Our nation is facing an obesity epidemic, and it has serious health implications. In fact, someone who is 40 percent overweight is twice as likely to die prematurely as is an average-weight person. This is because obesity has been linked to several serious medical conditions, including: heart disease and stroke; high blood pressure; diabetes; gallbladder disease and gallstones; osteoarthritis; gout; breathing problems, such as sleep apnea and asthma; and even cancer. Furthermore, the more obese a person is the more likely he or she is to have health problems. Despite these facts, some 60 percent of adults are still overweight or considered obese.

But it’s not just the obese person that can benefit from losing weight. Even people who are 20 percent or more overweight can gain significant health benefits from dropping a few pounds. A modest weight loss of 10 to 20 pounds can bring significant health improvements, such as lowering one's blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Even people who are less than 20 percent above their healthy weight should still try to lose weight if they have High blood pressure, high cholesterol levels or high blood sugar levels; if they have an "apple" shape, with weight concentrated around their stomachs; or a family history of heart disease or diabetes.

For over 30 years, I have advised my patients on healthy weight control and weight loss. Using this experience, I’ve developed Weight Management Support, which contains eight essential minerals, herbs and nutrients that have been shown to increase fat metabolism, suppress your appetite and essentially help your body burn more calories. These include:

* Green tea extract, cayenne pepper, black pepper fruit extract, which have thermogenic properties, increasing your body's resting metabolism rate;
* Chromium, an essential trace mineral that helps regulate glucose;
* Guarana, a herbal source of caffeine that enhances energy - without jitteriness;
* 5-Hydroxytryptophan (commonly referred to as 5-HTP), found to enhance serotonin production and suppress appetite.

The other component of my Weight Management Program is Solumet, a carbohydrate blocker with a special blend of unique soluble fibers and special herbs that curb your appetite, making you feel more full. It also inhibits the absorption of carbohydrates into your body, enabling more fat to be burned as fuel.

A part of being healthy means achieving and maintaining your ideal weight. To do this, it’s best to eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly. But you can greatly increase your chance of success by taking the right combination of natural supplements. My Weight Management Program provides you with all the key ingredients you need to achieve optimal weight.

The Weight Management Program is available in Lemon or Berry Flavor.