Re: Turn off the hunger switch

July 31, 2002

quote from the article:

Fowler on set: BUT DR. RIVAS SAYS THAT ONCE PATIENTS START TAKING THE

DRUGS AND SEE RESULTS, THEY END UP WORKING OUT AND EATING BETTER

BECAUSE THEY START FEELING BETTER.

HE SAYS SOME PEOPLE MAY NEED TO BE ON MEDICATION FOR LIFE TO MAINTAIN

WEIGHT LOSS -- BUT IT WOULD JUST BE A COUPLE PILLS A WEEK.

***If this is what someone needs to get on track, and it's safe, then I

figure go for it. I do not think that just popping a pill without

lifestyle changes should be viewed as any type of permanent solution. I

personally disagree with any program that would promote medication for

life. I would feel better about this if it was coupled with education

about nutrition and exercise, but it doesn't sound like it is.

Caoilinn

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