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Chinese medicine works to bring a body back in to balance. This works on two levels. The first brings the chi, or life force present in all living things, back in to balance. Through balancing the chi, the body follows. A number of Chinese herbs that work along this principle are recommended for weight loss. more »
Centuries before people heard of calories, they kept their bodies trimmed, toned and attractive by using natural ingredients. Ancient writings give us a glimpse of the beauty and medicinal uses of fruits, seeds and herbs throughout history. Appetites can be suppressed, thereby reducing impulse eating, when herbs satisfy a taste or... more »
Being overweight can negatively affect your blood pressure, heart and other vital body systems. Unfortunately, in the attempt to lose excess weight, many people fall prey to the claims of products that promise to melt the pounds right off. These "snake-oil" products come in the form of drugs and weight loss herbs. There are... more »
When it comes to weight loss, everyone wants the perfect solution. Herbal supplements offer an extra incentive to get into the diet and fitness routine. Specific herbs have the ability to speed up metabolism, curb appetite, increase fat burning and boost energy. more »
Graves' disease is a form of hyperthyroidism where the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland and causes an overproduction of the hormone thyroxine. It is the most common form of hyperthyroidism. Women are more likely to be affected than men, and it typically occurs after age 20. Symptoms include weight loss no matter how... more »
In addition to their culinary and medicinal uses, some herbs offer the benefit of speeding up metabolism for weight loss and assist participants... more »
Black cohosh is a popular herbal supplement, frequently used to alleviate common gynecological complaints. For centuries, women have used black... more »
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