At long last the US Food and Drug Administration has finally approved a diet pill which can be bought over-the-counter and which is aimed at adults suffering from obesity. But just how effective will this new drug be and is it going to be the answer for the many thousands of obese individuals who find that losing weight is extremely hard work?

To some extend we already have the answers to these questions because this is not a new drug at all but one that has been widely used in the United States since 1999. The drug, known as Orlistat, is in fact nothing more than a half-dose version of the prescription drug Xenical.

The traditional route for weight loss in cases of obesity is for doctors to start by recommending a regime of diet and exercise and, where this doesn't work, to move on to assist the dieting process ...   more »

Every year more than 70 million people resolve to lose weight by going on a diet, which feeds the big, fat $58 billion diet and weight-loss industry. After all the money is wasted, the cold, harsh reality is that fewer than 5 percent of dieters will realize long-term results. The other 95 percent will regain all the weight they lost, and then some. How can an industry survive with such a low success rate? How can it be legal to market and sell something that has a proven track record for failure? Now consumers have a brand new diet deception being marketed to them backed with over $150 million in marketing to spin the weight-loss lie.

Consumers desperately searching for solution to their weight challenges now have easy access to the new FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) weight-loss drug Orlistat, marketed under the name Alli. Lest you think this is a brand ...   more »

The Alli diet Orlistat pill is the only over-the-counter, FDA approved weight-loss aid for overweight adults. Unlike other weight-loss aids and diet pills, Alli Orlistat won't make you jittery, restless or irritable.

The alli diet Orlistat pill works directly in the digestive tract by adhering to some of the natural enzymes. This prevents those enzymes from breaking down about twenty-five percent of the fat you consume. Any undigested fat that you eat is then passed out of the body instead of being turned into fat.

The alli diet Orlistat pill, in combination with a low-fat and calorie diet plan can help you lose fifty percent more weight than by dieting alone. This means that instead of losing ten pounds by just dieting alone, you could lose fifteen pounds by taking alli Orlistat.

Alli Orlistat does have some potential side effects. If you take the alli Orlistat weight-loss aid and eat ...   more »

Obesity is a sickness that strikes anyone at any age. If left untreated, obesity can lead to serious complications like high blood pressure, heart complications, and even diabetes. Because of this fact, Americans are continuously finding ways to lose weight, sometimes even resorting to unhealthy methods and trusting unproven claims. According to reports, Americans spend as much as $56 billion every year on weight loss methods and products, some proving to be hazardous to one’s health.

Different weight loss methods

A variety of weight loss methods are available in the market today. Some promote a strict dieting, composed of a planned set of menu for each day of the week. Others follow a rigorous exercise program that involves cardio workout. Meanwhile, drastic measures include unguaranteed weight loss methods like hypnosis and surgery.

Hypnosis and surgery are often done by those suffering from morbid obesity, or those looking for a short-cut ...   more »

Obesity is a sickness that strikes anyone at any age. If left untreated, obesity can lead to serious complications like high blood pressure, heart complications, and even diabetes. Because of this fact, Americans are continuously finding ways to lose weight, sometimes even resorting to unhealthy methods and trusting unproven claims. According to reports, Americans spend as much as $56 billion every year on weight loss methods and products, some proving to be hazardous to one’s health.

Different weight loss methods

A variety of weight loss methods are available in the market today. Some promote a strict dieting, composed of a planned set of menu for each day of the week. Others follow a rigorous exercise program that involves cardio workout. Meanwhile, drastic measures include unguaranteed weight loss methods like hypnosis and surgery.

Hypnosis and surgery are often done by those suffering from morbid obesity, or those looking for a short-cut ...   more »

You've probably got hundreds of recipes in your collection but maybe not all of them are as healthy as you'd like them to be. Which is likely a shame as there's a good chance that some of those recipes are amongst your favorites.

How do you go about changing your favorite recipes into ones that are healthy for you? Even those old family favorites that have been passed down through the generations.

1. Reduce the amount of fat, sugar and salt in your recipes.
You'll be pleasantly surprised just how much you can reduce the level of fat, sugar and salt in your recipes without affecting the taste. If you've cut back too much, it's always possible to add a little bit more salt at the table. You can reduce the amount of fat by using a non stick pan and an oil spray rather than slurping oil into the ...   more »

How many times have you seen young children, even toddlers, eating fries, pizza, candy, and soda? If you are like millions of other Americans, you have seen this scenario numerous times. More and more parents are feeding their children fries and other fast foods because it is quick and it does not require the parent to force the child to eat. Yes it's no surprise that kids like the food. Fast food tastes great; however, it's not great for you! So instead of scoring brownie points with your kids by buying them fast food, why don't you attempt to instill healthy eating habits?

The earlier you start to instill healthy eating habits the better the results. If your child gets accustomed to eating fast food, it may be a rather difficult transition. Therefore it is necessary to start this process early in life. Lets first point out that there are ...   more »

It’s natural to be concerned about the risks associated with
gastric bypass and gastric banding surgery, since some
complications associated with weight loss surgery can be fatal.

A recent study by University of Washington researchers found
the fatality rate from gastric bypass surgery can be as high as
5% for younger patients, and 50% or more for older patients.

Less experienced surgeons and obesity clinics have the highest
rates of complications. It makes sense to discuss the possible
risks with your doctor before agreeing to the surgery, and to
find out how many previous surgeries they have performed, along
with their outcomes.

Gastric Banding Complications:

It appears there are fewer complications after Lap-Band™ weight
loss surgery, which restricts the size of the stomach but does
not change the intestinal tract or cause the malabsorption of
nutrients. The most common risks of this type of procedure are
nausea, vomiting and gastroesophageal ...   more »

Yes! A lemon detox diet IS effective for both cleansing and weight loss.

Here's the idea:

Consuming anything sour makes the liver and gallbladder purge stored toxins. The liver is especially important for weight loss and overall health. When the liver is filled with toxins, it cannot do its critical tasks in metabolizing fat. So that is why it is essential to keep your liver in top working condition.

In a lemon detox diet, you use the juice of a fresh lemon in a cup of hot water in the morning. The morning is when our bodies are in a natural cleansing phase, so it is a good time to consume cleansing foods and juices.

Then, you also use either fresh lemon juice or a slice of a lemon in water that you drink throughout the day. In the lemon detox diet, water is a key component. You should drink ...   more »

Many people suffer from gall bladder disease as a consequence of inappropriate diet. The disease has a high incidence in people with overweight problems and the consumption of fat-rich foods is considered to be the main cause of gall bladder disorders. Women, people with ages over 50, people with gastro-intestinal disorders, people with diabetes and people with high blood cholesterol levels are very likely to develop gall bladder disease. A good gall bladder diet can ameliorate the symptoms of gall bladder disease and can also prevent the occurrence of complications.

Inappropriate diet leads to the formation of gallstones, which block the bile ducts and interfere in the normal activity of the gall bladder. The gall bladder is an organ that assists the liver in the digestion of fat. The gall bladder stores the bile produced by the liver and releases it when it is needed in the process of digestion. ...   more »

There are many diets out there that tout they are the best way for an individual to lose weight. They have claims from 'doctors' to the effectiveness, but overall very few, if any work.

Every year, a new diet comes out that millions begin to follow, which may or may not work, and this year it is the Mayo Clinic diet that is taking off as the 'in' diet for this year.

The diet claims that cardiac wards in hospitals give patients this diet when they need to lose weight quickly for surgery or some other health manner. On this claim, the promoters of the diet tout its incredible effectiveness at helping people lose weight in no time at all.

The Mayo Clinic diet is based on eggs, meat and grapefruit. Grapefruit, according to supporters of the diet, is a catalyst to help burn away fat, so it can help ...   more »

Every star looks perfect. They have perfect body shape and cool hairstyles. In fact, they may have tried a lot of different methods in order to keep themselves fit. Dieting will be very important in their lives. As a matter of fact they may not be able to get the contracts if they do not look good!

In fact, everyone is slightly different. There is no universal formula of dieting for all human beings. This is also true for celebrities. They will try various dieting plan in order to find the one which is the most suitable. This process of trial and error can be very rough.

For example, Claudia Schiffer, who is a famous model, is not on any kind of diet. In fact, she has been trying various dieting plan. And eventually it is found that diets do not really work for her. Instead, she finds that a ...   more »