Reviews
Is Fat Loss Possible With Mesotherapy?
by admin on May.22, 2009, under Reviews
I’m sure not many of you have heard about mesotherapy. It is a new weight loss fad that flushes out all of the toxins in your body. As a result, you lose weight and get rid of wrinkles at the same time due to the increase of your metabolism rate.
Although it is a non-surgical cosmetic surgery, mesotherapy is just like weight loss surgery whereby only suitable candidates are eligible. Here is how mesotherapy works. Patients who are suitable candidates will receive injections into their mesoderm, which is the skin layer below surface. The injections consist of a combination of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Usually the location of where you will receive the injections depends on where there is the highest concentration of fat.
Most people tend to have unrealistic expectations from such surgeries or therapies. However, the truth is, you may initially lose a bit of weight through such therapies. But ultimately, to lose weight successfully, and to maintain it, you need to eat healthily and also exercise regularly.
Can Hoodia Gordonii Really Help You With Weight Loss?
by admin on May.15, 2009, under Reviews
More and more people are aware of obesity related diseases like diabetes and heart problems. As a result, many of us tend to fall for weight loss fads that promise fast and easy weight loss. For some, weight loss is just a matter of looking good while others are doing it for health reasons.
Although there are so many weight loss fads out there which are just not effective, There are also some that actually works. One of them is the Hoodia Gordonii supplement.
Hoodia Gordonii is a plant which grows on the Kalahari Desert in South Africa and Namibia. The natives there have been using this to suppress their appetite although there is no scientific evidence of this claim.
The issue here is that some rumors have been going on saying that there are side effects such as liver complications when using the Hoodia Gordonii supplement especially if you do not follow the instructions given. Do your due diligence first before you purchase or start consuming such products.
Secondly, there are many Hoodia products out there that are just fakes. Ensure that you get it from reputable shops. Hoodia is quite expensive as it is cultivated only in South Africa. So if you happen to come across a cheap one, then you know that it is a fake.
Although I personally wouldn’t recommend Hoodia, it can help with weight loss if you use it to suppress your appetite. It can help you eat smaller meals and can prevent you from snacking junk foods. Remember that Hoodia Gordonii is a supplement that suppresses your appetite. This does not mean you have to starve in order to lose weight. Weight loss is only possible if you eat healthily and exercise regularly.
Are Detox Diets Really Effective?
by admin on Dec.12, 2008, under Reviews
Just like many other fad diets, Detox diets also promises quick weight loss. Most fad diets however make you lose weight too fast by unnatural and unhealthy means. The greatest drawback is that you will gain back all that weight as fast as you lost it once you resume your normal diet.
The detox diet claims to cleanse all the toxins and wastes from your body that have accumulated throughout the years. It is true that you will lose a few pounds initially but this loss is not fat loss. Furthermore, the detox diet often recommends fasting. Different detox diets recommend different type of fasting. Some recommend eating fruits and vegetables only while others may even require starving totally. Starving must be avoided as it does not help you lose weight. Instead, it slows down your metabolism rate causing your body to store more fat rather than burning it.
Fasting for a short period may be beneficial but prolonged fasting can have damaging effects on your body. As such, detox diets can be effective in weight loss if the diet consists of fruits and vegetables and does not recommend starving. Whatever the diet is, ensure that it is balanced and high in nutrition.


