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		<title>7-DFBX Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:59:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet Pill Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Patentrim]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alfalfa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aloe vera]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[barley rice]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[chromium polynicotinate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cranberry]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p style="30px;" align="left"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-657" title="7-dfbx" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/7-dfbx.jpg" alt="" width="82" height="150" />7-DFBX is a diet pill that claims, &#8220;Buy 7-DFBX Today   and be 7, 10, 14, Even up to   21   POUNDS   Skinnier in 7 Days!!&#8221; (website) This 7-DFBX review will explain the ingredients in 7-DFBX as well as determine what validity (if any) there is in the claims about 7-DFBX.</p>
<h3>7-DFBX Ingredients</h3>
<p style="30px;" align="left"><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/caffeine-anhydrous-review/" >Caffeine Anyhdrous </a>is just regular caffeine. It has been shown to contribute to weight loss.<br />
<span class="style24">Potassium Gluconate has healthy benefits but has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/" >Chromium Polynicotinate</a> has been shown to contribute to weight loss by some studies, but not by others.<br />
<span class="style24">Psyllium Husk </span><br />
<span class="style42">Oat Bran Fiber </span><br />
<span class="style24">Barley Rice Fiber </span><br />
<span class="style42">Apple Pectin </span><br />
<span class="style24">Fennel Seed</span><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/" >Glucomannan</a><span class="style42"> (267 mg) </span>is a dietary fiber which is supposed to make users feel full. Studies have shown glucomannan to be effective when used at a dose of 2-4 g per day. Thus, this 7-DFBX review finds there is not enough glucomannan in 7-DFBX diet pills to be effective.<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/flaxseed-review/" ><span class='style24'>Flax seed powder </span></a><br />
<span class="style42">Dandelion Root </span><br />
<span class="style24">Uva Ursi</span> is used to treat headaches and bladder infections. There is evidence that a drug interaction is possible when Uva Ursi is combined with diuretics (like Buchu, Juniper, parsley, and mint leaf).<br />
<span class="style42">Cranberry </span><br />
<span class="style24">Buchu Leaves 4:1is a diuretic.</span><br />
<span class="style42">Alfalfa </span><br />
<span class="style24">Juniper Berries is a diuretic.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/garlic-review/" >Garlic</a><span class="style24"> 100:1 </span><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/ginger-review-is-ginger-effective-in-diet-pills/" >Ginger Root</a><br />
<span class="style24">Parsley is a diuretic.</span><br />
Goldenseal<br />
<span class="style24">Mint leaf is a diuretic.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/raspberry-ketone-review-effectiveness-of-raspberry-ketone-in-weight-loss/" >Red Raspberry</a> Leaf<br />
<span class="style24">Lemon Peel </span><br />
Hawthorn Berries<br />
<span class="style24">Red Clover Leaf </span><br />
Burdock Root<br />
<span class="style24">Irish Moss</span><br />
Aloe Vera<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/cayenne-review/" ><span class='style24'>Cayenne Pepper </span></a><br />
Sage<br />
<span class="style24">Noni </span><br />
Mangosteen<br />
<span class="style24">Pomegranate </span><br />
Apple Cider Vinegar<br />
<span class="style24">Grapefruit Seed </span></p>
<p style="30px;" align="left">7-DFBX is a diuretic (it rids your body of water). So, you might see a little weight loss from using 7-DFBX diet pills, but you will probably be on the toilet a lot. Don&#8217;t count on keeping the weight off either.</p>
<h3>7-DFBX Cost</h3>
<p style="30px;" align="left">7-DFBX costs $19.99 per bottle (for a one week supply). This is very expensive, considering there is no evidence to show that 7-DFBX actually works.</p>
<h3>7-DFBX Guarantee</h3>
<p style="30px;" align="left"><span class="style44">The 7-DFBX website says, &#8220;If you are not satisfied with our product, please return the empty bottle to receive full refund less S&amp;H. If you purchased more than 1 bottle, all other bottles MUST be in unopend, unused, and resellable condition.&#8221; This seems like a pretty good guarantee, although they do not specify how much time you have to return the product for a refund.<br />
</span></p>
<h3>7-DFBX Claims</h3>
<p style="30px;" align="left">7-DFBX claims you can lose up to 21 pounds in one week by taking 7-DFBX diet pills. Anything that promises more than about a pound a day should be questioned. If you do happen to lose some weight when taking 7-DFBX, you won&#8217;t keep the weight off. 7-DFBX does warn to take a week off in between bottles.</p>
<h3>7-DFBX Conclusion</h3>
<p style="30px;" align="left">This 7-DFBX review finds this product is not worth your money. You might experience some weight loss from 7-DFBX, but only because you will be stuck on the toilet. There are more comfortable and more lasting ways to lose weight. Check out our recommended products. They contain proven ingredients in correct amounts.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="30px;" align="left"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-657" title="7-dfbx" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/7-dfbx.jpg" alt="" width="82" height="150" />7-DFBX is a diet pill that claims, &#8220;Buy 7-DFBX Today   and be 7, 10, 14, Even up to   21   POUNDS   Skinnier in 7 Days!!&#8221; (website) This 7-DFBX review will explain the ingredients in 7-DFBX as well as determine what validity (if any) there is in the claims about 7-DFBX.</p>
<h3>7-DFBX Ingredients</h3>
<p style="30px;" align="left"><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/caffeine-anhydrous-review/" >Caffeine Anyhdrous </a>is just regular caffeine. It has been shown to contribute to weight loss.<br />
<span class="style24">Potassium Gluconate has healthy benefits but has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/" >Chromium Polynicotinate</a> has been shown to contribute to weight loss by some studies, but not by others.<br />
<span class="style24">Psyllium Husk </span><br />
<span class="style42">Oat Bran Fiber </span><br />
<span class="style24">Barley Rice Fiber </span><br />
<span class="style42">Apple Pectin </span><br />
<span class="style24">Fennel Seed</span><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/" >Glucomannan</a><span class="style42"> (267 mg) </span>is a dietary fiber which is supposed to make users feel full. Studies have shown glucomannan to be effective when used at a dose of 2-4 g per day. Thus, this 7-DFBX review finds there is not enough glucomannan in 7-DFBX diet pills to be effective.<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/flaxseed-review/" ><span class='style24'>Flax seed powder </span></a><br />
<span class="style42">Dandelion Root </span><br />
<span class="style24">Uva Ursi</span> is used to treat headaches and bladder infections. There is evidence that a drug interaction is possible when Uva Ursi is combined with diuretics (like Buchu, Juniper, parsley, and mint leaf).<br />
<span class="style42">Cranberry </span><br />
<span class="style24">Buchu Leaves 4:1is a diuretic.</span><br />
<span class="style42">Alfalfa </span><br />
<span class="style24">Juniper Berries is a diuretic.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/garlic-review/" >Garlic</a><span class="style24"> 100:1 </span><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/ginger-review-is-ginger-effective-in-diet-pills/" >Ginger Root</a><br />
<span class="style24">Parsley is a diuretic.</span><br />
Goldenseal<br />
<span class="style24">Mint leaf is a diuretic.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/raspberry-ketone-review-effectiveness-of-raspberry-ketone-in-weight-loss/" >Red Raspberry</a> Leaf<br />
<span class="style24">Lemon Peel </span><br />
Hawthorn Berries<br />
<span class="style24">Red Clover Leaf </span><br />
Burdock Root<br />
<span class="style24">Irish Moss</span><br />
Aloe Vera<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/cayenne-review/" ><span class='style24'>Cayenne Pepper </span></a><br />
Sage<br />
<span class="style24">Noni </span><br />
Mangosteen<br />
<span class="style24">Pomegranate </span><br />
Apple Cider Vinegar<br />
<span class="style24">Grapefruit Seed </span></p>
<p style="30px;" align="left">7-DFBX is a diuretic (it rids your body of water). So, you might see a little weight loss from using 7-DFBX diet pills, but you will probably be on the toilet a lot. Don&#8217;t count on keeping the weight off either.</p>
<h3>7-DFBX Cost</h3>
<p style="30px;" align="left">7-DFBX costs $19.99 per bottle (for a one week supply). This is very expensive, considering there is no evidence to show that 7-DFBX actually works.</p>
<h3>7-DFBX Guarantee</h3>
<p style="30px;" align="left"><span class="style44">The 7-DFBX website says, &#8220;If you are not satisfied with our product, please return the empty bottle to receive full refund less S&amp;H. If you purchased more than 1 bottle, all other bottles MUST be in unopend, unused, and resellable condition.&#8221; This seems like a pretty good guarantee, although they do not specify how much time you have to return the product for a refund.<br />
</span></p>
<h3>7-DFBX Claims</h3>
<p style="30px;" align="left">7-DFBX claims you can lose up to 21 pounds in one week by taking 7-DFBX diet pills. Anything that promises more than about a pound a day should be questioned. If you do happen to lose some weight when taking 7-DFBX, you won&#8217;t keep the weight off. 7-DFBX does warn to take a week off in between bottles.</p>
<h3>7-DFBX Conclusion</h3>
<p style="30px;" align="left">This 7-DFBX review finds this product is not worth your money. You might experience some weight loss from 7-DFBX, but only because you will be stuck on the toilet. There are more comfortable and more lasting ways to lose weight. Check out our recommended products. They contain proven ingredients in correct amounts.</p>
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		<title>Cleanse for Life Review (Isagenix)</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/cleanse-for-life-review-isagenix/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:10:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet Pill Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Patentrim]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aloe vera]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[betain hcl]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[burdock root]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[choline bitarate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dietary fiber]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eleutherococcus senticocus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fennel seed]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[inositol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[l-methionine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[licorice root]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pau d'arco]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[peppermint]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[potassium]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sodium]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sugar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[suma root]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vitamin b3]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vitamin B6]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vitmain b12]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-651" title="cleanseforlife" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/cleanseforlife.jpg" alt="" width="84" height="150" />Cleanse for Life is a diet supplement drink that supposedly gives:</p>
<ul class="descList">
<li>&#8220;More energy</li>
<li>Natural weight loss</li>
<li>Reduced cravings</li>
<li>Improved muscle tone</li>
<li>Balanced digestion</li>
<li>Greater mental focus&#8221; (website).</li>
</ul>
<p>This Cleanse for Life review will explain the untold truths about Cleanse for Life and its manufacturer, Isagenix, to give you the full story behind this product.</p>
<h3>Cleanse for Life Ingredients</h3>
<p>Sodium (45mg ) is necessary for health, but does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Potassium (70 mg) does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Total Carbohydrate 10g</p>
<p>Dietary Fiber (1g ) is very important in health, but it does not directly contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Sugars 8 g</p>
<p>Other Carbohydrate 1g</p>
<p>Vitamin B3 (niacin) 8 mg</p>
<p>Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 8 mg</p>
<p>Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) 30 mcg</p>
<p>Proprietary Blend 100 ml</p>
<p>Aloe Vera Leaf gel is used in many skin care products, but it has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>IsaLyte trace minerals</p>
<p>Pau D&#8217;Arco inner bark</p>
<p>Suma root is supposed to keep hormonal balance. There is no proof that it contributes to weight loss.</p>
<p>Eleutherococcus Senticocus root extract is supposed to increase the immune system; it does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Burdock root</p>
<p>Fennel seed</p>
<p>Peppermint leaf</p>
<p>Licorice root</p>
<p>Choline bitarate is contained in many diet supplements which claim choline reduces body fat, but there is no evidence to back up this claim.</p>
<p>Inositol helps transport fat from the liver. It is used to treat depression and ADD.</p>
<p>Betain HCl</p>
<p>L-Methionine helps breakdown fats and aids in digestion. It is not recommended that you supplement with L-Methionine unless directed by your doctor.</p>
<h3>The Truth Behind Cleanse for Life</h3>
<p>The Cleanse for Life website (the Isagenix company website) is quite frustrating. There are no prices listed and no guarantee listed either. Of course they do not say how much of each ingredient is included (supposedly because they don&#8217;t want anyone stealing their formula).</p>
<p>Well, we contacted Isagenix customer service and here is what we found:</p>
<ul>
<li>If you sign up for a yearly membership ($39 per year), you get a discount on Isagenix products.</li>
<li>Before they will give you the price for a single bottle of Cleanse for Life they try to sell you their &#8220;30 Day Cleanse&#8221; (which costs $374 without a membership and $260 with one). If that doesn&#8217;t work they try to sell you the &#8220;9 Day Cleanse&#8221; (which costs $174.95 without a membership and $130 with one). These extended day cleanse programs include several products including Cleanse for Life.</li>
<li>Finally they told me the price on one single bottle of Cleanse for Life. It is $43 without a membership and $32 with one. One bottle of Cleanse for Life lasts 2 days.</li>
<li>Isagenix employs Multi-Level Marketing tactics, although they do not call them such. In other words, they try to get you to sell Isagenix products and give you a cut of everything you sell. Maybe that is why they don&#8217;t list their prices online&#8211;you get a different price depending on how much you have sold and who you buy it through.</li>
<li>Isagenix does have a 30 day money back guarantee. However, they will not refund your membership fee. We like that they will return your money (minus shipping and handling), but we like to see a guarantee of 90 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Cleanse for Life Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Cleanse for Life review finds that Cleanse for Life seems like nothing more than a scam. It does not contain any proven ingredients, and the marketing is misleading and confusing. If you really want to lose weight, use a diet pill with proven ingredients in proven amounts.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-651" title="cleanseforlife" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/cleanseforlife.jpg" alt="" width="84" height="150" />Cleanse for Life is a diet supplement drink that supposedly gives:</p>
<ul class="descList">
<li>&#8220;More energy</li>
<li>Natural weight loss</li>
<li>Reduced cravings</li>
<li>Improved muscle tone</li>
<li>Balanced digestion</li>
<li>Greater mental focus&#8221; (website).</li>
</ul>
<p>This Cleanse for Life review will explain the untold truths about Cleanse for Life and its manufacturer, Isagenix, to give you the full story behind this product.</p>
<h3>Cleanse for Life Ingredients</h3>
<p>Sodium (45mg ) is necessary for health, but does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Potassium (70 mg) does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Total Carbohydrate 10g</p>
<p>Dietary Fiber (1g ) is very important in health, but it does not directly contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Sugars 8 g</p>
<p>Other Carbohydrate 1g</p>
<p>Vitamin B3 (niacin) 8 mg</p>
<p>Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 8 mg</p>
<p>Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) 30 mcg</p>
<p>Proprietary Blend 100 ml</p>
<p>Aloe Vera Leaf gel is used in many skin care products, but it has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>IsaLyte trace minerals</p>
<p>Pau D&#8217;Arco inner bark</p>
<p>Suma root is supposed to keep hormonal balance. There is no proof that it contributes to weight loss.</p>
<p>Eleutherococcus Senticocus root extract is supposed to increase the immune system; it does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Burdock root</p>
<p>Fennel seed</p>
<p>Peppermint leaf</p>
<p>Licorice root</p>
<p>Choline bitarate is contained in many diet supplements which claim choline reduces body fat, but there is no evidence to back up this claim.</p>
<p>Inositol helps transport fat from the liver. It is used to treat depression and ADD.</p>
<p>Betain HCl</p>
<p>L-Methionine helps breakdown fats and aids in digestion. It is not recommended that you supplement with L-Methionine unless directed by your doctor.</p>
<h3>The Truth Behind Cleanse for Life</h3>
<p>The Cleanse for Life website (the Isagenix company website) is quite frustrating. There are no prices listed and no guarantee listed either. Of course they do not say how much of each ingredient is included (supposedly because they don&#8217;t want anyone stealing their formula).</p>
<p>Well, we contacted Isagenix customer service and here is what we found:</p>
<ul>
<li>If you sign up for a yearly membership ($39 per year), you get a discount on Isagenix products.</li>
<li>Before they will give you the price for a single bottle of Cleanse for Life they try to sell you their &#8220;30 Day Cleanse&#8221; (which costs $374 without a membership and $260 with one). If that doesn&#8217;t work they try to sell you the &#8220;9 Day Cleanse&#8221; (which costs $174.95 without a membership and $130 with one). These extended day cleanse programs include several products including Cleanse for Life.</li>
<li>Finally they told me the price on one single bottle of Cleanse for Life. It is $43 without a membership and $32 with one. One bottle of Cleanse for Life lasts 2 days.</li>
<li>Isagenix employs Multi-Level Marketing tactics, although they do not call them such. In other words, they try to get you to sell Isagenix products and give you a cut of everything you sell. Maybe that is why they don&#8217;t list their prices online&#8211;you get a different price depending on how much you have sold and who you buy it through.</li>
<li>Isagenix does have a 30 day money back guarantee. However, they will not refund your membership fee. We like that they will return your money (minus shipping and handling), but we like to see a guarantee of 90 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Cleanse for Life Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Cleanse for Life review finds that Cleanse for Life seems like nothing more than a scam. It does not contain any proven ingredients, and the marketing is misleading and confusing. If you really want to lose weight, use a diet pill with proven ingredients in proven amounts.</p>
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