By Curtis Alexander, Pharm.D.America’s Natural PharmacistSummary: Purchasing a BMI scale is a waste of your time and money. I think a healthy BMI (body mass index) is a very poor goal for someone to shoot for if they are trying to lose weight. The BMI is a notoriously inaccurate determinant of health as it does [...]
Archive for the ‘Weight Loss’ category
BMI Scale
February 8th, 2010Green Tea Tablets for Weight Loss?
January 27th, 2010By Curtis Alexander, Pharm.D.
America’s Natural Pharmacist
Summary: Green tea tablets appear to be a safe alternative to drinking brewed green tea for weight loss and contain all the beneficial compounds found in the brewed tea. I wouldn’t recommend taking the green tea extract tablets every day – instead alternate every other day. You may want to [...]
Oolong Tea & Weight Loss
December 17th, 2009By Curtis Alexander, Pharm.D.
America’s Natural Pharmacist
Summary: A number of small studies have looked at Oolong tea & weight loss and have shown some small benefit. Oolong tea can increase your energy expenditure and calories burned – but only slightly. Don’t believe the claims that you can burn 20 pounds in 30 days.
Q: Can I [...]
Gastric Bypass Vitamins
December 3rd, 2009Summary: If you have had gastric bypass surgery or are planning on it, gastric bypass vitamins are not a luxury. They are an absolute necessity for survival. In fact, one of the leading facilities in the country in regards to this popular procedure actually orders their patients to take a supplement. Usually, a specialized version [...]
Acai Berry Benefits and Claims
October 28th, 2009Summary: I see a lot of so-called Acai Berry benefits plastered all over the internet which made me wonder what all the fuss was about. Acai berry is a Brazilian fruit that has been used for many years as a food product in that country. Recently ‘discovered’ by the natural supplement market Acai Berry [...]
Eating Clean During the Holidays
October 27th, 2009Summary: Eating clean can be tough anytime, but especially so during the holidays. Here are 4 quick tips I follow that might help you avoid holiday binging and falling off the wagon.
I don’t mean to ruffle your feathers but with Thanksgiving and Christmas fast approaching it is not only the season for thanks and giving…it’s [...]
