does herbs help to less weight?

Answer 1

every diet plan tells you to use their product,and in the same sentence ,tell you to exercise & cut down on eating.. the excess eating is the PROBLEM!!

Answer 2

I agree with the previous post. There is no magic pill. You may lose weight initially, but following a proper nutrition and exercise program is the healthiest way to maintain proper weight control.

Answer 3

Not marijuana it will give you the munchies.

Answer 4

don't have to tell you that there isn't such thing as a pill or remedy out there that will magically make the pounds melt away, but herbs can promote weight loss in a variety of ways. The action of certain herbs "trick" the brain into thinking the stomach is full, while others function thermogenically (speed up the body's metabolism).

How They Work

Thermogenic herbs (most classified as stimulants) contain substances like caffeine that speed up body functions like heart rate, digestion, and respiration. Their effects may get you up off the couch and keep you moving. Some thremogenic herbs like green tea, nettle, and dandelion are safe as, or safer, than prescription and over the counter weight loss drugs. Other herbs act as diuretics (water reducers) by causing water weight loss. Buchu and uva-ursi rid your body of excess fluid, but weight returns quickly when the herb is halted. Even though some can be very beneficial, others can be potentially dangerous and even toxic.

Beware These Herbs

It should be noted that the FDA (Food and Drug Commission) has linked the following to cause serious side effects and even death -- so AVOID THEM

Herbal Laxatives - Usually sold as a diet tea, cascara, senna, buckthorn, aloe and rhubarb root. These herbs can cause cramping, diarrhea, and if overused, could cause your bowels to no longer function without laxative stimulation.
Ephedra - Also known as ma huang, in high doses can raise blood pressure, increase heart rate, and over stimulate the central nervous system. The FDA reports more than 800 reports of side effects linked with the use of ephedra, including heart palpitations, seizures, stroke, chest pain, and heart attack. This herb has caused at least two deaths.
Herbal fen-phen - Ephedra is the main ingredient in the version of the dangerous diet drug known as fen fen. Herbal fen-phen has not been shown to even work in clinical trials, buy we know its misuse is associated with sever side effects, from heartbeat irregularities to death from heart attack and stroke.
What is Safe?

Cayenne - If you aren't plagued by spicy food, try sprinkling a dash of cayenne on your food. It contains an ingredient called capsaicin that stimulates saliva, stimulates digestion and accelerates your metabolism at a safer level.
Green Tea - This tea is a natural stimulant that behaves much like coffee but with the added benefit of vitamin C and flavoniods (compounds that are antioxidants). You can regulate the strength of the stimulant by steeping the tea quickly or for a long time. It can be purchased in a tea bag, or loose. It also is available in capsules, but is said to be better assimilated as a liquid.
Seaweed - A good source of trace minerals such as chromium and iodine, seaweed is a natural thyroid stimulant. It is usually contained in kelp capsules or tablets.
If you suspect your weight problem is due to a thyroid problem, or if you currently take any thyroid medication, you should check with a doctor before taking kelp or seaweed.
Good luck in exploring all your herbal options. Remember your health is very important and herbal remedies should be viewed with the same precaution as taking any medication. If you want to make herbs a part of your health regime, you should research and thoroughly investigate all our earth has to offer!

Excess weight can be the result of many factors, as well as excessive calorie intake. We'll cover that below under weight loss tips. It is not simply a question that calorie input less than calorie output, then weight loss follows. Poor eating habits, or starvation diets can actually make you fatter in terms of body composition. Some weight loss diets can suppress the metabolic rate causing the body to destroy its lean muscle tissue whilst conserving its stores of body fat. Weight loss herbs can assist with this. The result: a lower percentage of lean body mass and a higher percentage of body fat.

A typical male needs 2500 calories and an average female 2000 calories per day to maintain a healthy weight. If you restrict your diet excessively your body switches to emergency mode and converts most of your food into fat as a safeguard against excessive weight loss and starvation. Your body then uses its protein stores - i.e. muscles, and the smaller they get the lower your metabolic rate. Weight loss herbs on the other hand increase your body's metabolism.

The first thing that happens when you cut calories drastically is that within a matter of days your metabolic rate will begin to slow down and your body will use up virtually all of its carbohydrates stored. If you also decide to limit carbohydrate intake, you compound the problem by cutting off your body's most accessible source of energy. You will feel lethargic and unmotivated as well, because your blood sugar level will be low. Some experts believe all things being equal, a low carbohydrate diet will cause more of a metabolic slow-down than the calorie restricted diet. Not only will you develop nutritional deficiencies and be subject to greater illnesses and osteoporosis in late life, but your metabolic rate will remain decreased.

Now not all carbohydrates are the same. Good carbohydrates are "slow burning". They include lentils, peas and beans. Bad carbohydrates include potatoes, white bread, sugar, sweets etc.

Unfortunately fat is the most efficient form of storing energy - or calories. High fat foods are high energy foods by each gramme of fat contains more than twice the calories of the same weight of carbohydrate or protein. Foods which appear to be healthy, eg. Nuts and even the oil in salad dressings can be devastating for weight control because of their fat content. Weight loss herbs can both burn off stored fat and prevent the fat you eat from being stored as body fat.

Always remember however that you do need some fat and oils in your diet. The best fats come from vegetables and fish. They contain essential vitamins and minerals. So if you greatly cut back on your fat intake you should supplement.

Our bodies are easily fooled by the different amounts of fat in the diet. The body also seems to be poor at recognising and burning off excess fat. A meal of carbohydrate is recognised quickly and the body burns it off because it can not store very much carbohydrate or protein. However, if the equivalent amount of the number of calories as cream or oil almost nothing will happen.

Protein defence, food allergy, vitamins and mineral deficiency, Omega 3 essential fatty acid deficiency, excess salt, toxic overload and drug side effects can all lead to fluid retention and easily add 14 lbs in body weight. Some weight loss herbs can assist with this, but the main way to control it is by watching what you eat. You should check weight loss tips below, especially if you are vegan.

Toxic overload leads to fluid retention, often seen as cellulite, as the body attempts to protect itself by diluting stored toxins with water. Complexes of body fat, toxins and water are formed to ensure the toxins do not leak into the bloodstream. Some toxins may be capable of binding hormones and rendering them unavailable to the body. Others may directly poison the endocrine glands themselves, or the sensitive cells in brown adipose tissue which are responsible for thermogenesis. Good weight loss diet, drinking plenty of water and exercise, remain essential to losing body fat. See weight loss tips.


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What's The Difference Between Losing Body Fat And Weight?
If you go on a low calorie diet, you will lose weight, but as much as 50% of that weight will be lean muscle mass with the other 50% fat. You actually want to lose almost all fat and no muscle. If you cut calories, cut them by only a certain amount - maybe 300 a day. Remember, 1lb of fat is equivalent to 3500 calories, cutting your calories intake by 300 per day will take you about 10 days to lose a 1 lb.


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Some Symptoms And Weight Loss Tips
Coldness often characterizes people who have trouble losing weight even if they starve themselves. The resting underarm temperature on waking should be at least 97.8F. Anything less than this suggests an under-active metabolism, possibly due to thyroid activity.
In Chinese medicine, for body coldness, you should eat less cold, raw foods, sugar and fruit juices and consider avoiding them. For a hot body condition more lentils, brown rice and cooked vegetables should help.
One secret to burning fat is to eat small, frequent meals throughout the day. This boosts your metabolism so that your body works more efficiently whilst keeping the hunger pangs under control, resulting in weight loss.
Eat most of your calories earlier in the day. This is important for the body's metabolic rhythm. Don't eat much after 6pm, and if you do eat mainly protein as it increases your metabolism, again helping you lose weight.
Always make your last meal at least 3 hours before bed-time, and chew food thoroughly - really enjoy the taste.
Protein deficiencies should be checked particularly for those on very low calorie diets and for vegans.
Severe fluid retention can be diagnosed by finger pressure on the Tibia (the shin bone). If a finger mark is left behind, you are retaining fluid.