Health Information
In my quest to lose a few pounds, I've researched many weight loss schemes and
gimmicks. This page attempts to summarize the results of my research.
Supplements
- Chromium is an essential trace mineral that most people do not get enough of in their
diet. It helps the body regulate its insulin level and in turn helps with the
metabolization of fat. You can get chromium from brewer's yeast.
- Chromium Picolinate is chromium scientifically engineered to help the body absorb it
faster. There is debate as to its safety. Some say with long term usage it can
cause chromosomal damage. I would recommend using a chromium supplement without
picolinate. A dosage of 200 mcg per day is advisable.
- Ripped Fuel is a deadly supplement. Used mainly by bodybuilders to lose body fat,
it is also being widely used by those who wish to lose weight. Several people have
died from taking this supplement. The ingredient that makes it deadly is Ma Huang, a
Chinese herb with the same effects as ephedrine, a drug which can cause high blood
pressure, strokes, and heart attacks.
There is an abundance of information to support the information listed above. Use
Alta-Vista (or other search engine) to find articles on the above. A word of
caution: Compose your query carefully or you'll find mostly propaganda from the
companies that make, distribute, and/or sell the above products. A good place to
start your research are news sites such as ABC News.
Books
For those of you seeking to lose body
fat (and weight), this is the book for you. The sequel to "The Zone : A
Dietary Road Map to Lose Weight Permanently : Reset Your Genetic Code : Prevent
Disease : Achieve Maximum Physical Performance", this book is a must read for
those who are tired of diets that don't work. "I've lost ten pounds in two
weeks!" Claims one of my friends. You can read more about this book (and
buy it if you wish) by clicking on it. If you are not familiar with "the
Zone", you can check out these sites: The
Zone Files (the official home page of the Zone) and Zone
Home.
Links
- Bally Total Fitness Complaints
is a site that Bally's has tried to shut down several times. This site contains
letters from disgruntled customers (of Bally's Total Fitness) and useful information on
how to deal with Bally's. If you are a potential Bally's customer, you should visit
this site before signing anything.
- Quackwatch helps you in making informed health
and medical decisions. It contains links to many resources that will help you in
researching claims of supplement and health related product manufacturers.
- Shape Up America contains a tool to calculate
your body mass index (BMI), healthy recipes, and weight loss information.
- RxList - The Internet Drug Index provides
information on prescription drugs.
- Food and Drug Administration (U. S. A.) provides useful
nutritional and health information.
- Pharmacology is another site that
provides drug information.
- PHYS is a health and nutrition
site aimed primarily at women.
- The Abdominal Training FAQ ---
the name says it all!
- Formula Zone --- Zone recipes
This page was last modified on May 28 2004