Herbs as an aid to slimming
Obesity is one of the major health concerns of people in the developed world,
where a majority of adults are overweight.
Obesity is defined as having an abnormal amount of body fat.
You are obese if you are 20 to 30 percent over the ideal weight for your age, sex and height.
As well as being a major cosmetic concern,
obesity is also a risk factor for serious medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney troubles,
prostate enlargement, female infertility, uterine fibroids, pregnancy disorders, gallstones, cardiovascular diseases, stroke and cancer.
Excessive body weight also puts great stress on joints increasing the chances of arthritis.
Everyone's metabolism (the rate at which the body burns calories) is different and is influenced by many factors, including genetics.
Even eating a few extra calories on a regular basis can lead to weight gain.
Just an extra 100 calories a day will add about a pound a month to your weight. (a pound of body fat equals 3,500 calories).
A sedentary lifestyle can also cause weight gain. Exercise burns calories and builds muscle.
And the more muscle mass you have, the greater number of calories your body burns at rest.
You can loose weight by dieting and exercising.
There are also herbal products that may aid in raising metabolism or suppressing the appetite.
But herbal does not always mean safe so check with your health care provider first.
Aloe Vera, improves digestion and cleans the digestive tract
Astralgus, increases energy and improves nutrient absorption
Bee pollen, stimulates metabolism and quickly satisfy craving for sweets
Bladderwrack, contains iodine which helps enhance thyroid function
Brewer’s yeast, reduces various cravings for food and drink
Cayenne, reduces hunger after meals and increases calorie burning by the body
Chitosan, slows the absorption of fat in the intestine
Chromium, helps the body use fat for energy and builds muscles
Dandelion, flushes out kidneys, boosts metabolism, and off-sets cravings for sweets
Ephedra, also known as ma huang, suppresses appetite
Fennel, suppresses appetite and removes mucus and fat from the intestinal tract
Garcinia cambogia, quells hunger pangs
Green tea, increases energy expenditure and enhances the ability of the body to burn fat
Guaraná, contains caffeine which curbs appetite, increases metabolic rates and has a mild diuretic effect
Guggul, lowers cholesterol and promotes weight control
Kelp, boosts metabolism
Licorice, sustains regulated blood sugar level and reduces cravings for sweets
Malabar tamarind, helps prevents the production of fat and suppresses appetite
Siberian ginseng, stabilizes blood sugar and reduces cravings for sweets
Yohimbine, raises metabolic rates, reduces appetite and increases fat burning
These herbs are not recommended to replace regular diet. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
reducing calory intake and excercise are key to sustained weight loss.
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