Is it safe to take garcinia weight loss pills while taking lamictal? I'm not epileptic, but I'm on seizure medicine because of my history of them and recent reoccurrence. I'm 18 and exercise a lot/eat right and just want to know if it's safe.
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I haven't seen any good studies of garcinia but I will tell you a few things about weight loss medications. The way most weight loss medications work is by means of stimulating the sympathetic nervous system. When the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated, it will divert blood away from the digestive system causing you to not feel as hungry. Therefore these drugs and herbs are usually stimulants and if you are prone to seizure then you will increase your chances of having a seizure when you take them. Seizures occur because a few neurons are irritated. These irritated neurons start sending impulses on their own leading to irritating their neighbors and this irritation spreads to result in seizures. Stimulants such as diet drugs, herbs, caffeine, guarana etc. increase this irritation. If you want to lose weight then take good care of your brain. DRINK 1/2 OZ OF H2O PER POUND OF BODY WEIGHT EVERY DAY. STAY AWAY FROM SUGAR, LOW FAT FOODS AND ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS. NO WHITE BREAD OR WHITE POTATOES. EAT THREE MEALS A DAY OF GOOD FOOD THAT YOU COOK YOURSELF. CROCK POT COOKING IS GREAT FOR BUSY PEOPLE AND IT TASTE GOOD TOO. EXERCISE 4-6 TIMES A WEEK FOR 30 TO 60 MINUTES MAKING SURE YOU BREATH HEAVY FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES TOTAL DURING THAT TIME. Your brain will love you for and the side effect could be weight loss.
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Garcinia is a red herring, as is often said, The real issue you present is that you have seizure activity.. Seizures rarely come out of no where. Why are you having seizures?
Neurons that can't access enough energy to handle the electrical current found in the brain can trigger electrical storms, and the reason they can't create the energy is that usually something has impacted the health of the mitochondria in those neurons...toxins, infections....or some metabolic issue.
This is what you need to get to the bottom of, but who to go to? I have only met one integrative neurologist in my whole career, but someone with a good background in neurology and who thinks outside the box is who you should be consulting with.
Neurons that can't access enough energy to handle the electrical current found in the brain can trigger electrical storms, and the reason they can't create the energy is that usually something has impacted the health of the mitochondria in those neurons...toxins, infections....or some metabolic issue.
This is what you need to get to the bottom of, but who to go to? I have only met one integrative neurologist in my whole career, but someone with a good background in neurology and who thinks outside the box is who you should be consulting with.
No problem taking garcinia cambogia if it is free of caffeine and other stiminulants.
1. Avoid all drugs !
2. Trust in the immense healing power of Nature.
3. Do ample exercise, & take adequate rest.
4. Eat positive diet including one kind of fruits in the morning, One big bowl of (400gms) raw vegetables salad without any salt, lime or dressings. You may take an early dinner before sunset comprising of whole wheat bread or brown rice along with double quantity of conservatively cooked vegetables.
5. Feast on just tender coconut water for a whole day without taking any other food one day in a week.
6. Learn and practice Pranayama (deep breathing exercise) from a yoga teacher. Do three sessions in a day.
7. Meditate for 20 minutes daily.
You can see immense improvements within a few weeks and totally without any drug.
Arun Sharma
2. Trust in the immense healing power of Nature.
3. Do ample exercise, & take adequate rest.
4. Eat positive diet including one kind of fruits in the morning, One big bowl of (400gms) raw vegetables salad without any salt, lime or dressings. You may take an early dinner before sunset comprising of whole wheat bread or brown rice along with double quantity of conservatively cooked vegetables.
5. Feast on just tender coconut water for a whole day without taking any other food one day in a week.
6. Learn and practice Pranayama (deep breathing exercise) from a yoga teacher. Do three sessions in a day.
7. Meditate for 20 minutes daily.
You can see immense improvements within a few weeks and totally without any drug.
Arun Sharma
I would not use Garcinia or any product that is marketed solely for weight loss use. When working with clients on weight loss goals I recommend a comprehensive strategy aiming at optimizing metabolism and overall health, which includes the right diet for you, proper exercise at the right time, and a complete supplement protocol. Although you mention that you exercise and eat right, this may or may not be the optimal program for you. Lamictal is also a medicine that requires mindfulness and proper neurological support when creating the right comprehensive strategy for you.
The combination may cause tremors over a period of time. Check with your healthcare provider before combining any supplement with conventional medications.
When working with clients on weight loss goals I recommend a comprehensive strategy aiming at optimizing metabolism and overall health, which includes the right diet for you, proper exercise at the right time, and a complete supplement protocol. Although you mention that you exercise and eat right, this may or may not be the optimal program for you. I would not recommend using Garcinia or any other supplement that is marketed solely for weight loss. Lamictal is also a medicine that requires special attention when creating the right comprehensive strategy for you.
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