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By: Tamara Jacobi Juicing has become rather popular in the last couple of years and I am often asked what my thoughts are on this new trend. Juice is yet another controversial topic in the world of nutrition. Of course, controversy makes things interesting, right? There are both pros and cons to juicing and of [...]
By: Tamara Jacobi You might want to consider adding sprouts to your list of “superfoods”. In the life of a plant, sprouting is moment of great vitality and energy. The seed, after having remained quiet for a long period of time, becomes more and more active and begins its journey up through the topsoil into [...]
By Tamara Jacobi Spring is a time of year when you may be eyeing those seed packets at the grocery store, wondering what you might plant in your garden this year. I might also suggest that while seeds are on your mind, why not consider the role that they play in your diet? Many seeds [...]
By Tamara Jacobi, Holistic Nutrition Coach In the spirit of Earth Day, green is definitely the color of the moment. Let us celebrate green! Green is the color of life. Green is a way of life. Green is a fuel for life. Clearly, Earth Day is devoted to caring for our beautiful planet and embracing [...]
What’s all the Hype about African Mango? We’ve been getting a lot of questions about a new product: African Mango seed, also called Irvingia gabonensis, and whether it can help people lose weight. We decided to take a look at reviews of the product to help give people a better idea of what it is, [...]
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I was wondering if you have looked into the HCG Ultra diet?
Hi reese. Yes, I have researched the hCG diet, and I am not an advocate. Sure, lots of people have lost weight with it. It goes without saying that a diet limiting you to a very unhealthy 500 calories per day will cause you to lose weight. Your body goes into starvation mode. Research has been done to prove crash diets lead to no more weight loss after a year, than if we modestly reduce calories and increase our exercise.
It’s also not very safe. Starving ourselves isn’t good for our bodies. If you only eat 500 calories a day, there are serious health risks. The CDC has already pin-pointed over a dozen deaths linked to these very low calorie diets as far back as the 1970′s. Of course, most people won’t perish from the hCG diet, but many will develop other health problems like hair loss, constipation and gallstones.
Here at aPY, as cliche’ as it may sound, we like to follow the old adage that, to lose weight you need a healthy diet, excersize, and, of course, don’t forget your supplements! (Click here to see the CDC’s info on low calorie diets including hCG):
http://www.ajcn.org/content/34/4/453.full.pdf%20
I love your site!!! I’m so glad your team is sharing all this info with us….. Thank you all!!!!:)
wondering if you could look into this product and give it a review:
http://www.lef.org/Vitamins-Supplements/Item01426/Super-Ubiquinol-CoQ10-with-Enhanced-Mitochondrial-Support.html?source=search&key=ubiquinol
Thanks,
Gerry
Taking a look at this products label, I see that it contains just regular Ubiquinol with no absorption assistance. The Vesisorb technology is what’s needed to increase absorption by 696%. It isn’t a bad product, you just won’t get the full benefit that you would get with a product that contains that technology.
I love the Red Whale krill oil! Are there any other reliable brands of krill oil out there?
I have a question. I would love an actual answer if at all possible. I have started taking Krill Oil supplements but I am still a cigarette smoker. If I continue taking the supplement and smoking at the same time how does that effect me?
Well, you asked for an actual answer so I’m not going to pull any punches. I watched my grandfather die from lung cancer that was a direct result of smoking for decades. It was not pretty and I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. I’ve seen no studies on how krill oil interacts with cigarette smoking, but have to wonder why you’d spend the money on krill oil and still continue such an unhealthy habit. There are no supplements that can undo the damage you’re doing to your body and your health. How does it affect you? It fills your lungs with black nastiness and cuts your life short. With or without the krill oil. My advice would be not to waste your money on both krill oil and cigarettes – pick one and drop the other.
What is your assessment of Glutathione supplements? Is it true oral supplements are not absorbed, and are a waste of money? What about the composition of this product?
http://shop.farmacia.merlonipharma.ch/product.php?productid=406&cat=26&bestseller=Y
Thank you for your time. Al Krause
We have not researched Glutathione supplements so unfortunately we can’t really comment at this time. We will however put them on our list to look into and let you know!
Do you plan on researching the best Resveratrol?
We have several types of products we’re working on. Resveritol is on the list!
I’m so happy that I found your site! I want the best product possible to meet my needs, without the worry or confusion of having so many products to choose from. Thank you!!!
like your site will be ordering soon off your blueprint for health but what about these cancer fighters.
green tea
resvertol
beta glucan
curcumin
thanks Tim
We have a long list of products and areas we’re looking forward to researching this year and many of those are on it! Stay tuned!