The epidemic that can trigger weight gain, hinder digestion and zap energy. Over 20 years ago, the Chief of Pathobiology at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Peter Weina, PhD, FACP, told me, “we have a tremendous parasite problem right here in the United States—it’s just not being identified.” And that assertion couldn’t be truer … READ MORE
Rebounding moves sluggish lymph. While the circulatory system carries nutrients, oxygen, and hormones to our cells, the lymphatic system is the body’s garbage disposal. Its mesh-like network of tiny vessels transports lymph (fluid) from around the cells through the lymph nodes, where waste products are filtered out, unhealthy cells are trapped, and bacteria are destroyed. As … READ MORE
It’s time to take your kitchen to the cleaners! This just in— straight from the pages of the Skinny Diaries! Here’s how to beat the odds in light of the new stats that suggest that the average diet lasts only about six weeks. Half of the dieters lose their momentum because of their lack of willpower while a full 25% give up because they become moody … READ MORE
Simple food strategies to renew you in the new year. For me, the beginning of January always signifies a time of transition: out with the old, in with the new. A time to make way for new lifestyle habits that will make 2013 a healthier, slimmer year. No matter where you fall on the Fat … READ MORE
A 3-day diet n’ detox to get you back on the slimming track. It’s August and your resolve is beginning to wane. You’re having trouble sticking to your diet. You are really frustrated that the scale is not moving southward as quickly and effortlessly as it once did. Maybe you celebrated a little too much for … READ MORE
Summer shape-up strategies. One of my favorite actresses of all time—Katherine Hepburn—once said, “If you obey all the rules…you will miss all the fun!” Truth is, frustration among women is rampant these days. When it comes to body parts, over 60% of us are the most self-conscious about our bellies. So, if the tried and … READ MORE
Fat flushing with grapefruit. Grapefruit is a super food when it comes to weight loss. Once regarded as the star of the legendary Grapefruit Diet, it turns out that there may be some science behind the grapefruit/weight loss connection after all. And that’s beyond grapefruits’ nutritional perks that include its offerings of a low calorie … READ MORE
Reset metabolism for spring cleaning. With swimsuit season just around the corner, it’s time to get your body bikini-ready. The latest research suggests some smart ways to turbo-charge weight loss in just a few weeks. “Energy presented in liquid form can have satiating power,” says recent research in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. … READ MORE
The diet that defies conventional wisdom. My Fat Flush mission is plain and simple: to help the 58 million Americans who are overweight, the 40 million who are obese and the 3 million who are morbidly obese to lose weight and keep it off. At the core of the plan is my commitment to promote a … READ MORE
Celebrate the flavors of fall. My Fat Flush Diet Soup is “briskly” simmering on stoves across the nation. Introduced in Woman’s World Magazine (October 3, 2011), issues quickly disappeared from newsstands across the country as determined dieters were ready for a “yummy” soup that’s a perfect meal the whole family will love when Fall nips … READ MORE
