Obesity is defined as having an abnormal amount of body fat; being 20
to 30 percent over the ideal weight for age, *** and height.
Aside from being a major cosmetic concern, obesity is a great risk
factor for serious medical conditions such as high blood pressure,
diabetes, kidney troubles, prostate enlargement, female infertility,
uterine fibroids, pregnancy disorders, gallstones, cardiovascular
diseases, stroke and cancer. Excessive body weight also puts great
stress on joints increasing the chances of arthritis.
Everyone's metabolism (the rate at which the body burns calories) is
different and is influenced by many factors, including genetics.
Regularly eating even a few more calories than your body needs can
lead to weight gain. By consuming only 100 extra calories a day, for
example, you'll gain a pound in approximately a month (a pound of body
fat equals 3,500 calories). Some experts think a sedentary lifestyle
influences weight gain even more than eating too many calories.
Exercise burns calories and builds muscle. And the more muscle mass
you have, the greater number of calories your body burns at rest.
Aside from aggressive dieting and exercising, some herbal products may
aid in raising metabolism or suppressing the appetite. But at the same
time, you should also be wary of their side effects. Always check with
your health care provider first.
- Aloe Vera, improves digestion and cleans the digestive tract-
Astralgus, increases energy and improves nutrient absorption- Bee
pollen, stimulates metabolism and quickly satisfy craving for sweets-
Bladderwrack, contains iodine which helps enhance thyroid function-
Brewer's yeast, reduces various cravings for food and drink- Cayenne,
reduces hunger after meals and increases calorie burning by the body-
Chitosan, slows the absorption of fat in the intestine- Chromium,
helps the body use fat for energy and builds muscles- Dandelion,
flushes out kidneys, boosts metabolism, and off-sets cravings for
sweets- Ephedra, also known as ma huang, suppresses appetite- Fennel,
suppresses appetite and removes mucus and fat from the intestinal
tract - Garcinia cambogia, quells hunger pangs- Green tea, increases
energy expenditure and enhances the ability of the body to burn fat-
Guaranbe, contains caffeine which curbs appetite, increases metabolic
rates and has a mild diuretic effect- Guggul, lowers cholesterol and
promotes weight control- Kelp, boosts metabolism- Licorice, sustains
regulated blood sugar level and reduces cravings for sweets- Malabar
tamarind, helps prevents the production of fat and suppresses
appetite- Siberian ginseng, stabilizes blood sugar and reduces
cravings for sweets- Yohimbine, raises metabolic rates, reduces
appetite and increases fat burning
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