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JULY, 2004 NEWSLETTER

WEIGHT LOSS: THE REALITY BEHIND THOSE SUPPLEMENTS

The internet, newspapers and infomercials are saturated with information about quick and easy ways to lose weight using supplements.  The fact is that supplements are a temporary fix with short-term results.  That’s because people don’t learn healthy eating habits while using the supplements.  Instead, they think their weight loss will be permanent.  The supplement manufacturers provide a lot of statistics and science to prove their claims, but in reality, they have taken bits and pieces of small, short-term studies to provide their evidence.  If people looked further into the facts, they would find very little proof that supplements provide a long-term solution to weight loss. 

The only way to permanently lose weight is to change one’s eating habits for life.  Eating less; eating lots of fresh, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and “good” carbs (unprocessed, whole foods, including whole grains) and doing vigorous exercise at least 30 minutes three times a week is the only proven method to lose weight on a long-term basis.   

The only way to permanently lose weight is to change one’s eating habits for life.  Eating less; eating lots of fresh, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and “good” carbs (unprocessed, whole foods, including whole grains) and doing vigorous exercise at least 30 minutes three times a week is the only proven method to lose weight on a long-term basis.

That said, however, there are a few supplements that can provide some assistance for weight loss as long as diet and exercise changes are included.  Here’s a brief description of each:

1.  Carb Blockers – These are extracts made from part of white kidney beans.  They act by   inhibiting alpha amylase, a digestive enzyme that breaks down starch into glucose to make it absorbable.  Carb blockers help starches pass through the body unabsorbed. They’re taken before meals containing starches.

2.  Kelp – This seaweed is full of iodine and can increase metabolism.  It should not be taken by anyone with thyroid issues unless recommended by a trained healthcare professional.

3.  Garcinia – This is from the fruit of the Garcinia cambogia tree from India.  It has been used in Ayurvedic (Indian) medicine for centuries.  It has been shown in animal studies to curb appetite and inhibit the body’s production of fatty acids.

4.  CLA (Tonalin™) – Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA), found in meat & dairy products, has a beneficial effect on the balance between fat and muscle in our bodies.  There are recent studies that shows it appears to help the body metabolize fat into muscle.  CLA is a plant based alternative to meat and dairy sources.

5.  Green Tea Extract – More and more studies are coming to the conclusion that green tea extracts will improve metabolism and reduce blood sugar and lipids.  These actions can produce weight loss.

  Note that none of the above supplements are related to or cause the same effects as the recently-banned product ephedra.  Also, none contain large amounts of caffeine.  BEWARE OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING LARGE AMOUNTS OF CAFFEINE.  They can have hidden dangers to our health.  The supplements mentioned above should not have adverse effects in healthy people who need a little assistance with their diets.   As with any other health regimen, it’s best to have a doctor examine you before you go on a diet or start an exercise program.  

WHAT'S HOT IN THE SHOP THIS MONTH?

Colloidal Minerals - HALF PRICE - 4 oz. for $5.25  

Green Tea Extract 100mg - 30 tabs for $7.00

Triphala-Garcinia Program (weight loss aid) - 120 tabs for $16.50

Tonalin™CLA - BUY 60 GET 30 FREE

Carb Blocker Phase 2 - Wafers or Pills

Yummi Bears Kids' Multi-Vitamins - ON SALE - 120 for $12.00

NEW THIS MONTH: CINNAMON EXTRACT TABLETS FOR BLOOD SUGAR & CHOLESTEROL CONTROL.

DON'T MISS

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Saturday, July 24, 2004

11:00 am to 7:00 pm  

LIVE MUSIC

WINE-TASTINGS - VIRGINIA WINES, OF COURSE!

CRAFT VENDORS

TOUR DE VIN BICYCLE TOUR

Last year 5,000 people came to Powhatan’s historic Village area.  Don’t miss the bigger and better festival happening this year!   Visit www.powhatanchamberofcommerce.org and click the Festival logo for details.

OUR STORE HOURS: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – 2:30pm – 6:00pm and Saturday – 10:00am – 6:00pm.  

Make your appointment for total wellness and nutrition counseling with Debbie Markel, Certified Herbalist & Certified Natural Health Professional.  

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!  Keep it safe…

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