Tapeworm Diet: Using Beef Tapeworms in Humans
It is undeniable that people will resort to extreme measures in a desperate attempt to shed those extra pounds, but ingesting tapeworms in order to lose weight is not only a radical method but also an extremely dangerous one.
Thankfully the use of tapeworms as a diet aid is illegal in the US and for good reason. Tapeworm infestation can result in the formation of cysts in the liver, eyes, brain, and spinal cord with potentially lethal consequences.
Tapeworm Diet Basics
Although it is not possible to attempt the Tapeworm diet in most countries, it is being offered at some places in Mexico. When you arrive at the treatment location you are given beef tapeworm cysts that have been identified microscopically. This is vitally important because some cows may host pig tapeworms, which are very dangerous.
The tapeworm interferes with your digestion and absorption of nutrients, which means that you can consume more calories and still lose weight. However the parasite also competes for vitamins and other important nutrients, which may result in a nutritional deficiency.
According to some scientists, tapeworm infestation can result in a loss of one to two pounds per week. Once the target weight loss is reached, an antibiotic is given, which kills the tapeworm so it can be expelled. Read more
Organic Liaison, New Diet Method By Kirstie Alley
Kirstie Alley now has her own weight loss program called Organic Liaison. Two years ago she was sent packing from Jenny Craig – possibly for not sticking with the program.
She promised she would come back with her own program, and here it is.
From what I can gather the program includes:
“online weight loss tools customized to fit YOUR needs. Whether it’s planning meals, counting calories, discovering new recipes, locating places to shop for organic groceries or interacting with the Organic Liaison community through blogging and Kirstie Alley’s Phitter”
Phitter is a micro-blogging community built on top of the Twitter toolset.
Dig deeper though, and she is selling a series of supplements (all USDA organic approved). The main product is Rescue me which “replenishes your body with high-quality organic ingredients, including nutrients, natural herbs, fiber and antioxidants…” One month’s supply sells for $62.50. Membership to the program is $10 per month (+ 10 startup fee) – you also need to by the Startup Kit of supplements ($139).
If you can handle it, here is her own video intro to the program. Alley is also doing a reality TV series shortly on A&E – Kirsty Alley’s Big Life. Read more