Can you lose weight by taking a pill, powder, or tea? Find out the truth--and the risks... Containing up-to-date, authoritative information, The Diet Pill Book spells out what over 200 name-brand products contain and analyzes the validity of the manufacturers’ claims. Warnings, cautions, and possible allergic reactions are clearly stated. This essential reference covers: * Prescription weight loss products including: Mazanor, Xenical, and Meridia * Single ingredient, over-the-counter weight management products including: Chitosan, Chromium picolinate, and Pyruvate * Combination over-the-counter weight loss products, including: dieter’s teas, herbal laxatives, metabolism boosters, and fat-reducing soap Each entry explains: - Whether or not the ingredients promote weight loss, and if so, how - If the dosage is sufficient to promote weight loss - If there are any reliable studies to support manufacturers’ claims - If the product is safe; if it interacts with other drugs or foods, and what its potential side effects might be Before you take any weight-loss product, protect your health, and save your money with: The Diet Pill Book

An hilarious guidebook offering the final word on sex, diet, and self-help manuals asserts that calories worked off while preparing for and during the sex act, particularly under unusual circumstances, and while experiencing guilt or a heart attack afterwards can lead to drastic weight reduction

"The dismal truth is, diets don't work! What's more, most people don't know that their failure to lose weight and keep it off is not their fault. In this revolutionary new book, Dr. Alan R. Hirsch reveals his findings that show why we overeat and how we can break the patterns that lead to excess weight. His "scentsational" discoveries are presented in simple terms everyone can understand and use to help break the patterns of a lifetime."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

IF YOU TAKE NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS, HERBS, VITAMINS, AND OTHER NATURAL PRODUCTS, YOU NEED THIS BOOK! Compiled by one of America’s leading authorities on natural medicine, The Pill Book Guide to Natural Medicines answers vital questions about the effectiveness and safety of more than 250 of today’s most popular natural remedies. Dr. Murray's unique A-to-F rating system tells you at a glance whether the product has been scientifically proven to work and if there are risks in taking it. Written in clear, accessible language, here is important information on: • What the product is for, and how it works • Safety and effectiveness rating • Possible side effects • Drug and food interactions • Usual dosage • Cautions and warnings • Special concerns for seniors, children, and pregnant women Up-to-date and authoritative, The Pill Book Guide to Natural Medicines also contains Dr. Murray's recommendations for the prevention and treatment of over 70 common conditions, from acne and atherosclerosis to ulcers and varicose veins. Remember, just because a product is “natural” does not mean it is safe. This important reference can help you make wise choices–or even save your health.

Your final weight loss book to address why you crave and binge, why you regain, how to lose weight and still feel full and be healthy all at the same time. Tons of informative charts to see food in a totally different light than you've ever seen it before and over 50 recipes that implement the principles in the book while still retaining flavor and enjoyment. This book will change your life!

A co-host of The Doctors and the award-winning editor of Men's Health outline a scientifically based program for reducing abdominal fat, in a reference that shares guidelines for diet, exercise and everyday lifestyle practices.