How to Use Herbs to Lose Weight

If you're overweight, or even obese, it's important to try to lose as much of that extra weight as you can. It might have dangerous and painful side effects on your body like muscle pain, heart failure and constant fatigue. There's no shortage of weight loss programs available. One natural approach involves herbs like aloe vera, astragalus and butcher's broom. It's believed that they'll help you lose weight. Follow these steps to learn more.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Aloe vera juice
• Astragalus
• Kola nut or guarana
• Butcher's broom
• Fenugreek

Lose Weight Through the Use of Herbs

1. Drink aloe vera juice. Studies have shown that aloe vera juice improves digestion. It allows food to break up more effectively and thus pass through your body quicker.

2. Use a natural appetite suppressant, such as kola nut or guarana, if you find yourself constantly snacking throughout the day.

3. Improve your metabolism of fat by taking a supplement of butcher's broom. This herb, which also improves digestion, works best when taken with a vitamin C supplement.

4. Dissolve fat within your liver by taking fenugreek seeds. Fenugreek is also a bulk laxative and provides natural lubrication for the intestines.

5. Get more energy for exercising by taking astragalus. This handy herb will also increase nutrient absorption within your body.

6. Discover more about losing weight through natural herbs by visiting the eMedicinal Web site (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• Inexpensive herbal remedies are available at most health food stores. Or, you can find a wide selection of reasonably-priced supplements online.
• Keep in mind that herbal remedies are not intended to replace the care of a doctor in life-threatening situations. If you experience serious symptoms, like heart palpitations, unexplained bleeding, severe diarrhea, or dehydration, contact your doctor immediately or report to the nearest hospital.
• Be prepared to deal with the side effects of using herbal remedies, which may include mild diarrhea, slight stomach upset and mild nausea. These side effects should only last 1 or 2 days. So, if you experience any of these beyond this time limit, stop taking your herbal supplements and call your doctor.
• Consult MayoClinic.com to learn how educate yourself about alternative medicine claims (see Resources below). Learn how to assess those claims before you make your treatment decision.

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[mariebrough]

on 3/1/2009 This was outstanding!! I learned alot from it, in fact I added it to my favorites! Thanks for posting!!!