| As far as appetite suppressants go, it is among the least harmful. Garcinia cambogia is another rising star in the weight loss world. It is used as both an appetite suppressant and a fat burner, and appears quite harmless.
Fat Blockers
The most popular "natural" fat blocker is chitosan, which is derived from chitin, a complex starch found in the exoskeleton of shellfish such as shrimp, lobster, and crabs. Like Xenical, it can reduce the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and phytochemicals, very possibly doing more harm than good. | | If you must experiment with supplements, stick to herbal appetite suppressants, spices, and psyllium or flaxseed (bulking agents) with lots of water. But remember, your best allies will always be whole foods, water, and exercise.
THE ROAD TO LIFELONG HEALTHY WEIGHT! he ultimate goal is to fuel your body with foods that support health and healing. To do so you need to be able to recognize the difference between true physiological hunger and emotional hunger. When the distinction is clear, you can begin to fill various hungers in ways that nourish your spirit rather than feed your disease. |
Dian Dincin Buchman, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Be aware that the following medications influence one's ability to cope with the heat: laxatives, appetite suppressants, diuretics, sedatives, antihistamines, some thyroid hormones, and Parkinson's disease drugs.
What to Do—Water Therapy
LCD—Lie down, Cool off, Drink water and other liquids.
Have the heat-exhausted person lie down with the feet elevated and the head lower than the feet. Immediately cool the person with wet cloths to the head and body. If possible, put large, wet towels on the trunk of the body. If you can, give the person an instant cool bath. |
Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Cocaine can also produce emotional ups and downs, as can appetite suppressants. Several different drugs, including cold preparations, that contain stimulants such as phenylpropanolamine and ephedrine derivatives, painkillers, and even sedatives can all make you nervous and anxious. Chronic lack of sleep and stopping an exercise routine abruptly can also leave you "stressed." Some researchers are convinced that prolonged exposure to fluorescent lighting during office hours can also make you anxious. But don't change your job yet for that reason. This observation is still controversial. |
Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  One aspect of his medical history that stood out was his habitual use of the drug phenylpropanolamine, a drug that's often used in over-the-counter appetite suppressants. The drug was prescribed to raise blood pressure.
The drug had successfully elevated his blood pressure, but it seemed to me to be a poor choice of medication. Phenylpropanolamine is not intended for constant daily use, because it has several potential side effects during long-term use. One of the possible side effects is cognitive dysfunction, which may have gone undetected.
As J.L. |
Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Certain medications such as oral contraceptives, steroid hormones, appetite suppressants, nose drops, and antidepressants can also make your blood pressure rise. So if you have newly diagnosed high blood pressure be sure to review all your drugs, even those you can buy without a prescription.
Let's assume that your blood pressure was found on several different occasions to be high, perhaps 170/95. That falls into the "mild" to "moderate" category—certainly not "severe" (230/120 would put you in the latter class). |
Joseph Glenmullen, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Prozac-type drugs are powerful appetite suppressants, prescribed as diet pills.77 Indeed, when Redux was withdrawn, Prozac replaced it as a prescription diet pill at national weight-loss centers such as Nutri/Systems Diet Centers.78 The week after Redux was withdrawn from the market, the cover of Time reflected the concern about Prozac: "Redux, Fen/phen, Prozac: How Mood Drugs Work ... and Fail." Inside, the cover article said, "Serotonin drugs treat everything from depression to overeating, but as we learned this week, tinkering with the chemistry of the brain can be risky. |
Dr. Gary Null
See book keywords and concepts |  Additionally, slightly more than half (20 out of 39) of those on the drug complained of insomnia, nausea, and dry mouth; a portion of those subjects (3) discontinued treatment.
"Appetite Suppressants: Herbs or Amphetamines?" Arkpharma's Phyto-Facts 2, no.1 (1989): 2.
Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) reduces food intake, body weight, and serum triglyceride levels; studies with higher-order animals show a 46-percent reduction of food intake after a 3-mg/kg oral dose of HCA, and no rebound eating after discontinuation.
R. N. Rao and K. K. |
Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  For example, many headaches preparations, cold medicines, appetite suppressants, and "wake-up' ' pills contain varying amounts of caffeine. One brand of the latter, called "Zoom", advertises it as a "legal upper with the smooth-riding qualities of a snort of cocaine.''
All nervous system stimulants, in my opinion, should be avoided by persons at high risk for developing one of the neurodegenerative diseases. The best indication of risk is the presence of at least one direct relative (especially a parent) with one of these diseases. |
William Evans, Ph.D., and Irwin H. Rosenberg, M.D., with Jacqueline Thompson
See book keywords and concepts |  Depression, a common problem with old people, is one of the most effective appetite suppressants ever devised. Moreover, many elderly people feel socially isolated and lonely. |
Dr. Gary Null
See book keywords and concepts | | Additionally, slightly more than half (20 out of 39) of those on the drug complained of insomnia, nausea, and dry mouth; a portion of those subjects (3) discontinued treatment.
"Appetite Suppressants: Herbs or Amphetamines?" Arkpharma's Phyto-Facts 2, no.1 (1989): 2.
Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) reduces food intake, body weight, and serum triglyceride levels; studies with higher-order animals show a 46-percent reduction of food intake after a 3-mg/kg oral dose of HCA, and no rebound eating after discontinuation.
R. N. Rao and K. K. |
Natural Prescriptions: Dr. Giller's Natural Treatments & Vitamin Therapies For Over 100 Common AilmentsRobert M. Giller, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Many cold remedies that contain phenylpropanolamine (PPA), some blood pressure medications, appetite suppressants, Inderal and other beta blockers, and Dilantin for the prevention of seizures can all cause insomnia. Check with your doctor to see if any medications you are taking could interfere with your sleep. Or check the label on the medicine itself. Obviously, if the drug is causing insomnia, you should discuss it with your doctor.
Many of my patients who wake in the middle of the night suffer from low blood sugar. |
Josef A. Brinckmann and Michael P. Lindenmaier
See book keywords and concepts |  DAB or USP. The anatomy of the xylem and the localization of starch are useful for the distinction of different species [1]; see also starch distribution of diffe^ ent Rauvolfia species in Fig. 4.
TLC Identification: Following the assays of the DAB or USP. The DAB finger-
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed: average daily dosage: 600 mg dried root corresponding to 6 mg total alkaloids.
Mode of administration
Cut dried root or powdered dried root as well as other ^j^enical preparations for internal use. |
Carol Krucoff and Mitchell Krucoff, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  These include some high-blood-pressure medications, heart medications, antihistamines, tranquilizers, appetite suppressants, antidepressants, and ulcer drugs. Drug effects account for about 25 percent of cases of impotence.
* Smoking. Excessive tobacco use can hinder blood flow in veins and arteries.
* Hormonal problems. In some men, low levels of testosterone can cause impotence.
* Pelvic trauma. "Straddle" injuries such as occur when cyclists fall against the crossbar of a bike have been linked to later problems with impotence. |
James A. Duke, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Most of today's appetite suppressants are also stimulants. They include the herb-derived combination of caffeine (from coffee) and ephedrine (from Chinese ephedra, or ma huang) that's used in some physician-supervised weight-loss programs for dangerously obese people. Personally, if I experienced appetite loss, I'd cut back or even eliminate my coffee consumption to see if it helped.
Depressants also contribute to appetite loss. It's a common side effect of prescription narcotic pain relievers. But by far the chief culprit is alcohol. |
American Medical Publishing
See book keywords and concepts | | Stimulants may be used as appetite suppressants for short-term treatment of obesity, and they also may be used for patients with asthma.
Stimulants, such as dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) and methylphenidate (Ritalin), have chemical structures that are similar to a family of key brain neurotransmitters called monoamines, which include norepinephrine and dopamine. Stimulants increase the amount of these chemicals in the brain. This, in turn, increases blood pressure and heart rate, constricts blood vessels, increases blood glucose, and opens up the pathways of the respiratory system. |
Joseph Glenmullen, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Although the medications are appetite suppressants, I have had several patients who, in the initial weeks and months after they went off the drugs, reported a dramatic increase in their appetite and "ballooning" of their weight by twenty pounds or more. The patients had always been quite slim and never had a weight problem prior to the drug; all of them lost weight while on the medication. But after the drug was stopped, they found themselves overweight for the first time in their lives. They reported the additional pounds were extremely difficult to take off, even with dieting and exercise. | | The Prozac group are powerful appetite suppressants for many patients.24 When starting the drugs, patients report a dramatic loss of interest in food. Some say they lose their sense of flavor as well; food has an unappealing, metallic taste. Many lose weight on the drugs. In some instances the weight loss can be precipitous. I have had a few patients who needed to go off the medication because of dangerous weight loss.
For most people, weight loss is an appealing side effect. Indeed, many go on the drugs expressly for this purpose. |
Earl Mindell and Hester Mundis
See book keywords and concepts |  Decrease or alter the effectiveness of medications
Analgesics, antibiotics, anticoagulants, anticonvulsants, antidiabetics, antidyskinetics, antihistamines, antieoplastics, appetite suppressants, bronchial dilators, cardiovascular preparations, oral contraceptives, decongestants, diuretics, sedatives, thyroid drugs, tranquilizers, and more. (See section 142.)
7. Basic "Labelese" for Beginners in Search of Better Health
The following is a guide to the most commonly misinterpreted labels, explaining what they do—and do not—mean, and noting consumers who should be particularly aware of them. |
Cynthia A. Foster, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  FDA Analysis of Cardiac Valvular Dysfunction With Use of appetite suppressants. Rockville, Md: Division of Pharmacovigilance and Epidemiology, Food and Drug Administration, US Dept of Health and Human Services; 1997). They thought it was safe...doesn't take a genius to figure out that when they say that... Discovering new dangers of drugs after marketing evidendy is common, according to the U.S. General Accounting Office. |
the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books
See book keywords and concepts |  Regular exercise is one of the best natural appetite suppressants," Dr. Steelman says. Intermittent exercise won't have the same effect, though, so don't expect a Sunday stroll to do the trick. By "regular," Dr. Steelman means five to seven times a week.
Learn new table manners. If you eat whenever you're watching TV or reading in your favorite chair, you have to break the association between that activity, the place you do it and food. "Pick out one area in the house that's the designated eating area," Dr. Steelman says. "Sit there only when it's time to eat. |
American Medical Publishing
See book keywords and concepts | | The drugs used in combination were approved by the FDA many years ago as appetite suppressants for the short-term weight loss. Phentermine was approved in 1959 and fenfluramine in 1973.
But the combination of the two drugs, called fen-phen, was approved by the FDA in 1996 for use as an appetite suppressant. After this, many thousands of prescription were handed out by doctors, mostly to women, although some men tried the latest "miracle drug" too. Six million people in the United States took fen-phen. | | POPULAR COLD REMEDIES THAT COULD KILL
The Food and Drug Administration advised consumers
Monday to avoid over-the-counter cold remedies and have appetite suppressants with a common alternative ingredient linked to increased stroke risk, and it called on drug companies to stop using the ingredient.
Consumers may still find the products in their drugstores for several months until the FDA rule, which in effect bans the Alka-Seltzer Plus ingredient's use in non-prescription remedies, is in cold remedies place. |
Earl L. Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Track Down Your Sleep Robber
Many over-the-counter painkillers, cold and allergy remedies and appetite suppressants contain caffeine and other substances that can cause insomnia. Some examples of drugs that contain caffeine are Anacin, Extra Strength Excedrin, Bayer Select Maximum, Midol and Vanquish. Herbal products with zippy names and energy-boosting claims may be nothing more than concentrated ephedra, caffeine or guar ana, a South American herb that contains high levels of caffeine. |
page 2 of 2 | Next ->
FAIR USE NOTICE: The research quoted here is provided under the protection of Fair Use provisions and published by the 501(c)3 non-profit Consumer Wellness Center for the purposes of public comment and education. Authors / publishers may submit books for consideration of inclusion here.
TERMS OF USE: Read full terms of use. Citations of text from NaturalPedia must include: 1) Full credit to the original author and book title. 2) Secondary credit to the Natural News Naturalpedia as a research resource and a link to www.NaturalNews.com/np/index.html
This unique compilation of research is copyright (c) 2008 by the non-profit Consumer Wellness Center.
ABOUT THE CREATOR OF NATURALPEDIA: Mike Adams, the creator of this NaturalNews Naturalpedia, is the editor of NaturalNews.com, the internet's top natural health news site, creator of the Honest Food Guide (www.HonestFoodGuide.org), a free downloadable consumer food guide based on natural health principles, author of Grocery Warning, The 7 Laws of Nutrition, Natural Health Solutions, and many other books available at www.TruthPublishing.com, creator of the earth-friendly EcoLEDs company (www.EcoLEDs.com) that manufactures energy-efficient LED lighting products, founder of Arial Software (www.ArialSoftware.com), a permission e-mail technology company, creator of the CounterThink Cartoon series (www.NaturalNews.com/index-cartoons.html) and author of over 1,500 articles, interviews, special reports and reference guides available at www.NaturalNews.com. Adams' personal philosophy and health statistics are available at www.HealthRanger.org.
|
 |
Refine your search
with Appetite suppressants...
...and Key Health Concepts:...and Drugs
...and Drug
...and Chemicals
...and Diet
...and Disease
...and Health
...and Foods
...and Problems
...and Medications
...and Remedies
...and Anatomy:...and Blood
...and Heart
...and Appetite
...and Body
...and Brain
...and Thyroid
...and Liver
...and Kidney
...and Nose
...and Arteries
...and Health Conditions and Diseases:...and Obesity
...and Impotence
...and Diabetes
...and Depression
...and Insomnia
...and Anxiety
...and Overweight
...and Asthma
...and High blood pressure
...and Aids
...and Concepts:...and Combination
...and Weight
...and Work
...and Pressure
...and Time
...and Energy
...and Study
...and Activity
...and Management
...and Hunger
...and Physiology:...and Effect
...and Increase
...and Hungry
...and Effects
...and Increases
...and Levels
...and Inhibitor
...and Changes
...and Blood sugar
...and Elevated
...and Objects:...and People
...and Market
...and Produce
...and Pills
...and Company
...and Plant
...and Diets
...and Internet
...and Hour
...and Pot
...and Adjectives:...and Cold
...and Long-term
...and Short-term
...and Natural
...and Emotional
...and Over-the-counter
...and Chronic
...and Potential
...and Major
...and Recommended
...and Actions:...and Eating
...and Sleep
...and Eat
...and Treating
...and Remember
...and Drink
...and Lose weight
...and Playing
...and Taking
...and Smoking
...and Medical Terms:...and Dose
...and Stimulant
...and Drops
...and Inhibitors
...and Diagnosis
...and Dosages
...and Syndrome
...and Infusion
...and Results
...and Dosage
...and Who:...and Doctors
...and Physicians
...and Patients
...and For children
...and Children
...and Women
...and Men
...and Human
...and Physician
...and Families
|
Related Concepts:
Drugs
Drug
People
Obesity
Blood
Effect
Blood pressure
Combination
Heart
Weight
Appetite
Increase
Chemicals
Diet
Fda
Cold
Market
Digestive
Eating
Impotence
Work
Disease
Health
Sleep
Weight loss
Fen-phen
Produce
Fenfluramine
Xenical
Body
Eat
Stimulants
Diabetes
Hungry
Pressure
Foods
Brain
Long-term
Depression
Insomnia
Problems
Adverse
Anxiety
Short-term
Caffeine
Time
Prozac
Effects
Remedies
Pills
Medications
Natural
Overweight
Emotional
Increases
Doctors
Energy
Treatment
Lead
Levels
Antidepressants
Dose
Stimulant
Exercise
Prescription
Physicians
Activity
Study
Bray
Over-the-counter
Inhibitor
Asthma
Thyroid
Management
Causes
Chronic
Metabolism
Drops
Hunger
Insulin
Studies
Patients
Food
Potential
Risk
Liver
High blood pressure
Major
Care
Treating
Aids
Water
Changes
Recommended
Inhibitors
Symptoms
Abuse
Products
Disorders
Digestive inhibitors
|
Email this page to a friend
