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Nov 07, 2007 -
I have heard of some crazy approaches to weight loss and this one might just take the cake – ear stapling. A stainless steel staple is placed on the inner cartilage of the ear to constantly stimulate the acupuncture point associated with the stomach. The staple is supposed to decrease hunger as well as cravings.
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Nov 04, 2008 -
I've been hearing a lot about this new Morning Banana Diet that is taking Japan by storm, so I decided to do a little investigating on whether or not it's worth all the hype.
Basically, the rules behind the Morning Banana Diet (MBD) are relatively simple. Eat at least one banana for breakfast and anything you like for lunch and dinner, as long as you don't eat after 8 p.m.
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Jun 16, 2008 -
Losing weight is hard, but finding misinformation about dieting is frighteningly easy. Although I spend a lot of time debunking diet myths on FitSugar, I also never cease to get questions from readers wondering about the latest facts and fads. Can your separate truth from fiction?
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Biological and Medical Caus...
- Cultural and Emotional Caus...
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Weight Loss and Maintenance...
- Weight Management
- Medications
- Other Treatments
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Cancer and Weight Control:
- Cancer prevention guidelines from the American Cancer Society stress the importance of maintaining a healthy weight throughout life. A healthy weight is even more important than eating specific healthy foods, when it comes to cancer prevention.
Drug Warning:
- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to buy a product known as the "Brazilian diet pill." This product is labeled as a dietary supplement, but contains several chemicals found in powerful prescription drugs.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
Overview
- Signs and Symptoms
- What Causes It?
- Risk Factors
- Preventive Care
- What to Expect at Your Provider's Office
- Treatment Options
- Other Considerations
- Supporting Research
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Being overweight or obese puts you at risk for a number of diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, and respiratory disorders. The risk of developing these diseases is even higher when weight is concentrated near the waist.
Obesity is an increasing problem.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- General Dietary Guidelines...
- Major Food Components
- Weight Control for Type 2 D...
- Heart-Healthy Diets
- Diabetic Exchange Lists
- Exercise
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Lifestyle Changes Essential for People at Risk for Diabetes
Lifestyle interventions that include weight loss, dietary changes, and increased physical activity can definitely help prevent or delay the progression to diabetes among at-risk people, suggest several recent studies. Weight loss through diet and exercise is especially important for overweight people with pre-diabetes.
Grain Fiber Important for Diabetes Prevention
Eating whole-grain, fiber-rich, cereal foods may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, indicates a 2007 study in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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Sep 10, 2009 -
I read a very sad and unfortunate tale of an English bride-to-be's death after crash dieting. After eating only 530 calories a day for 11 weeks, the 34-year-old collapsed. Having weighed 244 pounds at the start of the controversial LighterLife diet, Samantha Clowe had lost 42 pounds when she collapsed and died of heart failure.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Information
Illustrations
Food guide pyramid
Calories and fat per serving
Healthy diet
Fish in diet
Hunger center in brain
Muscle cells vs. fat cells
Yo-yo dieting
Weight loss
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
To successfully lose weight, you must carry out a plan to balance your caloric intake with exercise. Ideally, dieting should be done by eating a nutritionally balanced, low-calorie diet and increasing physical activity.
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Jan 21, 2009 -
We are in the middle of Healthy Weight Week created by the organization Healthy Weight Network. This group formed in response to the madness of fad diets and the timing of the their awareness week is intentional. Many Americans plunge into "fad" diets on January 1, hoping to change their lives by cutting carbs, or fat, or simply by drinking lemonade with maple syrup for a week.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Function
- Food Sources
- Side Effects
- Recommendations
Illustrations
Calories and fat per serving
Muscle cells vs. fat cells
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
The energy stored in food is measured in terms of calories.
Technically, 1 calorie is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 degree Centigrade.
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