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Press Release: Reaction to FDA Approval of OTC Diet Pill
For Immediate Release:
February 8, 2007
New diet drug Alli is released as an over the counter help for dieters. This drug has an annoying side effect of diarrhea, but some people are so desperate to lose pounds that they are willing to put up with the inconvenience of having to stay at home for fear of an accident.
The FDA approved this drug that is made by GlaxoSmithKline. Isn't it amazing how the drug companies run our country? This diet innovation is touted to make you lose 50% more weight when you ingest it. Could the weight loss come from the ever present case of diarrhea?
Society today is built on the instant gratification syndrome. Any product that announces that it can instantly solve a problem that you've been dealing with for years is bound to leap off the shelves with great fury! Even young girls will be able to purchase this drug. What kind of damage will it cause in pre-adolescents?
I think it's interesting when diet drugs are sold because they always include a meal and exercise plan. What they are telling you, discretely, is that you DO have to change your eating regime and you definitely need to add exercise to your daily routine.
My cry is this. Why go to the expense of buying a pill that causes you distress, when you can in reality, change your eating program and exercise philosophy to accomplish the same end--only you'd be doing it without the messy side effects!
Also, by adopting a healthy eating plan and a consistent exercise program you will remain healthy and energized far longer than the quick fix that the pill will provide. What happens when you stop taking the pill? How long can you put up with diarrhea and not being able to socialize?
Bonnie Murphy is certified through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). She has been in Anchorage since 1968 and has been in the fitness business 27 years. Bonnie has a private Personalized Fitness Training Studio in East Anchorage. In May of 2006 she was chosen as Fitness Ambassador to Alaska by the 50-Plus Lifelong Fitness organization. Bonnie writes about health and fitness regularly for Alaska Wellness magazine and Alaska Women Speak, has written two e-books about exercise and aging, publishes a monthly e-newsletter, and has various fitness articles posted on the Web.
www.bfitandwell.com
(907) 229-7652
bonnie@bfitandwell.com
February 8, 2007
New diet drug Alli is released as an over the counter help for dieters. This drug has an annoying side effect of diarrhea, but some people are so desperate to lose pounds that they are willing to put up with the inconvenience of having to stay at home for fear of an accident.
The FDA approved this drug that is made by GlaxoSmithKline. Isn't it amazing how the drug companies run our country? This diet innovation is touted to make you lose 50% more weight when you ingest it. Could the weight loss come from the ever present case of diarrhea?
Society today is built on the instant gratification syndrome. Any product that announces that it can instantly solve a problem that you've been dealing with for years is bound to leap off the shelves with great fury! Even young girls will be able to purchase this drug. What kind of damage will it cause in pre-adolescents?
I think it's interesting when diet drugs are sold because they always include a meal and exercise plan. What they are telling you, discretely, is that you DO have to change your eating regime and you definitely need to add exercise to your daily routine.
My cry is this. Why go to the expense of buying a pill that causes you distress, when you can in reality, change your eating program and exercise philosophy to accomplish the same end--only you'd be doing it without the messy side effects!
Also, by adopting a healthy eating plan and a consistent exercise program you will remain healthy and energized far longer than the quick fix that the pill will provide. What happens when you stop taking the pill? How long can you put up with diarrhea and not being able to socialize?
Bonnie Murphy is certified through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). She has been in Anchorage since 1968 and has been in the fitness business 27 years. Bonnie has a private Personalized Fitness Training Studio in East Anchorage. In May of 2006 she was chosen as Fitness Ambassador to Alaska by the 50-Plus Lifelong Fitness organization. Bonnie writes about health and fitness regularly for Alaska Wellness magazine and Alaska Women Speak, has written two e-books about exercise and aging, publishes a monthly e-newsletter, and has various fitness articles posted on the Web.
www.bfitandwell.com
(907) 229-7652
bonnie@bfitandwell.com
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