: poultry, seafood, and lean red meat.
Choose food which is labeled low-fat, low-calorie, or no-fat, such as low-fat yogurt and no-fat salad dressing. Use balsamic vinegar or lemon juice as a salad dressing substitute for high calorie/fat/sugar salad dressings.
Consume moderate amounts of fiber, such as fruits and vegetables, breakfast cereal, beans, whole-grain breads and whole-grain rice. These are also high in nutrients. Fiber fills the stomach and slows the movement of food from the stomach to the small intestines, thereby controlling appetite. Fiber is also very necessary when combined with fluids to keep your intestinal tract working properly.
Use salt-free seasonings. Learn to use culinary herbs for flavor and seasoning in place of salt and pepper.
Drink eight to ten glasses of water a day to ensure the removal of toxins and to help with water retention.
Sweet Substitutions:Fruit juice concentrates (no sugar added)
Exercise Those Pounds Off! Aerobic, fat-burning exercises include brisk walking, bicycling, cross-country skiing, dancing, and working out to aerobic tapes. Exercise 3 times a week for 20-30 minutes. Also, increase your overall activity, such as climbing stairs instead of using the elevator and parking your car at the opposite end of the parking lot.
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The Benefits of Exercise Include:Burning off fat and building muscle
Sugar Cravings and Nutritional Deficiencies:
Increasing metabolism
Controlling appetite by releasing chemicals into the blood that shut off hunger signals
Uncontrollable sugar cravings could be due to nutritional deficiencies or other imbalances in your body. Many times when a problem is corrected, the cravings are minimal.
A deficient thyroid, which regulates our basic metabolism, might be due to a deficiency of nutrients needed for the thyroid, such as Vitamins A, C, B-2, E and the mineral iodine. Many hypoglycemics crave sugar. Some cases of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) are due, in part, to a Vitamin B-Complex deficiency, especially B-1, B-2, and B-3. The B-Complex vitamins and high quality protein will help balance blood sugar and control hypoglycemia.
MoonDragon's Obgyn Information: Herbal Supplemental Suggestions
- This has dietary, aromatherapy, and other suggestions and considerations.
ACTIVITY
Be active. Take a brisk walk every day before breakfast or dinner to burn off fat. Make a habit of using the stairs instead of the elevator. Walk or ride a bicycle instead of driving whenever possible. Exercise increases the metabolic rate as well as burning off calories.
Be sure to get regular aerobic exercise, such as walking, running, bicycling, or swimming, and do exercise for strength and flexibility, such as yoga or stretching exercises. Exercise is better than an overly strict diet for maintaining your health and controlling your weight. It is the best way to rid the body of fat and to maintain good muscle tone. Be sure to drink water during exercise to prevent dehydration and muscle cramps. Caution: If you are over 35 and/or have been sedentary for some time, consult your health care provider before beginning an exercise program.
If you have been sedentary for some time, try exercising in water. Water aerobics are excellent for those who are overweight or who find running or walking difficult. They are also good for arthritis sufferers. Water aerobics tone the body and strengthen the heart without straining the joints. Start by taking a class at a local fitness center or YMCA. Sedentary individuals should consult their health care providers before starting an exercise program.
DIET
Many different diet plans are available to choose from. Diets that are not nutritionally balanced can cause more problems than the obesity. Crash diets and fad diets don't produce long-term results. Schemes which promise easy weight loss are usually unsuccessful.
During your diet and exercise program, there may be periods when you don't lose weight. This is called "reaching a plateau" and is normal. Don't stop the program. Weight loss will begin again in a week or two.
A realistic weight loss is 1 to 2 pounds a week. This may seem slow, but 1 pound of fat lost per week totals 52 pounds in 1 year! Keep a food diary to record everything you eat.
BENEFICIAL DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
Fiber helps regulate blood sugar levels, and adds bulk to the diet, which results in a feeling of "fullness" and reduces hunger pangs.
Chromium Picolinate reduces sugar cravings and stabilizes the metabolism of simple carbohydrates.
Essential Fatty Acids support proper nutrition and helps control appetite.
Kelp helps maintain iodine levels and aids weight loss.
Lecithin helps break down body fat so it can be removed from the body.
Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and contains the needed nutrients to stabilize blood sugar levels.
Vitamin C naturally increases the body's metabolism, prompting it to burn more calories.
Yerba Mate is a natural appetite suppressant and energy booster.
Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement supports a healthy metabolism and provides all needed nutrients.
Nutrients Supplement Suggested Dosage Comments Very Important Psyllium husks 1 tbsp 1/2 hour before meals with a large glass of liquid. Drink it quickly. Good for high or low blood sugar problems and also provides fiber. Gives a full feeling, cutting down hunger pangs. Psyllium Husk Powder, 100% Pure, Vegetarian - 12 oz. or Psyllium Husk Powder, 100% Pure, Vegetarian - 12 oz. Orange Flavor Chromium picolinate 200-600 mcg daily Reduces sugar cravings by stabilizing the metabolism of simple carbohydrates (sugars). Chromium Picolinate, 100% Natural, Nature's Way 200 mcg - 100 caps Essential fatty acids
(flaxseed oil, primrose oil, and salmon oil are good sources)As directed on the label. Use these with a low-fat diet to provide essential fatty acids, needed by every cell in the body and for appetite control. A variety of flaxseed-essential fatty acid products are available here. Evening Primrose Oil, Cold Pressed 500 mg - 250 Softgels and Evening Primrose Oil, Cold Pressed 1300 mg - 120 Softgels Kelp 1,000-1,500 mg daily Contains balanced minerals and iodine. Aids in weight loss. Kelp Seaweed Norwegian, 100% Natural 550 mg - 250 Caps and Agar Agar Seaweed Extract Tincture, Kelp Supplement, 100% Organic - 2 fl. oz. Tincture dosage: 6-12 drops in liquid or under the tongue, 1-3 times daily. Lecithin granules
or capsules1 tbsp 3 times daily,
before meals.
1,200 mg 3 times daily,
before meals.A fat emulsifier; breaks down fat so it can be removed from the body. Lecithin Nature's Way 100 Softgels - 1200 mg or Lecithin Vegetarian Granules, Now Foods 97% Phosphatides, Non-Genetically Engineered Soybean source, 1 lb. Spirulina As directed on label
3 times daily. Take
between meals.Excellent source of usable protein. Contains needed nutrients and stabilizes blood sugar. Can replace a meal. Spirulina, Earthwise, 500 mg - 360 Tabs, Spirulina Powder, 100% Natural Now Foods - 1 lb. or Spirulina 100% Organic, Now Foods, 500 mg - 120 Vcaps Vitamin C
with Bioflavonoids3,000-6,000 mg daily. Necessary for normal glandular function. Speeds up a slow metabolism, prompting it to burn more calories. Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids, 100% Natural, 500 mg - 250 Capsules, Vitamin C Liquid with Rose Hips and Bioflavonoids, Kosher Dynamic Health, Citrus Flavor, 1000 mg - 16 oz. or Vitamin C Complex Powder, Now Foods Vegetarian Formula - 8 oz. Serving size: 1/4 teaspoon Helpful Calcium 1,500 mg daily. Involved in activation of lipase, an enzyme that breaks down fats for utilization by the body. Calcium & Magnesium Mineral Complex, 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 500 mg/250 mg - 250 Caps Magnesium helps calcium to be absorbed. Calcium & Magnesium Liquid, Almond Flavor, 16 fl. oz. Dosage: 1 Tablespoon - 1200 mg/600 mg or Calcium Gluconate Powder, Now Foods 100% Pure - 7 oz. Dosage: 2 level teaspoons 240 mg, 1-3 times daily. Choline & inositol As directed on label. Helps the body to burn fat. Choline & Inositol, 100% Natural, Nature's Way 250 mg/250 mg - 100 Caps Coenzyme Q10 As directed on label. Necessary for energy. CoQ10 CoEnzymeQ10, Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals - 60 Tabs, 100 mg or CoQ10 Vegetarian Coenzyme, Now Foods, 30 mg - 60 Vcaps Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) As directed on label. Inhibits an enzyme that is involved in fat production. DHEA, Hypoallergenic, 50 mg - 180 Caps or DHEA, Hypoallergenic, 25 mg - 180 Caps Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) As directed on label. Suppresses cravings and has anti-depressant qualities. GABA 250 mg - 90 Tabs, GABA Powder 500 mg - 6 oz., GABA + B-6, Now Foods, 500 mg / 2 mg - 100 Caps L-Arginine
And
L-Ornithine
plus
L-Lysine500 mg each or as directed on label, before bedtime. Take on an empty stomach with water or juice. Do not take with milk. Take with 50 mg vitamin B6 and 100 mg vitamin C for better absorption. These amino acids decrease body fat. Caution: Do not take these if you have diabetes. Do not take arginine or ornithine without lysine. Tri Amino (all three), Now Foods, 775 mg - 120 Caps plus Vitamin B-6, 100 mg 100 Caps, and Vitamin C Powder, 100% Pure - 1 lb., 1/2 teaspoon = 2.25 g vitamin C The powder can be adjusted to required dose needed. L-Carnitine 500 mg daily. Has the ability to break up fat deposits and aids in weight loss. L-Carnitine, Stable Tartrate Form, Now Foods - 500 mg - 30 caps L-Glutamine As directed on label. Lessens carbohydrate cravings. L-Glutamine Powder, 100% Pure Free Form, Vegetarian, Now Foods - 1 lb., 1/4 level teaspoon = 750 mg or L-Glutamine, Now Foods 1000 mg - 120 Caps, or L-Glutamine, Now Foods 500 mg - 120 Caps L-Methionine As directed on label. Assists in the breakdown of fat. L-Methionine, 500 mg + B-6, 10 mg, 100 Caps L-Phenylalanine As directed on label,
on an empty stomach.As an appetite suppressant that tells the brain you are not hungry. Caution: Do not take this supplement if your are pregnant or nursing, or suffer from panic attacks, diabetes, high blood pressure or PKU. L-Phenylalanine, Free Form, Now Foods, 500 mg - 60 Caps L-Tyrosine As directed on label. Take at bedtime. Suppresses cravings and has antidepressant qualities. Caution: Do not take tyrosine if you are taking a MAO inhibitor drug. L-Tyrosine High Potency, Now Foods, 750 mg - 90 Caps, or L-Tyrosine Powder, Vegetarian, Now Foods Free Form, 4 oz., 1/4 level teaspoon = 400 mg or L-Tyrosine Free Form, Now Foods 500 mg - 120 Caps Maitake As directed on label. Aids in weight loss. Maitake Full Spectrum Extract, 300 mg - 90 Vcaps, or Maitake Mushroom Powder 100% Organic - 4 oz., or Maitake Mushroom Tincture, 100% Organic - 2 fl. oz., or Maitake Mushroom, Certified Organic, 4 oz. dry mushrooms can be ground and used as tea. Multivitamin & mineral complex with potassium As directed on label.
99 mg daily potassiumObesity and nutritional deficiency are parts of the same syndrome. Important in the production of energy. Sodium and potassium levels must be balanced. Multi-Vitamin-Mineral without Iron, Complete Supplement, Nature's way - 100 Caps Vitamin B complex
with extra
Vitamin B6 (Riboflavin)
And
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)50 mg daily 3 times daily
50 mg 3 times daily
50 mg 3 times daily
Do not exceed this amount.Needed for proper digestion.
Required for efficiency in burning calories.
Lessens sugar cravings. Caution: Do not take niacin if you have a liver disorder, gout, or high blood pressure. Ultimate B Complex Formula - 60 Tabs or Vitamin B 100 Complex with Coenzyme B2, 631 mg - 100 CapsVitamin B6
(pyridoxine)50 mg 3 times daily Boosts metabolism. Vitamin B-6, 100 mg 100 Caps Vitamin B12 50 mcg 3 times daily. Needed for proper digestion and absorption. Ultra B-12 Liquid, Now Foods, 4 oz., 5 mg (5,000 mcg) B-12 per teaspoon, vegetarian formula or Vitamin B-12 2000 mcg - Sublingual Lozenges, or Vitamin B-12 Lipospray, Now Foods - 2 oz. 1000 mcg per spray under tongue Zinc 80 mg daily. Do not exceed a total of 100 mg daily from all supplements. Enhances the effectiveness of insulin and boosts immune function. Use zinc gluconate lozenges for best absorption. Zinc Lozenges w/Echinacea & Vitamin C, 23 mg Zinc - 60 lozenges, or Zinc Lozenges w/Elderberry & Vitamin C, Vegetarian Formula, Now Foods, 90 lozenges
OBESITY (OVERWEIGHT) REDUCTION SUPPLEMENTAL PRODUCTS
Weight Loss products and supplements to support your goals. Natural and herbal weight loss products and information that can help you curb your appetite or increase fat burning.
CarboLock Rx, 90 Tablets, Nature's Rx
Many popular diets today proclaim the benefits of a low carb diet, low carb food, or a specific low carb recipe. There is another alternative low carb diet method.Hoodia Gordonii, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz
Hoodia gordonii, as featured on 60 minutes curbs the appetite and is the most effective natural appetite suppressant ever found.Hoodia Patch Dermaloss, 30 Count
DermaLoss is an easy to use, effective, all natural weight loss hoodia patch designed to help you lose weight.Pounds Away Liquid Detox Weight Loss Formula, with Hoodia, 32 fl. oz., Dynamic Health
Dynamic Health's Pounds Away Liquid Detox Weight Loss Formula combines the delicious taste of Mangosteen Juice with Hoodia. You can enjoy sipping it pure or mixed with your favorite beverage.Aoqili Seaweed Soap (Defat), All Natural, 6 oz. bar
Aoqili Seaweed Soap the easy way to a more supple, healthier looking body. Simply use the all natural Aoqili Seaweed Soap when you shower or bathe on a daily basis and see an improved appearance in your body and skin.Glucomannan ( Konjac Fiber ), Nature's Way, 665 mg, 180 Caps
Nature's Way Glucomannan (Amorphophallus konjac fiber) is a 100% dietary fiber source obtained from the root of the konjac plant.DietPad, 30 24-hour self adhering transdermal skin patches, Maximum Strength
Dietpad herbal diet patch is so simple that it is effortless to loose weight. Dietpad practically eliminates hunger pangs symptoms associated with weight loss. Easy application and absorption through the skin. Safe and Effective, without swallowing any pills.Apple Cider Vinegar, 285 mg, 90 Tabs
A Natural Way to Jump start Weight Loss. Apple Cider Vinegar Helps you feel good about your weight and Feel Good About Your Body Once Again! It naturally helps your body get rid of excess fluids, speed up metabolism and curb your appetite.ThyroZene, Hi-Tech, 90 Tabs
The Ultimate "Non-Stimulant" Metabolic Activator for Rapid Fat Loss! ThyroZene improves the conversion of Thyroid hormones which increases natural thyroid function.Lipodrene Lite Diet & Weight Loss with Herbal Ephedra, Hi-Tech, 100 Tabs
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Bee pollen is considered by some to be the most perfect food on earth in terms of its complete range of nutrients. It is used to build stamina and endurance, and as support during any weight loss program.Stevia Liquid Extract, 2 oz., AHH
A small amount of this Stevia liquid extract goes a long way. Stevia is a sugar-free and calorie-free sweetener.Lipodrene SR, 100% Natural, Weight Loss Supplement, Pharmaceutical Grade, 90 Tabs
Lipodrene-SR, Natural Weight Loss Supplement, is an ephedra free, sustained release appetite control supplement that works by increasing your metabolism and suppressing your appetite to help you with your weight loss goals safely and effectively.Rid Cal, the "While You Sleep" Dietary Supplement, Healthy Associates, 16 fl. oz.
Rid Cal - the "While You Sleep" Dietary Supplement.L-Carnitine Plus Pantothenic Acid, 16 fl. oz., Dynamic Health
Dynamic Health Laboratories unique blend of L-Carnitine and Pantothenic Acid is cell food for both body and mind!Vermella Slim, Liquid Extract, 30 ml
Vermella is an herbal extract made from the leaves of the Gentianella alborosea plant. It grows wild in Peru at an altitude of between 3,500 and 4,300 meters and has been used by indigenous groups in that region for hundreds of years.Metabolic ReSet Weight Loss Shake Mix Vanilla, Nature's Way, 1.4 lbs
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Fisol, enteric coated, fish oil supplement delivers 40% EPA and 30% DHA with a unique coating that withstands stomach acid so Fisol dissolves in the small intestine and maximizes the body's absorption of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids.Metabolic ReSet Weight Loss Shake Mix Vanilla, Nature's Way, 1.6 oz serving packets, 10 per box
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Cholesterol Guard Capsule is made of extracts of medicinal rhubarb root, wolfberry, cistanche, Chinese hawthorn fruit, alisma, lotus leaf and cassia seed, cholesterol herbs.Stimerex Fat Burner, Hi Tech Pharmaceuticals, 100 Capsules
Stimerex Diet & Weight Loss Pill was developed by a Bariatric / Weight Loss physician with extensive experience in the research and development of effective and safe stimulants.CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid), Fat Burner, NOW Foods, 800 mg of CLA Derived from 1000 mg of Safflower Oil, 180 Softgels
CLA, Conjugated Linoleic Acid, is free fatty acid derived from safflower oil. CLA has been shown to reduce body fat and increase muscle tone.Cortislim - Lose Stress and Lose Weight!, 60 Capsules
CortislimŽ is a unique formula designed specifically to address the problems of weight gain due to increased Cortisol Production. If you are stressed out and cannot seem to lose weight, Cortislim could be the answer for you!Get Off Your Ass! by Marty Tuley Weight Loss Book
Tuley has issued a challenge to all the Everyday Joes and Janes out there: quit complaining, change your lifestyle, and get off your ass!Total Trim Tablets, 90 Tablets
Total Trim formula supports the balance of normal functions and organ systems that contribute to the HEALTHY maintenance of proper weight, including: digestion, appetite, satiety,metabolism, thermogenesis, fat mobilization/breakdown, calorie-burning in the Krebs cycle, glucose regulation, muscle tone, neurotransmitter production, and multiple-organ support for energy (adrenals), metabolism (thyroid), cleansing (liver), elimination (colon), etc. WITHOUT the use of stimulants.Pyruvate, 1000 mg, 90 Tabs
Regardless of what your fitness goals may be, incorporating NOW Foods 1000 mg Pyruvate is perfect for anyone wanting to expedite the potential of their training.Spirulina (Blue Green Algae) Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Spirulina is rich in chlorophyll, beta carotene, vitamins (including Vitamin B12), minerals, amino acids, DNA, RNA, and enzymes.Ultimate Weight Loss, Includes "Burn More" & " Less Crave"
Rather than a "quick-fix" weight loss gimmick, Ultimate Weight Loss is a clinically researched program which addresses the physical imbalances that can contribute to weight gain without the use of caffeine, ephedra, or other harsh stimulants.Green Blends Light Appetite, 180 Caplets
Green Blends Light Appetite is a unique and natural formula for supporting weight maintenance.Natural Mood Stabilizer, 5 HTP Optimum Mood Support, 50 mg Each Capsule, 60 Caps
5 HTP Optimum Mood Support Natural Mood Stabilizer is used to increase serotonin that in turn reduces symptoms such as mood disorders, depression, weight problems and migraine headaches.Stop Cravings Formula Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
This formula helps people stop cravings and move through the withdrawal symptoms from addictions such as drugs, alcohol, smoking, and foods.Natural Weight Loss Support w/ Hoodia Gordonii, Hoodia Weight Loss Product, 2 fl. oz., 100% Organic
This Natural Weight Loss Support with Hoodia gordinii is the strongest, safest, BINGE BUSTING, natural appetite suppressant ever found.Green Tea Tincture, 100% Organic, Green Tea, Natural, 2 fl. oz
Green Tea inhibits cancer growth, kills cancer cells, lowers LDL cholesterol levels, inhibits abnormal clotting (reducing heart attack risks), burns calories, and prevents tooth decay!Irwin Naturals, Maximum Strength, Phase 2 Carb Blocker with Magnolia and Chromium, 75 Gelcaps
Irwin Naturals Bioperine Enhanced Maximum Strength 2 Carb Blocker presents Phase 2, an extract derived from white Kidney Beans that was shown in laboratory settings to impact the metabolism of complex carbohydrates.Irwin Naturals, Stress Less Weight Control with Green Tea Extract, 75 Gelcaps
Bioperine Enhanced Irwin Naturals Stress-Less Weight Control is not just a diet pill. It is a complete lifestyle program with an easy-to-follow diet and exercise program enclosed right inside this bottle.Irwin Naturals, System Six Ripped Man with Xenedrol, Fat Burner, 130 Gelcaps
Medical doctor developed Irwin Naturals System-Six Ripped Man has safely helped millions of people lose weight. With its combination of six powerful ingredient groups (systems), it produces a remarkable fat-burning effect.Irwin Naturals, System Six with Xenedrol, Fat Burner, 130 Gelcaps
Medical doctor developed Irwin Naturals System-Six has safely helped millions of people lose weight. With its combination of six powerful ingredient groups (systems), it produces a remarkable fat-burning effect.CLA Extreme (Conjugated Linoleic Acid), NOW Foods, 90 Softgels
CLA Extreme combines the benefits that active people are seeking with the proven effectiveness of Conjugated Linoleic Acid, CLA.Super Cortisol Support with Relora, Vegetarian Adrenal Support Formula, 90 Vcaps
Super Cortisol Support is an herbal and nutritional formula designed to support healthy adrenal function and maintain healthy cortisol levels.CortiCept Rx, (Compares to Relacore and CortiSlim Stress Reducers / Mood Elevator / Weight Control), 60 Caps
Just like Relacore, CortiCept Rx can reduce belly fat in conjunction with proper diet and exercise, and it can also help balance hormone levels that cause stress-induced obesity and binge eating.Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (Mother), Organic, 16 fl. oz. (473 ml), Dynamic Health
Dynamic Health Organic Apple Cider Vinegar is made from the juices of ORGANIC certified grown apples.Cider Vinegar Diet Formula w/ Konjac Fiber, Kelp, Lecithin & B-6, NOW Foods, 180 Caps
This combination of apple cider vinegar, kelp, lecithin and B-6 is a time-tested formula with added Glucomannan, grapefruit fiber, and chelated chromium to enhance rapid weight loss.Apple Cider Vinegar, 450 mg, 180 Caps
Apple Cider Vinegar is an all-natural substance derived from the acetous fermentation of sweet apple cider.Grapefruit Miracle Diet w/ Apple Cider Vinegar & Konjac Fiber, 90 Tabs
Nature's Grapefruit Miracle Diet Tabs... is truly the ultimate Grapefruit diet formula - There is no other product quite like it!Cellfood Natural Weight Loss Formula, 4 fl. oz. (118 ml)
Cellfood Natural Weight Loss Formula, with amino acids, electrolytes, digestive enzymes, and minerals helps regulate metabolism and breakdown organic material, while increasing your fat burning potential... even while you sleep!Herbal Slim, Nature's Way, 470 mg, 100 Caps
This is a time tested herbal weight loss formula with important nutrients for a sensible weight loss program. Herbal Slim is an appropriate supplement when watching calories and lowering fat intake.Metabozest EF, Ephedra Free, Weight Loss and Energy Formula, 90 Tabs
Discover the METABOZEST EF Ephedra Free Weight Loss difference developed by leading experts in the health & nutrition field. METABOZEST EF Ephedra Free Weight Loss combines some of the most powerful and effective natural ingredients for weight loss plus a unique mixture of nutrients and herbs selected for their ability to help the body increase metabolic rate, improve solubility, manage appetite and sugar cravings, and facilitate carbohydrate metabolism.Relora, NOW Foods, 300 mg, 60 Caps
Relora is used to normalizes hormone levels associated with stress-induced obesity and poor eating and drinking behaviors. Preliminary findings suggest that Relora can decrease the cravings for high fat and high sugar foods in stressed individuals.Tonalin XS CLA, (Conjugated Linoleic Acid), 1000 mg, 90 Softgels
TONALIN contains CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), a patented, dietary supplement derived from safflower oil. Nature's Way TONALIN XS-CLA. offers the highest potency of CLA available.Low Carb Diet Defender w/ Phase 2 & Supporting Enzymes, NOW Foods, 60 Vcaps
The secret of successful low-carb dieting is not simply how many carbs you avoid, but how effectively your body uses the macronutrients you take in.Molybdenum Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 10 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz.
WaterOz Ionic Molybdenum is a pure liquid Molybdenum supplement. Molybdenum is instrumental in regulating pH balance in the body. For each pH point increase (e.g., 6.1-6.2), the oxygen level is increased ten times, thus increasing the metabolism and enhancing the body's ability to burn fat. Also promotes general well being, aids in carbohydrate metabolism, has proven itself useful in MSG (or other chemical) sensitivity, increases libido, and may enhance the effect of fluorine in tooth decay prevention (dental enamel is rich in molybdenum). It also induces sleep.Collagen Night Loss Ultra, Healthy Weight Loss, Lab Tested, Berry Flavor, 16 fl. oz
Nature's RX, Inc. was the first company in the world to offer a synergistic amino acid enriched bovine collagen based weight management formula.Apple Cider Vinegar, 285 mg, 90 Tabs
A Natural Way to Jump start Weight Loss. Apple Cider Vinegar Helps you feel good about your weight and Feel Good About Your Body Once Again! It naturally helps your body get rid of excess fluids, speed up metabolism and curb your appetite.Energy Up, Weight Down Weight Loss Supplement, 90 Caps
Energy Up - Weight Down, is a simple to use weight loss supplement that does just what it says. It gives the body super-nourishing energy while you burn fat. This is an ephedra free diet pill that will give you so much energy that you may not want to take it just before you want to sleep.DIM-Plus Estrogen Metabolism / Diindolylmethant Protectamins Cruciferous, Nature's Way, 120 Caps
DIM-Plus Estrogen Metabolism Formula promotes healthy estrogen metabolism, Relieves PMS symptoms, Promotes fat loss, supports breast, cervical, uterine and prostate health. Scientific research shows diindolylmethane increases the level of "good" estrogens (2-hydroxyestrogen) while reducing the level of "bad" estrogens (16-hydroxyestrogen).Carb Rid, Carbohydrate Blocker, 60 Tabs
Carb Rid supports the reduction of the absorption of Carbohydrates with PhaseolaminŽ, a safe natural carb blocker (beans) that soaks up the Alpha Amylase, the enzyme that turns starches into sugars which are then stored as fat.Colon & Liver Cleanser, Organic, 16 fl. oz.
CAC liquid is a colon and liver cleanser and detoxifier as well as a blood cleanser that serves to regulate the bowel movements so that the stool is so soft it breaks up into a cloud.Natural Fiber Supplement (Trumans), 12 oz.
Truman's Natural Fiber Supplement formula helps to give bulk to the stool and to check diarrhea; thus, creating balance in the bowel movements.Digestive Enzymes, 750 mg, 100 Caps
Since cooking destroys many of the digestive enzymes in food, taking plant fiber-based digestive enzymes aids in digesting even the heaviest meal.Yerba Mate Tea, 20 Tea Bags
Yerba Mate tea has a stimulating effect on metabolism, without the jitters like caffeine. A faster metabolism not only means you burn more calories, it means you turn more calories into energy.Diet Master Herbal Tea, 20 Tea Bags
Naturally flavored, this Herbal Tea is designed to reduce obesity. To purge fat, ease bowel movements and clean the colon, with the added benefits of Astragalus for immunity and energy.ChitoSlim Chitosan Fat Blocker, 8 fl. oz.
Chitoslim is a proprietary formulation including the revolutionary fat blocker chitosan for weight loss support that also provides incredible energy and insulin level support.Slim Sweet Natural Sweetener, 2.8 oz.
A tiny bit of SlimSweet goes a long way! SlimSweet tastes just like sugar but is 15 times sweeter than table sugar!Choline and Inositol, 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 250 mg / 250 mg, 100 Caps
Nature's Way Choline Inositol is 100 percent natural crystalline inositol and choline bound to tartaric acid for superior absorption.Spirulina, 380 mg, 100 Caps
Nature's Way Spirulina is specifically useful for those on a weight control program and as a mild appetite suppressant that helps control dietary cravings.Alive! Whole Food Energizer Multi-Vitamin & Mineral with Naturally Occurring Iron (No Iron Added), Nature's Way, 90 Tabs
No other supplement contains more life-giving nutrients than Nature's Way ALIVE! It is better absorbed into your blood stream because its tablets disintegrate up to 5X faster than other leading brands.Energy Ephedra Free, NOW Foods, 90 Caps
NOW Energy, Ephedra Free, combines a comprehensive array of nutrients and dietary ingredients that provide your body with a natural source of energy. This formula does not contain Ephedra (Ma Huang).Instant Energy B-12 (2,000 mcg of B-12 per packet), NOW Foods, 75 Packets
NOW Vitamin B-12 Instant Energy is the perfect way to keep alert and energized, regardless of the situation. These convenient, fast-acting packets are perfect when traveling or for convenience.LipoTrim High Potency, NOW Foods, 120 Tabs
Our LipoTrim contains a synergistic blend of vitamins, chromium and amino acids to aid in normal fat metabolism, thereby promoting higher energy levels.Aromatherapy Scent Inhaler, Appetite Control with Pure Essential Oils
Each pocket-sized essential oil inhaler helps to address our unhealthy habits and daily concerns. They work by coordinating positive affirmations with a scientific blend of natural plant extracts. Scents: rosemary, basil, clove and black pepper.
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You or your family member wants help with weight loss. Be sure to have a physical exam before starting any weight loss and exercise program.
Weight increases, despite measures taken to lose weight.
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