Kicking off your weight-loss regimen with a cleanse is key for success.  Consider this: one of the primary functions of your digestive system is to eliminate toxins, and if they cannot naturally be eliminated then they must be segregated from the rest of your systems.  Otherwise, they could circulate in the bloodstream causing a host of unwanted ailments.  

Recent studies have revealed astounding properties in the modern cultivation of a mysterious mushroom called Agaricus Blazei. Discovered in the mid-twentieth century, deep in the misty mountainous region of Brazil this mushroom was noted for its unique medicinal properties. The natives of the area mysteriously lived to be well over 100 years old and rarely developed the usual degenerative diseases associated with aging. They attributed their great health to this mushroom they referred to as the "Cogumelo del Vida" or "mushroom of life."

When Diet and Exercise Aren't Enough

So you work out, you eat healthy foods and still can't seem to keep the extra weight off -- at least not without practically killing yourself in the gym. Well, there's another factor that has now come in to play - you're aging. As you age, obviously things don't always function like they used to. Functions tend to slow down, especially your metabolism. In addition, every person's weight has a natural ‘set point' that usually shifts upward with age. While we can override that set point and lose a significant amount of weight through various means, our bodies will automatically seek out the preexisting weight level once the dieting has stopped. Of course, the first rule to avoid this is to maintain a healthy diet as opposed to sporadic crash dieting. However, even with a healthy regimen and regular exercise, most of us still have a hard time keeping off the weight.

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