Al Reschke has been teaching the principles of health and nutrition for 40 years. He is available to
answer questions submitted by our readers. Simply enter your question and email address and hit 'submit'.
Q: IS AnyDiet ACCELERATOR Addictive?
A: There is absolutely nothing in ADA that would cause a physical addiction.
|
Q: Does ADA interfere with any medications?
A: There are no known "contraindications" with ADA and medications. None of the ingredients in the ADA formulation acts like a drug or affects the metabolism like a drug.
|
Q: What happens after you stop taking ADA? Will the weight come back?
A: The weight will not come back on unless you adopt poor, high carb/sugar-eating habits when you stop taking ADA. Your liver will continue to do what it is supposed to do, which in this case is get rid of fat efficiently. Some people find that they do best with an occasional "maintenance" level of ADA after they've reached their desired fat-loss goals - usually at 1/3 - 1/2 the recommended dosage.
|
Q: Is there anything in your ADA that will assist in firming loose skin while losing weight? Also, how much is the average weight loss after the first three weeks?
A: The "tightening' of skin, to the extent that it can be accomplished, is dependent on an adequate intake of protein, calcium and Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids -- the main building blocks for the formation and/or strengthening of collagen, which is the 'cement' that holds the cells together in the tissue. Vitamin B6 is important for protein metabolism. Once those nutrients are ingested (from food and supplements), their delivery to the cells/tissues is more assured with regular and consistent physical activity (improved circulation and body 'toning').
The ingredients in ADA are specifically for the purposes of impeding theaccumulation of 'new' excess fat and assisting the body to dispose of fat that's already there. It can take between two and three weeks to activate this process. The amount of fat loss, best measured in 'downsizing' parts of the body, is very individualized. Sometimes it's spectacular -- sometimes only modest. There is no expectation of any 'average' amounts.
|
Q: Hi Al, I have been taking AnyDietAccelerator for 1 week, and i have started having a upset stomach some..and my liver feels full.. and my lungs feel tight..is this normal or is it a cleansing?
A: That kind of reaction is a good sign and typically indicates a 'stirring' of toxins in cells and tissues enroute to elimination. If it is too uncomfortable, reduce the intake of ADA for a few days (take less or skip some doses), and then resume when the body 'catches up'. All final detox of the body takes place in the liver -- a really busy place -- and shouldn't be rushed.
|
Q: Is ADA good for getting rid of cellulite? If not, how do I get rid of cellulite?
A: Since cellulite is a skin condition and only loosely correlated to adipose fat (excess white/yellow fat deposits in tissue), the AnyDiet Accelerator formula would have minimal direct benefits. The skin tissue in certain areas of the body loses its strength and elasticity (tone) and stretches out of shape. Fat and water tend to accumulate in the tissue forming what is commonly referred to as 'cellulite' causing the appearance of 'lumpiness'. There are no reliable external or internal treatments for this problem. The only things that might make some positive difference are improved circulation (exercise) and rebuilding the collagen (the 'glue' or 'mortar' between the cells). Collagen production in the body depends primarily on adequate protein, calcium and Vitamin C.
|
Q: I have recently been diagnosed with progressive MS. Could you recommend a good supplement plan to aid in my journey through this disease?
A: Good nutritional health always starts with food, so the ABCs of NUTRITION is recommended. The first item of a supplemental intake would be the LifeBuilder Male.
Then, because the building and maintenance of myelin requires essential fatty acids, the EFA Plus would be next on the list followed by extra Vitamin E (probably at least 800 IU per day) to protect the EFA and provide the best anti-oxidant activity. More Vitamin C is important (an additional 1000 mg. per day); and if digestion is a problem, the Combination Digestive Enzymes should be considered.
(Note: You can get the ABCs of Nutrition by downloading the Session 9 Plan (free) on this site. The products mentioned are available from the Online Store.)
|
Q: Is there a diet for those that have thyroid problems? I had my thyroid removed because of cancer and I want to know if there's anything that I shouldn't eat.
A: There are antithyroid (goitergenic) substances in certain foods, so ingesting excessive amounts can interfere with thyroid function (even when substitute thyroid hormones are being used). Those foods are cabbage and the cabbage family (broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts), turnips, soybeans, peanuts and mustard seed. Otherwise a normal healthy nutrition plan is suggested (such as the ABCs of NUTRITION, found in the Session 9 Plan).
|
Q: Most "breakfast meats" (pork sausage, bacon, ham, etc.) are processed today with preservatives. Please comment on any adverse effects these might have. Also, do you have specific recommendations for types of meat that might be eaten at breakfast time?
A: The curing and preserving of processed meats with nitrates, nitrites, phosphates, etc., presents some hazards to the health because they interfere with enzymes, both digestive and cellular. Some individuals react more severely than others, but processed meats should be used sparingly or not at all.
Sausage, bacon and ham without curing agents and preservatives are available (made with beef, pork, chicken or turkey), or a small serving of broiled steak (steak & eggs), chicken, or even fish could be used.
|
Q: Hi Al, My daughter seems to have restless leg syndrome. She is eight years old. Is this due
to a vitamin or mineral deficiency? Thanks for the advice..
A: The so called "restless leg syndrome" in children is usually a sign of a deficiency of calcium and magnesium. Lack of those minerals can also cause nervous irritability, muscle cramps, backaches and sleeplessness.
You can find food sources for these nutrients in the Nutritional Advisory Desk Reference, available free when you subscribe to our free newsletter.
|
Q: What is your opinion on Shaklee products, and specifically, their Vita-Lea dietary supplement? Thank you for taking the time to answer this!
A: Like many other companies, Shaklee has a variety of good products; and for the most part, especially in the last few years, their product information is 'honestly' represented. My standard answer about the VitaLea is that it's good for what it's got, but it hasn't got a lot. My experience tells me better potencies of some things would be more effective. There are a few items in the "Other Ingredients" that I don't like to see in a supplement; but if LifeBuilder Male/Female were not available I might consider using the VitaLea.
|
|
