Losing Weight & Dizziness

Intentional weight loss accompanied by dizziness may indicate that you are losing weight in an unhealthy manner, such as following a fad diet or a diet with severely restricted calories. Unintentional weight loss with dizziness may be a sign of a serious medical condition.

Shannon George
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What are Medical Reasons for Loss of Appetite in the Elderly?

When an elderly relative does not want to eat, it can be emotionally distressing. No cause is identified in approximately 26 percent of cases, according to Evaluating and Treating Unintentional Weight Loss in the Elderly, published in 2002 in “American Family Physician.

Stacey Anderson
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Niacin & Weight Loss

Although getting plenty of niacin, a form of vitamin B-3, in your diet helps keep energy levels high, niacin doesn't likely relate directly to weight loss.

Erin Coleman, R.D., L.D.
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Harmful Effects of Fat Burners

Fat-burning supplements are readily available over-the-counter and boast claims that you can lose weight without changing your diet or physical activity level.

Janet Renee, MS, RD
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Primatene for Weight Loss

Primatene is an over-the-counter medication used to treat asthma. Ephedrine, one of the main ingredients in Primatene, is sometimes used to boost weight loss. While ephedrine has potential as a weight loss aid, it can also cause serious side effects like high blood pressure and seizure.

Tracii Hanes
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How to Start Losing Weight When You're Obese

Being overweight and obese can be challenging. Aside of feeling uncomfortable about how you look and feel, it can take a toll on your physical and emotional health as well. There may be several things holding you back from losing weight; starting the weight loss process is the first step to better health.

Julie Boehlke
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Eating 1,200 Calories per Day & Exercising and Not Losing Weight

A 1,200-calorie diet is considered a low intake that should prompt weight loss in most people. If you're combining it with regular exercise but not seeing changes on the scale, you might wonder why you're working so hard to lose weight without results.

Andrea Cespedes
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Losing Weight With Frosted Flakes

Cereal is a healthy part of a diet plan that may assist weight loss. The healthiest options are made from whole-grains and are low in fat and sugar. Although Frosted Flakes are higher in sugar than other cereals and often not considered a diet food, they can be part of a healthy weight-loss plan.

Jennifer Andrews
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Is it Possible to Lose Weight With High TSH Level?

TSH is thyroid stimulating hormone, which is secreted by your pituitary gland when your body is running low on its active thyroid hormones, T3 and T4. T3 and T4 are involved in metabolism as well as other critical functions in your body.

Christy Callahan
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Why Am I Losing So Much Weight?

Have you recently noticed your clothes getting looser or the number on your weight scale falling? Has your weight decreased despite your diet and activity level being the same? If so, then there may be a serious medical cause for your weight loss. It is important to know the different causes and when to seek help.

Anna Aronson
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Celexa and Weight Loss Side Effects

Celexa is a brand name prescription drug that is indicated for treatment of depression, according to its product label. Celexa was developed and manufactured by Forest Pharmaceuticals.

Jeffrey Traister
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Ephedrine Dosage and Weight Loss

Ephedrine is an appetite suppressant derived from plant botanicals and is sometimes referred to as ephedra or ma huang. Diet supplement manufacturers typically combine ephedrine with caffeine to help people lose weight and feel more energetic.

Stephanie Mojica
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