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What Are The Best Slimming Tablets To Buy

Mar 11, 2009   Categories: Articles

How To Buy The Best Slimming Tablets

diet-pillsIf you are currently browsing the internet looking for a slimming tablet or weight loss supplement the most important thing to remember is that the companies that produce the products have a duty to make their product look as attractive and appealing as possible – they are in business to make money first and foremost, especially the over the counter market.

There are basically two distinct categories of slimming pill – ones that are available via prescription …from your doctor or GP and those that can be bought on the high street or from the web.

Prescription slimming pills are usually pharmaceutically produced drugs and not available to buy or  simply on request – you cannot walk into your GP’s office and ask – mainly because it doesn’t work that way and secondly because there has to be specific reason …. you have to be what is considered to be extremely overweight or obese.

There is not a exact science to identifying if you are extremely over weight or obese – but there is a rough tool that you can use called the Body Mass Index calculator – if your Body Mass Index or BMI is around the 30 mark or over you should really start reducing this sooner rather than later.

Latest Additions To the Over the Counter Market

Alli slimming pillAlli – the hugely publicised fat blocker based on Xenical. Contains the active ingredient Orlistat that stop a percentage of dietary fat from being digested.

Alli is available in most high street stockists but certian restrictions apply. More about Alli

Appesat slimming pillAppesat – dubbed the seaweed slimming pill. A bioginate complex produced from natural substances that directly competes with hoodia.

Appesat is an appetite suppressant that works by creating a feeling of fullness. More about Appesat

So… if you do think you are obese or bordering on obesity your first course of action is to visit your GP – express your concerns and depending on your GP stance towards slimming tablets you may be lucky – but do be warned that any weight loss medication prescribed by your doctor is technically a drug and so does not come with some kind of a risk from a side effect. Your GP will no doubt highlight any potential risks.

This is why is very important to only take prescription slimming tablets under the supervision of your GP – do not be tempted to buy anything that is prescription only from the web as you may be putting yourself at risk – plus there is high chance you may be buying something that is counterfeit and completely useless.

The second major category is the non prescription slimming pill – or slimming pills that can bought over the counter or via the web – this is the market where the dreaded hype often comes into play.

If this is your first experience of research into slimming pills  – the biggest piece of advice I can give is not to believe everything you read on the manufacturers product site.  Slimming products that are freely available to buy are usually based around herbal and natural substances – there are very few rules governing what manufacturers can and cannot say – and the rules and regulations that do exist are rather blurry.

So – if you are in position where, for whatever reason the prescription route is one that is not open to you – you will have to buy a natural slimming product.

Nowadays there are hundreds of different brands from all over the world – the internet has made the health market and particular the weight loss market easily accessible.

The herbal weight loss market, just like any other industry is blessed with premier and superior products and cursed with dubious and inferior ones.

There isn’t really a best slimming pill – there are several available to purchase that have all the necessary accreditation and have undergone clinical trials – but one of the the most important factors to consider before buying any diet product from the web is – can I contact them. Product sites that supply just an email address obviously do not want to be contacted.

So, no matter how appealing the product seems always look for telephone number – if a company offers a legitimate product they will take orders by the telephone and equally answer any customer service issue by telephone. If you cannot find a telephone number on the product site then they have something to hide.

Recommended Slimming Products

xenicalXenical – possibly the most effective prescription only slimming pill. Xenical is pharmaceutically produced and only availble by GP administration.

Xenical is the brand name for the active ingredient Orlistat and can block a percentage of fat from the food you consume. It is strong slimming drug and not without side effects. More about Xenical

uniquehoodia-smallUnique Hoodia – a natural appetite suppressant using only raw Hoodia Gordonii powder. Unique Hoodia is UK manufactured and distributed.

A majority of the Hoodia products use cheap Hoodia extract – Only raw powder has an appetite suppressing effect. More about Unique Hoodia

proactol2Proactol – a natural fat binder that is available to buy direct without the need for a  prescription. Proactol voted as one of the best 5 ways to lose weight 2008.

Proactol works in a similar way to Xenical by preventing the absorption of dietary fat. More about Proactol




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Weight Loss Drugs On Prescription

Feb 03, 2009   Categories: Articles, Prescription Diet Pills

Prescription Weight Loss Drugs

prescription-diet-pills1If you were to make an appointment for a consultation with your GP to discuss concerns you have over your weight you would stand on average a 50% chance of being prescribed a weight loss pill. this allowing for the fact that you would qualify by being what is classed as very over weight or obese.

Generally speaking, the subject of diet pills does split the census of opinion between health care practitioners. Many GP’s or doctors are keen to recommend the use of prescribed weight loss drugs to patients who they consider are a suitable candidate, whilst others refrain unless there is compelling reason or weight related health issue that needs to be addressed immediately

Weight loss pills that are prescribed  are  radically different from the natural or herbal weight loss pills that are found on the shelves of high street stores and the internet. Prescription weight loss pills are usually drug classed pharmaceutical products and contain manufactured chemicals that are often prone to causing side effects.

Prescribed weight loss medication is not available simply on request, your doctor will need to ascertain certain elements of your life style and dietary or eating  habits before recommending (what is in essence a powerful drug) any solution.

A GP will need to measure your Body Mass Index (BMI) to calculate how close you to becoming obese, if indeed you are not already. If you measure over 30 on the Body Mass Index you may be suitable for a course of weight loss  drugs if your GP is on the pro diet pill side of the fence

Your GP will not prescribe any drug to you lightly, he or she will make absolutely certain that you understand the possible and potential side effects  and tell you to stop the course if any ill effect is experienced or health problems occur.

Most Common Prescribed Weight Loss Drugs

XenicalThe most likely weight loss drugs that a GP or doctor will prescribe are Xenical, Meridia, Reductil and Phentermine. Prior to October 2008 another product, Acomplia would have been added to this list but safety concerns have forced the removal from the circuit.

Xenical is by far the most likely weight loss drug that a health care practitioner will prescribe, a GP is ten times more likely to prescribe a course Xenical tablets than all of the others combined.

Xenical is the brand name or Orlistat. Orlistat is a powerful fat blocker that can prevent up to a third of dietary fat from food consumed from being absorbed and digested by the stomach. The undigested fat can then pass through the body via bowel movements.

Xenical is considered to be one of diet drugs with less complex possible side effects but nevertheless can produce a wide range of potential health isues ranging from the minor to the more severe.

It must be highlighted that a diet drug that is meant only to be obtained via prescription is not purchased from the internet. Although slimming drugs such as Xenical are classed as prescription only they can easily be obtained from the black market via the web.

If by now you think may be a suitable candidate and are about to make an appointment to visit your GP to discuss concerns you may have about your weight, ensure that you understand the potential risks.

Before any consultation with your doctor it is highly advised to be prepared with any information regarding  your current eating habits and any current fitness or future exercise plans.

Natural Alternative To Weight Loss Drugs

It is highly unlikely that your GP will prescribe anything unless you can prove to him or her that you are not going to rely on the diet pill for your weight loss without making a concerted effort to change your eating habits and embark on some sort of fitness regime.

Proactol herbal diet pillThe natural diet pill world is on a par with the pharmaceutical drug industry. UK company company Lativio have produces what is looking to be a serious competitor to Xenical. Proactol is freely available to buy without a prescription and cab stop fat absorption without any trace of a side effect. More about Proactol




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Acomplia Rimonabant

Jun 30, 2008   Categories: Rimonabant Acomplia

Rimonabant Acomplia Review

Rimonabant Acomplia

Rimonabant is a weight loss drug – a pharmaceutical class diet pill that is usually sold under the brand name Acomplia.

Acomplia’s prime objective is to tackle morbid obesity (the grossly overweight) and is a prescription only diet pill – which it is only available after a visit to a GP or doctor.

Acomplia is a strong diet pill that suppressess appetite and reduces the food cravings – the cause and reason why so many people become over weight and obese.

Worldwide there are certian restrictions connected to buying prescription weight loss drugs and medication over the counter or online. The grey areas are vast. Some diet and weight loss related websites offer a free medical online consultation to circumnavigate the rather foggy rules.

Acomplia Prescription Only Weight Loss Drug

It is important to remember that prescription weight loss drugs are catogorised as prescription only for a reason and should be only administer by a medical professional.

How Does Acomplia Work

Acomplia (Rimonabant) is an appetite suppressant that blocks receptors in the brain called cannabinoid receptors that are responsible for wanting food. The drug Rimonabant stops these receptors from telling the brain that the stomach is hungry.

Rimonanbant is not soley aimed at weight loss – it is often used to break other dependency related conditions such as smoking.

Rimonabant Acomplia Side Effects

The common possible side effects caused by Acomplia are:

  • Nausea, Sickness and Vomiting
  • Breathing Problems and Throat Infections
  • Upset Stomach and Stomach Cramps
  • Tiredness, Insomnia and fatigue
  • Bruising and Back Pain
  • Memory Loss
  • Dizziness
  • Tendonitis

Some other side effects caused by Acomplia can be panic attacks, hallucinations and personality change. Acomplia can also cause dependency on the drug itself.

Does Acomplia Work

Can be effective if used under strict medical supervision – if you have an addictive nature then it is of extremely high importance to not use unless via GP prescription.

Should I Buy Rimonabant Acomplia

It is not recoomended to purchase via the web – even under online consultation. The validity of the oragnisation that consulting can some be be highly questionable.

Alternatives To Rimonabant

Xenical – One of the most highly regarded prescription diet pills. Cannot be purchased over the counter or via the web with ease. Read about Xenical

Hoodia Gordonii – the natural side effect free appetite suppressant. Read about Hoodia Gordonii




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Weight Gain Causes

May 06, 2008   Categories: Articles, General, Slimming

Does Over Eating Cause Weight Gain

Over Eating Causes Weight GainGlancing, uninterestingly at the title the question could be answered with a very patronising yes. If the answer is so obvious then why is obesity becomming an epedemic and our life expectancy descreasing to levels experienced similar to just after the second world war.

If you are fat, overweight or obese it is not only dangerous to your health but also extremely depressing. A vicious circle can materialise, I am fat therefore I am depressed the consequence is that I comfort eat. This is just one of the causes of weight gain.

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alli-2008Alli – the new FDA approved diet pill is now available to buy over the counter.

Alli has recieved more publicity than any other diet pill in history.

Is Alli really the major breakthrough wonder diet pill? More about Alli

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Although there are many different and varying causes of weight gain, those that do not stem from a medical condition are in most cases a direct result of over indulgence or lack of discipline – this may not be the answer you have been searching for but nevertheless an undeniable fact.

Over Eating Causes Weight Gain

Possibly the simplest of equations that doesn’t really need explanation – having said that why are 40% of the western population over weight with the percentage rising year on year. A major contributory factor is the standard of living that the first world now enjoys. Our lifestyles have changed and the throwaway economy has reached such heights (or depths) that the percentage figure (in the UK) who can truly say that they are on the “breadline” is less than 1%.

Most of us realise that over indulgence will have a knock on effect and sooner or later we will have to pay the price – but do little to control our expanding waistlines.

Exercise and Fitness

To ease our consience, some of us enroll in a health club or gymnasium – we may buy home user fitness equipment. This is not enough – we should look at the fuel we put into our body.

Diets can seem like an over complication – different combinations of food taken at certain times of the day can give us energy, vitally and provide the stepping stone needed for weight loss.

The truth of the matter that is often overlooked is the fact that human body is extremely resiliant – it does not need a special diet to retain a healthy disposition. Most of us realise we consume more than we should and more of the wrong types of food.

Some specially formulated diets can have the opposite effect and make us less healthy – to remove fat completely from your diet is possibly one of the worst health decisions you could make.

Eat Less Food

Not the most powerful ending to this article or does it provide any revelation. The easiest and most natural way to start losing weight is to EAT LESS FOOD. A journey of what can seem like a million miles has to start with one small step.

How To Reduce Appetite

If will power or discipline is missing from your constitution an appetite suppressant may be needed. An appetite suppressant will naturally reduce your appetite and descrease your craving for food.

If you have not yet discovered the benefits of Hoodia Gordonii you are missing out on the most potent natural appetite suppressor in existence. Hoodia Gordonii will provide the self discipline and will power needed for natural and safe weight loss allowing you to continue eating what you want and when you want.

What Is Hoodia Gordonii. Click here




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Alli Weight Loss Pills

Apr 25, 2008   Categories: Alli

Alli Non Prescription Weight Loss Pills

Alli Non Prescription Diet Pills
Alli is a lower strength version of the prescription only Xenical. Xenical is the brand name of weight loss drug Orlistat and considered to be one of the most effective weight loss pills currently in production. Xenical is not prescribed at will and only available to those who are morbidly obese or dangerously overweight. More About Xenical here.
A doctor will assess a patient and decide if their health is at risk and possibly prescribe (although this is not always the case) a diet pill if that patient is in agreement.

For dieters who are on the fringe of creeping into the over weight category but do not qualify for a prescription diet pill have no other choice other than to navigate the minefield of the over the counter (OTC) world of commercial diet pills if a weight loss tablet is their preferred route or method for losing weight.

Alli The New Diet Pill

Alli has been available to buy via the over the counter market and online via the web for quite some time now but is still considered to be the new diet pill or latest weight loss pill.

At first glance Alli has an awful lot of positives – the association with Xenical being a major plus. The fact that Alli is the only OTC diet pill to granted FDA (Food And Drugs Administration) approval is another.

What Is Alli

As mention above Alli is a reduced dose Xenical Orlistat – Xenical has 120 mg of the active ingredient Orlistat per capsule, Alli has 60mg per capsule. So basically a half strength version.

Any Side Effects With Alli Diet Pills

One of the complaints leveled at Alli is the frequency and timing of bowel movements. Some have even suggested that a change of clothing is necessary for long journeys. It could be argued that this is proof that the fat blocking effect is working.

Undigested fat is an oily orange composite that not the most pleasant smelling. This undigested fat has to leave the body someway and some how and so via bowel movements is the most natural.

Does Alli Work

Over the last 12 months or so it has proved to be very successful with the medical professionals and consumers alike. The side effect issue is still under debate.

Where To Buy Alli

alli-slimming-tabletsAlli is available to buy online – the cheapest price is from Slimming.com

Alli 60mg capsules 42 pack – as little as £24

Alli 60mg capsules 84 pack – as little as £38

Buy Alli UK

Alternatives to Alli

Fat binding is another effective weight loss method to rival fat blocking (Xenical and Alli.) Fat binding works in much the same way to fat blocking without the embarrassment and inconvenience of unannounced bowel movements.

ProactolFat blocking simply blocks fat from being absorbed and so leaves the body in its raw and oily state. Fat binding, hovever, uses fibres that attach to unabsorbed fat and leave the body a little less frequently and produces less oily and much harder stools.

Proactol is a GP recommended and endorsed fat binder – Read About Proactol here




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