Diets in Review
Trick uh till uh mania… Trichotillomania is traditionally one of the most difficult psychological disorders to say, one that is difficult for many to understand, and one that has been difficult to treat. Research published this month in the Archives … Continue reading
This week, we love Kellogg’s new Live Bright Brain Health Bars. For those who want to consume the right amount of essential fatty acids like DHA-3 (Docosahexaenoic acid) but don’t like the taste of fish, a natural source of these … Continue reading
What is Resveratrol? Resveratrol is a natural compound found in the skin of grapes (therefore, also in red wine) that is claimed to drastically reduce aging related illnesses, including heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes. The claim behind this is that … Continue reading
If you’re like me, you know enough about the importance of consuming disease-fighting antioxidants like colorful fruits, veggies, dark chocolate and green tea. But where you and I may falter is the day-to-day consistency of having breakfast of a yogurt with … Continue reading
At the beginning of the month, our senior editor Brandi Koskie blogged about the Hydroxycut recall. Here’s a quick recap, and where it may (or should) lead with regards to future health legislation: Is the Food & Drug Administration protecting … Continue reading
Following the death of a 19-year-old male and 23 reports of liver damage, the FDA has stepped in to warn consumers to discontinue use of the popular diet pill Hydroxycut. Hydroxycut manufacturer Iovate Health Sciences has agreed to recall 14 … Continue reading
Many corporations push and spend big bucks on advertising and marketing of multi-vitamins, mineral (or combo) supplements. Besides the companies telling you to buy these products because your body needs them, how do you truly know if it’s something you … Continue reading
This past week, the federal Government Accounting Office (GAO) issued a report that requests the FDA to exert more oversight power in the review and evaluation of the diet supplement industry. The report says that while the FDA has increased … Continue reading
A new study is suggesting that the diet drug Orlistat, more popularly known under its prescription name Xenical, doesn’t help people improve their eating habits. But it’s even being suggested that it has the opposite effect. When Xenical works, it … Continue reading
Traversing the dangerous landscape of health products is a difficult task. All well-intentioned consumers have to be cautious about the beneficial claims of some sneaky hucksters who are out for a quick buck… even if it’s at the expense of … Continue reading
If you’re considering popping a pill to relieve the extra holiday weight, you might want to think again. The FDA released a message this week warning consumers to stay away from 28 diet pills using “unlisted and dangerous ingredients,” as … Continue reading
