With obesity rates continuing to sore, it is no surprise that many people turn to diet pills and weight loss programs to battle the bulge. According to a recent report (Marketdata) the typical American dieter now makes 4 weight loss attempts per year—the highest number in 15 years.
The U.S. weight loss industry is worth over $60 billion dollars, of which nearly $3 billion represents sales of diet pills and meal replacements.
But do these products actually work and are they safe?
The Skinny On Diet Pills: Are They Safe?
Dieters are attracted to the low cost and accessability of diet pills. Do they actually work and are they safe?
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 3
- Audio File: staying_well/1241sw1c.mp3
- Featured Speaker: Sherry Torkos, Phm
- Organization: Canadian Health Food Association
- Book Title: Saving Women’s Hearts
- Guest Website: Sherry Torkos
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Guest Bio:
Sherry Torkos is a pharmacist, author, certified fitness instructor and health enthusiast who enjoys sharing her passion with others. Sherry graduated with honors from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science in 1992. Since that time she has been practicing holistic pharmacy in the Niagara region of Ontario. Her philosophy of practice is to integrate conventional and complementary therapies to optimize health and prevent disease.
Sherry has won several national pharmacy awards for providing excellence in patient care. As a leading health expert, she has delivered hundreds of lectures to medical professionals and the public. She is frequently interviewed on radio and TV talk shows throughout North America and abroad on health matters. Sherry has authored 16 books and booklets, including Saving Women's Hearts, The Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, and The Glycemic Index Made Simple. - Host: Melanie Cole, MS
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Staying Well