Diet pills news 2007-06-07

Im not being malicious. Im not wishing the weight back on these women. Its just that every time we see a slimmed-down celebrity, whether its Banks or Jackson or Ricki Lake ("Half My Size. " was the headline in Us Weekly) trumpeting a startling weight loss, we can almost begin the countdown to that day when theyll be photographed by some other tabloid, looking huge and unhappy.

HOW TYRA LOST 30 lbs. " was the headline. "And five inches off her waistline. Her diet secrets. Her super-easy workout. No pills, no surgery. "

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We are making progress in our quest to change the shape of the average American, but it might be in the wrong direction. From government Web sites like to Americas usd. 40 billion weight-loss industry, slim-down resources now appear everywhere. Even some advertisements for diet pills are telling us the right way to lose weight. According to a nanoSLIM ad in the summer 2007 issue of Abs Magazine, "Regular exercise and proper nutrition are essential for achieving your weight-loss goals. " Its great that we are trying to turn things around, but its obviously not helping that much. Only 5 percent of attempts to lose weight and keep it off end in success, according to the FDA.

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A new over-the-counter weight loss drug goes on sale next week. Its the only nonprescription diet drug approved by the FDA. It claims to help people lose 50 percent more weight than diet alone.

After a six-year battle to lose weight, Tenofsky is tipping the scale in the right direction, with the help of a new diet program.

Tenofsky is taking the diet drug Xenical, only available by prescription. But next week a lower-dose version of the pill, marketed under the name Alli, will be on store shelves. Its the nations first nonprescription diet drug approved by the FDA.

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A sampling of Mexican prices for the diet drug found most hovering right around usd. 117 for the standard package of 28 pills, making purchases in Mexican border towns -- if you live nearby -- a less expensive option than purchasing the diet pill by mail order from Europe.

Readers increasingly are sending us reports on their experiences purchasing the highly anticipated diet pill in Mexican towns just across the border from California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.

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While the cautionary marketing approach may not trigger stampedes to the counter, analysts say the drugs fate hinges on the pharmaceutical giants ability to convince people that diet pills arent a magic bullet.

GlaxoSmithKline on opened an educational exhibit in New York City to prepare the country for alli, the first over-the-counter diet pill approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Peoples hopes are ridiculously high when it comes to diet pills. That leads to disappointment and bad word of mouth," said Steven Brozak, an analyst with WBB Securities.

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A sampling of Mexican prices for the diet drug found most hovering right around usd. 117 for the standard package of 28 pills, making purchases in Mexican border towns -- if you live nearby -- a less expensive option than purchasing the diet pill by mail order from Europe.

Readers of our sister publication, Acomplia Report, increasingly have reported on their experiences purchasing the highly anticipated diet pill in Mexican towns just across the border from California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.

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There is a new appetite suppressor in many diet aids on the shelf today. Although this is rather new to the United States it is has been used for centuries in India. The cactus flower has a star-shape and the flower has the colors of purple, black, and red or yellow. The cactus is found to grow in Africa, India, Afghanistan, Europe, and the Canary Islands. This cactus plant is Caralluma Fimbriata and has been proven to be a very successful ingredient in suppressing appetite, and is properties which assist in weight loss as well as the capacity to decrease blood pressure. In India the population also uses Caralluma Fimbriata for an appetite surpressant but also as an energy boost, endurance, and remedies for many common aliments.

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The problem with diet pills is that no pill will work on its own," he said. "You cant sit in front of the TV every day and lose weight. Youve also got to eat a low-calorie, well-balanced diet and get exercise. "

Weve done everything to go out of our way to be honest," said Steve Burton, vice president of the weight control division at GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare. "Were taking a very different approach than the fad diets people are constantly exposed to. "

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None of the diets delivered more than a 10 percent sustained weight loss over a year, and all had dropout rates of about 20 percent. All diets allowed about 1,500 calories per day.

Consumer Reports went on to say that some plans were rather doubtful. These included diet pills, which often cause heart issues; angel and devil diets, which tell you to include or eliminate entire categories of foods; and the glycemic index because its hard to predict insulin levels when people eat a mixture of foods in a meal.

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Caffeine has shown its value by giving a jump start to a routine and decrease pain responsiveness. However, a lot of diet pills contain more than 100 milligrams of caffeine per pill. Thats the equivalent of about three cups of the dining facilitys best coffee per pill, and some recommended doses are two pills three times a day.

A handful of the wrong dietary supplements could cause heat-related health issues for Soldiers. Before starting a diet in the sweltering Iraqi summer heat, Soldiers are encouraged to talk with a health professional first. Photo by

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While in Iraq, many Soldiers take the opportunity to focus on getting healthy and working out. Some Soldiers run, some walk, some hit the basketball court, some play football and some hit the weight rooms. For a small portion of these Soldiers looking to get fit, supplements might seem like an easy way to get fast results. Unfortunately, while some supplements help, others might do more damage