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Hoodia Helps Curb Appetites
The number is staggering as to how much of the population is considered obese. As a culture the shift from an active lifestyle to a sedentary life style has had added to our waistlines and pushed the needle on the scale further to the right. While there are many solutions to this obesity crisis, one popular option is consuming an appetite suppressant. Popular with celebrities and many Americans, being able to decipher between safe and effective appetite suppressants and those that are dangerous is a constant puzzle of separating fact from fiction. Diet pills that contain Ephedra have been banned due to dangerous side effects, and have given all diet pills a bad rap. There are some same safe appetite suppressants on the market, the most popular being Hoodia, which will be further explored.
Native to South Africa, Hoodia is the only known appetite suppressant that poses no known harmful side effects. Hoodia, unlike other suppressants, does not stimulate the mind or body, rather Hoodia sends a signal to the brain telling the brain that it is full. Hoodia does not have any side effects or bitter taste.
Hoodia has been used by African Bushmen for tens of thousands of years to curb hunger pangs while on hunts. Hoodia has been considered part of their diet. While this plant has been used to suppress the appetite, until it was noticed that cows that grazed on the plant lost weight, was the correlation made between weight loss and Hoodia.
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Don’t Let Cold Weather Keep You From Exercising
by Susan Patterson
As fall and winter settle in, many new dieters have to move their exercise routines indoors to keep up with their weight loss success. Many people find this difficult, as they think they will finally have to face the reality of working out in a gym. People who are severely overweight may be extremely uncomfortable with this idea and give up entirely. But don’t despair; just because you exercise inside does not mean you have to go to a gym to do it. Follow these suggestions for moving your workouts indoors.
A Primer on Alternative Medicine
by Susan Patterson
Alternative Medicine has been gaining popularity in the west in recent years. Frustrated with ineffective therapies or medications that cause severe side effects, many people have turned to other therapies such as acupuncture, homeopathy and herbal medicine to heal whatever ails them. Still others take herbal supplements as a preventative measure to guard against high cholesterol and heart disease. While many of these therapies can be effective, some also offer false hope in curing conditions where traditional medicine is actually more effective.
Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally
by Susan Patterson
If your cholesterol is extremely high and your doctor feels you are at risk, he may put you on statins, a prescription drug to lower your overall cholesterol. But most people only continue these drugs for a year due to high cost and/or adverse side effects. There are ways that your cholesterol can be lowered, and you don’t have to wait for a nudge from your doctor to do it. Learn a few simple ways to naturally lower your cholesterol here.
Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
by Susan Patterson
With the holidays around the corner, many who have their diets under control may be fearful about the wave of parties and events centered around food in the coming months. If this is your first holiday season following your healthy lifestyle, you may be apprehensive about how to handle social situations with endless buffet tables and overflowing dessert trays. While it is easy to get off track, there are a few strategies you can follow to stay on the beam.
Eat These Superfoods for a Longer Life
by Susan Patterson
If you’re looking for a more natural way to lower cholesterol and blood pressure while preventing heart disease, incorporating superfoods into your diet is an excellent choice. A superfood is anything that contains a high level of essential nutrients that are scientifically proven to have specific health benefits. Unlike prescription drugs, naturally incorporating nutrients in your diet through food is a great way to get the benefits without side effects. These are not meant to replace drugs if you have a serious condition, but could help them be more effective.
Can Internet Dieting Work For Me?
by Susan Patterson
The internet is a great tool for gathering information. In recent years it has become a powerful ally in weight loss due to the ability to connect with others from around the globe quickly and easily. Diet plans have sprung up all over the web, and many major programs like Weight Watchers are now completely available online. But how well do they really work? Should you spend the money? The answers to these and other questions depend on a number of factors.
Stay Healthy by Eating Chocolate
by Susan Patterson
Who says you can’t have chocolate and stay healthy? Those who eat dark chocolate can lower their blood pressure and fight off heart disease. It fights free radicals, too. Unlike other types of chocolate, dark chocolate is packed full of antioxidants, the molecules that eliminate free radicals that lead to all types of diseases. It has eight times the amount of antioxidants than strawberries, making it a superfood for its disease fighting qualities. But hold the milk; studies show that milk interferes with the absorption of antioxidants.
Overcome Mental Barriers to Exercise
by Susan Patterson
Many people know what they should do to lose weight, but for obese women, there are several mental blocks that keep them from exercising. A study at Temple University of 278 women showed that women who were severely overweight had a hard time exercising because of several reasons. Among these were the feel that they were too fat to exercise, fear of injury or failure, thinking their health was too poor, having aches and pains and feeling self-conscious. Women were given follow-up questionnaires at three and twelve months, and these attitudes prevailed over the entire course of the study for those who were overweight. But you can overcome these attitudes and lose weight. Let’s look at them in more detail.
Three Facts About Supplements That You Might Not Know
by Susan Patterson
Supplements are extremely popular for those who don’t like the side effects of prescription medications or may not have severe problems but want to increase their health. Unlike medications, the medical claims of supplements sold in the United States are not evaluated by the FDA, so it is difficult to know if they are actually effective. When choosing a supplement, the amount of choices can be overwhelming, and you could end up wasting your money on an ineffective product unless you do your homework. There are also many myths surrounding these products that keep people from choosing what works best for them.
