Products
Orlistat - The Science behind Alli and Where it comes from
28 June 2009
Orlistat (marketed under the trade name Xenical by Roche or over-the-counter as alli by GlaxoSmithKline), also known as tetrahydrolipstatin, is a drug designed to treat obesity. Its primary function is preventing the absorption of fats from the human diet, thereby reducing caloric intake. It is intended for use in conjunction with a physician-supervised reduced-calorie diet. Orlistat is the saturated derivative of lipstatin, a potent natural inhibitor of pancreatic lipases isolated from the bacterium Streptomyces toxytricini. However, due to simplicity and stability, orlistat rather than lipstatin was developed into an anti-obesity drug.
The effectiveness of orlistat in promoting weight loss is definite, though modest. Pooled data from clinical trials suggests that people given orlistat in addition to lifestyle modifications, such as diet and exercise, lose about 2–3 kilograms (4.4–6.6 lb) more than those not taking the drug. Orlistat also appears to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes, whether due to weight loss itself or to other effects; in a large randomized controlled trial, orlistat was found to reduce the incidence of diabetes by nearly 40% in obese people.
Orlistat is notorious for its gastrointestinal side effects (sometimes referred to as treatment effects), which can include steatorrhea (oily, loose stools) and fecal incontinence. These decrease with time, however, and are the only significant adverse effects of the drug, which appears to be safe for long-term use. In the United States, the European Union, and Australia, orlistat is available for sale without a prescription. Over-the-counter approval was controversial in the United States, with consumer advocacy group Public Citizen repeatedly opposing it on safety and efficacy grounds. As of June 2009[update], no generic formulations of orlistat are available.
Sore Throat? Here's what to do!
28 June 2009
Treating Your ThroatIf you have a sore throat already, to make yourself and your throat feel better there are some options:
- Drink plenty of warm liquids to keep your level of body fluids up
- Try to breathe through your nose. If your nose feels congested, inhaling the steam from a bowl of hot water will help it to clear or look for a lozenge which also offers a decongestant
- Try to avoid alcohol. The idea that alcohol 'disinfects' the throat is unfortunately a myth! In fact, drinking alcohol is much more likely to irritate than soothe a sore throat
- Swallow - it might hurt but its one of the best things you can do because saliva is a natural lubricant so it helps soothe a sore throat
- Sucking an effective medicated lozenge can help lubricate the lining of the throat further bringing real, noticeable relief. And if you choose one from the Strepsils range, rest assured that it can keep working, even after the lozenge has gone. Check out the Strepsils range to find a suitable remedy for you.
Gamucci Electronic Cigarettes - Smoke anywhere you want and Quit at the same time!
23 June 2009
Gamucci is essentially an electronic smoking device or an electronic cigarette as it is sometimes referred to. It is a completely non-flammable product that uses state of the art sophisticated micro-electronic technology to provide users a real smoking experience without the tobacco and tar found in real cigarettes. It looks like, feels like and tastes like a real cigarette, yet it isn’t, it is so much more. It is truly a healthier alternative. We at Gamucci really believe this is the future of smoking.
Gamucci offers smokers a chance of smoking in a much healthier way. They still get their nicotine hit, but suffer none of the negative side effects of smoking tobacco. Gamucci offers its users so many advantages over smoking traditional cigarettes. The product is free of tar & other carcinogenic substances. It is non-flammable and without the danger of exposing the user to the 4000 chemical substances produced by normal cigarettes. It is pollution free and harmless to others. There isn’t the danger of second hand smoke. It is reusable so there is no problem with disposing of cigarette ends and there is no ash.
Most people who smoke, smoke because they enjoy the tactile, emotional and physical sensations. Gamucci provides all those same pleasures, but without all the problems commonly associated with traditional smoking. The leading reasons people use Gamucci include: reduced health risk; freedom to smoke anywhere; social inclusion versus isolation; no first or second hand smoke; virtually odourless; non-flammable, convenient and the lower cost smoking.Lipobind - What is it and how does it work?
23 June 2009
What Is LIPObind™ ?
LIPObind is a natural supplement made from dried cactus extract that helps reduce the amount of fat our body absorbs from the food we eat. In clinical trials it has been shown to remove up to 27% of undigested fats from a standard meal.
Who needs LIPObind ?
Any adult that:- Is worried about their fat intake and the long-term resulting health implications.
- Wants to lose weight or maintain a healthy body weight.
The science bitRemoving fat from food:
Taken after food LIPObind attaches to the fat you’ve eaten to create a fat-fibre complex that is then passed out of the body naturally and easily.
Who has approved it?
LIPObind is a certified medical device with an approved indication for obesity treatment and weight management as assessed under the Medical Device Directive.
LIPObind has the support of respected independent experts including:
• Dr Joerg Gruenwald - scientist and acclaimed
author on herbal medicines
• Joanna Hall - diet and fitness specialist
• Dr Chris Fenn – accredited nutritionist
• Dr Glenn Wilson – consultant psychologist
