By: Richard Bleuze
Obesity is often due to a genetic predisposition. In addition, obesity can also be due to an inactive lifestyle and bad eating habits. Obesity can also be due to an underlying medical ailment like thyroid disorders . Many of todays effective obesity treatments are slow. Thus, do not listen to those that say you can lose all your fat quickly by trying their products. It just is not so! The process requires persistent determination as it involves diets that you may not like and regular exercise.
Weight loss medications should be used only after other natural weight loss solutions have been tried. I suggest that you see your doctor before trying any weight loss medications. In addition there is always a risk of regaining weight after you stop the medicines. In my opinion, homeopathic remedies for weight loss are a better option because of the natural, symptomatic and holistic approach that homeopathy takes.
Herbal weight loss involves the use of natural herbs that have a stimulating, diuretic, cathartic and appetite-suppressing affect on the body. Herbal weight loss pills have earned a bad name for themselves due to some over-enthused marketers that boast of far fetched results that seem miraculous. Proper information about organic herbs and herbal remedies can go along way to help you derive maximum benefits from these herbs.
Although green tea is also sold in capsules, the traditional method of making tea is better as you can control its brewing to suit your taste. It is a harmless herb with antioxidant properties and four to five cups a day should be enough.
Dandelion, which is commonly found, is a gentle diuretic that helps in digestion and removes cholesterol from blood. You can also make tea from its leaves or eat these fresh greens in a soup or a salad.
Malabar tamarind is a good appetite suppressant and a digestive aid as well. Its tangy pulp can be cooked with rice and fish. If that sounds a bit too much for you, soak a small quantity overnight and dilute it in water. Add a little bit of jaggery and salt to make a tasty tangy drink.
If you have a sweet tooth try eating one to two sticks of licorice roots everyday. It will prevent the cravings for sweets and also inhibit urges for snacking between meals.
Psyllium husk is a gentle laxative that provides the needed bulk in your food. Remember, you should eat at least 30 grams of fiber per day. Two tablespoons of husk or powdered seeds with water or juice before bedtime will help a lot for easy elimination in the morning.
All weight loss solutions include regular exercise. Walking is a good exercise and helps you lose that weight. I have lost 40 pounds in the past few months just by walking my dogs 3 times a day around the block. Just remember to remain active and at the same time you will reduce stress.
A word of caution needs to be added here. Herbs are generally safe but an overdose of even normal foods can cause problems. There are some herbs like ephedra sinica that are known to have a detrimental affect on heart and diabetes. Remember that long term use of any remedy including herbs should only be under an expert’s guidance.
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