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Fat blockers vs carb blockers

Fat Blockers vs Carb Blockers – Do They Actually Work?

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Wouldn’t it be great if you could eat whatever you want and still somehow lose weight? That’s basically the idea behind using something like a fat blocker (or a carb blocker), but the question remains – do they actually work? Unsurprisingly, the answer is no (sorry to burst that bubble!).  If you are serious about …

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High TSH symptoms and causes

High TSH Symptoms, Causes & What it Means

Have you been told, or are you suspicious, that you have a high TSH? If so there are many things you want to consider before pursuing treatment. While your TSH is important for assessing thyroid function it’s certainly not the only test, or the best way, to identify thyroid disease.  We are going to take …

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Prebiotics vs Probiotics: Why you Need to use Both

Prebiotics vs Probiotics – Why you Need to use Both

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Prebiotics vs probiotics – what is the difference and do you actually need both?  You may know that probiotics are important for intestinal health but did you know that prebiotics are just as important if not more important? Prebiotics act through different mechanisms but complement probiotics perfectly by increasing the effectiveness of both.  Learn who …

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Does CLA Really Help with Weight Loss: 5 Proven Benefits

Does CLA Really Help with Weight Loss? 5 Proven Benefits

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CLA is an extremely well-studied supplement that has been shown to help with weight loss and metabolic function.  CLA works by modulating your appetite, increasing the amount of energy that you consume, and by preventing your fat cells from getting bigger.  Learn more about how to use this fatty acid safely and correctly for weight …

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The Best Natural & Prescription Appetite Suppressants

The Best Natural & Prescription Appetite Suppressants

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Suppressing your appetite is actually quite easy, but does that mean you should do it? Most people want to manage their appetite to help with weight loss, but did you know that too much caloric restriction can actually damage your metabolism? In this post, I discuss how to use the best natural and prescription appetite …

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How and why you should use biotin for hair growth (1)

How & Why You Should use Biotin for Hair Growth

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Biotin is a special nutrient that may help curb hair loss.  The catch? It must be used appropriately, in the right people, at the right dose, and for the right length of time.  Clinical studies have shown that daily use of biotin does indeed improve hair strength probably through its powerful effects on the protein …

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3 Reasons to use Organic Protein Powder + Which one to use

3 Reasons to use Organic Protein Powder + Which one to use

Using protein powder can act as a powerful supplement to help improve gastrointestinal function, promote weight loss, and normalize appetite.  Most people are very familiar with protein powder and have been using it daily for years! But are all protein powders created equal? Not by a long shot.  It turns out that the best protein …

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shbg lab test guide (sex hormone binding globulin)

SHBG Lab Test Guide – What to do About High Levels, Low levels & More

SHBG is short for sex hormone binding globulin and it is a serum blood test that can give you valuable insight into your hormones!  Low levels of SHBG may be associated with low thyroid function and low estrogen status while high levels may bind up testosterone leading to weight gain, depression, and other symptoms.  Most …

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How to use wellbutrin for weight loss

How to Use Wellbutrin For Weight Loss & Who Should Use it

No doubt most of you have at least heard about Wellbutrin.  Most of you are probably familiar with its use as an anti-depressant, but did you know that it can also help with weight loss? Or that it is actually compounded with another medication (naltrexone) and is part of one of the most popular weight …

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Does metformin help with weight loss

Does Metformin Help with Weight Loss? (Yes & Here’s Why)

Metformin may be one of the cheapest and most underused weight loss medications out there.  Metformin is traditionally reserved for those with diabetes or insulin resistance, but many studies show that it can be effective in overweight or obese patients without diabetes.  The only problem? You wouldn’t know about it unless you do the research …

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