Obesity Control and Herbs
Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis)
Aloe vera juice improves digestion and cleanses the digestive tract.
Astragalus (Astragalus gummifer)
Astragalus increases energy and improves nutrient absorption.
Caution: Do not use this herb in the presence of a fever.
Brewer's yeast
Brewer's yeast will help to reduce various cravings for food and drink.
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Dandelion may flush out the kidneys, boost metabolism, and off- set a craving for sweets. Eat the leaves raw in a salad or make a tea by boiling 2 to 3 tsp of the root in a cup of water for I 0 to 15 minutes. Drink three times a day.
Walnut (Juglans)
A study of more than 25,000 Seventh-Day Adventists showed that those who ate the most nuts were the least obese. Walnuts are rich in serotonin. Serotonin is shown to make us feel full; so we eat less as a result.
The following herbs are helpful for those with signs of coldness:
Cumin
Ginger
Cloves
Spearmint
Fennel
Cayenne
The following herbs are helpful for those with signs of heat:
Peppermint
Chamomile
Kohlrabi
Turnip
White pepper
Other Herbs
Combine 1 tbsp. of yarrow and 1 tbsp. of sea weed. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 tsp. of this mix, steep for eight minutes, strain and drink 1 cup three times daily for one to two weeks.
Other slimming herbs often included in herbal tea mixtures include kelp, chickweed, dandelion, sage, hawthorn berries, licorice root, papaya leaves, anise, wormwood, black alder bark, lovage and saffron.
Alfalfa, com silk, dandelion, gravel root, horsetail, hydrangea, hyssop, juniper berries, oat straw, parsley, seawrack, thyme, uva ursi, white ash, and yarrow can be used in tea form for their diuretic properties.
Butcher's broom, cardamom, cayenne, cinnamon, Garcinia cambogia, ginger, green tea, and mustard seed are thermogenic herbs that improve digestion and aid in the metabolism of fat.
Caution: Do not use cinnamon in large quantities during pregnancy.
Bladderwrack, borage seed, hawthorn berry, licorice root, and sarsaparilla stimulate the adrenal glands and improve thyroid function.
Caution: If overused, licorice can elevate blood pressure. Do not use this herb on a daily basis for more than seven days in a row. Avoid it completely if you have high blood pressure.
Ephedra, guarana, and kola nut are appetite suppressants.
Caution: Do not use ephedra if you suffer from anxiety, glaucoma, heart disease, high blood pressure, or insomnia, or if you are taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor drug for depression.
Note: Due to the high incidence of abuse of the ephedra and the resultant deaths and serious injuries, FDA has banned the sale of ephedra in the US. A number of other countries have banned the use of ephedra too. We recommend that you do not use or buy any products with ephedra.
Siberian ginseng aids in moving fluids and nutrients throughout the body, and reduces the stress of adjusting to new eating habits.
Caution: Do not use this herb if you have hypoglycemia, high blood pressure, or a heart disorder.
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Aloe vera juice improves digestion and cleanses the digestive tract.
Astragalus (Astragalus gummifer)
Astragalus increases energy and improves nutrient absorption.
Caution: Do not use this herb in the presence of a fever.
Brewer's yeast
Brewer's yeast will help to reduce various cravings for food and drink.
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Dandelion may flush out the kidneys, boost metabolism, and off- set a craving for sweets. Eat the leaves raw in a salad or make a tea by boiling 2 to 3 tsp of the root in a cup of water for I 0 to 15 minutes. Drink three times a day.
Walnut (Juglans)
A study of more than 25,000 Seventh-Day Adventists showed that those who ate the most nuts were the least obese. Walnuts are rich in serotonin. Serotonin is shown to make us feel full; so we eat less as a result.
The following herbs are helpful for those with signs of coldness:
Cumin
Ginger
Cloves
Spearmint
Fennel
Cayenne
The following herbs are helpful for those with signs of heat:
Peppermint
Chamomile
Kohlrabi
Turnip
White pepper
Other Herbs
Combine 1 tbsp. of yarrow and 1 tbsp. of sea weed. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 tsp. of this mix, steep for eight minutes, strain and drink 1 cup three times daily for one to two weeks.
Other slimming herbs often included in herbal tea mixtures include kelp, chickweed, dandelion, sage, hawthorn berries, licorice root, papaya leaves, anise, wormwood, black alder bark, lovage and saffron.
Alfalfa, com silk, dandelion, gravel root, horsetail, hydrangea, hyssop, juniper berries, oat straw, parsley, seawrack, thyme, uva ursi, white ash, and yarrow can be used in tea form for their diuretic properties.
Butcher's broom, cardamom, cayenne, cinnamon, Garcinia cambogia, ginger, green tea, and mustard seed are thermogenic herbs that improve digestion and aid in the metabolism of fat.
Caution: Do not use cinnamon in large quantities during pregnancy.
Bladderwrack, borage seed, hawthorn berry, licorice root, and sarsaparilla stimulate the adrenal glands and improve thyroid function.
Caution: If overused, licorice can elevate blood pressure. Do not use this herb on a daily basis for more than seven days in a row. Avoid it completely if you have high blood pressure.
Ephedra, guarana, and kola nut are appetite suppressants.
Caution: Do not use ephedra if you suffer from anxiety, glaucoma, heart disease, high blood pressure, or insomnia, or if you are taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor drug for depression.
Note: Due to the high incidence of abuse of the ephedra and the resultant deaths and serious injuries, FDA has banned the sale of ephedra in the US. A number of other countries have banned the use of ephedra too. We recommend that you do not use or buy any products with ephedra.
Siberian ginseng aids in moving fluids and nutrients throughout the body, and reduces the stress of adjusting to new eating habits.
Caution: Do not use this herb if you have hypoglycemia, high blood pressure, or a heart disorder.
Refer to this article
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