Saturday, October 28, 2006

Hoodia Weight Loss Information: Guide for Healthy Future

Hoodia Weight Loss Information: Guide for Healthy Future was written by Emily King and he writes "Hoodia Gordonii also known as Hoodia, khoba, Ghaap, hoodia cactus, xhooba, and South African desert cactus is a natural weight loss agent. Hoodia is a cactus like plant found in the Kalahari Desert which has caused a stir in the weight loss market. It breeds in thickets of green upright stems and is essentially a succulent, not a cactus. It takes about 5 years before Hoodia's pale purple flowers become visible and the plant can be harvested. There are nearly 20 kinds of Hoodia, but only the Hoodia Gordonii type is considered to enclose the natural appetite suppressant.

Although Hoodia was unearthed comparatively recently, the San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert have been consuming it for a very long time. It was initially used by the Bushmen, who during their nomadic hunting trips would cut off a part of Hoodia stem and consume it ward off hunger and thirst. Its usage was also extended for diabetes, hemorrhoids, tuberculosis, indigestion, severe abdominal cramps, and hypertension..

In the year 1937, a Dutch anthropologist studied that San Bushmen utilized Hoodia to curb appetite. It was not until 1963 when at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), scientists initiated research on Hoodia. In fact, initial results portrayed a very promising weight loss picture with intake of Hoodia. The South African scientists, aligning with a British company, Phytopharm, isolated the active component in Hoodia, a steroidal glycoside, which was named as P57.

Hoodia weight loss diet pills that are available in the market basically function by tricking the brain to assume that there is an adequate amount of energy in the form of blood sugar. This activity shuts down the hunger mechanism, thus sourcing weight loss.

It is customary advised to be taken an hour before meals with a glass of water. The consumption of Hoodia can shut down your thirst mechanism. Therefore, in order to keep away from dehydration ensure adequate amount water intake. The effectiveness of Hoodia can take up to 1 to 2 weeks to reflect weight loss results; although , several individuals observe the appetite suppressing effects within 30 minutes of consumption of Hoodia dosage.

At present, there are no available reports pertaining to any side effects after use of Hoodia. Yet, a prior recommendation of a doctor is suggested before you begin use of Hoodia as it has not yet received a FDA endorsement.

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Emily King is a specialist doctor for healthcare, weightloss and obesity. She has been working in the same field and writes informative articles for weight loss subject. For more information on Hoodia, Hoodia weightloss diet pills , Hoodia Gordonii Diet Pills, Pure Hoodia Diet Pills, African Hoodia Cactus, Buy Hoodia Diet Pills visit http://www.buyhoodiadietpills.com

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Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Hoodia Weight Loss-No Fad Just Simple Slimming

Hoodia Weight Loss-No Fad Just Simple Slimming was written by Tim Grimsley and he write "Hoodia Gordonii, commonly known simply as Hoodia is here to stay. Of course the science behind it had already foretold that. The future is very bright for Hoodia and for millions of us who want to lose weight. While, Hoodia weight loss pills may not be a miracle for everyone, they have made a difference in many people lives. Giving those that have tried and failed to lose weight in the past the will power to succeed. Among all the press there is something missing, you do not find many ideas for a diet that would compliment the Hoodia weight loss pill.

With Hoodia supplying the will power I am sure that there is a few diet ideas that would work great as a partner to the pill. Because Hoodia makes your brain believe you are full, we should try to avoid the fad diets. Fad diets are designed in a way to make you feel like you are eating a lot of food. People don't want to feel like they are on a diet. Hoodia Gordonii naturally rids you of this feeling by making you feel full and satisfied. Hoodia also has been found to produce a natural calming effect, this will curtail your urges to binge..

These qualities in Hoodia Gordonii makes it perfect to go hand in hand with a sensible diet that will not feel like a diet. To accomplish excellent results you only need to make a conscious decision to eat healthy. After your cravings are gone you will find that making the right decisions on what you should eat are easy. You do not have to count calories or carbs. or any of that. We all know what foods are healthy we are bombarded constantly with this information. The breakdown occurs when we feel deprived, this is when the diet goes out the window. Hoodia eliminates this problem. Once you begin making the right choices, there is no need for a diet per se. As the Hoodia begins to take effect you will naturally eat less and will be able to make healthy choices.

If you want to get off the fad diet roller coaster and start a sensible weight loss plan that will last give Hoodia a try. You will love it. For those who are interested there is a support group to help you get started at Hoodia Weight Loss Secrets Continue

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Saturday, October 21, 2006

Does Hoodia, the African Weight Loss Secret, Actually Work?

Andrew Aitaken was written Does Hoodia, the African Weight Loss Secret, Actually Work? and writes "Astounding as some dieters say the new Hoodia weight loss supplement is, other dieters say it’s a fake and doesn’t work at all. If you’re not familiar with Hoodia Gordonii, it’s the new fad in dieting products. It comes from a cactus type plant in South Africa and has been eaten there for thousands of years by the aboriginal natives. The San Bushmen in the Kalahari Desert eat the Hoodia succulent plant by picking off a piece before a hunting trip or period of time they know they won’t have much food to eat. By ingesting the piece of Hoodia they know that they will not be hungry for the entire day. This of course is very helpful when you are living in the desert and the availability of food is very scarce.

So what about if your living in middle America and are looking for something to help you curb your cravings and keep of the pounds, will Hoodia do the trick? It depends on who you ask, some dieters say it is the magic pill and will help you lose the weight with no side effects. Other people will say, “I tried it and it did absolutely nothing for me”. How can this be the case you might ask, one person swears to it and one swears at it. It’s actually no mystery at all if you know what is happening in the industry. Hoodia has gained huge popularity due to increased media exposure; so far since last November Hoodia has been on CBS 60 minutes, the BBC, CBS News, Oprah Winfrey’s “O” Magazine, ABC News and most recently it was featured on the NBC Today Show with Katie Couric. Because of this news coverage the demand for Hoodia has greatly increased and along with this, the amount of companies providing fake or impure Hoodia has also greatly increased..

If I can stress only one thing in this Hoodia article, it would be to know what is in the Hoodia you are buying. When it comes to buying Hoodia, you have to be an informed buyer; you can’t just buy the first Hoodia Pills you see. And unlike other supplements you buy at your nutritional store, in the case of Hoodia, you can’t trust brick and mortar stores anymore than you can an online company. There is no regulation when it comes to Hoodia pills; there is no testing process or certification that a Hoodia brand has to go through. Because of this anybody can start a new Hoodia brand, put whatever they want in a pill and call it Hoodia and sell it. Many companies are doing just this, making lots of profit and leaving you the dieter with a bogus product, the dieter then tells others, “hey, this Hoodia stuff is no good”.

Natural Health Report has published a study done by Truth Publishing and Alkemist Pharmaceuticals located at: naturalhealthreport.com/A-Hoodia-Gordonii-exposed.html, the study findings state that eleven out of seventeen brand-name Hoodia supplements tested failed a laboratory analysis of authenticity. Unfortunately in the study they don't say which brands failed but they do say which brands passed.

The following brands passed the independent testing:
* Desert Burn
* Hoodoba Pure
* Dr. Wheeler's Afrigetics
* King Hoodia
* Hoodia Max
* Ethno Africa

Eleven out of seventeen brand names failed to be authentic, to me that is an amazing statistic and says a lot about the industry. Looking at those statistics we can now see why some dieters are saying Hoodia is wonderful and helps you lose weight and others are calling it a scam. The truth is there is both authentic pure Hoodia and bogus fake Hoodia available and what you get will determine how you feel about it.

This information should not necessarily stop you from buying Hoodia, as there are many reports of Hoodia decreasing you appetite by up to 1,000 calories a day and many people trying to lose weight swear by its results. Like we have stated before you just need to be very cautious and be able to identify pure Hoodia from ineffective and impure Hoodia. So how can you identify which Hoodia brand is best? Here are some things the consumer should look for: * Certification - the company should provide a visual documentation on their website that the Hoodia they are selling is authentic Hoodia Gordonii from South Africa.

* Independent Testing – some of the top companies selling Hoodia are now submitting their product for independent testing to assure the customer their Hoodia is authentic and set them apart from the competition. If the brand has been tested you will again most likely be able to see visual documentation on their website.

* You should be know if the product is a pure powder or in extract form. There is a lot of information on the internet as to which is better and you should be informed on which kind you want to buy.

* Know what all the ingredients in the pill are - many companies will increase the total milligrams of a Hoodia pill by adding other ingredients to it, so in a 750 mg. pill you might only get 50 mg. of Hoodia. Also know if those other ingredients are something you want to be taking.

* Brand Reputation – the longer Hoodia is around the more people are talking about which brand is working for them. Do some internet searches on the brand you are thinking of trying and see if you find that lots of people are having problems with that brand. You have to take general public comments with a grain of salt though because many company owners have people spreading bad publicity about their competition.

* Common Sense – overall use your common sense about your purchase. Does the company not disclose much information? Do they have easy way to contact them? Do they have any type of guarantee? Also, especially when it comes to eBay, does the label of the product look like it was printed on a home inkjet printer? Also be wary of deep discounted Hoodia, there may be a reason it’s so cheap.

In closing, when it comes to Hoodia the consumer will need to stay cautious for awhile, the situation may get worse before it gets better. Demand for Hoodia is growing, supply is decreasing and the wholesale cost is increasing. What does this formula equal? It equals bad news for the dieter who wants to get some authentic Hoodia; there will be a lot of fake Hoodia out there. Give Hoodia a try, just do your homework first, be an informed, educated buyer and you may find that you truly have found a product to help you shed those extra pounds with no side effects.

Andrew Aitaken is a contributing writer for the Totalink Directory. For more information about Hoodia Products visit Totalinks Hoodia Product Directory.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2006

'Is there any Hoodia in that Hoodia Weight Loss Product?

Richard Keir has written 'Is there any Hoodia in that Hoodia Weight Loss Product?' and writes "Gotten any email spam lately with a 'warning' about buying fake Hoodia products or Hoodia products with a variety of fillers?

Of course, they assure you that THEIR product is 'the original product.' It may be the original product, whatever that might mean, but the chances of it containing Hoodia are pretty close to zero.

Or maybe you're getting the spam about Hoodia 92--, whatever, or one about getting into skinny jeans or having men chase you, or the brickwall last 18 pounds spam with the large "disc0unts". Obviously the spammers see this as a potentially lucrative market. If any of the spam tempts you, you really need to be aware of a few things about Hoodia..

The whole diet area is scam heaven for unscrupulous, dishonest con artists selling products that do nothing and cost a lot. The few legitimate ones can be nearly impossible to identify among the fakes.

Legally, only one company has the license to market Hoodia as a weight loss product. Hoodia gordonii, as a weight loss product, has been patented by CSIR (the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) and patents have been submitted in territories all over the world. Exclusive license for these patents belongs to Phytopharm, a bio-pharmaceutical company.

The main problem is that Hoodia is a slow growing succulent (it looks sort of like a cactus) which grows wild in limited areas in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. While not endangered (yet), it is listed in Appendix II of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora). That means there are legal controls on collecting Hoodia and on exporting it.

Hoodia contains a molecule called P57 (catchy name, isn't it?). According to Phytopharm's Dr Richard Dixey, P57 essentially tricks the brain into feeling full. No side effects except a sense of feeling good have yet been identified but clinical trials are still underway to ensure that the Hoodia extract is safe. Unfortunately, while P57 can be artificially made, the process cannot be scaled up to produce commercial quantities at affordable prices.

Phytopharm is, however, in the process of developing extensive Hoodia plantations. This takes time since Hoodia has never been cultivated before and all the problems of pests, plant diseases, correct growing conditions, etc. have to be figured out.

What all this really means is that right now the quantities of real Hoodia available are extremely limited. Some legitimate supplement companies have even been scammed by their suppliers into believing that they were receiving genuine Hoodia when they were getting roots, other succulents, sawdust, etc.

As a consumer, you are likely to get burned buying any weight loss product that is supposed to contain Hoodia unless it has been licensed by Phytopharm. Food supplements (NOT labeled as a weight loss product) may or may not contain Hoodia. Ones that may actually contain Hoodia may not have enough to have any weight loss effect. Some may contain Hoodia, but not the active ingredient (that P57 molecule).

At this point, Phytopharm is planning to bring out various food products containing Hoodia gordonii, hopefully by 2008.

Meanwhile, unless it's a Pytopharm product, if it claims to be Hoodia and to be for weight loss, at the very least the marketing is illegal and infringes on Phytopharm's rights, and, most probably, the product has either none of the necessary product or too little to be effective.

Once real Hoodia products do become more widely available, they could be extremely helpful in weight reduction and appetite control. But now? Over the internet? Scams seem to rule, so be prepared to waste your money. While Hoodia certainly appears to work - and probably is safe, your chances of actually getting Hoodia, unless you are very careful, make focusing on maintaining a workable diet and exercise program a much more certain alternative for losing weight.

Copyright 2006 Richard Keir
Richard writes on a variety of health and niche subjects. If you're interested in low carb (be careful with this kind of diet, it may be unsafe), http://www.Carb.Werkz.org has recipes, articles, news and diet resources. http://diet.werkz.info has more articles and information on diets, dieting, nutrition and fitness.

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Monday, October 16, 2006

What You Should Know Before You Buy Hoodia Weight Loss Pills

Patsy Hamilton has written 'What You Should Know Before You Buy Hoodia Weight Loss Pills' and writes "While many people lose weight with hoodia gordonii dietary supplements, they do not work for everyone. The question is what exactly caused the lack of results for those people. Hoodia weight loss pills should work as an appetite suppressant, if they contain genuine hoodia gordonii. Research by Phytopharm (the company which owns the patent for the active molecule in hoodia gordonii) and at Brown University supports the effectiveness of hoodia gordonii as an appetite suppressant. So, how does the consumer know if the product they are about to purchase contains genuine hoodia gordonii?

Many governments in South Africa (country of origin for hoodia gordonii) have placed strict limitations on the exportation of hoodia gordonii. Manufacturers of hoodia weight loss pills must be licensed by these South African governments, if their products contain genuine hoodia gordonii. Those manufactures who are licensed will display a CITES certification on their websites or product package. Those consumers who are hoping to lose weight with hoodia should look for this certification, but beware, there are companies which say that they have a CITES certificate, but will only make it available for inspection upon purchase. One such company is being investigated for selling counterfeit hoodia weight loss pills..

Hoodia gordonii is expensive and quantities are limited. The hoodia weight loss pills sold “off the shelf” in discount pharmacies probably contain little or no hoodia gordonii. Reputable manufactures may offer discounts and free shipping on multiple bottles, but if the price is too low, then the consumer should beware. Genuine herbs of all kinds are relatively expensive. Anyone who purchases herbs for other health benefits and wants to lose weight with hoodia has an advantage over those who are unfamiliar with herbs. They know that a quality product does not come cheaply.

There are stories on the web written by people who have been unable to get a refund on hoodia weight loss pills. These stories are written by people who say that they were not able to lose weight with hoodia. This situation is easily avoidable. Reputable companies display return information on their websites. It may seem like a lot of trouble to read this information about return authorizations and other limitations, but it is worthwhile. Only a few companies will accept returns of opened bottles if a customer is unable to lose weight with hoodia. Hoodia XR is one that does.

Reputable companies will not make claims about their products that are “too good to be true”. Anyone who wants to lose weight with hoodia must reduce their daily caloric intake and increase their activity. Hoodia weight loss pills are appetite suppressants. They may help dieters stick to their plans and achieve their goals, but they will not work in any other way. Hoodia weight loss pills do not burn fat off while we sleep or “melt” the pounds away as some products are advertised to do. Some may ask, “If I have to eat less and exercise, then why should I take hoodia?” The answer to that question is, “If you can stick to a low calorie diet and exercise regularly without feeling deprived, hungry and exhausted, then you are probably not overweight.”

In conclusion, to those who are interested in trying to lose weight with hoodia weight loss pills, buy genuine hoodia gordonii from a reputable company that sells other health supplements or herbs and openly displays their return policy in writing.

Patsy Hamilton is an editor at the Hoodia Info Blog.

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Saturday, October 14, 2006

Does Hoodia Work?

Patsy Hamilton has written 'Does Hoodia Work?' and writes "If you asked a San Bushman, “Does hoodia work?” He would probably tell you, through an interpreter of course, that it does work as an appetite suppressant. He would tell you something like you will feel no hunger or thirst. Eating the plant reportedly makes the hunger go away. Does this mean that those who are using a hoodia weight loss program do not need to diet or exercise in order to lose weight? No.

If you asked the British pharmaceutical company Phytopharm, “Does hoodia work?” They would probably tell you that only Phytopharm’s hoodia gordonii product has been clinically proven to reduce calorie intake and body fat. In fact, that is a quoted directly from their website. The website also mentions that Phytopharm and their partner Unilever (makers of Slim Fast products) are aware that products claiming to contain hoodia and causing weight loss are in stores and on the internet. They are discussing this with the authorities. Will Phytopharm delay hoodia weight loss programs by forcing health supplement companies to pull their products of the market? No..

If you asked the makers of Hoodia XR, “Does hoodia work?” The answer on their website says that results vary depending on the individual’s diet and exercise program. If you asked how much you could lose with a hoodia weight loss program, they say that 20 pounds is common. They have a “frequently asked questions” section on their website. They do not say how long it took these individuals to lose 20 pounds. They do say that they conducted studies of people who took Hoodia XR consistently for at least a month and that these people reduced their caloric intake. This does seem to indicate that hoodia works as an appetite suppressant.

If you asked Dr. Joseph Varallo, “Does hoodia work?” He might tell you that there was an overall satisfaction rate of 80% among the 350 women that he followed who were using a hoodia product called Desert Burn 750. He does point out, as will any honest person, that these individuals included diet and exercise in their hoodia weight loss program. He said that the average weight loss was two pounds per week and that the maximum weight lost was 40 pounds. Most diet experts agree that two pounds per week is a reasonable expectation for any weight loss program, even a hoodia weight loss program.

How does hoodia work? That is apparently a complicated question, but the way that they explain it in laymen’s terms is that the brain believes that food has been eaten, shutting down the hunger mechanism. Does hoodia work for everyone? No. There has never been an appetite suppressant that works for everyone and there will probably never be an appetite suppressant that works for everyone. A hoodia weight loss program will only work for individuals who are motivated to succeed. Some people think that it is simply a placebo effect. If you believe something may suppress the appetite, then it will. Others will remind you that exercise alone has a tendency to suppress the appetite, at least temporarily. And still others will point to all the diet and exercise programs that work temporarily for most people, long term for some people and not at all for others. Here is the real answer to the question; does hoodia work? Anyone can lose weight if they reduce calories and increase activity. In order to maintain that weight loss, people must make changes in their lifestyles.

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Thursday, October 12, 2006

Uncover Hoodia Weight Loss Testimonials

Dan Ho has written 'Uncover Hoodia Weight Loss Testimonials' and writes "It seems like everytime you turn your head you are hearing about more hoodia weight loss testimonials.

These testimonials are even coming from major news sources (both TV and print) that have reported on the amazing hoodia plant.

For example, BBC Correspondent Tom Mangold remarked: "But more significantly, we did not even think about food. Our brains really were telling us we were full. It was a magnificent deception."

Or this one from Leslie Stahl for CBS 60 Minutes: "I'd have to say [Hoodia Gordonii] did work." after she went to South Africa to try some hoodia herself firsthand..

After the media onslaught more and more people are becoming aware of the seemingly magical appetite suppressing qualities of this amazing plant.

Hoodia products are now appearing all over the Internet and as time passes hoodia weight loss testimonials continue to mount.

To be sure, many of these testimonials are an encouraging testament to the power of hoodia gordonii and the success people are having with it for achieving their weight loss goals.

On the other hand, it's important to also be somewhat skeptical of hoodia weight loss testimonials as it's pretty easy to fabricate a testimonial, wouldn't you agree?

So what you should focus on is the quality of any hoodia product you would consider purchasing.

In my opinion, the top indicator to look for is something called the hoodia CITES certificate displayed on the website of the hoodia vendor.

You see, hoodia gordonii is an extremely rare plant that is tough to grow and takes a long time to mature.

In addition, South Africa is the only place in the world where it grows natively.

Because the demand for hoodia products are much higher than the supply of real hoodia gordonii, a lot of products on the market don't even contain the real stuff -- in short, they are fraudulent.

One of the best ways we know of to make sure you are getting real South African hoodia gordonii is to look for the hoodia CITES certificate since this is needed to export hoodia gordonii legally out of South Africa.

In the end, hoodia weight loss testimonials are inspiring to read, especially by people who want to shed weight and fat themselves, but the most important thing to do is to carefully select a quality product if you want results.

Get more facts and advice about hoodia and read more inspiring hoodia weight loss testimonials at http://www.hoodia-gordonii-central.com/Testimonials_about_hoodia.html.

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Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Hoodia is the Solution to Weight Loss

Viviana Aida has written 'Hoodia is the Solution to Weight Loss' and writes "Overweight and obesity are actual problems for the American population, but much more for women who are trying to look better.

Close to 60 million Americans are overweight or obese, but the problem is more relevant into the minorities. Acording to the Obesity Research conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the hispanic population was the most overweighted in the ethnic groups in 2000. Estimations reach to more than 20 million people.

Hoodia Diet is the solution for safe weight loss. Hoodia Gordonii contains a natural active ingredient, P57, which has only recently been identified. The P57 works as an appetite suppressant..

Taking Hoodia Diet Tablets when you are hungry alleviates the feeling of hunger and so makes you less likely to snack between meals due to hunger.

The Hoodia Gordonii Cactus has been used by the San indigenous people of South Africa for hundreds of years as an appetite suppressant and thirst quencher.

Extracts from this succulent have shown in clinical trials on obese subjects to reduce caloric intake by 30% to 40%. Significant weight loss has resulted from such a drop in caloric intake.

Therefore, Hoodia is one of the best and most powerful natural appetite suppressant available, if used in conjunction with any diet. Hoodia will help you to stop snacking between meals. It will also help you to reduce the amount that you eat at meal times.

Dieting is not easy, you need to make your mind up that you are going to choose a diet plan that appeals to you and use Hoodia Diet Tablets to help you stick to your diet by reducing your daily calorie intake.

Some users of Hoodia simply take the tablets 3 times a day, one hour before normal meal times, and this will allow them to eat less at each meal, so reducing daily calorie intake.

Others find a low carb or low fat diet and take Hoodia Diet Tablets to stop them feeling hungry between these meals.

By Viviana Aida
Hoodia Latina (www.hoodialatina.com)

About The Author
Viviana Aida is the Sales Manager at Hoodia Latina, a company focusing on Hoodia products to the hispanic and latin population.

www.hoodialatina.com
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Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Take Hoodia Diet Pills with a Smart Diet, Not a Starvation Diet

Andrew Aitaken has written 'Take Hoodia Diet Pills with a Smart Diet, Not a Starvation Diet and writes "Could Hoodia weight loss supplements fulfill the expectations of dieters and impact the United States obesity troubles? Today fifty million Americans are attempting to slim down with just a low five percent sustaining the weight loss they are seeking. Can Hoodia, the new comer on the scene, assist you to be in that small percentage that gets there, one of the few that will be able to lose the pounds and not have it them come back? From initial reports it may have a chance if these Hoodia pills are not abused and taken in an improper way. The Hoodia Gordonii African weight loss supplement can’t do all the work by itself; you can’t just take this pill, sit back and watch it do a miraculous make over on your body. Hoodia will help you to not be hungry, but this is only the beginning of the process; what follows needs to be regular meals with good nutrition and some form of physical exercise.

If Hoodia is going to accomplish what no other diet pill has ever done, help people to keep the weight off; dieters are going to need to look at this supplement in a different way than they have all the pills that have come before. We need to look at why it is that we have so many supplements for dieters on the store shelves and yet just a small number of people in reality lose the weight? To look at the state of obesity in America effectively you need to step aside from the examination of diet pills and weight loss supplements like Hoodia and observe the bigger picture. Who are American’s embodying in their daily lives that have them have such problems with their weight. To follow are some rationales I believe people in United States have adopted with regard to weight loss; holding these ideas could play a role in making it difficult to lose the weight and keep it off..

• Being preoccupied with our weight; we think being thin equates to a happy life. We think we will find romance, the best career and friends if we are at the right weight. Because of this we will jump on virtually any diet fad or diet pill that comes along.

• Idolizing everybody in the media; we look up to these people and want to be like the people we see on television, films and magazines. Something that we don’t understand is that for movie stars and people on TV being thin is just a part of their profession. They are required to be a particular size to fit in their character and obtain the acting jobs they want to get; they then have their trainer’s and dietitians work with them to help accomplish it. You have to think about the fact that these actors and actresses in show business also make up a very small part of the general population.

• Accessibility of junk food; our lives are busy, fast paced and stressed; because of this our lives suffer in the domain of eating good foods and physical exercise. We don't think we have the time to eat right and work out so we take easiest route which is fast food, snacking on junk food, eating late at night with no exercise; all this is an equation for being overweight.

• Yo Yo dieting; we go from dieting to not dieting and from one diet program to another diet program. This is not a healthy way to live and unquestionably stops you from staying at your desired weight; studies have shown with "on again, off again dieting" that you gain more overall weight each time you start and stop your weight loss program. With our overall weight only increasing we become more desperate to find that magical diet pill that will give us the results we can't manage to achieve on our own.

• Quick Weight Loss; we are always looking for the fastest way to lose weight, that magic weight loss supplement or fad diet that will take those pounds off instantly without exercising or eating right. We refuse to listen to old adages like "if it's too good to be true, it probably is", instead we hope this time it will be different, this time it will work. We just can't accept the fact that true, healthy weight loss doesn't happen fast. In reality attaining your goal weight takes time and dedication; it takes doing things you may not want to do, such as eating foods that are not as tasty as usual and getting to the gym and sweating some of those pounds off.

If Hoodia, the new weight loss supplement from Africa is going to have any chance of helping people sustain a healthy weight, a few of the issues above will have to be addressed. Hoodia is not the magic diet pill that will melt the pounds off. In fact Hoodia won’t actually make you lose weight at all; it doesn’t do what other diet pills do; which is quickening your metabolism so you burn calories. What Hoodia does do is fool the brain into thinking your stomach is full. So if your plan is to just take Hoodia pills without proper nutrition, then know that what you are doing is the equivalency of going on a starvation diet. If you are not aware of this, let me tell you starvation diets don’t work; you may have weight loss at first but in the end you will gain the weight you lost back and more. You slow down your metabolism when you don't eat on a regular basis during the day; then once you start eating again regularly your body stores more fat than it did before. Hoodia will help you not be hungry but if you just don't eat you won't be doing yourself any favor, you will gain that weight back and you'll blame it on the Hoodia.

Hoodia taken properly, with a good nutritional program that includes exercise and healthy approach to dieting could aid with weight loss and perhaps give you the edge you've been looking for in loosing weight. Hoodia diet pills can assist dieters with weight loss if they use them intelligently, as an aid in addition to a good weight loss plan. Hoodia will benefit most any dieter’s program including the Atkins Diet, the Zone Diet, the South Beach Diet, Low Carb Diet or any other of today’s popular diet plans. Hoodia is an all natural supplement with no none side effects and has been proven to help people reduce calorie intake by 1,000 calories a day. Reducing your calorie intake, eating healthy foods and regular exercise can be a triple threat to obesity; this is the approach you should take if you’re thinking of using Hoodia. Create a weight loss program for yourself that will be realistic and manageable long term, think in terms of a way of life, not a quick fix.

Taking a Hoodia supplement may help you in many of the tough battles along the way in your weight loss journey. Hoodia's effect of enabling you to not be hungry can be very beneficial when it comes to not snacking on junk foods, late night eating, eating better foods and an overall reduction in calories. You should also be educated when it comes to selecting the right brand of Hoodia for you; not all Hoodia brands are the same. A few of the top brands of Hoodia are: Desert Burn Hoodia, Hoodoba and Hoodia Max; consult a Hoodia comparison chart to find out which brand is right for you. Hoodia may be just the thing you have been looking for if it's used in the right way, let it help you change your approach to weight loss from fad dieting and magic pills to proper nutrition and a healthy way of life.

There is no need to take Hoodia diet pills forever, just use them as a weight loss aid to get into a better dieting regime where you can maintain a healthy weight. Taking Hoodia while making good dieting choices could put you well on your way to being one of the five percent of the population that keeps the weight off for good. For more information about Hoodia go to http://hoodiagordonii.totalink.com

Andrew Aitaken is a contributing writer for the Totalink Net Directory. For more information about Hoodia Gordonii Weight Loss visit Totalinks Hoodia Gordonii Weight Loss Directory.

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Monday, October 09, 2006

All Natural Weight Loss Supplement - Hoodia Gordonii

Paul Callis has written 'All Natural Weight Loss Supplement - Hoodia Gordonii' andwrites byand writes "In my time I have been an international competitive swimmer, ranked number 1 in the UK, in the top 20 worldwide, represented England, and won medals at World level. Having been in the environment of top class athletes, and everyday healthy people, I have become very knowledgeable in the area of nutrition and fitness. Still maintaining regular fitness and excellent nutritional levels, I regularly converse with many people of all types of fitness levels. The majority, at fitness centers, are obese and vastly over weight, constantly looking for ways to lose weight.

Spending years training in public, and seeing bodily changes on a day to day basis, I have become very familiar with Hoodia Gordonii, and have seen rapid improvements, that have in turn had life changing effects on people, and all for the better..

You may be wondering what Hoodia Gordonii is, and may have heard from the newspapers and television.

It is grown in the Kalahari Desert region of South Africa, Hoodia Gordonii is an all-natural appetite suppressant, derived from a cactus-like plant with prickly spikes. Scientists have been researching the Hoodia plant for almost a decade, and have found it to be completely free of harmful side effects.

The active ingredient in Hoodia Gordonii, the molecule known as P57, imitates the effects that glucose has on your brain, signaling that you are full. Your brain has what is called a Hypothalamus. This part of your brain controls your appetite. When you eat, the glucose levels in your body rise. As these levels go up, the hypothalamus sends off a signal to your cells to stop eating. This is when you start to feel full. Hoodia Gordonii's molecule, P57, tells your brain the same exact thing, even if you haven't eaten a bite. By mimicking the effects of glucose on your brain, the hypothalamus starts to send messages to your cells which in turn, make you feel full.

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Paul Callis is extremely knowledgeable in the field of sports and nutrition in the UK . Paul’s passion for swimming in his earlier years, helped him achieve world medals and gain great knowledge and understanding in all aspects of looking after the human body, eating correctly to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and discovering what does and does not help with weight loss.

You can visit Paul’s web site, and read his recommendations and advice at http://www.hoodiagordonii1.com.
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Sunday, October 08, 2006

Weight Loss Pills Explained

Anne Collins has written 'Weight Loss Pills Explained' and writes "Within the pharmaceutical industry, obesity is now seen as the "trillion dollar disease". That's the estimated amount of profit a successful weight loss drug can expect to make. But are companies getting close to delivering a diet pill that really works - meaning, a pill that is both safe and effective at solving obesity? The answer, it seems, is No.

Pills To Reduce Obesity

It's true that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a tiny number of weight loss pills like Xenical and Meridia for long term use in the treatment of obesity (BMI > 30). But evidence accumulated in clinical trials suggests that the effectiveness of these obesity drugs is less than impressive. Total annual weight reduction tends to be in the range 8-20 pounds. Furthermore, the highest weight loss tends to be achieved by patients who participate in supervised trials involving a combination of drug treatment, diet, exercise and counseling. Which makes it difficult to ascertain the precise effect of the medication itself. By comparison, less well supervised obesity drug trials tend to have a higher drop-out rate and reduced weight loss. And the longer the trial, the lower the compliance and the lower the weight loss. In short, while helpful to some patients, weight loss drugs are not yet the answer to obesity, especially when factors like cost are taken into account..

Should we be surprised? Not really. After all, even bariatric surgery is no guarantee of long term weight loss unless patients comply with the necessary post-operative dietary regimen. Indeed, some obesity experts claim that medical interventions like drugs and surgery are almost by definition doomed to failure, for the simple reason that they take control and responsibility away from patients. According to this view, it is only when patients accept full responsibility for their eating habits and lifestyle, that they have a real chance of achieving a normal weight in the long term.

Unfortunately, this view satisfies no one! It doesn't satisfy the pharmaceutical companies, who need to make money. It doesn't satisfy doctors, who need to give hope to their overweight patients, and it doesn't satisfy consumers who want instant weight loss without having to change their eating habits. In short, there is an overwhelming demand for an obesity pill, but a viable product has yet to emerge.

Pills For Cosmetic Weight Loss

Demand for diet pills is not limited to those suffering from clinical obesity. Millions of consumers with less than 40 pounds to lose take non-prescription pills to burn off body fat or increase their rate of weight loss. According to a study conducted by the University of Michigan, almost 25 percent of girl students turn to anorectic diet pills when they're trying to lose weight, including laxatives and diuretics.

These non-prescription pills are more difficult to evaluate, as they are not subject to the same high level of regulation as prescription-only drugs. Thus not all ingredients need to be tested, dosages and other labeling requirements are less stringent, and reporting of "adverse events" or health problems is not mandatory. Furthermore, few long term clinical trials are conducted on non-prescription pills, so hard evidence as to their safety and efficacy is scarce. Meantime, the huge profits to be made from these weight loss products means they can be supported by expensive advertising campaigns to increase consumer acceptance, making regulation and control even more of an uphill struggle. Indeed, the FDA has found it almost impossible to ban over-the-counter diet pills, even after reports of illness and injury.

Herbal Diet Pills For "Healthy Eating"

The past five years has seen a huge rise in sales of herbal diet pills, which are marketed as a form of "healthy eating". These herbal supplements typically include a variable combination of vitamins and other active ingredients which supposedly offer a healthier type of weight loss. Such claims are not generally supported by clinical evidence, and some suppliers are under investigation by both the FDA and FTC. Nevertheless, rising demand for these herbal weight loss pills is yet another confirmation of our huge appetite for what is essentially a non-dietary approach to weight control.

How Do Weight Loss Pills Work?

In simple terms, weight loss pills are designed either to alter body chemistry in order to reduce appetite, or to interfere with digestion in order to reduce calorie absorption. Appetite suppressants include amphetamine-like stimulants such as ephedra, or pills to increase serotonin or norepinephrine levels in the brain. Pills that interfere with the digestive system include fat-blockers (lipase inhibitors) like Xenical and chitosan, carb-blockers, and very high fiber bulking agents such as glucomannan.

Are Weight Loss Pills Safe?

Obesity drugs are generally safe when used correctly and under medical supervision. The trouble starts when users do not follow the manufacturer's instructions. Adverse health events for these pharmaceuticals include heart or blood pressure problems and strokes, as well a range of less serious complaints. The same applies to non-prescription diet pills, whose adverse health effects include high blood pressure, heart palpitations, irregular heartbeats, dizziness, blurred vision, headaches, insomnia, intestinal blockages, anxiety and depression. In extreme cases, both prescription-only and non-prescription pills can cause life-threatening conditions. Even so, safety remains a relative concept. Cigarettes, alcohol, cars and stress kill millions of people every year. By comparison with these things, diet pills cause far fewer "casualties", and if you consult your doctor before taking them, you can reduce the health risk to a minimum.

The Real Problem With Weight Loss Pills

The biggest problem about relying on drugs and supplements to lose weight is not health, it's reliability. In my 20-odd years of dealing with overweight individuals and their families, I have yet to hear of anyone who achieved and maintained any significant weight loss by using pills. But I have met a huge number of people whose weight and emotional state of mind had been significantly worsened through the use of pills. They were afraid of food, they had absolutely no confidence in their ability to make sensible food choices, and tended to rely on purging, laxatives and similar products to control their eating habits. One client - a former annual weight loss winner with one of the major dieting companies - had been fed deliberately with pills in order to achieve the weight reduction that the organization required. When she came to me for help, she had regained 70 pounds of her original weight loss. In short, relying on pills for weight control can mess up your body and your mind.

The Small Print Says It All

Advertisements and infomercials for diet pills are dominated by headlines like: "Effortless Weight Loss" or "Lose Weight While You Sleep!" and so on. But the small print often tells a different story - either that users should follow a calorie-controlled diet, or only eat at certain times of the day, or stop eating certain high-calorie foods, or some combination of all three. There may also be a reference to the need for exercise. In other words, if you want the truth about a weight loss pill, check the small print. Because, as all obesity experts and dietitians will tell you, no long term reduction in weight is possible without controlling energy intake and expenditure.

If You Must Take Pills

Whether you are a diet pill addict, or just an occasional user, here are two ways to make weight loss easier. Look for a healthy, gimmick-free diet, and follow it as carefully as you can. In the process, focus on healthy eating rather than calorie reduction. Aiming to eat healthily is much more positive than calorie control. Secondly, join an online dieting forum and get encouragement and advice from other people. Because all surveys show that losing weight is a lot easier when you have others to lean on. My own forum for instance includes a large number of former diet pill users who are now enjoying their food and losing significant amounts of weight in the process. Which proves that when it comes to weight control, people power is much more effective than popping pills.

Anne Collins, 54, is a qualified nutritionist and full time weight management consultant with over 24 years experience. Her clients range from top celebrities to ordinary people of every age and shape. Her website, http://www.annecollins.com attracts 9 million unique visitors per annum, and her weight loss forum is one of the most active support centers on the Internet.

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Saturday, October 07, 2006

What Are The Herbs For Weight Loss?

David Bloom has written 'What Are The Herbs For Weight Loss?' and writes "There are a number of herbs for weight loss that can help you safely and effectively lose excess pounds without the need for controversial and often dangerous prescription medications. When used in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise program, these herbal extracts can give you the extra boost you need to reach your diet goals.

Weight loss herbs come in various forms, including single ingredient and more comprehensive supplements, elixirs and liquid preparations, among others. It's important to research all of the options thoroughly before deciding what's right for you.

Some "dieter’s teas" can actually be harmful, so research is important. Dieter’s teas containing senna, aloe, buckthorn or other laxatives derived from plants have been known to cause diarrhea, vomiting or chronic constipation when used at high levels. Do not exceed recommended doses of any of these products..

Green tea extract has become one of the most popular herbs for weight loss. Researchers have found that those who took the extract increased their expenditure of energy and burned more fat than those who took a placebo or caffeine alone.

In addition to green tea, there are a number of weight loss herbs that have shown promise, although most have not been the subject of as many clinical trials.

Cascara sagrada is a strong stimulant laxative and should not be used for more than a week as a weight loss herb.

Dandelion is a gentle diuretic, laxative and digestive aid and you can take it in tea form or as a fresh dandelion salad.

Ephedra was found in many weight loss preparations, but was banned a few years ago after researchers found an increase risk of heart attacks with excessive dosages.

Garcinia cambogia is a metabolic stimulant and appetite suppressant and licorice root is one of those herbs for weight loss that satisfies cravings for sweets and helps avoid snacking.

Psyllium is a gentle laxative, as is senna. Although studies are inconclusive, St. John’s wort appears to increase seratonin levels in the brain and suppress appetite.

These are the main herbs for weight loss, although you may find research on various others. If you are looking for a supplement, make sure it contains standardized extracts, which are the purest forms. This will ensure that the active ingredient is present in the formula...otherwise, the weight loss herb will likely be ineffective.

Make sure that you consult your physician before starting supplementation. He or she will help you decide which herbal weight loss product is right for you.

David Bloom is a health enthusiast and contributor to many fitness sites. He is the author of Weight Loss Herbs, a section of Herbal Supplements Guidededicated to natural ways to shed excess pounds in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise program.

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Friday, October 06, 2006

Ingredients in Herbal Weight Loss Supplements

Ingredients in Herbal Weight Loss Supplements was written by George Knows and writes "Many people looking to lose weight look to herbal weight loss supplements to get rid of extra flab. Do these herbal pills really work, and how effective are they? Let us take a look at the herbal ingredients that make these dietary supplements suppress the appetite, burn calories faster, and help a person lose weight naturally.

For people who maintain a fairly active lifestyle, herbal dietary supplements can help them stay active, stay feeling full more of the time, and lose weight while they continue life normally.

For people who are overweight, herbal weight loss supplements should not be thought of as a magic pill that can burn the pounds away. But instead when combined with healthy exercise and eating habits, they can go a long way towards bringing weight loss success quickly..

Traditional herbal ingredients such as Hoodia Gordonii have been used by ancient cultures to curb hunger on long hunting trips. Only recently has Hoodia become popular in the west by celebrities and the news. Now it seems that many people are giving it a try.

Herbal weight loss products are most successful though when they combine multiple fat burning, hunger reducing ingredients in their formula.

The following is a list of common herbal dietary supplements and what they do:

Hoodia Gordonii is an herb from a plant in South Africa that reduces appetite by mimmicking the effect that feeling full has on your after you eat. This makes a person not feel hungry, causing them to eat less without starving themselves, which is very unhealthy.

White Kidney Bean Powder is an herb that has gone through extensive research and testing and what it does is stop the digestive process from turning starch into sugar, so you take in less fat calories, and your body gets rid of the starch you don’t need.

White Willow Bark extract works with other ingredients to boost your metabolism to burn up calories faster, again making you take in and store less extra fat calories.

L-Methionine works with the natural substances in the liver to burn extra fat more quickly

Fenugreek is an herb that lowers cholesterol, improves your digestive system and balances the bodys sugar levels.

Green Tea Leaf burns calories and oxidizes fat to burn fat faster.

Beet Root improves the function of the liver, and strengthens the blood.

With the right mix of quality ingredients, herbal weight loss supplements help reduce hunger, and tune up the digestive processes. They can also help remove some of the unhealthy aspects of food like unwanted fat and cholesterol, which will make your exercising all the more effective.

For the best results with herbal dietary supplements, do your best to take 30 minutes per day for some light to moderate exercises. This can be anything simple like jumping rope, doing situps and pushups, or even taking a yoga class.

Build up your exercise habits while keeping a close eye on your food intake. Create a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables and take advantage from herbal dietary supplements like ProShapeRx. You can look and feel thinner and greatly increase your confidence in just weeks by staying focused on your natural weight loss goals.

Visit my herbal weight loss site, Fat-Solution.com, to learn how to lose weight safely by doing the things that really help you lose weight fast. Read short articles and these proven weight loss tips to use today. Also learn about hoodia and compare the best consumer reviewed herbal weight loss supplements to see how these can you reach your weight loss goals faster.

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Thursday, October 05, 2006

Herbal Weight Loss

Javier Fuller has written Herbal Weight Loss and writes "The modern comfort levels have added a very common problem to all of us, obesity or we can say the excessive weight gain. It seems to be a simple growth of the body and its quite natural too, but the corpulent shape of the body can be so precarious that it can even take your life away. Obesity means accumulation of fats or lumps in our body that make you look unshaped and overweight. A recent survey has shown that improper lifestyle and careless routine of life lead to obesity that has become the cause of many diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiac ailments and alike. The survey also made an assessment of the deaths caused by vulnerable fats. The urban population suffers from it more than the rural ones. There are various causes of this lethargic illness: junk food, less movement of the body parts, high saturated fat food intake, lack of exercise and sports, etc.

Now, when the situation has grimed to the extent of posing threat to the life, people are trying to find out solutions. There are many latest surgical methods to get rid of the fats but they are not natural. Hence, the quest for herbal solutions is increasing day by day, which is natural in method and applications with minimal side effects. Herbal weight loss program is implicated by many branches of medicines like Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Unani and some others..

Herbal weight loss products:

The research on herbs by clinical physiologists led to the formulation of healthy herbal supplements that boast of the mechanism of reducing weight naturally. The herbal weight loss products include patches, pills, injections and other supplements. They are genetically engineered to reduce the fats by either burning them down in body metabolism or throwing them out of the body as excretion stimulating in organic forms. Let us have a look at the various herbal weight loss products.

a) Herbal Weight Loss Patch:

The weight loss patches use various natural herbal ingredients which naturally help the body to lose weight. The weight loss patch helps to lose weight by increasing body metabolism for burning more calories and decreasing appetite that results in safe and natural weight loss.

They increase body's metabolism ability to burn more and more fats and you get rid of the unwanted pounds. Even the application is simple and convenient. You can tie them like band aids for 24 hours. The dermal application releases herbs consistently into the blood stream in a safe mode to reduce your hunger and lessen the food intake. There are many brands of patches in the market but buy the one that provides less numbers in its medical course.

b) Herbal weight loss injection:

The herbal weight loss injections are the solutions prepared for injecting the formula directly to the blood stream. The blood carries the supplements to the receiving sites for the purpose of burning the fats. They also act naturally to burn the excessive fats and take out from the body as excretory products. Many believe that it is more fast and effective than other forms of products.

c) Herbal weight loss pills:

There are basically two types of weight loss pills (Herbal Phentermine): i) prescription pills and ii) non-prescription pills. The Former needs FDA approval and a doctor's prescription while the latter is available over the counter. Take care that the weight loss pills that you are taking must be ephedra free and are without any caffeine or harmful stimulants. They are taken orally with water. The pills act through the digestive metabolic path for the better results.

d) Herbal weight loss supplements:

The herbal weight loss supplements are so designed and formulated that while you are dieting for the weight loss or taking the supplements that reduces your appetite, there should be no loss or deficiency of other elements in the body. They are biochemically manufactured to give benefit on appetite, temperature, sexual behavior, sleep, mood, anxiety, and pain sensation. Thus, herbal supplements take care of the body as well.

e) Weight loss and herbal wrap:

The herbal body wrap produces therapeutic benefits by cleaning the body of toxins and reducing fats. A simple wrap can be made by a mixture of a clay and natural sea salt. To this wrap, you can add ingredients of herbs and small potions of an essential oil.

f) Weight loss herbal tea:

The use of weight loss herbal tea is very popular since ages. The weight loss herbal tea is known to aid in burning the extra fat and accumulated calories. In fact, studies in the field of weight loss have proven better with herbal teas. It has found that drinking of herbal tea regularly benefits in healthier lives. The herbs that are treated as herbal tea are:

# Garcinia Combogia
# Cinnamomum Tamala
# Guggul
# Senna Leaves
# Fennel
# Aniseed

Thus, there are innumerable methods for weight loss through herbal supplements. The herbal remedies for weight loss are considered more safe than the instant medical surgeries. Experts comment that simply use of herbal weight loss formula either in pills or injection or patches won't do. There should be a herbal weight loss program combined with some physical activity like yoga or other forms of exercise and improved as well as controlled diet to maintain weight loss successfully, forever.

Don't try out weird methods to get fast natural herbal weight loss, because the natural herbal weight loss program is not like any catalyst in a reaction, rather a gradual development in your body to finish up the extra unnecessary fat.

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Wednesday, October 04, 2006

The Truth about Herbal Weight Loss Supplements

Natalie Aranda has written The Truth about Herbal Weight Loss Supplements and writes "Perfect. We all strive to be this word, yet the majority of us will never reach this goal. With imperfections, flaws, and problems we try to cover up, we are never happy with our entire selves. For many women and men alike, weight loss supplements have changed attitudes and imperfections. Some of us are no longer hiding mirrors and hibernating during bathing suit season. Although these herbal weight loss supplements are the newest trend on the market, consumers do not realize that there is actual danger attached to these “perfect” pills.

When we hear the phrase “herbal supplement” we automatically think that it is okay for us to take. After all, it is herbal and natural usually means that it does not contain anything lethal. Or does it? We stay confident that it won’t kill us if it is provided in a health store or a pharmacy. Why would any company in their right mind sell them if they were treacherous to our bodies? Unfortunately, these “herbal supplements” are not always approved by the FDA. Many of these labels include warnings, stating that anxiety problems, and even seizures could occur if fat burners are consumed..

Most of these herbal “supplements” include Ephedrine and Senna. These are both supposed to increase metabolism, yet they actually can do more harm than good. For example, Senna contains a laxative that is highly addictive. When your body becomes reliant on a specific supplement, you will not be able to function without it. This could lead to major problems, and the damage is usually irreversible.

Although there are many weight loss supplements that do work, the side effects are the hazardous aspect that people are worried about. For instance, if you were to frequently take fat burners that contained appetite suppressants, chances are you would have trouble sleeping. You also would develop high blood pressure, and intense anxiety. Still not satisfied with the results? When consumers are determined to lose a certain amount of weight, they will do anything to speed up the process. Usually this means taking an extra dosage each day, or taking a few pills with every meal. Although this may sound like common sense to reach a goal, it actually could cost you your life. From seizures to death, herbal supplements don’t always mean that natural is healthy. After all, warnings are also written on the bottle for a reason.

If you are exercising and trying to lose weight healthily, there are alternatives to weight loss supplements. Instead of taking fat burners, it is smart to drink green tea. This is one alternative that actually works and is great for your body. Consumers love the fact that it not only tastes great, but it also speeds up your metabolism. Perhaps one day society will be open enough to accept people no matter how they look. For now, it is a sad thought to think that people actually go to these great lengths in order to look perfect.

Natalie Aranda writes on fitness and weight loss. Although there are many weight loss supplements that do work, the side effects are the hazardous aspect that people are worried about. For instance, if you were to frequently take fat burners that contained appetite suppressants, chances are you would have trouble sleeping. You also would develop high blood pressure, and intense anxiety.

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Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Your Guide To Herbal Weight Loss

Javier Fuller has writte 'Your Guide To Herbal Weight Loss' and writes "Health is wealth, so goes the saying. But too much health brings hell wrath!

Well, health doesn’t mean belly pouring out or plump checks; rather fitness with stamina and disease free body is what marks a healthy body. The lethargic living of present day and a number of diseases are due to a fetish gain of weight. This is called “obesity” which is a result of extra proportion of fat in your body. The problem of obesity takes its roots from your wrong eating habits and you cannot get rid of it even after starving for four days!

Nearly 119 million of Americans are either overweight or obese. Obesity is the major reason behind many diseases related to heart, diabetes and blood pressure problems. Thus these people are really conscious for losing “extra” weight. To get rid of the corpulent accumulation of fats these people can go literally to any heights!

The most popular method tried so far has been the herbal weight loss program. The herbal weight loss program includes many supplements like patches for skin, intravenous injections, oral pills, herbal tea and many other herbal products.

The herbal medicines are extracted from the natural herbs and clinically prepared in the form of medicines. They are genetically engineered to reduce the fats by either burning them down in body metabolism or throwing out of the body as excretion products in organic forms. These medicines intervene with the metabolism of the human body and burn the extra calories. Now with so many products marketing and increasing business has raised certain questions in the use of these herbal weight loss medicines.

· Are they really effective?

· Do they pose harmful side effects?

· Are they better than simple home remedies?

The answer to the first question is that they are effective to some extent. Many people have got good results in many countries with these herbal weight loss solutions while some other people have even complained about their incompetent nature. Things work out different in different bodies. We can try to alter natural processes but nature too is stubborn sometimes. Hence herbal medicines which particularly suit your genes work better for you indeed.

Secondly many people say that herbal medicines are not chemical in nature which is rather a ridiculous comment. Every living object is organic in nature and organic products simply mean chemical combination reaction products.

Anything which is made from herbs doesn’t mean it is not toxic or is free of side effects. The extracts of the herbs may sometimes cause some allergies in some people. Now why cannot we digest grass? Simply because, our digestive juices cannot digest cellulose!

So try those herbal medicines that have recommendations by the FDA or other recognized clinical certificate. They are harmless and they are effective in their ways.

Combined with some other home remedies, the herbal methods will work wonders to fight obesity. You can include abs stretching and exercising, yoga and good eating as a part of your life to have early results. For example, honey mixed with lime cuts down fat; vegetables like cabbage, tomatoes help in better in synthesizing fats. Avoid bad habits like smoking and junk foods intake. These practices are easy to implement and body friendly for weight loss.

Whatever product you choose to lose your weight, make sure they don’t contain ephedra and are without any caffeine or harmful stimulants. Otherwise herbal products are safe to use and they are effective in losing body weight.

You can also try herbal tea which has been more effective not only to lose body weight but also to ensure a healthy way of living. Simple use of herbal weight antidote either in the form of pills or injection or patches won’t work for you. So judicially combine some physical exercises and sports to your daily activities.

Try to walk a mile every day. If it is not possible always, try at least three-four days a week. Maintain a healthy diet intake, free from saturated fats and take more fruits and vegetables to keep the nightmare called “obesity” at bay.

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Monday, October 02, 2006

How You Can Make a Habit of Losing Weight Naturally

George Knows has written How You Can Make a Habit of Losing Weight Naturally and writes "Getting up in the morning and going to work can sometimes seem like a chore. A good way to get out of the morning routine is to spice things up with a little bit of exercise. This is especially important if you are interested in trying to lose weight. A quick and easy workout before breakfast can give you a kickstart that will tune you up for the entire day.

It’s best to start slow with just a few steps in your workout, and gradually build it up so that within a couple of weeks you can already be looking and feeling thinner, well on the right track to good fitness. Even simple, time-tested techniques like situps, pushups and even a little cardio are quick exercises that you can do almost anywhere.

To properly do your situps, you simply lie on your back and bend up your knees. Then, do your best to sit up so your chest comes close to your knees, then slowly lower your back to the floor. It is very important to not let your legs balance your body as you do your situps. Focus on the abdominal muscles, and you will “feel the burn”, which means its working and you will soon see the benefits take shape..

You may find it helpful to do situps on a workout mat or pad. Some people find a hardwood floor uncomfortable as the lower back bones press into the hardwood or even carpet flooring. This is exactly why workout mats and pads are recommended.

Pushups are also a helpful tool to strengthen the upper body, and many variations have been used to work out other areas of the body as well. As a result, pushups can give you a core body exercise that you can do anywhere you go.

To properly do pushups, you lie on your stomach and push yourself up with your hands placed underneath your shoulders. You can also prop your feet up on a chair for a more challenging style. As your upper body gets stronger, you can also try one handed pushups if you like. As always though, start with just a few pushups then slowly build up to more. This age old exercise is a proven fat burner and muscle toner that works great with situps.

Doing pushups everyday will work wonders for your whole body, so long as you keep them up. One good way to do this is to simply do a few pushups throughout your day. Be creative with these quick little workouts, as they will get your heart rate up which will in turn burn fat, help reduce your appetite, and speed up your metabolism naturally, which will turn you into an efficient calorie burning machine!

Overall though just be careful of course and don’t overdo it, but even simple things like parking farther from a store to walk more will be fine. It’s all about small steps and gradually building it up.

A little cardio exercise everyday will work miracles towards your weight loss goals. If you can work a quick jog into your lifestyle, even for a few minutes at a time, you will be burning the pounds off faster than you ever thought possible.

With a light form of cardio, such as jogging outside, walking with a treadmill or best of all using a ski machine for whole body cardio workout, you can definitely get where you want to be, thin and fit!

To quicken things up even more and achieve even faster results, eat more fruits and vegetables and take advantage of the herbal weight loss pills on the market because they are definitely worth taking a look at.

Herbal dietary supplements like ProShapeRx have totally natural ingredients that will speed up your metabolism, not your heart rate, which will keep you relaxed, but more active in your daily efforts to lose weight quickly.

Some herbs like Hoodia Gordonii will make you feel full a lot of the time, while your body uses up the stored fat in your belly and elsewhere. Hoodia also is an important ingredient because it will help your body do away with most any fat that comes in through the food you eat!

Hoodia Gordonii is a one-two punch knockout to being overweight and can bring you some great results very quickly.

Remember, exercise techniques like situps and pushups not only help you burn calories and the extra fat. They will help you sleep better, and lighten up your eating habits too so get into the habit of getting fit with a few situps or pushups right away and slowly build up your workout. Mix a little cardio and herbal fat burning supplements into your diet, and you will see an unbelievable difference in your life, guaranteed!

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