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Why the Master Cleanse Won’t End Your Weight Loss Battle

The "Master Cleanse" is a liquid-based dieting program that has experienced widespread popularity for decades. Not surprisingly so, as it typically results in dramatic amounts of weight loss in a relatively short period of time. Also known…

How the hCG Diet Exploits the “Placebo” Effect

"What are your thoughts on the hCG diet?" I can't even count the number of times I've been asked about this one. Unsurprisingly so, as "hCG" is of course another one of those "miracle" drugs claimed to have helped millions of people shed dozens…

Effective or Overhyped: The Facts About Garcinia Cambogia

I'm sure you've either seen or heard of Garcinia Cambogia pills and extracts, which have been so widely endorsed by physician-turned-television-personality Dr. Oz and numerous other celebrities and self-proclaimed "experts". In fact, among the…

The 6 Worst Weight Loss Methods Ever

One out of every 3 adults is trying to lose weight yet nearly 70% are still overweight. Of those lucky enough to experience weight loss, over 90% experience weight regain within a 3-5 year period (or less). So, what's wrong here? Well, obviously,…

The Gluten-Free Lifestyle: Is It Really a Fad?

For over a decade, gluten-free eating has been widely popular amongst health enthusiasts and weight loss seekers. When visiting your local grocery store, you've likely noticed that many shelves are packed full of foods labeled "gluten-free".…

10 Types of Dieting Resources to Reject

Oftentimes, weight loss seekers fall victim to one or more of the hundreds of dieting programs on the mainstream market. I'm sure you've done it at least once yourself. Now, don't get me wrong here, some of them do offer useful strategies,…