Articles by Frank Schliff

1) What You Should Need to Know About Hoodia
November 21, 2004 will go down in history as the day that Hoodia Gordonii was discovered in America. It was on that date that CBS 60 Minutes aired a program about Hoodia Gordonii and for the first time many people were introduced to this traditional botanical. Hoodia is currently the most publicized and talked about natural weight loss supplement in America . It has been featured on CBS 60 Minutes, ABC,... » read more

2) Zone's Diet Plan Still Attracts Professional Attention
The Zone diet is a high-protein, higher-fat, lower-carbohydrate eating plan. It is not as restrictive as other high-protein diets. It allows for a broad range of foods to be consumed. A small amount of protein is combined with twice the amount of "favorable" carbohydrates, including fruits and vegetables. If choosing "less desirable" carbohydrates, the portion size is smaller. Sears' Zone Diet is based on... » read more

3) What Did the Bushmen Get For Their Discovery ?
As we discussed in the Overview of Hoodia, the Bushmen (or the San) have used Hoodia plants as a natural appetite suppressant for thousands of years. But how did the secret of the San get out? It turns out by accident. In 1996 the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa was doing a study of indigenous foods that the Bushmen ate. Part of the study was to test for toxic... » read more

4) Reduce Appetite By Hundreds Calories A Day
There are various species of hoodia, but the Gordonii variation is the only one that contains the all-natural appetite suppressant. Tbis type of hoodia contains a molecule that has similar effects on nerve cells as glucose, and tricks the brain into the sensation of fullness. Results of human clinical trials in Britain suggest that hoodia may reduce the appetite by hundreds of calories a day or more. In... » read more

5) Studies of Appetite Suppressant Came to New Discoveries
In this article we will look more specifically at the science behind hoodia and how it has been studied as an appetite suppressant. We will also examine some theories on how hoodia is able to suppress your appetite. What evidence is there that Hoodia works as an appetite suppressant? For thousands of years the Bushmen of South Africa having been eating Hoodia Gordonii to fight off hunger during their... » read more

6) Research Institute Proven Weight Loss Properties in Hoodia
A Research Institute, CSIR, started a study on Pure Hoodia Gordonii, a succulent growing wild in the Kalahari Desert. This plant has a status amongst the San tribe as a hunger suppressant. They use to chew up this plant during their long hunting- expeditions to prevent appetite. CSIR isolated the active molecule, named it P57 and patented it in 1997. They sold the rights to a British company, Phytopharm,... » read more

7) Much Acclaimed Miracle of Green Tea Needs To Cool Off
Is any other food or drink reported to have as many health benefits as green tea? The Chinese have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea since ancient times, using it to treat everything from headaches to depression. In her book Green Tea: The Natural Secret for a Healthier Life, Nadine Taylor states that green tea has been used as a medicine in China for at least 4,000 years. Today,... » read more

8) Healthy Living Means Healthy Eating But It Is Not That Obvious
Whatever your blood cholesterol level, you can make changes to help lower it or keep it low and reduce your risk for heart disease. These are guidelines for heart-healthy living that the whole family (including children ages 2 and above) can follow: 1) Choose foods low in saturated fat. All foods that contain fat are made up of a mixture of saturated and unsaturated fats. Saturated fat raises your blood... » read more

9) Settlement of a Problem, An Attempt to Cause
It is much easier to discuss objective yardsticks for settlement of a problem, than to attempt to cause one another to recede. The independent standards and yardstick are even more relevant, when some parties are involved in negotiations. In such cases the item tender is specially difficult: it requires creation of coalitions inside each of the parties, and than more participants of tender has agreed... » read more

10) Social Fabrics: Divorce in America Remains High
The rate of divorce in America remains high, leaving many adult men and women alone, available and wondering how to maneuver on the playing field. After years of being in a relationship, putting yourself back in the singles market can be a daunting endeavor. Here, David A. Anderson, Ph.D., offers advice gleaned from his own research and that of other experts to help you get back into dating mode. After... » read more

11) Super Management Comes From Within
We've all had them: bosses who inspire more fury and frustration than productivity or inspiration. They bark orders, mumble vague instructions, and seem oblivious to their employees's successes, but strangely attuned to every fumble. Who hasn't spent lunch hours dissecting a supervisor's flaws and foibles, fantasizing about an early retirement or personality overhaul for their boss? But such musings... » read more

12) Organic Pill That Kills the Appetite and Attacks Obesity
As Reported by most prominent reporter Tom Mangold at BBC Two's Correspondent, these are the findings and citations, it is interesting to learn that: Imagine this: an organic pill that kills the appetite and attacks obesity. It has no known side-effects, and contains a molecule that fools your brain into believing you are full. Deep inside the African Kalahari desert, grows an ugly cactus called the... » read more

13) Hoodia Riview The Pro and Cons on the Market of Weight Loss Products
Hoodia Gordonii is a cactus of the "succulent" cactus family, which has grown for thousands of years in the Kalahari Desert region. Hoodia has been used by the indigenous Bushmen as a natural appetite suppressant and thirst quencher during their long hunting trips for generations. How Does Hoodia work? Scientists believe that the reason for Hoodia's appetite suppressing abilities is a molecule called... » read more

14) Glamor Picture Inflated Promises
If you're on the Internet searching for hoodia, it's almost impossible to know you're buying the real deal. There are simply far too many con artists on the loose, and they know that people are desperate for hoodia. Everybody wants to lose weight, right? But beware! If I were you, I wouldn't buy from just anybody. It's hard to know who to trust in this emerging, high-profit business. Anybody can throw... » read more

15) Put Off Hunger And Lose Extra Fat
Take a pill and not feel hungry for 10-12 hours, possibly even more isn't it amazing? At the same time you put off weight by losing the extra fat because of your low calorie intake. Correspondents and Journalists who have been in South Africa studied the merits and the effects of Hoodia Gordonii. So is Hoodia too good to be true? I hope that you all have been heard about another weight loss wonder... » read more

16) The South African Diet Miracle of Hoodia Gordonii
The South African Hoodia Gordonii Cactus is known by many names. It is called xshoba or xhooba by the San Bushmen who have used it to treat indigestion, minor skin infections and as an appetite and thirst suppressant during long hunts. The scientific name is Hoodia Gordonii. It is actually a succulent so the names Hoodia cactus and South African desert cactus are actually misnomers, but they are commonly... » read more

17) How Does Hoodia Miracle Works
Despite its popularity, there are no published randomized controlled trials in humans to show hoodia is safe or effective in pill form. One study published in the September 2004 issue of Brain Research found that injections of p57 into the appetite center of rat brains resulted in altered levels of ATP, an energy molecule that may affect hunger. The animals receiving the P57 injections also ate less... » read more

18) $40 Billion Market of Products Designed to Help People Get Slim
As Reported by CBS: Each year, people spend more than $40 billion on products designed to help them slim down. None of them seem to be working very well. Now along comes hoodia. Never heard of it. Soon it'll be tripping off your tongue, because hoodia is a natural substance that literally takes your appetite away. It's very different from diet stimulants like Ephedra and Phenfen that are now banned... » read more

19) Effective Solution Immidiate Results
A lot of informative published materials are there to appreciate the Hoodia Gordonii and its astonishing ability to kill your hunger through its active ingredient. But a little has been discussed about the different forms by which you can take Hoodia such as tablets, pills, powder, liquid or even as a tea and which one of these forms is the best to take. Which One is the Best? If you are planning to... » read more

20) Hoodia Gordonii Most Effective Natural Appetite Suppressant
It is difficult to trace out exactly since when the tribes of the Kalahari Desert in South Africa have been using the stem of the Hoodia Gordonii plant to ward off their hunger. Hoodia grows wild in Africa. A Dutch anthropologist was the first European to describe the plant. In 1937, he was studying the habits of nomadic hunters and noted that they often ate the plant when food and water were scarce.... » read more

21) Hoodia Extract Is a Miracle Diet Solution?
You might have surely heard about Hoodia cactus plant extract by this time as it has been broadcasted by numerous major media sources, like the The Today Show CBS and much more. Because of this, Hoodia Gordonii products have quickly ascended to become one of the fastest growing segments of the diet supplement market. Before choosing a Hoodia product you should know that there are many kinds of Hoodia... » read more

22) Hoodia Godonii Dietting Aid and Supplement
You might have come across the name everywhere. Hoodia Gordonii has taken the weight-loss world by surprise. It has been touted as the best miracle weight-loss pill; it is now being put into all in one from multivitamins to TrimSpa. How does it function? Well, the Hoodia Diet Supplement has been shown to have some specific effects in the area of weight-loss. Still before running out to buy the latest... » read more

23) Slim Aids What Works and What Don't?
Hoodia Gordonii is a very interesting ancient plant that has been used for thousands of years but just beginning to catch on to the Western world Hoodia for weight-loss. The huge media coverage has led to a flourishing industry in Hoodia Gordonii based products, whether they be Pure Hoodia or Hoodia as just one of the ingredients of an already existing weight loss product. But before you rush off to buy... » read more

24) What You Should Know About Hoodia Weight Loss
Hoodia gordonii (pronounced HOO-dee-ah) is also called hoodia, xhooba, !khoba, Ghaap, hoodia cactus, and South African desert cactus. Hoodia is a cactus that's causing a stir for its ability to suppress appetite and promote weight loss. 60 Minutes, ABC, and the BBC have all done stories on hoodia. Hoodia is sold in capsule, liquid, or tea form in health food stores and on the Internet. Hoodia gordonii... » read more

25) Nutrition Spectrum Enriched with Real Hoodia Gordonii
People have different views when there is a debate on Hoodia products. Hence it is very important to take a look at some of the common guidelines to nullify the chances of buying fake products and maximize the chances of getting a real Hoodia product. To select a good Hoodia product you must know the following facts about Hoodia:There are many types of Hoodia plants, but only Hoodia Gordonii species... » read more

26) Capital Market Borders and Derivatives
The state of a capital market is one of the most popular economic detecting instruments, but few people know, that this detecting instrument means. It a more psychological barometer, than economic detecting instrument, because, though the prices on a capital market also have the close attitude(relation) to corporate earnings, the emotions of the market participants also influence the prices. In general,... » read more

27) Each Hair Remains Continually Growing
Each hair remains on your head for two to six years, and during most of this time is continually growing. The part you see and style is called the hair shaft. It's actually dead tissue made by your hair follicles tiny bulb-like structures beneath your scalp's surface. One common disease is a disorder known as lichen planus. Hair loss is an indication that there can be a problem that is happening inside... » read more

28) Pesonal Influence in Business
The influencing is a process, when you convince other person to change their attitudes or / and relations, belief or conduct. There are many methods to make it work, but they usually get in one of six categories, each of which administers by the basic psychological principle. These principles: a succession, interchange, social responsibility, conformity, sympathy and deficiency. The obligations and... » read more

29) Hair Loss Treatment How It Works
What is effective hair loss treatment is a common question being asked by many men and women. Effective Hair Loss Treatment aggressively seeds your scalp to create the optimum environment for new, healthy hairs. It supplies the proper nutrition required to bring damaged, dead hair follicles back to life. Strong, healthy hair begins with the proper nutritional building blocks. Proper nutritions... » read more

30) The Prosperous People Are Persevering
I have friend. He is the writer. Already more than 20 years he writes the articles, books, the textbooks and sends them in publishing houses, but majority of them operations of publishing house do not accept. In the beginning of the literary career he so is close to heart accepted failures and refusals, what even to throw to write and to attend to something new and completely diferent. But the more he... » read more

31) Strings of Success
The prosperous people are lifted through life to the very top, they got promoted, they got awarded with opportunities, they travel to long-distance countries, with them you will convert differently, than with the usual people, who envy enclosing. Some consider, that success - when simple life circumstances has appeared in the necessary time in the necessary place. They try to understand, than they... » read more