Natural Herbs For Weight Loss

[rachel]

Diet and weight loss products have invaded the market. Thousands of weigh loss systems, powders and weight loss pills but while using there is always a hitch in mind whether they are effective and what would be there side effects.

Natural Herbs for that matter can prove beneficial in weight loss and have many advantages too. Also they are free from side effects. These are some of the herbs that can be used to reduce weight.

[B] Garcinia Cambogia[/B] : it is a natural herb which is good appetite suppressant and is good for metabolism. It is easily available in most of the drug and food stores in capsule form.

[B]St. John’s Wort:[/B] Mainly used as mood enhancer but has been found very effective in losing weight. It works with the simple phenomenon if you are happy you eat less but sad and depressed you eat more. Being a mood enhancer it will keep you happy and cause much less binge eating.

[B]Dandelion:[/B] we treat this herb as a weed and try ways and means to keep from growing in our yard. But in reality it can work wonders when eaten with salads or putting in the tea. Researches have also shown that this herb helps in eliminating cholesterol.
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Licorice Root:[/B] this herb cuts the urge to have snacks which is the primary reason of weight gain. But one needs to keep this thing in mind that excessive use of this herb may have adverse effect on blood pressure levels.

[amoli]

For many of us, the arrival of autumn means it's time to stock up on Kleenex and cough drops. Along with seasonal allergies, autumn means colder weather that can bring with it colds and flu. But yoga can help by strengthening and balancing your basic weapon against sinus conditions -- the immune system. Yoga postures, pranayama, relaxation and meditation are powerful tools for helping to stimulate or calm the immune response depending on the situation.

Increased allergy symptoms indicate that your immune system is working overtime. A stuffy nose, ears and sinuses, inflamed eyes, headaches, sore throat and difficulty breathing are all caused by the mucus-producing process of the inmmune system attacking innocuous invaders. Through relaxation, the nervous system can tell the immune system to settle down and stop attacking the foreign bodies, which are naturally cleared out in a non-allergic person by sneezing once or twice a day. When the immune system backs off, inflammation and mucus decrease and symptoms diminish.

Practicing any yoga posture in a relaxing way with slow deep breathing and the intention to let go and relax the nervous system can be very beneficial in decreasing the symptoms of allergies. Kapalabhati breathing is great for allergies as it forces out the mucus. (Don't forget to keep tissues within easy reach!) The relaxation time at the end of a yoga class can also be an important part of decreasing allergic immune response. Encourage your students to relax and affirm that the relaxation will help decrease their reaction to allergens. However, be aware that students suffering from allergies may become too congested when lying on their backs; you can suggest they lie on the stomach or side if that's more comfortable.

Relaxing the nervous system has been shown to help direct the immune system to attack the viruses and bacteria that increase in colder weather. Colds are caused by bacteria and affect the upper respiratory system, causing stuffiness, coughing, sore throat, etc. If the immune system is weak, the bacteria can go into the lungs and cause bronchitis or pneumonia. Viruses go deeper into the system, causing chills, fever or pain and aching in the joints.

But a strong immune system can frost the invaders within a few days, preventing more extreme manifestations of the illness and in fact strengthening the immune system. Again, yoga postures done in a relaxed way and slow, deep pranayama can help relax the nervous system and boost the immune response.

Another way to build the immune system and improve sinus-related conditions is to focus on the thymus gland. Located in the chest, the thymus gland is the locus of the immune system. Thus both the thymus gland and the immune system are stimulated by any posture in which we open the chest and breathe deeply into it. The most beneficial postures for this purpose are the Cobra, the Pigeon, the Fish, the Boat, the Bow and the Bridge.

Since the thymus gland corresponds to the fourth chakra, these postures can be enhanced by including chakra sounds such as the fourth chakra bij mantra "yum" or the fourth chakra vowel sound "ay." Kapalabhati breathing or slow deep ujjayi breathing in postures where the chest is open can also be beneficial. Experiment with practicing the postures as you breathe deeply into the chest and sound the mantras. My audiotape on Prana Yoga, send out through KYTA last spring, will help guide you in combining the mantras with the postures.

With a relaxed nervous system and a focused and revitalized immune system, you'll find you're able to resist autumn allergens and throw off winter's infections more readily.
Practicing the postures, breathing exercises and meditation makes you healthier in body, mind and spirit. Yoga lets you tune in, chill out, shape up -- all at the same time.

For many people, that's enough of an answer. But there's more if you're interested.

For starters, yoga is good for what ails you. Specifically, research shows that yoga helps manage or control anxiety, arthritis, asthma, back pain, blood pressure, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, headaches, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, stress and other conditions and diseases.

[Judy]

I think I might try Garcinia Cambogia and St. John’s Wort. I'm always looking for ways to lose weight.

[slucas]

I've heard of St. John's Wort but what is Garcinia Cambogia?

[gthurnball]

Have you checked out any of the articles on this site?

[tysookal]

The articles are excellent. That is one of the reasons I joined.

[Greenybee11]

Garcinia cambogiais is a small fruit that resembles a miniature pumpkin.

It is indigenous to India and parts of Asia and an extract from its fruit and rind is popular in many natural weight loss products.
The extract is hydroxycitric acid (HCA), claimed to suppress appetite and enhance fat-burning.

I still want to try it and see if it works. Just haven't gotten around to the store.

[koddio]

Do they usually sell the dried fruit or the HCA extract?

[AsmaaIbrahim]

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[jamejsmith]

To get weight loss is a very big problem as weight loss does not happen over the night...one of my friend has tried everything which she could to reduce her weight....but not tried herb yet..i am going to recommend her these natural herbs.