by angela.booth on November 25, 2008
For those who have tried to diet and exercise without success, weight loss medicine may provide a safer alternative to gastric bypass and other surgical procedures. While it should not be used as a replacement for eating healthy and being physically active, prescription medication may be the only answer for people who have medical reasons [...]
by angela.booth on October 13, 2008
Before you go on a diet, it’s imperative that you see a doctor for a thorough check-up and let them know that you want to go on a diet. Being overweight is certainly unhealthy, but dieting could be detrimental to your health too – if you don’t get all of the facts first. First of [...]
by angela.booth on August 4, 2008
Are you concerned about your high cholesterol? A recent study completed by The School of Medicine at Stanford University showed that with both diet and exercise, you can significantly reduce your cholesterol and get rid of the extra weight. The study was done with over 300 men and women with high cholesterol. In order to [...]
by angela.booth on August 3, 2008
When your doctor tells you you have diabetes, he’ll recommend a diabetic diet and eating plan for you. Although there are no specific diets to use for diabetes you can create one that will specifically fit your needs. You may need to change: 1. How much you eat 2. When you eat 3. How you [...]
by angela.booth on July 28, 2008
Green tea is a healthy alternative to other caffeine beverages when you’re on a weight loss program. Many people who are overweight are prone to developing high blood pressure and other related cardiovascular diseases. If you fall into this category you may not be able to use other diet supplements due to the increased danger [...]
by angela.booth on July 17, 2008
If you’re considering weight loss surgery, you have several options, one of which is adjustable gastric banding. With this surgery, you will lose around two pounds a week; it’s not a drastic form of weight loss. However, before you consider this or any other weight loss surgery, do be aware that all surgery is dangerous, [...]
by angela.booth on July 16, 2008
Need to gain weight? Most dieters would love to have your problem. Doctors still don’t know why some people simply don’t put on weight but it generally comes down to metabolism and genetics. This article will give you food (pun intended) for thought about a weight gaining diet. If you feel you are too skinny [...]
by angela.booth on July 14, 2008
Image via Wikipedia Why do you want to lose weight? Come on – admit it. You want to lose weight so you look super-skinny, like a super model. There’s nothing wrong with this, but if you shift your focus slightly – to eating a healthy diet, rather than simply dieting – not only will you [...]
by angela.booth on July 10, 2008
Do you suffer from arthritis? If so, you experience pain every day. If you’re overweight, your doctor has told you that you need to lose weight to regain better mobility. Therefore, you’re looking at a diet which is suitable for arthritis sufferers. Please note; this article is not intended as medical advice, nor should it [...]
by angela.booth on May 30, 2008
Do you suffer from arthritis? The pain can be crippling. Did you know that weight loss can help to give you pain relief? Weight loss can greatly reduce osteoarthritis (OA) pain. Symptoms of OA are commonly seen in large, weight-bearing joints the hips and knees, where weight gain makes a difference. | USA WEEKEND Magazine: [...]