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Quackwatch- a site exposing cancer cure frauds

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From Hee Boon’s blog, I discovered another site which discusses in detail about dubious alternative treatments to cancer. The post A Special Message to Cancer Patients Seeking “Alternative” Treatments makes an interesting read. The site is operated by Stephen Barrett, M.D who aims to expose various frauds and quacks started by people with so-called cures. [...]

Shortcuts to Weight Loss- and why you shouldn’t take them

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There are various quick ways being advertised for instant weight loss. We are bombarded by such constant advertisements everyday. I have tried none of these (except the diet pill that my mom made me take when I was 15) but here’s what I know from others experience: machines that promises to ‘shake’ your fat away– [...]

Slow and Steady: Losing Weight Takes Time

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“Patience and persistence are vital qualities in the ultimate successful accomplishment of any worthwhile endeavor.” – Joseph Pilates To me, the best way to lose weight is to do it slow and steady. Follow the tried, tested and proven method of sustained weight loss: exercise and food control. There are so many short cuts being [...]

Danger of Abstaining from Carbs & Going on High Protein Diet

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First, I wish to reaffirm that I do not go completely carb free. My diet is more of a combination between the GI and Carbohydrate Addict’s Lifespan plan, plus a bit of intuitive listening to my body. Like other aspects of my life that is generally is not dictated by mainstream practices/ beliefs, I am [...]