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Scientists reviewed detox products and dismissed them as a myth bbc.co.uk :: 2009-01-07
The charitable trust Sense About Science reviewed 15 products, from bottled water to face scrub, and discovered many detox claims were "meaningless". Anyone would get the same health benefits from eating healthily and getting good deal of sleep. No two companies used the same definition of detox - and in the majority of cases, producers and retailers were forced to admit that they had just renamed processes like cleaning or brushing as "detox". The researchers warned that at worst some detox diets could have unsafe results and, at best they were a waste of money.

Health Canada suggests to avoid certain weight loss products emaxhealth.com :: 2008-08-28
Health Canada is advising not to use Karntien, Karntien Easy to Slim, Armstrong Natural Herbal Supplement, Enhanix New Extra Men's Formula, Power 58 Extra and Platinum Power 58 Extra due to possible side-effect concerns. The Hong Kong Department of Health warned not to buy or use the six products because they were found to contain undeclared pharmaceutical components. Karntien and Karntien Easy to Slim contain sibutramine and a compound that is similar in structure to sibutramine, which is a prescription drug used in the treatment of obesity and should only be used under the supervision of a health care professional.

Detox diet caused brain damage to Dawn Paige telegraph.co.uk :: 2008-07-30
Dawn Paige, a mother of two, has been given 800,000 pounds in damages after a nutritional therapist placed her on a radical detox diet that left her brain damaged and epileptic. She was told to drink an extra 4 pints of water each day, and decrease her salt intake, after consulting therapist Barbara Nash about losing weight. She suffered vomiting within days of being placed on "The Amazing Hydration Diet", but was told her sickness was just "part of the detoxification process". She was later told to increase the amount of water she drank to 6 pints per day. After less than a week on the diet, she had an epileptic fit brought on by sodium deficiency.

Fad diets not healthy for weight loss dixie.edu :: 2008-04-11
One fad diet is extreme calorie restriction. In it, people severely restrict the number of calories they intake, resulting in weight loss. "I lost weight, but I didn't take into account that I wouldn't have enough energy to work out. When I continued working out, I started getting sick," said Christine Aalders. --- Most people have heard of low-carb diets. The bodies of low-carb dieters respond by slowing the metabolism because carbohydrates act as the fuel needed for the body to function. And too much protein is hard on the body, and kidneys must work harder to digest all the protein.

5 Ridiculous Diet Devices huffingtonpost :: 2008-03-13
(1) Diet Gum: Lollipops and chewing gum with appetite suppressants and/or metabolism-boosting caffeine. We tried one of these, and our diet candy made us nauseous after 45 seconds and left a strange taste in our mouth. It was effective: we were too grossed out to be hungry. (5) Diet Cookies: You're supposed to eat just 6 of Siegal's very expensive and very tasteless cookies, plus one meal made of 6 ounces of lean protein and one cup of vegetables per day. It's 800 calories a day: takes all the fun out of cookies and is insult to a human's intelligence. How about eating healthy foods and real cookies as a treat.

7 Weight Loss Rip-Offs wspa :: 2008-01-16
(7) Many health clubs have closed; Some were not licensed or bonded. Check their licensing and record with the Department of Consumer Affairs. --- (6) The Better Business Bureau warns you to be careful with lipo-dissolve, injections that are thought to melt fat. The procedure is not FDA approved. (4) Some studies show hypnotism can help some people lose weight. But examine the refund policy first. --- (1) Products with unproven claims. The Federal Trade Commission fined 4 companies $25M for false advertising: Exendrine EFX, One a Day Weight Smart, Cortislim, and Trimspa.

Don't Be Fooled By Certain Health Foods medicalnewstoday :: 2007-03-10
If you're one of the millions hoping to lose weight by buying fat-free, cholesterol-free, or all-natural products, you may be surprised. Experts say it's those so-called "healthy" foods that frequently sabotage diets. "These are the foods we naturally look to as we try to lose extra pounds; however, they are the ones that we need to be careful about," says dietitian Dee Rollins. Case and point granola: "Everyone thinks granola bars are wonderful and yet if you turn it over and look at the ingredients you'll see that it has high fructose corn syrup and a lot of sugars."

Quick-fix diet drugs: Effective or harmful msnbc :: 2006-10-27
It¡¯s easy to become overwhelmed by the challenges of eating less, exercising more, managing stress, and getting enough sleep ¡ª all important parts of an effective weight-loss program. Prescription medications approved for weight loss and obesity surgery can help make these changes easier. But many ask if there are any problems taking prescription drugs, which aren¡¯t specifically approved for obesity treatment, to help them lose weight. In a word, yes. The risks of using what are called "off-label" drugs to lose weight can be harmful to your health. It all comes down to safety and efficacy.

Many fed up with fad diets, less likely to try a specialized diet healthscout :: 2006-10-06
Americans seem to have lost their appetite for fad diets, a new survey shows. More than two-thirds (69%) of respondents said they're less likely to try a specialized or fad diet today compared to five years ago. Men are more skeptical than women of fad regimens. Many people do understand that eating less and being active is the best way to be healthy. 67% of those surveyed said they'd started a new weight-loss or control program or diet at least once within the past five years. 65% said those attempts to shed pounds failed, however.

The top ten things food companies don't want you to know newstarget :: 2006-09-12
The giant food corporations have one mission: selling more food and beverage products. Succeeding with that mission depends on keeping consumers in the dark on certain issues - such as the presence cancer-causing chemicals found in popular food products. Here are ten things the food corporations, whose products dominate grocery store shelves, absolutely do not want you to know. (5) The chemical sweetener aspartame, when exposed to warm temperatures for only a few hours, begins to break down into chemicals like formaldehyde and formic acid. Formaldehyde is a potent nerve toxin and causes damage to the eyes and brain.

Five Weight Loss Myths Debunked foxnews :: 2006-08-22
No matter how well you follow your diet or fitness routine, there is usually some cheating involved -- and not just the fibs you tell about what you're eating when no one is looking. Most of us have tried at least one quick fix to drop weight -- fasting, or removing certain foods from our diets -- only to gain the weight back. Myths about how you can lose weight can sabotage even the healthiest relationship between you and your treadmill. It's a great rule to be suspicious of quick and easy weight loss solutions. Fad dieting and gimmicks can do more harm than good when it comes to losing and maintaining your weight.

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