Health And Nutrition

Solutions For Women-PMS & Stress Management

2006-01-16T20:09:00.000-08:00

The demands of work and family, as well as hormonal changes, can compromise a woman's health and well-being. Women's Solutions include herbs, nutrients and hormone precursors to help women find their natural balance and enjoy glowing health at every age.

Tang Kuei Plus
An herbal supplement for PMS and stress management.

Key Benefits

Helps relieve symptoms of PMS.*
Has calming properties.*
May help promote restful sleep.*

Tang Kuei (or dong quai) is a Chinese herb traditionally used to support the female reproductive system.*

Tang Kuei has been used for centuries in China as a general nutritional tonic, particularlybeneficial for women because of its reputation for balancing hormonalshifts in females. The root of the plant is a rich source of B vitamins, calcium, iron,magnesium and essential oils.*

In the Chinese system, Tang Kuei is considered a "superior" herb that can be takenon a daily basis. It is often added to soups and broths to increase the nutritionalvalue of these dishes.*

When used in coordination with Tang Kuei, chamomile adds to the root’s calmingeffect. Known for its ability to soothe smooth muscle tissue, chamomile is perfectfor calming a nervous stomach, menstrual cramps and other stress-related physicalmaladies. Chamomile eases tension, making it ideal for promoting a restfulnight’s sleep and may be sipped in tea form before bedtime.*

Usage

Use with Herbalife's Xtra-Cal to further promote women's health.

Price:

Only $12.50 per 60 tablet bottle...Order yours today!

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Solutions For Women-Calcium

2006-01-16T19:49:00.000-08:00

The demands of work and family, as well as hormonal changes, can compromise a woman's health and well-being. Women's Solutions include herbs, nutrients and hormone precursors to help women find their natural balance and enjoy glowing health at every age.

Xtra-Cal
A calcium supplement for strong bones.

Key Benefits

Provides a concentrated source of calcium to build strong bones.*
Includes vitamin D and magnesium for better calcium absorption and utilization.*

Taking a calcium supplement daily, in addition to a healthy diet and regular weight-bearing exercise, may reduce the risk of osteoporosis by slowing the rate of bone loss.*

Usage
For enhanced bone protection, use Xtra-Cal with Herbalife's soy-protein containing shakes.*

Did You Know?
Although mainly considered a female problem, men are also vulnerable to osteoporosis and should make sure they consume enough calcium to ward off bone loss.

Fast Facts:

Xtra-Cal is one of the most concentrated forms of calcium available in a tablet.
Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium.
Three tablets supply 100 percent of the U.S. Percent Daily Value of calcium intake for men and women over the age of 40.
Includes supplemental magnesium, which is important for the optimal effect of calcium on bone health.*

Price:

Only $10.25 per 90 tablet bottle, that's only .35 per day!

Don't let it be too late...Order yours today!

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Overweight & Obesity

2005-07-20T09:51:00.000-07:00

Nearly two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight, and 30.5 percent are obese, according to data from the 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Overweight and obesity are known risk factors for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, hypertension, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis (degeneration of cartilage and bone of joints), sleep apnea and other breathing problems, and some forms of cancer (uterine, breast, colorectal, kidney, and gallbladder).

Obesity is also associated with high blood cholesterol, complications of pregnancy, menstrual irregularities, hirsutism (presence of excess body and facial hair), stress incontinence (urine leakage caused by weak pelvic-floor muscles), psychological disorders such as depression, and increased surgical risk.

Overweight refers to an excess of body weight compared to set standards. The excess weight may come from muscle, bone, fat, and/or body water. Obesity refers specifically to having an abnormally high proportion of body fat. A person can be overweight without being obese, as in the example of a bodybuilder or other athlete who has a lot of muscle. However, many people who are overweight are also obese.

Q: How many adults are overweight?
A: According to NHANES 1999-2000 and the US Census 2000, nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight (Body Mass Index (BMI) > 25, which includes those who are obese).
All adults (20+ years old): 129.6 million (64.5 percent)
Women (20+ years old): 64.5 million (61.9 percent)
Men (20+ years old): 65.1 million (67.2 percent)

Q: How many adults are obese?A: Nearly one-third of U.S. adults are obese (BMI > 30).
A:

All adults (20+ years old): 61.3 million (30.5 percent)
Women (20+ years old): 34.7 million (33.4 percent)
Men (20+ years old): 26.6 million (27.5 percent)

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Liftoff™

2005-07-18T21:10:00.000-07:00

Have you tried the new Liftoff™ yet? Wow! It is awesome! It helps fight physical and mental fatigue, helps you stay focused for improved concentration, and it tastes great!

Herbalife proudly introduces a new kind of energy! Liftoff™ Dietary Supplement is an effervescent energy drink tablet that does more than give you your body a boost—it’ll shift your mind into high gear!* With an exclusive energy blend of taurine, guarana, caffeine, Panax ginseng and Ginkgo biloba, Liftoff™ Dietary Supplement fights fatigue and improves mental performance.* Liftoff™ Dietary Supplement also contains 100% of your daily supply of antioxidant Vitamin C and more than 100% of your Vitamins B6 and B12 for enhanced energy production.* Try both refreshing flavors, Ignite-Me Orange and Lemon-Lime Blast, today.

Usage:
Just drop one tablet in eight ounces of cool water and start the countdown!

One box of 10 tablets only $15.95.

Beat the Osteoporosis Odds

2005-04-19T11:19:00.000-07:00

Protection for your bones!*

Calcium is an essential mineral the body needs for strong bones and teeth. In addition, calcium encourages a strong, steady heartbeat, keeps blood pumping efficiently and maintains nerves and muscles. In short - calcium pretty much helps keep your whole body working the way it should!

Your body's entire skeletal system and your teeth are composed of calcium. If you're body isn't getting enough calcium through your diet, it will take what it needs from your bones to make up for it. Over time, this process can lead to Osteoporosis, a crippling disease that can make bones very fragile and more susceptible to fracture. As you age, your body stops producing bone and may begin to lose it. To maximize your peak bone density, make sure you get plenty of calcium, magnesium and vitamin D now, with Xtra-Cal!*

Discussion Points:
Bone Up On Calcium: Three Xtra-Cal tablets a day supply 100 percent of the U.S. Percent Daily Value for calcium intake.*

Ward Off Weak Bones: To help prevent bone weakness and osteoporosis in the future, make sure you're getting plenty of calcium now. Bone development slows down around the age of 30 and bone strength continues to decrease throughout the rest of your life. Increasing calcium intake is health maintenance for bones and teeth.*

Combine With Other Products: Xtra-Cal can be used in conjunction with our weight-management programs and Herbalife's entire line of nutritional products to boost your overall nutrient intake-including calcium.

Did You Know?
Although mainly considered a female problem, men are also vulnerable to osteoporosis and should make sure they consume enough calcium to ward off bone loss.

Fast Facts:

Xtra-Cal is one of the most concentrated forms of calcium available in a tablet.
Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium.
Three tablets supply 100 percent of the U.S. Percent Daily Value of calcium intake for men and women over the age of 40.
Includes supplemental magnesium, which is important for the optimal effect of calcium on bone health.*

Price:
Only $10.25 per 90 tablet bottle, that's only .35 per day!

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Need More Energy? Try Liftoff!

2005-04-19T10:20:00.000-07:00

FIZZ. FOCUS. FUEL GOOD!

Key Benefits

Helps fight physical and mental fatigue.*
Helps you stay focused for improved concentration.*

Herbalife proudly introduces a new kind of energy! Liftoff™ Dietary Supplement is an effervescent energy drink tablet that does more than give you your body a boost—it’ll shift your mind into high gear!* With an exclusive energy blend of taurine, guarana, caffeine, Panax ginseng and Ginkgo biloba, Liftoff™ Dietary Supplement fights fatigue and improves mental performance.* Liftoff™ Dietary Supplement also contains 100% of your daily supply of antioxidant Vitamin C and more than 100% of your Vitamins B6 and B12 for enhanced energy production.* Try both refreshing flavors, Ignite-Me Orange and Lemon-Lime Blast, today.

Usage

Just drop one tablet in eight ounces of cool water and start the countdown!

Liftoff™ is only $15.95 and comes in two flavors:

Ignite Me Orange and Lemon Lime Blast.

Try some today and Liftoff™!

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I LOVE What I Do!

2005-03-26T10:43:00.000-08:00

A Work From Home Business like no other!!! Enjoy working your OWN hours on your terms! NEVER work for someone else again and earn $25-$75 per hour part time-full time. NO Door to Door sales, NO Home Parties, NO Pressure to approach your friends and family, and NO monthly Commitment!! This is a fantastic opportunity! We offer full training and ongoing support. RISK FREE! Herbalife

As a Team Member you can:

Have the freedom to do what you want to ...when you want to
Retire in 2 to 5 years with income that lasts forever
Be home all day every day with your kids
Enjoy company paid dream vacations two or three times a year
See your dreams become your reality
Enjoy tax advantages that are absolutely out of this world
Say goodbye to alarm clocks, rush hour, and stress for good.

With 40 million satisfied customers – you’ll find “safety in numbers”. Our system is fully automated allowing you to set your own hours - you can work around your family’s schedule, activities, and important events.

Home-based business is a $427 Billion a year industry. That's more than the pharmaceutical industry, food industry, and consumer goods industry - combined! How? Because of the sheer numbers of people in business for themselves who are now working from home. The extremely low start-up costs, flexible hours, and the Internet are fueling the growth of the home business segment. By 2005 as many as 150 Million people, in North America alone, will be enjoying the freedom and benefits of owning their own Internet business.

Let us show you how to Become Your Own Boss and WORK AT HOME! You will find many other companies offering similar 'systems' - but there is a reason we are the fastest growing group in the world! We are often copied but never bettered thanks to our unmatched on-going training and support. We are affiliated with a multi-billion dollar global company with a 25 year track record of success and we are seeking independent representatives who are serious about building a home based business and engineering their own future and work from home. Perfect for single parents, or parents who would rather work from home and spend more time with their children.

If you have a phone, a computer, and an internet connection, you owe it to your children to consider this option.

Work with your kids in your lap or while they nap
Say goodbye to daycare and rush hour for good
No experience necessary
Full training and support
Friendly Team Atmosphere
Customer Service experience a plus

Thomas Edison said that "success is 90% ATTITUDE and 10% KNOWLEDGE"

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE!

Herbalife

Weight Management

2005-03-21T11:47:00.000-08:00

Weight Loss Assistance:
As the world’s leading weight-management company, Herbalife has helped millions of people lose weight safely and effectively for 25 years. Our experience, combined with the expertise of scientists, doctors, and nutritionists who make up Herbalife’s Medical Advisory Board, has led to products that are on the leading edge of health and dietary enhancements.

At Herbalife, we understand that people like to have choices when it comes to losing weight. However, these choices must be safe, effective and healthy. Our two simple approaches start with the essential building blocks of our Cellular Nutrition® Program (nourishment at the cellular level) and combine them with the fat-burning abilities of thermogenic herbs to create our ShapeWorks® Programs. They are designed for optimal weight loss, powered by Cellular Nutrition® and include heart healthy, low fat soy. Healthy. Effective. Safe.

Choose which program is tailored to your specific needs. We’ve helped millions achieve and maintain their ideal weight. Let us help you feel better and look better for life. All our programs deliver weight loss and improved health at the cellular level.

Motivation and Success
Motivation is your strongest asset in your desire to successfully lose excess weight. Your Herbalife Distributor has a personal commitment to help you maintain your motivation and be weight-loss winner. You can expect your Distributor to call you periodically to check on your progress. In turn, you can call your Distributor whenever you need to discuss anything concerning your weight-loss program or your product needs.

To get started, set reasonable and attainable weight-loss goals. Then weight yourself and take your measurements. Keep a record of this information throughout your program, entering new data about once or twice a week. Seeing your progress is the best way to motivate you to achieve your goals.

What are the Advantages of the Weight Management Programs?

They help give you a fuller, more satisfying feeling, so that you don't feel constantly hungry while you lose weight.
You can lose inches as well as pounds.
They provide you with the nutrients that your body's cells need on a daily basis.
They allow you to eat more of the foods you like.
They are designed to help you reduce excess calorie intake for more efficient weight loss.
They are convenient, easy to use and tastes great.

Weight Loss Basics

Eat Slowly and enjoy your food. Do not skip meals or shakes! Skipping meals can result in headaches or binge eating.
Drink at least 8 glasses (64 ounces) of plain, fresh water daily. This is in addition to other liquids you drink which may include low calorie beverages like herbal teas, decaffeinated coffee or diet sodas. Not drinking enough fluid can lead to dehydration, a common cause of headaches. Keep in mind that alcoholic beverages and fruit juices are high in calories and if used in excess can sabotage your weight loss effort.
Keep high-calorie sweets and desserts (like cake, cookies, ice cream, and dried fruits) as well as fried and fatty foods out of the house. Also avoid products made with white flour such as white bread, rice and pasta even low-fat or non-fat cookies.
Eat plenty of high-fiber foods including a minimum of 2 cups of garden salad daily along with plenty of dark green and yellow vegetables. Snack on fresh vegetable sticks. Also include 1-2 pieces of fresh fruit daily as snacks. Fiber promotes a natural, healthy colon.
For your main meal, starchy servings should include whole grain, complex carbohydrates such as whole-grain breads and pasta, brown rice, corn, potatoes, beans and lentils.
Season your foods with herbs, garlic, pepper, vinegar or lemon rather than salt. Avoid high-sodium soups, frozen entrees and vegetable juices.
Weigh and take measurements only one time per week. Body weight can fluctuate on a daily basis, so frequent weighing and measuring can lead to unwarranted frustration.
Use the Weight Management Programs to lose weight and to maintain your desired weight. Refer to this guide if you find yourself gaining back weight or returning to poor eating habits.

Daily Meals
Your daily meal, which may be lunch or dinner ( I recommend dinner), should include a wide variety of low-fat, high-fiber foods including lean meat, poultry or fish, fresh or steamed vegetables, a salad and small portion of starch such as brown rice, corn, beans or potatoes. Meal size will vary according to body weight. It should be as follows:

5 ounces of lean meat, poultry or fish. Avoid prepared or processed meat, such as hot dogs and delicatessen-type meats as they are high in sodium and saturated fat.
1-2 cups of steamed vegetables (e.g. green beans, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, etc.)
Choose between 1 small baked potato, 1 cup brown rice, 1 and 1/2 cups of whole wheat pasta, or 1 cup peas, beans, lentils or corn with 1 teaspoon of canola margarine.
1-2 cups of garden salad with no more than 2 tablespoons of an olive oil based dressing.
Calorie free beverage of choice.

What about exercise?

A healthy lifestyle is an active lifestyle. Mild daily exercise like walking, gardening or light calisthenics helps burn extra calories and improves skin and muscle tome. If you plan to begin a vigorous exercise program, it is always advisable to first consult with your physician.

Maintenance

Now that you have reached your desired weight, maintenance is a top priority to keep you looking and feeling your best and for optimum health. Maintain your weight by replacing on meal a day with a Formula 1 shake. For good health continue to take Formulas 2 and 3. Your two regular meals may become more liberal, but continue to avoid fried foods, fatty or oily foods and sweets. Should your weight start going up, replace a second regular meal with a shake. Remember, keeping those unwanted pounds off is just as important as taking them off.

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ShapeWorks™ Ultimate Protein Plus

2005-03-19T13:33:00.000-08:00

Take weight loss to the ultimate level with this comprehensive program. In addition to the shakes and enhancers of our Advanced Protein Plus Program, enjoy a selection of tasty protein snacks that will keep you going between meals without slowing weight-loss progress. Look to Snack Defense to curb appetite for easier weight control.*

Program includes:

Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix (750g)
Formula 2 Multivitamin Complex
Formula 3 Personalized Protein Powder
Cell Activator
Herbal Concentrate Original (50g)
Cell-U-Loss
Total Control
Snack Defense
Sampler Pack of 14 snack items: 4 Bars (1 peanut butter, 1 chocolate coconut, 1 lemon, 1 chocolate fudge, 4 Roasted Soy Nuts, 2 Peach Mango Beverage Mix, 2 Wild Berry Beverage Mix, 2 Creamy Chicken Soup)

Key Benefits:

Cellular Nutrition for healthy weight management.
Personalized protein shakes and protein snacks.
Targeted weight-loss enhancers.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and DrugAdministration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cureor prevent any disease.

Why Can't I Lose Weight?

2005-03-12T18:46:00.000-08:00

Anyone can lose weight. The process is simple – if you take in less food than your body needs to create energy, your body will burn excess fat. But the reason that most people can't lose weight is that they’ve been lied to. Now that might sound like a strong statement but we are prepared to back it up.

Even though the so called “weight loss industry” is thriving and has been banking billons of dollars a year since the 80’s – more Americans are overweight now than ever before. Almost every diet out there is little more than a clever “marketing scheme” designed to take your money and keep you coming back for more. If you’re like most people – you’ve tried them all – and nothing seems to work! Now it’s time to find out why…

The Myth of Skipping Meals
Many years ago, if people wanted food to eat they had to either go hunting everyday or grow their own food. That’s a lot of work – that’s a lot of physical activity. Our bodies were designed to expend energy in order to get food. Even though this is no longer necessary, it doesn’t change the fact that our bodies are actually designed this way.

When you skip a meal, your body thinks that you’re out in the wild and, for whatever reason, food is hard to come by. This is a built-in survival mechanism that all of us have – it’s built-in. When your body thinks food is hard to find, it makes two changes to protect you from starving. First, it slows your metabolism causing your body to slow down and burn less fat. Secondly, the meal you eat after you skip a meal will be converted almost entirely to fat and stored - to protect you from starving. If you skip breakfast, almost all of what you eat for lunch is converted to fat. You think you’re taking in less food but in reality you’re causing your body to store fat.

The solution is to eat regularly throughout the day but eat the right foods. Your metabolism will increase, your stamina and endurance will increase, your appetite will decrease, and your body will produce less fat while it burns more! Learn to “listen” to your body – it knows what’s best for you. Eat when you’re hungry and stop eating once you’re full.

The Low Fat Marketing Scheme
Eating a low fat diet can help you lose weight – but that’s just half the story. Most people trying to lower their fat intake go to the store looking for products whose labels show low fat or no fat. Pasta, for example reads “0 fat grams”. There are fat free chips, fat free cookies, fat free ice cream and the list goes on and on. Let’s face it – sales of no fat foods have “skyrocketed” over the last 20 years and so has the number of Americans who are overweight.

The problem is that most fat free, or low fat foods are very high in carbohydrates and also very low in fiber. Fiber really means fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, and berries. The acid in your stomach will not dissolve these natural fibers, so eating them fills you up faster and keeps you full longer. But eating low fat foods like, cakes, cookies, and chips, that are also low in fiber means you have to eat more to feel full. As you eat these foods the acid in your stomach begins to dissolve the foods and digest them very quickly – it’s like trying to fill up a sink that has no stopper. Eventually you can get the sink to fill up - but it takes a lot more water to do it. The result is that you eat more, you take in more calories than you need and your body stores the extra carbohydrates and calories as fat.

Keep reading labels, but choose foods that have more fiber grams than fat grams. You will quickly discover many delicious foods that are far healthier than any of the low fat or no fat foods – and you’ll see your body respond the way you want it to.

The Exercise Marketing Scheme
To create energy your body burns fat or it burns blood sugar (carbohydrates), but it can’t burn them both at the same time. When you’re not doing anything strenuous your body burns fat. When you’re sitting at a desk, driving a car, working around the house, or even sleeping, your body burns fat. But when you work into the aerobic zone (70% or more of your max. heart rate) your body will stop burning fat and instantly begin to burn blood sugar – because blood sugar can be converted to energy much faster than fat.

When it comes to exercise, most people trying to lose weight make a big mistake by doing the wrong types of exercise. Strenuous exercise like jogging, bike riding, circuit training or aerobics are great for your heart, lungs and circulation. But they don’t necessarily burn fat or condition your body to burn fat. Those who market exercise equipment suggest that 20 to 30 minutes, a few times a week is all you need. People believe that this type of strenuous aerobic exercise is burning fat. Aerobic exercise will burn fat – but only after you’ve depleted your available blood sugar – which, for most people takes at least 20 to 30 minutes of being in the aerobic zone.

Aerobic exercise is great for your heart, lungs and circulation – and once you’ve reached your ideal weight – it’s great. But countless overweight individuals are on the exercise bikes and tread mills, pedaling and running, until their heart almost pounds out of their chest – and guess what – they’re not burning fat. How many obese people do you know who can work themselves into the “aerobic zone” and maintain that agonizing, strenuous level of exertion for more than 30 minutes? The first 30 minutes only burns off blood sugar – after that you’d need another 30 minutes to burn any fat.

Exercise equipment sales are on the rise and so is obesity – does that make sense to you? The truth is that walking and very light weight lifting are two of the best types of exercise for healthy weight loss. Walking burns fat. Weight lifting builds lean muscle which “feeds” on the body’s excess fat. Do the right types of exercise, drink plenty of water, and turn your body into a fat burning machine that incinerates fat 24 hours a day!

The Low Carb Marketing Scheme
On the surface, the low carbohydrate diet seems to make sense. If you eliminate carbohydrates from your diet, there’s nothing left to burn except fat. Following a low carb diet, strictly, will cause a reduction in body weight but the majority of weight loss is water and muscle. And of course, to get the best results you’ll need to start buying low carb “potions”, low carb drinks, low carb cookbooks, and a healthy dose of expensive supplements – if you want the “best results”.

Most people who attempt the low carb diet buy a book but don’t read it carefully. They skip right to the section that tells them all of the foods they CAN eat like steaks, butter, mayonnaise, seafood, poultry, cheese – they are pleasantly surprised – so they start eating. Most seem to miss the paragraph that says the goal is to restrict calories to less than 1600 a day. Yes you can eat those foods but if you don’t lower your calories you won’t lose weight. If you eat more food than your body needs you’ll end up gaining weight.

The urine testing strips that are familiar to anyone who’s tried the low carb diet usually end up being more deceptive than helpful. Forcing your body into ketosis is the goal and if you do your testing strips will turn purple – and the darker the better. What most people don’t realize is that even though the strips turn purple they can still be eating in excess of 4000 calories a day – and gaining weight. The testing strips only tell you if you’re in ketosis – and being in ketosis is not the same as losing weight. Think about it – diabetics suffer from ketosis and how many slim diabetics do you know?

When you eliminate carbs from your diet your body will respond with cravings so intense that hardly anyone can stand up to them. One bite of something sweet contains enough carbs to supply your body’s needs for two or three days. Two bites a week and you’ll never get anywhere. Even worse is that low carb fat loss is accompanied by a metabolic slowdown that can be permanent in many cases. Once you integrate carbs back into your diet you’ll gain back every pound you lost – and usually a few more. Your metabolism will be slower and losing weight will be even more difficult for the rest of your life.

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Health Concerns

2005-03-12T18:42:00.000-08:00

Obesity is more than a cosmetic problem; it is a health hazard. Approximately 280,000 adult deaths in the United States each year are related to obesity. Several serious medical conditions have been linked to obesity, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke. Obesity is also linked to higher rates of certain types of cancer. Obese men are more likely than non-obese men to die from cancer of the colon, rectum or prostate. Obese women are more likely than non-obese women to die from cancer of the gallbladder, breast, uterus, cervix or ovaries.

Other diseases and health problems linked to obesity include:

Gallbladder disease and gallstones.
Liver disease.
Osteoarthritis, a disease in which the joints deteriorate. This is possibly the result of excess weight on the joints.
Gout, another disease affecting the joints.
Pulmonary (breathing) problems, including sleep apnea in which a person can stop breathing for a short time during sleep – this can be fatal.
Reproductive problems in women, including menstrual irregularities and infertility.

Health care providers generally agree that the more obese a person is, the more likely he or she is to develop health problems.

Psychological and social effects:

Emotional suffering may be one of the most painful parts of obesity. American society emphasizes physical appearance and often equates attractiveness with slimness, especially for women. Such messages make overweight people feel unattractive. Many people think that obese individuals are gluttonous, lazy or both, even though this is not true. As a result, obese people often face prejudice or discrimination in the job market, at school, and in social situations. Feelings of rejection, shame or depression are common.

So why are so many people literally digging their graves with their forks? There’s many ways to explain it but this way is the best – it’s the story of the “frog in the frying pan.

You can put a pan of cool water on the stove and put a live frog in the pan, and as long as the water is comfortable the frog will stay right in the pan. You can then turn the heat on to a very low setting. So low, that as the water begins to heat up the frog can't notice the difference. As the water gets warmer and warmer the frog gets sleepier and sleepier and finally falls off into a deep sleep. Meanwhile the water is getting hotter and hotter and hotter. Finally when the water begins to boil the frog wakes up but the heat of the water has relaxed its muscles so much that the frog can't jump out of the pan. It tries, it strains and lurches this way and that way but by the time it wakes up, it's too late.

In a way, this happens to people pretty much the same way. They know that they should lose weight – they know it’s taking a toll on their health – they know that they are at an increased risk of disease but just like the frog, they fall off into a deep sleep. Days, weeks, months and years continue to pass. They keep saying “tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow” and then all of a sudden they are stricken with diabetes or have a heart attack. Then they wake up. But many times, just like the frog, it’s too late. They’ve already caused serious and permanent damage to themselves. Once you get diabetes it doesn’t just go away one day. Neither do heart disease, bone disease, liver disease, gallbladder disease, pulmonary disease or cancer.

Are you off in a deep sleep while the water is getting hotter and hotter and hotter? This is your chance to “snap out of it” – this is your chance to really wake up before it’s too late.

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Nutrition And Weight Loss

2005-03-12T18:39:00.000-08:00

In one sense, the human body is a very complex machine. The brain controls the body by receiving information from thousands of “sensors” and sending electronic signals to muscles causing them to move.

The human body was designed to consume foods and to convert those foods into energy. When more food than needed is consumed, the body stores the “extra energy” as fat and puts it away for later.

Like any machine, if the body does not receive the nutrition that it needs to function properly, it becomes “sluggish” and one of the first signs is a lack of energy. Your body needs certain nutrients such as proteins - vitamins – minerals – amino acids – fatty acids – electrolytes, all of those nutrients and it needs 100% of them every single day in order to function properly.

Most of us, at some point, have driven a car that wasn’t in the best condition. It will still get you from point A to point B – but it cuts off all the time, the engine runs rough, it doesn’t have a lot of power, uses too much gas, and it’s hard to start in the morning. But if you take that car to the dealer and get it all tuned up, new spark plugs, new filters, and all the adjustments made - when you get the car back there’s a huge difference – a night and day difference!

And that’s really how most people’s body’s are in terms of nutrition. We can still get up every morning (as hard as it is) and go about our day – but we’re not really “running smooth” – we don’t have the energy we should have. And the first step to losing weight – before you do anything – is to get your body a “tune up” nutritionally – to make sure that your metabolism is where it should be so your body can actually start burning fat.

When was the last time your body got every nutrient it needed – every single one of them – as much as your body needed - every single day – for an entire month? If you’re like most people you’d have to honestly say it’s been a while. When we have less energy we aren’t as active as we should be. When we aren’t as active we burn fewer calories. We take the elevator instead of the stairs, we watch TV instead of taking a walk, and we order pizza instead of preparing healthy meals. With the proper nutrition you can see a night and day difference within a matter of days – even within 24 hours. Let us show you how good you’ll feel and how much energy you can have – just by giving your body what it needs!

Sugar Consumption In Epidemic Proportions

2005-03-12T18:22:00.000-08:00

Throughout history, societies have moved in unhealthy directions, only to discover the error of their ways many years later. Products like cigarettes, asbestos, and lead based paints, are only a few of the many examples that have caused immeasurable pain and suffering. No one saw it coming until it was too late. And even after the dangers are exposed it still takes society decades to right the wrongs and in the meantime, we the people, pay the price.

Today, we are seeing the error of our ways when it comes to the dietary choices and changes we've made over the last 20 years - and the sleeping enemy is something we all know - it's sugar.

Sugar consumption has risen steadily since 1983 and is now at epidemic proportions.

Everywhere you go, you and your children are bombarded with sugar. It's everywhere and in everything. Aisles of "sugar water" line our grocery stores. Mechanical "sugar water" dispensers serve up overdoses of sugar in hundreds of flavors - whether it be hot, cold, or frozen. So here's the question - what else has been increasing since 1983 right along with sugar consumption?

ADULT ONSET DIABETES
CHILDHOOD DIABETES
CHILDHOOD OBESITY
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
OBESITY RELATED HEART DISEASE
OBESITY RELATED CANCER
OBESITY RELATED BONE DISEASE

It is estimated that by the year 2012, one third of adults will suffer from some form of diabetes. The worst part of the sugar epidemic is that our children are suffering the most. Overweight children are likely to be overweight for life and suffer serious, life long, health consequences as a result.

We at Shape Specialists are endeavoring to spread the word. Our goal is help others see "the writing on the wall" ...NOW ...and to take action NOW ...instead of waiting another 20 years for society to catch up with these clear and undisputable facts. Millions will pay the ultimate price and unknowingly guide their children down the same path to a life of obesity related diseases.

If you want to help your children and loved ones steer clear of this disaster - the solution starts with you. ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS. Be a leader and lead by example - because children learn by example.

We encourage you to take a few minutes and explore all of the information on our website. You'll find it enlightening, useful, and effective. This visit can be the beginning of a new day for you and your loved ones because this is the truth about weight loss.

BMI: Body Mass IndexYour Body Mass Index (BMI) scientifically calculates the difference between your current weight and your ideal weight. Knowing your BMI is the first step to setting healthy Weight loss goals and decreasing your risk of Disease.

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2005-03-11T14:34:00.000-08:00

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In January 2003, the Journal of the American Medical Association featured a study that found that obesity appears to lessen life expectancy, especially among young adults. The researchers compared Body-Mass Index (BMI) to longevity and found a correlation between premature death and higher BMI’s. For example, a 20-year-old white male, 5’10” weighing 288 pounds with a BMI of greater than 40 was estimated to lose 13 years of his life as a result of obesity. While this study referenced extreme levels of obesity, there are still millions of overweight Americans with a life expectancy rate that is three to five years less than their healthy-weight counterparts.

Herbalife's mission is to help others achieve long-term health by helping people world wide, reduce and control their weight effectively.