These
days, there is a great need for overweight Americans to lose
those excess pounds. Being healthy would not only lead them to have a
healthier lifestyle but it will also literally lighten their
load, and improve their overall well-being.
There is
a long list of dieting options available. There are exercise
programs, exercise machines, dietary supplements, dietary food and
drinks, diet pills - there are even soaps which claim to help you lose
pounds while you bathe.
One other available option to shed off those unwanted pounds is
to go herbal.
Herbal
weight loss products have been in great demand for people who want to
lose weight the natural way. However, when you take herbal supplements
to lose weight, you would have to wait for a longer time for the
results because of the more subtle effects of medicines which came from
plants and natural herbs.
Here are some herbal weight loss options that you might want to
consider:
1. Herbal weight loss products
There
are a lot of herbal weight loss products available in the market now.
You can check out the Internet and you will find a lot of herbal weight
loss pills and products.
Be careful, however, as there are
some products which claim to be safe and natural because they are
herbal, but some actually have side effects because of
non-extensive research on the effects of these products.
Here
are some ingredients and chemicals which make up some herbal
weight loss products that you should watch out for, as they might have
harmful effects to your health:
> Senna. This is
an herbal laxative. Senna is a main ingredient in weight loss teas, and
it works by stimulation the colon. The downside effect of this herb is
dehydration. It can also lead to colon problems and can become
addictive. Some people, when addicted, are unable to perform bowel
movements without it, so watch out.
> Chromium
picolinate. This is a synthetic compound found in herbal weight loss
products. Chromium is a nutrient which helps regulate blood-sugar
level. However, this ingredient, when taken in high doses,
may
cause damage in the chromosomes. It can also lead to dehydration.
>
St. John's wort. This supplement increases the production of a chemical
in the brain. If not used properly, it may cause eye and skin
sensitivity, mild gastrointestinal distress, fatigue and itching.
Although
a lot of herbal products claim to be safe and natural, it is better to
scrutinize the ingredients and research about the effects of
the
product itself before going for these herbal dietary pills.
2. Organic food.
In
Wichita, Kansas, organic food has found its way to more homes and
restaurants. Organic food devotees believe that consuming
organic
goodies help their bodies as well as the environment.
A
person who buys organically raised eggs and vegetables claim to be
healthier, and they are not spending money on doctors and prescriptions
as these keep them healthier and away from the hospital. This could
also be an option for weight watchers, as organic food is known to be
kinder to your weight than chemically-processed food products.
3. Green Tea.
Studies
show that intake of green tea, or green tea extracts burns extra
calories. Also, green tea with caffeine can increase fat burning by up
to 40% thereby reducing fat.
This is one good option for
those who want to lose weight. In a study done, people who took green
tea were found to lose 2 to 3 times more weight than those who did not
drink green tea.
These results show that green tea is a
natural product for the treatment of obesity. Thus, it also makes for a
healthier dietary option, not to mention the good effects that it has
on the body as compared to caffeine. A cup of tea gives an emmediate
energy lift without the side effects of caffeine.
3. Caffeine.
Coffee
provides an energy boost to increase fat burning. Caffeine also
provides a likelihood to be active, which in turn increases your rate
of calorie burn.
4. Immortality Herb
This herb, whose scientific name is Gymnostemna Pentaphyllum, is known
to have the following benefits:
> increases healthy blood flow
> reduces artery blocks
> aids healthy blood pressure
> increases the rate of fat burning
5. Apple Cider Vinegar
There
are pills and food supplements whose main ingredient is apple cider
vinegar. Here are the benefits of taking this herbal option:
> weight loss
> improved cholesterol level
> improved high blood pressure
> helps prevent rheumatoid arthritis
