Chloe Adisson answers:

Haha. You sound really really educated about this kind of stuff.

I think people are being criticiced for seeking diet advice because in my expierence with Yahoo Answers alot of the people are Underweight already and still they want to lose more weight. When you thing about it there are 11 and 12 year olds on this site wanting to know if the Master Cleanse or drinking grapefruit juice all day will help them lose weight.

And usually people are not shunned for asking for diet advice when they actually need it. Like if there overweight or obese, buy yeah that happens a lot. People tend to lecture people on stuff like that because it’s preventable. Just like obesity is, however there are more questions that pertain more to low weight.

Just my opinion :]
And yes, I agree with everything you said.

Chloe Adisson answers:

Good idea but…. I love to eat and coul not get past the water fast

Chloe Adisson answers:

At least in the UK, it seems to have started in the early 1990s.

I had a look in NewsBank (the UK and Ireland online newspaper archive), and until around 1992 there were several dozen hits in papers a year, all using it in the trad scientific sense. Then over about a decade it creeps up to 2000+ hits, either using it to refer to general pollutants or (mostly) the fictitious poisons that “detoxifying” is alleged to remove.

Chloe Adisson answers:

Were working on it.

Chloe Adisson answers:

Well, you shouldn’t smoke pot in the first place. It only gives you a false sense that you’re happy and okay and that your life isn’t like it really is. Quit smoking it. Maybe if you start joining more clubs and really, really, trying to socialize, you might feel it lot better. Good luck!

Chloe Adisson answers:

I like both Milk Thistle and Oil of Oregano.. Plus a tablespoon of psyllium fiber once a day

Chloe Adisson answers:

Detox teas (found in health food stores)
Hot lemon water
excercise
massage therapy
body wrap of detoxifying parafin or body mud

oh and goldenseal (natural herb)

Chloe Adisson answers:

I take maximum liver clense its vegetarian capsules, to keep my liver an blood healthy its a supplement training systems.try it ,it works

Chloe Adisson answers:

How to Remove Toxins by Detoxifying
http://remove-toxins.blogspot.com/

Chloe Adisson answers:

Hello,

Personally, I had the surgery in 98.

My site is http://youwin.isagenix.com

With a 9-day program you will cleanse your body and not fast, rather add to the program 400-600 calories of light eating. When you click to become a member for $35-$50 a year you get wholesale prices and a free website and training if you want to sell too!

We are having a $100,000 weight loss contest right now too!

It really works and my team is one of the most successful with 6 income figure earners. I have coaches you can call too.

Try it once and you will love it! Your friends will see the change in you and you will easily be able to sell to them if you decide to be an associate as well. The cost is $35 per year. My team is always there to help coach you for personal use and for business help to reach Executive levels.

GOOD LUCK! Email me for info if you need it.

Http://youwin.isagenix.com

lclnotary@yahoo.com

Here is some info from and you can see audios/videos on my site:

SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD

We have attracted leading experts in the fields of medicine and health care to be part of Isagenix’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). The SAB represents our ongoing commitment to excellence along with uncompromising and effective products to help you safely along the path of optimum health and wellness.

Dennis Harper, D.O.
Dr. Harper has been in general medical practice for 20 years, with 16 years being devoted to the practice of complementary medicine. He was one of three people that spoke to Senator Hatch and got the DSHEA (Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act) started. This act saved the health food industry from overregulation by the FDA. Dr. Harper was the student body president of his medical school, a voting member of the American Osteopathic Association, president of Physicians for Progressive Medicine, second vice president for the Utah Osteopathic Association, member of the Unproven Medical Procedures Committee for the Utah Medical Association, a member of the licensing board for the state of Utah, chairman for the licensing board for the state of Utah, and a fellow for the Federation of State Medical Boards. Dr. Harper is the author of Cleansing for Life: Nature’s Best Kept Health Secret.

Http://youwin.isagenix.com

Chloe Adisson answers:

Dietary supplements are poorly regulated in the US. They do not have to conform to the stringent standards applied to pharmaceuticals or food products by the FDA. The result of this absence of oversight has been a scammer’s dream and the scammers have made the most of it.

The scammers advertise their products in the usual way with commercial dot com websites. However, they also will publish blogs, reviews, scientific mock articles and white papers, and even scam stories so no matter where you look in the dot com part of the web you’ll find only good things about their products. The are very good at “gaming” the search engines so all you will find is what they want you to find. And, of course, they make sure these phony websites are not traceable to them. You can learn more by watching this CBS new video –> http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5196740n&tag=related;photovideo (you’ll have to sit through a quick commercial message first).

Anyone who believes there is an easy way to lose fat or add muscle should ask themself the following questions.

1. If there was an easy way to do hard things like burn fat or build muscle, why doesn’t the whole world know about it? How could that be kept secret when that’s what so many people desire?

2. If there were supplements that could help burn fat or build muscle, why haven’t the huge and powerful pharmaceutical companies taken it over? Why let the scammers like GNC and Weider continue to make $millions off the public when they have a much greater capacity for providing such products?

3. If there was a supplement that helped people shed pounds, why doesn’t your doctor know about it? If you’re overweight, why doesn’t your physician just give you the pill or recommend the acai or HCG diet or whatever? Why are physicians always telling the same story about obesity and how to cope with it?

4. Why do people pay big bucks to have liposuction or stomach stapling if supplements could really help them to lose fat?

There is only one good answer to all of these questions. Most of the supplements which are supposed to make you lose fat or add muscle just don’t work. It’s really that simple.

If you’re interested in burning fat or building muscle and you see a product which claims to help, be very skeptical. The golden rule for intelligent consumerism is still…

“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”

Now, about your HCG diet. When reviewing the research it seems obvious that HGC contributes nothing to fat loss and is no more than another “snake oil” scam. HCG contributes nothing to the diet and the diet alone, without the HCG, will work as well. Check the following excerpts from the US National Institute of Health…the place where the doctors get their information regarding health research.

“In recent publications describing mostly well-documented double-blind studies authors largely reject hCG administration in dieting. Supporters of the hCG diet must prove the efficacy of this method in controlled studies according to the German Drug Law. Until then the opinion of the German steroid toxicology panel is still valid, that hCG is ineffective in dieting and should not be used.”
Red: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3609673

“Side effects were seen in 2 volunteers from the hCG group, 1 of whom suffered from severe headache and the other who suffered from ovarian cysts which were punctured by laparoscopy. The success of the diet was based on motivation and good information, rather than on the hCG administration. (author’s modified)”
Ref: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3609673

“We conclude that there is no rationale for the use of HCG injections in the treatment of obesity.”
Ref: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2405506

“Supporters of the hCG diet must prove the efficacy of this method in controlled studies according to the German Drug Law. Until then the opinion of the German steroid toxicology panel is still valid, that hCG is ineffective in dieting and should not be used”

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3609673

“The success of the diet was based on motivation and good information, rather than on the hCG administration.”

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12281505

“Subjects receiving HCG injections showed no advantages over those on placebo in respect of any of the variables recorded. Furthermore, weight loss on our diet was similar to that on severely restricted intake. We conclude that there is no rationale for the use of HCG injections in the treatment of obesity.”

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12281505

“You won’t see me promoting quick fixes or fad diets anytime soon. But every once in awhile something comes along that seems so dangerous I have to call it out. That’s why I’m going to help reveal the truth behind the HCG diet.”

http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/07/hcg-diet-look-elsewhere-for-weight-loss/

Good luck and good health!!

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Chloe Adisson answers:

Dk. Oprah have tried every diet the best money can buy, look at her now.

People spend $20 billion per year on vitamins and supplements.  According to Everyday Health, here’s an article that will tell you why . . . Those PRODUCTS by any other name do NOT WORK.  It is false advertisements.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t have to approve supplements — no agency in the United States does. So it’s up to consumers to bring health concerns to light. “It’s important to understand the difference between over-the-counter medications and dietary supplements,” say Pieter Cohen, MD, an internist at Cambridge Health Alliance and instructor at Harvard Medical School in Cambridge, Mass. The FDA gets involved only after the fact, if the supplement later appears to be causing harm. By that time, the supplement may already have harmed many consumers who used it. “The burden of proof is on the FDA to determine [a supplement] is dangerous and remove it from the market,” Cohen says. Consumer complaints are the primary trigger for investigations. One recent investigation of the dietary weight-loss supplement ephedra resulted in it being banned for sale in the United States.

Sources: Everyday Health, Slate.com, CNN Health/herbal-supplements, FDA.gov for consumers protect yourself health fraud

Chloe Adisson answers:

I am a man and I did the drops from prohcgdiet.com and lost 16 pounds on the diet in 24 days. I did not have any side effects from the hormones, and no, I did not turn into a woman! The doses that you take of the hormone are so small that they do not cause any side effects. In fact, bodybuilders have been taking doses of the hormone for many years that are at least double the amount you take on the diet. Hcg will actually stimulate the production of testosterone in men, so instead you actually become more of a man in the process! Haha!

I would definitely recommend the hcg diet to men, especially since you can still retain all of your muscle mass while losing weight. For men, this is usually a problem that you try to lose weight and end up losing muscle, and then you put muscle back on and you put the weight back on. It’s a vicious cycle, but it does not happen on the hcg diet.

I still had plenty of energy on the diet and did not have that much trouble sticking to the 500 calories a day. I did plenty of research before I started the diet and found nothing about it not being safe for men. You can have the 50 pounds gone in 2-3 months if you follow the diet correctly.

Chloe Adisson answers:

I have lose over 60lbs on the HCG Diet, bottom line it works! And it is very safe haven been used now for over 50yrs. Remember HCG is a naturally produced hormone created by the placenta and is present in every pregnant women at levels literally a thousand times higher than while on the HCG diet.

You can expect to lose .5-1.5lbs per day while on the diet, if and only if you stick exactly to the diet as written by its creator Dr. Simeons! Also, keep in mind that you need to have a plan to keep the weight off after completing the diet. One major advantage to the HCG diet is that is has built in benefits to help you keep the weight of but if you simply return to the way things were before you’ll eventually end up right back were you left off . . . Overweight.

Check out my sources for more info!

Chloe Adisson answers:

Well the first time I used the pill I dint had side effects, but the second time I did and it was just like you, I had those effects like for a month! My period dint came in 1 month but I wasn’t expecting a baby… So I think is normal but if I were you I would stop that diet… Just for 2 weeks… And eat more healthy food

Chloe Adisson answers:

Very long answer.. And I promise it is not a cut and paste quickie.. (I hate those)

First of all… Awesome good for you!
Finally a parent on this planet with some common sense.
Drugs are drugs and more parents should be encouraging their kids to stay away from them..
I am certainly not a doctor, but I can’t understand the logic of giving a brain stimulant to a person with hyperactivity issues.
A child has a brain that is naturally growing and developing.. Adding a bunch of synthetic chemcals seems to only complicate matters. The behavior may change for the better.. But does the improvement justify the potential damage? Personally, I don’t think it does. I am sure there are a small percentage of kids out there that need some kind of drastic treatment… Little things like not cleaning up your room when asked to, or not doing well on schoolwork should not be interpretated as an indicaton that medical treatment options are mandatory and risky steps should be taken immediately.
Most behavioral issues fall under the responsibility of the parent or teacher, but it seems that psychiatrists are far too willing to offer everyone the easy way out of this responsibility by dropping a label on these kids and drugging them up so they will conform. And that is just sick.
I was doing some research for my sister and found another option for alternative treatment online while I was looking through alternative medicines for my nephew last year.. It is probably very similar to what you have found.

Http://www.vaxa.com/ADD_alternative_treatment_remedy.cfm

He is 13 now.. Seems to be doing better. A lot of his issues are stress related.. His father has been in the service and away from home for the last 3 years.. It is rough on him. He also has some kind of odd dietary abnormality.. Naturally sensitive to certain foods. He is a very healthy kid with a great personality

I will also throw you a link to read up on some of the prescriptions that are being offered to children for a variety of afflictions. It is somewhat jaded and loaded with propaganda from the opposite perspective of the drug manufacturers. Really is a fascinating debate. And the questions left unanswered is the reason I am so against the idea that medication is solution.

Http://www.whale.to/drugs/whitaker.html

The reality is that nothing can be done to cure the problem until the true cause for the problem can be determined. And right now everybody is guessing.. The drug companines are rushing to convince the public that they have the answer to it without a shred of conclusive evidence as proof of their statements. The FDA that approves the medications is majorly sponsored by the drug companies for their funding. (blatent conflict of interest). The psychaitrists are stuck in a position where if they don’t prescribe something, they are taking the risk that the parents will lose confidence in that entire section of the medical field. Everyone involved with the debate is horribly tainted by money.. And the kids are typically left with the negative consequences for the decisions made by the adults with the moral obligation to protect them. Alternative medicine may or may not be as effective.. But at least it is natural. That makes more sense to me as a first option.
I encourage you to get a couple opinions before you choose any course of action for your child.. The treatment options out there right now are very shady for these types of things. Not enough is known about it.
Research all you can on it.. There is a lot of good information out there from the perspective of the parents that are in a similar situation. Both sides of the debate have valid points.

A lot of it is a shift in society .. 20 years ago, the general perception would have been.. ‘ahh.. It’s ok.. He’s just a kid being a kid’ .. And today it is more like ‘wow.. Your kid is a spoiled brat.. You should really do something about it’
Same child.. Different decade.
Experimental drugs may always be an option, but try everything else first.. If an adult wants to be irresponsible and ruin their lives by being a drug addict.. So be it.. I am also a parent.. And my daughter would have to be VERY out of control for me to even consider it. Dangerous and destructive, yes.. I would consider it.. Anything less, no way.

In the interest of fairness, I will also give you the medical side of things and leave you to make your own informed decision..

Http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/adhdmenu.cfm

This website will give you the clinical perspective on the affliction .. And symptom/treatment/prognosis information

http://www.drugs.com/condition/attention-deficit-disorder.html

This website will give you all of the prescription information for every drug that is FDA approved to treat ADD/ADHD.

Yes, there are a lot of things that anybody can say against what I have written.. But, you don’t have to be a doctor to understand that when the negative side effects of a drug show a 400-600% increased chance of occurence over placebo, you are taking an unnecessary risk. When that statistic comes down to reasonable levels and can be independently proven.. My opinion will change dramatically.

Chloe Adisson answers:

A great deal of benefit is gained by removing all additives and preservatives from the diet.

There have been studies done to show that 80% of children with ADHD make huge improvements just by changing diet.

It means cutting out all fizzy drinks, all colourants (they are in many foods and drinks) , especially sunshine yellow. All additives.

Just use natural fresh foods, meat, fish, fruit and vegetables.

Chloe Adisson answers:

There have actually been a lot of studies that have shown that Fish Oil can help with ADD/ADHD. It seems too simple, and that may be one reason it wasn’t really looked at closely for this, but I wasn’t surprised it would help when I thought about it. The EPA and DHA in Fish Oil help with all sorts of things including heart health, skin health, and brain health. There was a good article at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-391503/Fish-oil-calms-children-better-Ritalin.html that covers some of this as well.
Give it a try… It’s economical, safe, and easy. Just make sure that the company you get it from uses Molecular Distillation because that’s currently the only safe way to remove any trace contaminants of any heavy metals. Of course, if you aren’t sure about the dosage or the benefits, you may want to consult with a holistic doctor, as they may have other additional options available to them.

There are also a lot of people who have found some relief from limiting sugar, artificial colors/flavorings, and going with less (or no) processed food to take away those possible causes as well. From research I’ve done, Fish Oil tends to help more, but both work even better together. Good luck and I hope I helped!

Chloe Adisson answers:

Not sure, but I’ve found this:

“Herbs and Supplements. A number of parents resort to alternative remedies as an alternative to psychostimulants and other drugs. These products include- as St. John? ‘ s wort, ginkgo biloba, panax ginseng, melatonin, and pine bark extract. Based on existing evidence, however, none can be recommended, particularly for children.

Generally, manufacturers of herbal remedies and dietary supplements do not need FDA approval to sell their products. Just like a drug, herbs and supplements can affect the body’s chemistry, and therefore have the potential to produce side effects that may be harmful. There have been a number of reported cases of serious and even lethal side effects from herbal products. Always check with your doctor before using any herbal remedies or dietary supplements.”

There’s lots of sites on the net selling invented ‘cures’ to concerned parents. These are nothing more than modern snake oil, so be careful.

Chloe Adisson answers:

Yes, diet is really important. Also, less time in front of the tv, computer, playing games etc.
Although it is disputed by some people now, I still believe white sugar, especially at the rate north americans consume it, is not a healthy thing. Many people are also reactive to food dyes, artificial chemicals, preservatives etc.
I’m so glad to hear you are not going the pharmaceutical route.
Please watch the eye opening video below, you may want to send it to your friends. As well as school officials, who have no business in making a medical diagnosis.
But to actually answer your question, I am not familiar with Focus ADHD.