Re: Low-Carb Diet

2002-10-22 Thread Kevin Tarr
. Quite a few drugs, treatments or other interventions have been found over the years to have significant impact on a population of patients in the short-term, only to have the benefits shrivel at the 1 or 2 or 3 year mark (frex, use of the Swan-Ganz catheter). Debbi Don't say THAT word!

Re: Low-Carb Diet

2002-10-22 Thread Deborah Harrell
--- Kevin Tarr wrote: [I wrote] . Quite a few drugs, treatments or other interventions have been found over the years to have significant impact on a population of patients in the short-term, only to have the benefits shrivel at the 1 or 2 or 3 year mark (frex, use of the Swan-Ganz

Re: Low-Carb Diet

2002-10-22 Thread Jim Sharkey
--- Kevin Tarr wrote: (frex, use of the Swan-Ganz catheter). Don't say THAT word! That *is* a singularly unpleasant experience, isn't it? *shudders at the memory.* Jim ___ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on

RE: Low-Carb Diet

2002-10-21 Thread Gary Nunn
One example of a LCHP diet is the Atkins Diet, which first gained popularity during the 1970s. Limited evidence suggests it may help people lose weight, but many experts remain concerned about the long-term health Limited evidence is my favorite part of this kind of propaganda. Thirty years

Re: Low-Carb Diet

2002-10-21 Thread Steve Sloan II
The Fool wrote: So why did a seemingly unhealthy diet not affect indicators of cardiovascular risk? In an interview with Reuters Health, Brehm suggested that the benefits of losing more weight may offset the disadvantages associated with high fat and cholesterol. Perhaps it's weight loss

Re: Low-Carb Diet

2002-10-21 Thread Deborah Harrell
--- The Fool wrote: http://reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=healthnewsStoryID=1608044 Low-Carb Diet Deemed Safe over Short Term October 21, 2002 01:42 PM ET By Alison McCook PHILADELPHIA (Reuters Health) - People who follow a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet for 6 months

Re: Low-Carb Diet

2002-10-21 Thread Deborah Harrell
--- Deborah Harrell wrote: snip 3] Another diet guru (the name escapes me at the moment) advises no meat, little fat (primarily from nuts and olive oil - possibly some fish too?), and quantities of vegetables, with complex whole-grains; if you can stick to such a restrictive regimen, weight