Dangers Weight Loss
Avoid These Dangerous Weight Loss Methods
Everyone wants to find that magic weight loss program that allows him or her to lose weight easily. Often you will find that you have to give up something to lose weight, however, you should never have to give up your health. Some weight loss methods can be very hazardous to your health.
It may seem tempting to follow an easy weight loss plan but you need to be sure that you understand the plan and the risks that can be associated with these types of plans.
Some people have turned to prescription pills to help them lose weight. Some people use amphetamines to help them lose weight, but most doctors do not want to give these types of prescriptions for weight loss.
These prescriptions only suppress your appetite and your habits are not changed, so when you go off the medication you tend to quickly gain back the weight you lost. These prescription diet pills can also be addictive and can cause many side effects such as sleeplessness, heart problems, hypertension, and hallucinations.
Ephedra is an herb that many have turned to, to try to lose weight. It is an Asian herb and is found in a variety of weight loss products. Ephedra does suppress appetite. However, over 70 deaths have been associated with taking Ephedra. This can be a dangerous way to lose weight and you do not want to harm your health, or even die, trying to lose weight.
Another weight loss supplement is called Fen-phen and was very popular in the 90′s. Fen-phen is Phentermine Fenfluarmine-phentermine. Together they ended up causing damage to valves in the hearts and were implicated in deaths to that effect. Now you can still purchase weight loss products that contain Phetermine by itself, however there are a variety of side affects that include hypertension, dizziness, headaches, irregular heartbeat, and insomnia.
Some people have turned to home remedies to help purge away weight and have used laxatives to do this. Using laxatives in this way, which is not their intended use, can actually cause irregular heart rate, low potassium, and even damage to the pancreas. Some people not only have used laxatives to purge their systems but some have begun forcing themselves to vomit or have used enemas to help purge their system. These methods can all be very dangerous leading to vitamin deficiencies and damage to the esophagus.
Many people have also used smoking as a way to control their weight. Some people have been afraid to quit smoking because they were afraid of weight gain. Smoking can be very detrimental to your health and to equal the bad effects of smoking you would have to gain over 100 pounds to equal them. If you want to lose weight you need to find a way to deal with any cravings for food you may have instead of turning to cigarettes.
Diuretics have also been used to help people with weight loss. Diuretics get rid of fluids in the body and it often gets rid of fluids that you need such as electrolytes. You can actually end up dehydrated and it can lead to water retention. If you continually use diuretics you can end up with severe kidney problems and this could result in kidney failure or heart failure, which can kill you.
Remember that while weight loss can help you improve your health, losing weight in an unhealthy manner can lead to many other medical problems. Your health is important and so is losing weight, but you need to be sure that you find a way to lose the weight in a healthy way. Often consulting with your doctor can help you find a healthy way to lose weight.
About the Author
Resources of diet and weight loss programs can be found at: www.dietandweightlossprogram.comand here. blog/book
The Dangers of Weight Loss
|
|
DIET PILLS/TABLETS DANGERS OF DIET PILLS WEIGHT LOSS $19.95 |
|
|
Amberen Healthy Choice for Menopause, 60-Count $45.00 Amberen provides fundamental and complete relief from menopause symptoms by reversing the age-related changes that trigger them. How? By restoring the function of the hypothalamus?the ?master gland? that controls hormone release. Amberen also rejuvenates signal pathways between your tissues, ovaries, and hypothalamus, helping your body?s communication lines function the way they used to. With Ambe… |
|
|
Oxy-Powder Colon Cleanse $37.99 Oxy-PowderTMis unlike other colon cleansers. It uses a proprietary process of creating oxides of magnesium. The 15 to 20 pounds of compacted fecal matter inside your colon is liquefied and flushed out. While psyllium and other fiber products simply scrape matter out through the center of a clogged colon, Oxy-PowderTM removes old, impacted fecal matter as it detoxifies and cleans the entire colon. … |
|
|
Natural Sources Raw Thyroid (90 cap) $15.45 Ultra Raw Thyroid is a glandular extract of the endocrine gland responsible for controlling metabolism and growth and may benefit individuals with slow metabolism, low energy, melancholy, cold hands and feet, and restlessness. New. Easy to Digest Capsules. Dietary Supplement. Whole Raw tissue concentrated from bovine sources specially processed (freeze – dried) at or below – 5′C to preserve natur… |
|
|
Danger Design Protective Skin Decal Sticker for Motorola Titanium EX115 Cell Phone $9.99 With blazing speeds, easy access to your favorite websites and you-tube videos, your Motorola Titanium EX115 (Sprint) is always at your side. The phone that you choose is an expression of your personality, but so is how you choose to decorate your phone. To help you stand out from the rest, our smooth vinyl decal skins feature stunning colors and brilliant images. Cast through the vinyl and accura… |
|
|
Sugar Shock!: How Sweets and Simple Carbs Can Derail Your Life– and How YouCan Get Back on Track $5.81 A provocative exposé of the negative effects of sugars and simple carbs-and how to break the addiction. Most readers already know that succumbing to sweets too often can lead to obesity and diabetes. What many don’t know, however, is that too many “quickie carbs” can bring on a host of other maladies-such as “brain fog,” fatigue, mood swings, heart disease, and even cancer-from which millions may… |
|
|
Going Against the Grain: How Reducing and Avoiding Grains Can Revitalize Your Health $7.95 Diets high in grains can lead to a host of health problems such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, fatigue, and more. Going Against the Grain outlines the disadvantages and potential dangers of eating various types of grains and provides practical, realistic advice on implementing a plan to cut back or eliminate grains on a daily basis. This book also includes easy-to-follow grain-free recipes a… |
|
|
Statin Drugs Side Effects and the Misguided War on Cholesterol $12.22 If you are on a statin drug or are thinking of going on a statin, this fully referenced book, Statin Drug Side Effects, is a “must read” for you. The unacceptable legacy of statin drug use at today’s high doses is a trail of chronic aches and pains, numbness, weakness, confusion, fatigue, shortness of breath and even heart failure in hordes of unsuspecting victims. Only by knowing this information… |
|
|
ProSource 48-Inch Premium Latex Resistance Exercise Band Set (Set of Five) $25.39 All ProSource resistance bands measure 48 inches long, and include cushioned foam handles to ensure a secure, comfortable grip. The bands come with a convenient door anchor, so you can exercise anywhere in the house. Each resistance band is made from high-quality latex rubber which ensures each band will hold up to heavy use whether you’re working your back, chest, arms, or abs. Just as significan… |
You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
