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Appetite Suppressant Drug Increase Risk of Depression, Anxiety and Suicide

healthnut wrote Nov 16, 2007 : Here's one weight loss drug to avoid. It called rimonabant (Acomplia) and leads to depression, anxiety, and possible suicide. http://www.abcnews.go.com/Health/Depression/story?id=3872658&page=1... more »
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A "Spooky" Diet

healthnut wrote Oct 30, 2007 : I'm not fan of rapid weight loss. Knowing that our cells struggle with inhibitors on a daily basis to turn food into energy makes me wonder why the health professionals don't even put their feet down and say, "Going on a diet below your basal metabo... more »
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More on the KinKin diet

healthnut wrote Oct 22, 2007 : For those following the KimKin diet drama, Heidi Diaz will be in court on November 1st to face questions filed against her. It will be interesting to find out how she answers some of the questions, such as eye color change and her "multiple" looks.... more »
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Aging and Metabolism

healthnut wrote Oct 08, 2007 : Jeff Novick has an interesting blog on metabolism and aging. It's the physical activity that slows down metabolism as one ages. Younger people have higher metabolic rates because of higher lean body mass. As people age, they tend to to "retire" f... more »
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The "Horoscope" Diet

healthnut wrote Sep 29, 2007 : For those who "believe" in the stars: http://www.lifescript.com/channels/diet_fitness/Other_Tips/horoscope_for_a_hot_body.asp?page=1 By The Saturn Sisters, Special to LifeScript Wednesday, September 19, 2007 The Saturn Sisters, authors of S... more »
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Hugs – "Dieting at War With Our Bodies"

healthnut wrote Sep 26, 2007 : Some interesting handouts: http://www.hugs.com/Forum_Docs_Attachs/Nondieting_DVD_discussion_questions_final.pdf http://www.hugs.com/Forum_Docs_Attachs/CelebrateHAES2006.pdf http://www.hugs.com/Forum_Docs_Attachs/HealthCareMyths.pdf A diet book ... more »
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Free Nutritional Cooking Classes

healthnut wrote Sep 23, 2007 : If any of you are interested in learning about cooking and nutrition, here are some free classes, sponsored by Lance Armstrong, PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine), etc. You do not have to be a cancer victim to take them. These... more »
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Celebrities w/ Diet Struggles

healthnut wrote Sep 20, 2007 : When it comes to weight loss, celebrities are no different than the rest of us. They may have the luxury of hiring personal chefs, and/or trainers, but they also face diet struggles.  Here are a few: Monica Lewinsky http://theskinnywebsite.co... more »
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