Weight Loss Pills, the Good and the Bad

Posted on July 30th, 2008 in Things to Buy by NewsCrawler

We live in an age where there are more dieting programs that most people can keep up with. From fad diets like Atkins and Southbeach, to those that have been around for years, such as Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, and Nutrasystem, the numerous diets floating around the country today are more ubiquitous than ever.

One relatively new dieting fad that can be useful, but also potentially dangerous, is the growing trend of weight loss pills, from Hydroxicut and numerous caffeine based pills to prescription only solutions such as Phentermine and Adipex. While many people use these weight loss pills with no harmful side effects, there are some pretty significant dangers associated with them as well.

Hidden Dangers of Farm Equipment

Posted on July 24th, 2008 in Things to Buy by NewsCrawler

I am a city kid, or at least one firmly grounded in suburbia, and don’t belong anywhere near a farm or anyplace with large animals and heavy equipment. I learned this valuable lesson about myself when I was twelve, and my best friend and her family moved twenty five minutes out of town to their farm.

I always had an overly romantic imagination, so when I found out that Andrea was moving to a farm, instead of being sad like most kids are when their friends move away, I thought of it as an amazing opportunity to visit her and experience “quaint, charming, simple farm life.” In other words, I was naïve and stupid.

Herbal Weight Loss Pills are Scary

Posted on July 15th, 2008 in Things to Buy by NewsCrawler

Here’s an interesting tidbit about weight loss pills, most are not subject to FDA regulations. The vast majority of weight loss pills on the market today use words like “all natural” and “herbal supplements” as a selling point. What this really means is that the manufacturer is sliding past FDA inspection because the FDA has no jurisdiction over herbal products. No one does. So taking “natural” weight loss pills is a real gamble. There is no required scientific proof or research required to back up any advertiser’s claims about herbal weight loss pills, so they are basically free to say whatever they want regarding how the product works or health benefits.

Using Viral Video to Promote Your Business

Posted on July 11th, 2008 in Interactive by NewsCrawler

The video industry has grown exponentially during the past few years. Websites like YouTube have pioneered a new era for online video – one that has changed the face of advertising, politics, and entertainment forever by offering millions of users to upload and share a seemingly unlimited number of videos.

Many politicians, artists, and musicians have successfully used viral videos to promote their work and advance their careers. In addition, some viral video “stars” have become legitimized by the sheer number of views they have received. From “Don’t Tase Me Bro!” to Tay Zonday’s “Chocolate Rain”, some of these amateur video stars are making a splash. In fact, Tay Zonday found almost instant celebrity and was immediately booked on several talk shows in addition to signing an endorsement deal with Dr. Pepper.

Dieting – What Works, and What Doesn't

Posted on July 2nd, 2008 in Things to Buy by NewsCrawler

I know many people who are “lifelong dieters”. I myself have tried and failed at times, and succeeded on other occasions” but I certainly spent more time with unsuccessful dieting efforts. I have found a few things that seem to work, while most options are simply trendy and just don’t work. Here are a few things that I have tried and the pros and cons that I have discovered.

Diet Pills

Diet pills are extremely trendy because they more or less promise a “miracle” cure. People are under the impression that they can take a pill everyday and not have to deal with diet, exercise, and proper dieting habits. There are also some potentially severe side effects for some diet pills, as well as the risk of dependence. While some diet pills may work to provide energy, appetite suppression, and metabolism boosts, you should be extremely careful when choosing to use diet pills for dieting.