May 1, 2008
Herbal Weight Loss: Part 2
As mentioned in the previous article about herbal weight loss, dieters can face many obstacles when attempting to lose weight, and this article is about using herbal remedies to overcome those obstacles.
Licorice Root is an herbal remedy that helps to regulate and stimulate the adrenal glands, which produce adrenalin in your body. This, in turn, will help to improve your energy levels. It also helps to improve the function of your intestinal tract, a part of your body that is important for helping you to lose weight.
Safflowers or Saffron, are herbs that help to improve digestion, and proper food digestion and elimination can greatly enhance your weight loss efforts. Safflowers help to heal the intestinal walls, soothe your digestional tract, relieve gas, and also function as a mild herbal laxative and diuretic.
Black Walnut is often used to kill and expel parasites in the body. It is also an effective herbal remedy for balancing blood sugar levels, which is known to be beneficial for weight loss efforts. Black Walnut can also provide your muscles and nerves essential nutrients, and is rich in iodine, potassium, and manganese. While you are dieting, these minerals and nutrients will help provide your body with the additional energy it needs.
Gota Kola stimulates blood flow to the brain, which helps to improve memory over time. This stimulation also makes Gota Kola an effective remedy for treating depression, and the negative mental attitude that often results from dieting. It also helps to balance hormones and the nervous system, and to strengthen the heart. This can help to significantly improve your mood, and a positive outlook is an important of any weight loss plan.
When used in combination with Ginseng and Cayenne, Gota Kola is considered an excellent "pick me up" for both energy and mood.
Hawthorn is a natural adrenaline source, which makes it an effective energy boosting remedy as well. Hawthorne also helps to reduce blood pressure, and strengthen and regulate the heart. It's also considered to be an excellent stress reliever.
Finally, because it helps to regulate the thyroid, Kelp is an herbal remedy that can also enhance your weight loss efforts. Problems with losing weight can often be traced back to an improperly functioning thyroid gland, so taking Kelp to help regulate your thyroid can help. Kelp is also high in a variety of minerals and vitamins, which can contribute to increased energy levels and an improvement to overall health and wellness.
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Comments
May 5, 2008
herbal medicine said:
When dieting, you need to address systemic and hormonal components. It just wont work sustainably if only appetites and caloric intake are managed. To lose weight the healthy way, holistic methods prove to be safer and more effective than simply popping a slimming pill. In this regard, use of herbal remedies is the likely answer. If I may add Garcinia cambogia to the ones mentioned above, the herb is used as a natural suppressant and then there is the Cayenne pepper that acts as a digestive and circulatory tonic while addressing metabolic issues. The Dandelion likewise tones the liver, an organ responsible for the metabolism of fat. Of course there are standardized herbal supplement products for slimming.
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