Youth Health – Ask Dr Adeline |24 July 2015
Weight Loss – Taking the natural & healthy route
With all the pressures to FIT IN with the crowd and ‘Look Good’, this month’s Youth Health segment highlights some of the dangers of the so-called ‘Miracle’ weight loss products flooding our local market.
It is perfectly okay to want to look your best or wanting to lose weight or just to feel good in your own skin but be sure you are doing it for the right reasons, adopting a healthy and natural way and not causing more harm that good to your body.
Dangerous side effects of tainted/contaminated weight loss products include:
Heart problems
Strokes
Digestive disorders
Addiction & dependence
Liver problems
Things to look out for in dangerous weight loss products:
Potential warning signs of tainted products include:
- Promises of a quick fix, for example “lose 10 pounds in one week.”
- Use of the words “guaranteed” or “scientific breakthrough.”
- Products marketed in a foreign language.
- Products marketed through mass e-mails.
- Products marketed as herbal alternatives to an FDA-approved drug or as having effects similar to prescription drugs.
Most of these types of tainted weight loss products are imported, sold online, and heavily promoted on social media sites. Some can also be found on store shelves. If you are considering starting a weight loss programme or thinking of taking any new weight loss products be sure to consult a doctor or seek clarifications from certified health professionals.
“The only natural way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you take in. That means a combination of healthful eating and physical activity.” James P. Smith, M.D.
A healthy lifestyle with a combination of fitness and balanced diet not only encourages weight loss but promote a happier and health you!!
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Researched and compiled by Island Communications SEYCHELLES for SNYC