Herbal Weight Loss Remedies

Just because herbal weight loss remedies can be found in a health food store does not mean they are all safe. Think about the number of people burned by taking stimulants and fenfluramine (Pondimin) and dexfenfluramine (Redux) or Fen Fen. Although it was considered an herbal weight loss remedy, Fen Fen has been linked to heart valve problems which can be fatal! 

Hoodia patches and pills

 Some of the hottest trends in herbal weight loss remedies include hoodia which can be taken as a pill or in the form of a patch. Hoodia is a plant which was used for hundreds of years by nomads in the Kalahari Desert to help decrease their appetite and give them more energy for the long journeys. Reviews of Hoodia Gardonii patches and pills have been mixed. Some people say they curb your cravings while other people do not notice a difference. Look for diet patches that provide at least 500 mg. of Hoodia.

 Bitter little pills

 Bitter orange extract, which comes from the citrus aurantium plant, is another key ingredient in a herbal weight loss remedy. It's also called Zhi Shi or Zhu quiao. Ever since ephedra products became the focus of so much controversy in the world of weight loss remedies, bitter orange extract has become a popular main ingredient. They herb has few side effects and may increase thermogenesis, which is the process during which body heat burns calories.

 Getting to the root of the problem

 Getting to the root of your weight loss problem doesn't have to mean digging deeper for more will power. Ginger root, perennial herb native to China and India, may aid in digestion. Some people use it before going on a cruise to prevent seasickness.  They may wonder why they have an easier time digesting all the many foods on a cruise. Ginger root helps you digest food by breaking down proteins which is important for weight loss. As an added benefit, ginger root can help lower your bad cholesterol.

 The other milk mustache

 While you probably won't get a milk mustache by taking milk thistle, the member of the sunflower family has amazing benefits for people looking for a safe and effective herbal weight loss remedy.

Milk thistle is a key ingredient in products used to cleanse the liver. Your liver is a major organ that needs to be healthy and work efficiently if you want to lose weight. Your liver breaks down nutrients. Milk thistle can help repair liver cells so you are able to lose weight.

 What to avoid

•  If you are searching for herbal weight loss remedies, avoid ones that say they have a diuretic effect such as dandelion since your body needs water for bodily functions. If you are feeling bloated, you should never need to take anything besides a few squeezes of lemon and a glass of water.
• Avoid anything with ephedra or ma huang as well as other stimulants since they are dangerous herbal weight loss remedies and may cause heart palpitations
• If you are pregnant you should never take any herbal weight loss remedies. You should not lose weight during a pregnancy. Also, many herbs can cause miscarriage. Ask your health care provider which herbs are safe for pregnancy.
• Finally, avoid cascara, a strong stimulant laxative found in many herbal weight loss remedies unless recommended by a health care provider as it may create an imbalance of electrolytes.

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