Chickweed (Diuretic, Laxative, Demulcent)
For the most part, Chickweed is popular for salads and cooked greens. But they have also been used for natural weight loss by the North American Chippewa and Iroquois indians for centuries. According to folk lore, Chickweed aids in weight loss by acting as a diuretic, laxative, and filling demulcent (soothing) properties.
Chickweed can be eaten raw, or it is available in tinctures, infusions, and capsules. A common dose for effective herbal weight loss is three 390 mg capsules. Chickweed has few side effects and is generally considered safe.
For the most part, Chickweed is popular for salads and cooked greens. But they have also been used for natural weight loss by the North American Chippewa and Iroquois indians for centuries. According to folk lore, Chickweed aids in weight loss by acting as a diuretic, laxative, and filling demulcent (soothing) properties.
Chickweed can be eaten raw, or it is available in tinctures, infusions, and capsules. A common dose for effective herbal weight loss is three 390 mg capsules. Chickweed has few side effects and is generally considered safe.
Cayenne or Capsicum (Diuretic)
Most of us are familiar with Cayenne as an additive in spicy foods. But this shrub with long, pod-like berries can also help with herbal weight loss, as it promotes perspiration and increases thermogenesis, which is the production of heat in the body. The herb is available at any grocery or health food store, and is generally safe. However, do not use Cayenne if you have intestinal disorders, as it can make your condition worse.
Most of us are familiar with Cayenne as an additive in spicy foods. But this shrub with long, pod-like berries can also help with herbal weight loss, as it promotes perspiration and increases thermogenesis, which is the production of heat in the body. The herb is available at any grocery or health food store, and is generally safe. However, do not use Cayenne if you have intestinal disorders, as it can make your condition worse.
Hydrangea (Diuretic)
The name Hydrangea (right) is derived from the Greek phrase meaning "water vessel". The Cherokee indians of North America have used Hydrangea for centuries as a treatment for kidney stones and as a diuretic. Hydrangea's role as a diuretic may help aid weight loss.
Hydrangea is available in extract and pill form from health food and herb shops, and is considered safe, provided you follow the label instructions.
The name Hydrangea (right) is derived from the Greek phrase meaning "water vessel". The Cherokee indians of North America have used Hydrangea for centuries as a treatment for kidney stones and as a diuretic. Hydrangea's role as a diuretic may help aid weight loss.
Hydrangea is available in extract and pill form from health food and herb shops, and is considered safe, provided you follow the label instructions.
Hoodia Gordonii (Appetite Suppressant)
You have probably heard about this appetite suppressant species, in the flowering plant family Apocynaceae. They are stem succulents, commonly referred to as "cactiform" because of this plant's resemblance to cactus. Hoodia Gordonii is well known as an appetite suppressant. Although many people rave about the effects of Hoodia Gordonii for herbal weight loss, no actual clinical trials on this natural weight loss suppressant have been performed.
You have probably heard about this appetite suppressant species, in the flowering plant family Apocynaceae. They are stem succulents, commonly referred to as "cactiform" because of this plant's resemblance to cactus. Hoodia Gordonii is well known as an appetite suppressant. Although many people rave about the effects of Hoodia Gordonii for herbal weight loss, no actual clinical trials on this natural weight loss suppressant have been performed.
Negative Calorie Foods
What are negative calorie foods? They are foods that consist of less calories than the calories required for your body to absorb, metabolize and digest them. So eat the following foods as much as you want and watch the fat disappear!
Foods That Promote Weight Loss:
Vegetables: Cauliflower, aubergine, leek, cabbage, turnip, lettuce, carrots, peppers, celery, radish, broccoli, spinach, gourds, watercress, tomato, fennel, chicory, and cucumber.
Fruits: Honey dew melons, lemons, blackberry, cantaloupe, tangerines, peaches, watermelons, apricots, plums, blackcurrant, damsons, clementines, strawberries, raspberry, grapefruits, rhubarb, and guava.
What are negative calorie foods? They are foods that consist of less calories than the calories required for your body to absorb, metabolize and digest them. So eat the following foods as much as you want and watch the fat disappear!
Foods That Promote Weight Loss:
Vegetables: Cauliflower, aubergine, leek, cabbage, turnip, lettuce, carrots, peppers, celery, radish, broccoli, spinach, gourds, watercress, tomato, fennel, chicory, and cucumber.
Fruits: Honey dew melons, lemons, blackberry, cantaloupe, tangerines, peaches, watermelons, apricots, plums, blackcurrant, damsons, clementines, strawberries, raspberry, grapefruits, rhubarb, and guava.
Lobelia (Appetite Suppressant)
A common name for Lobelia is "Indian Tobacco", probably because the active substance in Lobelia creates a similar response in the body to that of nicotine in cigarettes. It is said that Lobelia can aid greatly if you are attempting to quit smoking, or lose weight, as a natural appetite suppressant. Lobelia can also relax you and promotes restful sleep.
Lobelia is available at health food stores in the form of extracts, powders, capsules, and dried herb. WARNING: Be sure to follow the label instructions carefully, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration considers Lobelia to be mildly poisonous! It can cause side effects such as nausea and vomiting even when used at recommended doses. A dose of Lobelia higher than 50mg has the potential to suppress breathing and depress your blood pressure, possibly leading to coma. Seek your doctor's advice before attempting to use this herb for natural weight loss!
A common name for Lobelia is "Indian Tobacco", probably because the active substance in Lobelia creates a similar response in the body to that of nicotine in cigarettes. It is said that Lobelia can aid greatly if you are attempting to quit smoking, or lose weight, as a natural appetite suppressant. Lobelia can also relax you and promotes restful sleep.
Lobelia is available at health food stores in the form of extracts, powders, capsules, and dried herb. WARNING: Be sure to follow the label instructions carefully, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration considers Lobelia to be mildly poisonous! It can cause side effects such as nausea and vomiting even when used at recommended doses. A dose of Lobelia higher than 50mg has the potential to suppress breathing and depress your blood pressure, possibly leading to coma. Seek your doctor's advice before attempting to use this herb for natural weight loss!
Hoodia Gordonii
is available in health food and drug stores, and on countless websites
on the internet. Follow the label instructions for safe use, as
many Hoodia products have additional stimulants such as Green Tea extract. This can be hard on your heart, so if possible, try to find a pure Hoodia Gordonii product.
Including Negative Calorie Foods.
Fennel Seeds (Appetite Suppressant)
In medievel times, people would chew Fennel seeds (right) to suppress their appetite, and to help their stomach adjust to dietary changes.
In medievel times, people would chew Fennel seeds (right) to suppress their appetite, and to help their stomach adjust to dietary changes.
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Chew Fennel Seeds To Curb Your Appetite.
Chew Fennel Seeds To Curb Your Appetite.
Herbs, Foods, And Treatments For Natural Weight Loss:
Juice Fasting:
Juice fasting rids your body of toxins, and is known to increase your body's metabolism, leading to weight loss. See the juice fasting pages for details.
Juice fasting rids your body of toxins, and is known to increase your body's metabolism, leading to weight loss. See the juice fasting pages for details.
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