Herbs For Obesity
Obesity is one of the major health concerns that
plague America today. Approximately two-thirds of
American adults are considered overweight; while one
in three are seriously overweight or obese.
Obesity is defined as having an abnormal amount of
body fat; being 20 to 30 percent over the ideal
weight for age, sex and height.
Aside from being a major cosmetic concern, obesity
is a great 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.
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How much calories
do you burn...
Everyone's metabolism (the rate at which the body
burns calories) is different and is influenced by
many factors, including genetics. Regularly eating
even a few more calories than your body needs can
lead to weight gain. By consuming only 100 extra
calories a day, for example, you'll gain a pound in
approximately a month (a pound of body fat equals
3,500 calories). Some experts think a sedentary
lifestyle influences weight gain even more than
eating too many calories. Exercise burns calories
and builds muscle. And the more muscle mass you
have, the greater number of calories your body burns
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Aside from aggressive dieting and exercising, some
herbal products may aid in raising metabolism or
suppressing the appetite. But at the same time, you
should also be wary of their side effects. Always
check with your health care provider first.
Herbs & Effects:
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Aloe Vera, improves
digestion and cleans the digestive tract
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Astralgus,
increases energy and improves nutrient
absorption
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Bee pollen,
stimulates metabolism and quickly satisfy
craving for sweets
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Bladderwrack,
contains iodine which helps enhance thyroid
function
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Brewer’s yeast,
reduces various cravings for food and drink
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Cayenne, reduces
hunger after meals and increases calorie burning
by the body
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Chitosan, slows the
absorption of fat in the intestine
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Chromium, helps the
body use fat for energy and builds muscles
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Dandelion, flushes
out kidneys, boosts metabolism, and off-sets
cravings for sweets
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Ephedra, also known
as ma huang, suppresses appetite
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Fennel, suppresses
appetite and removes mucus and fat from the
intestinal tract
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Garcinia cambogia,
quells hunger pangs
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Green tea,
increases energy expenditure and enhances the
ability of the body to burn fat
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Guaranį, contains
caffeine which curbs appetite, increases
metabolic rates and has a mild diuretic effect
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Guggul, lowers
cholesterol and promotes weight control
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Kelp, boosts
metabolism
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Licorice, sustains
regulated blood sugar level and reduces cravings
for sweets
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Malabar tamarind,
helps prevents the production of fat and
suppresses appetite
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Siberian ginseng,
stabilizes blood sugar and reduces cravings for
sweets
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Yohimbine, raises
metabolic rates, reduces appetite and increases
fat burning
These herbs are not recommended to replace regular
diet. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key.
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