Archive for the 'Diet & Fitness' Category

I need help paying for Gastric Bypass Surgery. I have no insurance, and no money to spend on it?

Lisa S asked: I’m 31 years old. I’m about 5′4″ and about 400 pounds. I’ve been overweight my whole life (10 pound baby, 100 pounds at age 8, 300 pounds at age 17, etc). I’ve tried almost every diet I’ve come across and nothing has helped. I’ve been dieting since I [...]

Why are taking vitamins and/or antioxidants good for you?

The Ghost asked: Do these vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals really benefit you when it comes to your health, cancer, heart disease and premature death? I have little or no doubt that when you take these helpful pills, you actually are consuming what they say on the label, but does your body actually absorb [...]