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Is There A Magic Pill for Weight Loss? - Part 2
As you may already know, Part 1 of my blog regarding "magic pills" for weight loss, was downright discouraging- a hodgepodge of "uppers" and diuretics that were not worth their side effects, had addictive potential, and were for quick fixes.
Not all the news is gloomy, however. There are a couple of FDA approved drugs for weight loss which, while they still have some side effects, are effective at helping people lose weight when part of a broader change in diet and lifestyle. Moreover, they seem...
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By Merely Me , Health Expert...every seven to 10 days, if you don't change your diet." Fernstrom also tells us that Lithium,... Read more »
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By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert...referred to these medications as lending themselves to weight loss, but only in the first 6-12... Read more »
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Eating Disorders: Treatment for Bulimia
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