Health Canada is warning consumers who are watching their weight to stay away from an unauthorized product sold over the Internet that contains a synthetic substance called benzylpiperazine, or BZP.
The product is RevolutionDS Weight Loss, and is sold in capsule form.
Health Canada says BZP may cause increased body temperature, increased blood pressure, dilated pupils, increased euphoria, alertness and paranoia.
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As the New Year approaches, many people begin to consider changes of habit and lifestyle that often come in the form of
well-intentioned resolutions. With weight loss at the top of many lists, we checked in with experts to find what trends are
on the horizon for those who want to get fit, and stay fit, in 2010.
“The days of six-minute abs and 12-minute cures are over,” said John Rowley, director of fitness & wellness at The
American Institute of Healthcare & Fitness. “The average American is saying ‘no’ to fad diets and ‘yes’ to more realistic
options for weight loss.”
In the coming year, more people are going to be focusing on overall physical health and healthy eating habits than ever
before, Rowley said. Technology like weight-monitoring Web sites and iPhone apps are going to be a driving force behind their
crusade, he said.
“Online solutions are going to help people with their goal setting and hold them accountable,” Rowley said.
Elizabeth Josefsberg, editor of WeightWatchers.com, says that the online component to weight loss programs has proved invaluable
to many individuals in her program, and that participants in the online and in-person meetings lose an average of 50% more
weight than those who attend meetings only.
Additionally, Weight Watchers has put out an App for the iPhone that allows members dining out to look up the calorie count
of any item on the menu.
“People have realized it’s not about fad diets; it’s about making small changes they can live with,” said Josefsberg.
Weight Watchers is free to join and free to attend meetings, but members pay a fee of $29.95 to sign up for the online
program, along with a monthly fee of $17.95. Members can access their Weight Watchers profile from any location.
Being able to manage data from multiple locations is key to a dieter’s success, Rowley said, because in today’s electronic
age people access all their personal information remotely. Those on a diet demand the same, he said, and a company called
BodyMedia claims to have the answer.
The BodyMedia “GoWear Fit” is an armband that dieters can wear 24 hours a day in order to monitor the amount of calories
they’ve burned, steps taken, overall physical activity level, and even sleep patterns.
Although it’s not cheap — the gadget costs $249.99, along with a monthly online subscription fee ranging from $6.95 to$12.95
— it monitors something called “heatflux,” which measures the rate at which heat dissipates from the body.
“Our product picks up everything you exert — the intensity of playing with your kids, or walking up the stairs to work,”
said Chris Robins, CEO of BodyMedia.
Robins said that 85% of BodyMedia customers are women, because if they have children, they rarely have time to attend a
gym class or schedule regular workouts. A way to “virtually” track exercise during the day is sometimes their only option.
The only downside? Wearing the device all the time, even during sleep.
“It took me two days to get used to the fact that I had something strapped to my arm,” said Robins.
But managing weight loss data constantly may not be perfect for everyone needing to shed a few extra pounds.
Debra Mazda, president of Shapely Girl Fitness, says that although tech might be popular today, there’s no replacement
for person-to-person interaction when it comes to reaching your fitness goals. Mazda, who only hires women who are size
10 and up to appear in her workout DVDs, plans to open her own fitness center where women of all sizes can feel comfortable
working out together.
“I see people embracing a healthy body weight and healthy lifestyle over the desire to be stick thin,” Rowley said. “In
gyms, we’re going to see a mix of people of all sizes like we have before, but more people are going to be gaining courage
to go in and make a difference in their lives.”
So many weight loss programs have been “discovered” this year alone that NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” is having trouble finding new contestants. OK, that was a bit of an over-exaggeration on my part, but you see where I’m going with this; America is getting healthier. Almost every weight loss program from the last year actually works. The “I’ve tried everything, but nothing worked!” is a dangerous lie that you need to learn to avoid.
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But be warned, I’ll be going through some cold hard facts (meaning bad points),
so if that’s something you might not want to hear, then you may as well leave
now.
What is Acai Berry anyways?
Acai Berry is a small, purplish Berry fruit that grows in Acai palm in flood
plains and the swamps of Central America. They have been consumed by the native
South Americans for hundreds of years.
Acai contains omega fatty acids and antioxidants and has high fiber content.
These have been shown through numerous scientific studies to improve health and
aid in weight loss.
The truth about Acai Berry’s popularity
Acai Berry has been consumed by natives of Amazon for several centuries. Why did
it suddenly become so popular in the US? Yes, you are right. It is the same
culprit: media. Acai Berry was recently featured on Oprah Winfrey’s popular TV
show in which Dr Perricone named it as a superfood and discussed the health
benefits of it. Most importantly, Oprah and Dr Perricone discussed its amazing
ability to burn fat and reduce pounds
After this show, hundreds of marketers came up with Acai supplements and they
were promoting it using “Featured by Oprah” to get easy sales. The truth is,
most of these supposed Acai supplements contained very little Acai Berry (if
any) and was mostly filled with fillers. Some of them had as little as 1% Acai,
but they were selling in thousands just because they were riding on the
popularity of Oprah. What most people fail to notice is that Oprah only
recommended the pure, natural raw Acai fruit and not the pills that hardly
contain any Acai.
Acai Berry Scams
After its initial popularity Acai Berry got entangled in controversy. This is
because of two reasons:
Some Medical professionals argue that Acai doesn’t really have enough
antioxidants, and even the small amounts of antioxidants that are present in it
are not absorbed by the body. But, these arguments have been refuted by
independent researchers by experimentation. These researchers have tested to
determine which natural substance contains the most amounts of antioxidants and
found that freeze-dried Acai Berry ranks sixth behind the spices cloves,
cinnamon, and some other rare grasses. Additionally, another scientific study
conducted by a professor at Texas A&M established that the antioxidants are
indeed absorbed by human body. Thus, we can conclude that the questions about
the health benefits of Acai are unfounded and it is really beneficial to health.
What exactly are these scammers doing?
The scammers have hurt the reputation of acai berry in two ways:
These companies offer their product using a professionally designed webpage.
They offer a free trail, where you only pay for the shipment (around $5). But,
they fail to mention in the sales page that by ordering the free trial, you will
also agree to monthly auto-shipment and auto charge of credit card unless you
cancel the free trial. Even after you realize what’s coming up and you want to
cancel the auto shipment, these companies make it almost impossible to cancel
your order. Usually they never respond to the customer service number and there
is no other way to cancel it. A lot of people have finally resorted to canceling
their credit card.
Does acai berry really work?
The real acai berry fruit does really work. It changed a lot of lives by giving
them a slimmer and healthier body. The reason why it is better than other weight
loss diet is because:
How to avoid the scams?
There are many websites online where you will be able to order Acai Berry. But,
most of them are scams. How do you spot a scam? Check for the following to save
yourself getting scammed:
I have run a lot of Acai Berry products thorough the above criteria, and
found that most of the products do not meet the criteria and are therefore a
scam.
But, there are a few of them that not only satisfied the above criteria, but
also were very impressive in their customer support. The one that I recommend
the most is Pure Acai Berry
among all the other available brands because it’s the only one that contains
100% pure (not an extract),organic and unchanged Amazon acai berry. It also has
the certifications that I was looking for.
Click Here to visit the
official website of Pure Acai Berry.
People looking to drop the excess pounds put on over Christmas and New Year’s are invited to take part in the 2010 Tecumseh Community Weight Loss Challenge. The 12-week program begins Jan. 11. A $25 registration fee, plus an opportunity to buy a Fitness Connection three-month membership for $50 gives participants a number of benefits including an initial weigh-in, a weekly weigh-in and consult with Fitness Connection staff, a nutrition guide, wellness seminars, and prizes based on results.
Call 423-5602 or stop by Tecumseh Parks and Recreation, 703 E. Chicago Blvd., to
register.
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