Fat Burning Science: Metabolism, Medications and Health Risks

How does your body burn fat during ketosis and aerobic exercise? Factors like depression, medications (Neurontin/Celexa), and thyroid levels (TSH) significantly impact your weight loss progress.

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The Weight Loss Benefits of Ashwagandha

The Indian herb ashwagandha may provide many weight loss benefits to support your diet and exercise program. According to "Life Extension Magazine," scientists theorize that many of ashwagandha's health-boosting properties comes from the antioxidant steroidal alkaloids and lactones, principally the withanolides.

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How to Burn Fat With Supplement Stack

Supplement stacks can help you burn fat faster by elevating your metabolic rate. Some supplements are best taken before your workouts because they have direct beneficial effects on fat burning while you exercise. Others are better taken with food for best absorption and to help prevent body fat storage.

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How Can I Lose Weight With Sculpt & Cleanse?

Sculpt N' Cleanse is an herbal colon cleanse product that may support your weight loss goals. Health Direct, the manufacturer, claims that cleansing toxins from the body represents the first step of an effective weight loss plan.

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Homemade Fat Burners

Fat burners are a multi-billion dollar industry, yet many people find their weight loss goals elusive. Jeff Anderson, of the "Muscle Nerd" website, says that 75 percent of the ingredients in the name-brand fat burners do absolutely nothing for you.

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How to Use Diurex to Lose Weight

Diurex is an over-the-counter diuretic product that can be used in conjunction with a sensible diet and exercise program to accelerate weight loss. Diuretics are substances that increase water elimination from the body.

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