Weight Loss

We publish weight loss and diet blogs and articles written by patients. To find a blog, visit one of the mental health topics listed to the right.




Studies have shown that consuming cayenne pepper increases metablism. It also aids digestion and suppresses appetite. It contains capsaicin, a chemical known for its pain-relieving properties. Cayenne can be eaten in food or taken in pill form. When used in recipes, it adds flavor and spice to a meal. Pill form is great for those who do not tolerate spicy foods. Whichever way you take it, you're sure to reap the benefits of this popular pepper.

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Weight Loss News
Moderate Drinking May Not Be Good For You
April 2, 2006 08:35 AM
Researchers poured cold water on the idea that moderate drinking helps prevent heart disease Friday, noting that many studies include teetotalers as a control group but don't ask why they did not drink. (MSNBC) ...
Tofu and Oatmeal Lower Cholesterol
March 15, 2006 08:41 AM
David Jenkins, Canadian research chair in metabolism and nutrition at Toronto, and Dr. Cyril Kendall, also of the University of Toronto, studied 55 middle-aged men and women who had high cholesterol and were at risk ...
Red Wine for Gum Disease
March 12, 2006 09:19 AM
Raising a glass to a new weapon against periodontal disease, researchers say red wine may help keep gums healthy and strong. Though the results have so far only been borne out in the test tube, ...
Cocoa May Cut Risk of Dying
February 28, 2006 08:01 AM
Scientists have produced more compelling evidence that cocoa is good for your heart. Dutch scientists found elderly men who consumed cocoa had lower blood pressure levels, and were less likely to die from cardiovascular problems. ...
Medicare to Cover Weight Loss Surgery
February 22, 2006 03:47 PM
Medicare has announced that it will cover three types of weight loss surgery: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, gastric banding, and biliopancreatic diversion with a duodenal switch. Under the new rules, Medicare will pay for the surgery ...