Medicine-Natural :: Curb Your Appetite with Herbs ::
The Chinese have used herbs for
medicinal purposes for over 4000 years.
Today, the medical community, who once shunned the use of herbs for
medicinal purposes, is starting to take notice of the benefits of using herbs.
Herbs are nutritionally sound and can offer a healthy, natural alternative to
nourish and heal the body. Herbs can also give the body the nutrients that the
body does not always get through a regular diet.
Herbs can include leaves, bark,
berries, roots, seeds, stems, gums and flowers. They can also come in many
forms including tablets, capsules, bark pieces, powders, extracts, creams,
lotions, oils, liquids and salves. When buying herbs of any kind, it is
important to look for the word “standardized” on the label. Because most herbs
are not FDA approved, the label on herbs provides important safety and dosage
information. When purchasing herbs you should look for freshness. Those that
are loose and sold in bulk have almost no nutritional value. Instead opt for
freeze-dried over air-dried herbs.
Herbs have always been used as a
weight loss remedy. There are many herbs that can be used both safely and
efficiently to suppress appetite and help control weight loss. For people need
or want to shed a few pounds but who already eat healthy and participate in
regular exercise, adding natural herbs to the diet can help aid in weight
control. Herbs may not be a good choice for those seeking to loose a lot of
weight in a short amount of time. Some herbs do have side effects and some
should be taken carefully. As with any weight loss program or diet, caution
should be used and it should be used in conjunction with regular diet and
exercise. The following are good starters to help you curb your appetite with
herbs.
Brazilian Cocoa
Green Tea: Green tea is a natural
stimulant that acts much like coffee, but has the added benefit of vitamin C
and antioxidants. By steeping the tea quickly or for a longer period of time,
it is possible to control the strength of the tea. Green tea is available as a
capsule formula, but works better in the body as a liquid.
Evening Primrose: This herb has been shown
to be effective as a natural alternative to help reduce cholesterol levels and
help people who do not process fats correctly loose weight.
Seaweed: Seaweed is a good natural source
of trace mineral and is a natural thyroid stimulant. It is widely available in
capsule or tablets forms at many health food stores.
Psyllium: Studies show that the granules
of these seeds consumed with water before a meal helps control the appetite.
This herb causes an instant reduction of appetite by making the stomach feel
full. The full feeling leads to less caloric and fat consumption.
Queen’s Flower: Queen’s flower has been
shown to be one of the most effective plant used in alternative weight control
and diabetes.
Herbs can be taken in using different methods.
Infusion involves using the soft part of the herb plant including the leaves,
flowers, and the whole herb. Infusion of herbs is much like tea is made.
Boiling water is poured over the plant and allowed to steep. Then liquid is
then strained and the liquid is consumed. Honey may be added to the infusion
liquid to improve the bitter taste. With decoction, the tough part of the
plant-the bark, root, twig and stem are simmered for about thirty minutes and
then consumed.
Juice can also be made using small pieces of the
herb. The juice is taken right after it is made because the vitamin content
declines rapidly. This method works well for getting vitamins and are sensitive
to heat. Tinctures are often considered the best way to take herbal
supplements. It is a good way to take well-preserved herbs. During this method,
the herb is soaked in alcohol or a water mixture. The mixture is pressed and
this makes the tincture.
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