Weight Loss Herbs for Healthy Living
Wednesday, December 5th, 2007If you’ve been browsing The Ultimate Weight Loss Secret for awhile now you will have realised that there is no magic weight loss formula. The most effective weight loss program will combine a healthy diet, regular exercise and perhaps some weight loss supplements for an extra kick. Losing weight certainly takes time and effort. If a weight loss product claims that it can melt your fat away while you sleep, it is simply realistic.
Weight loss supplements
Recently it has been identified that certain herbs can help you with weight loss. Weight loss herbs can serve a variety of functions including acting as an appetite supressant. These work on the appetite control centers in the brain, resulting to a feeling of fullness. Hoodia Gordonii is a herb/extract that is often used as an appetite suppressant.
There are also herbs that serve a thermogenic purporse i.e. help speed up your metabolism. In this way, calories are burned faster, resulting to weight loss. Safe thermogenic herbs include dandelion, nettle, and green tea. Certain herbs like uva-ursi and buchu are water reducers or diuretics.
If you are worrying about the effects of the weight loss herb you are planning to take, consult a doctor. Also check whether the ingredients are safe, and do not cause any serious side effects. When looking for weight loss herbs for healthy living, always examine the label. Do not just purchase a weight loss herb available at drug stores or health food shops.
Safety guidelines
Caution, however, is important when taking any of these weight loss herbs. Some herbs have side effects, resulting to serious health problems and death. Examples of herbs that should be avoided are ephedra, herbal laxatives, and herbal fen-phen
Ephedra has been banned by food and drug agencies because it can cause heart problems and high blood pressure. Herbal fen-phen uses ephedra as its main ingredient, so expectedly, it has similar side effects. Herbal laxatives, which are sold as cascara, senna, buckthorn, or diet tea, can disable bowel function when overused.
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