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Understanding the Side Effects of Hoodia Gordonii

Found in the Kalahari desert of South Africa, hoodia is very similar to a cactus. If you struggle with your weight, you may also struggle with controlling your appetite and exercising on a regular basis. Diet pills offer an easy solution, and hoodia is one of the most commonly used ingredient in these pills.Even if you don’t fancy taking pills or powders you can still take Hoodia suppliments in liquid form with Hoodia Prime.

Hoodia suppresses your appetite because it contains a chemical called P57. It’s more effective at suppressing appetites, because it is almost 10,000 times stronger than the chemicals produced by your body that tell you you’re full. It’s recommended that you take 50 – 200mg of hoodia each day.

P57 is contained in the heart of the hoodia plant. But, in order to get a cheaper final product, some companies will just dry and grind the entire plant instead of the more potent part. Do some research before you purchase a hoodia product. Look for the company’s certificate of authenticity, find out what parts of the plant are being used, and see if you can find user reviews online.

Side Effects Of Hoodia Gordonii

Phytopharm is the British pharmaceutical company licensed to develop the active ingredient that is found in hoodia. Till now, very few studies have been done, and hence all the Hoodia Gordonii plus side effects are not known. There may also be few side effects of hoodia gordonii that are either not reported or not released to the general public.

Currently, the long-term side effects of hoodia gordonii are largely unknown. It has been known to suppress thirst, so you’ll need to make sure you don’t become dehydrated. Most dieticians recommend at least 8 glasses of water each day, and as hoodia suppresses the thirst, it can lead to the dehydration.

Because hoodia suppresses your appetite, you may not feel hungry enough to get your daily nutritional requirements. If deprived for long time, these deficiencies can have some serious adverse effect on the physical and emotional well-being of a person. This is a very serious side effect of hoodia gordonii. It is therefore important to take a well-balanced diet, and consult the weight loss professional or doctor before starting any diet program that uses appetite suppressants.

Though the side effects of hoodia gordonii are unknown, pregnant women or nursing mothers must never take Hoodia pills even if they contain pure hoodia gordonii.

To avoid any side effects of hoodia gordonii, it is imperative to use the hoodia products along with a well-balanced diet and regular exercise. Don’t rely on hoodia products completely for the weight loss as it may cause some serious physical and psychological damage.

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Fast Weight Loss Diet – An Overview

People like quick fixes. Long term solutions often work better, but they often take a long time to show results and require a long term commitment. Both elements often give people trouble. It’s no different with weight loss. People who want to lose weight are always on the look out for the fast weight loss diet. The problem is that fast weight loss usually means yo-yo weight loss, the pounds return after the diet ends. Many fast loss diets are fad diets that don’t work, but if integrated into an overall eating plan they can have benefits.

Here’s a fast weight loss diet plan – three day diet guaranteed to take off pounds. But remember, it must be part of an overall eating plan and should not be maintained for more than 3 days.

On day one breakfast is black coffee or tea (with Sweet & Low or Equal) or water, one half Grapefruit or 8 ounces of Juice, and 1 slice of toast with one Tbsp. Peanut Butter. Lunch is one half Cup|half a cup] of Tuna on 1 slice of toast and black coffee or tea (sweetened with Sweet & Low or Equal) or water.  Dinner consists of three oz. of some type of lean meat, one cup of green beans, a cup of carrots, one cup of vanilla ice cream, one medium apple, and to drink black coffee or tea (with Sweet & Low or Equal) or water.

For day two breakfast consists of black coffee or tea (with Sweet & Low or Equal) or a glass of water, 1 egg (any style,)|One egg cooked any style,] 1 slice of toast, and 1 banana.  Lunch is 1 cup of cottage cheese or tuna, 5 saltine crackers, and black coffee or tea (with Sweet & Low or Equal) or water.  Dinner is 2 beef franks or hot dogs, 1/2 cup of carrots,one banana, 1 cup of broccoli or cabbage, 1/2 cup of vanilla ice cream, and black coffee or tea (with Sweet & Low or Equal) or water.

And finally day three breakfast is black coffee or tea (with Sweet & Low or Equal) or water, 5 regular saltine crackers, 1 oz.(slice) cheddar cheese, and 1 apple. Lunch is a hard boiled egg, 1 slice of toast, and black coffee or tea (with Sweet & Low or Equal) or water. Dinner is 1 cup of tuna, 1 cup of carrots, 1 cup of cauliflower, 1 cup of melon, 1/2 cup of regular vanilla ice cream, and black coffee or tea (with Sweet & Low or Equal) or water.

Cottage cheese can be substituted for tuna, an orange can be substituted for grapefruit, frozen yogurt can replace the ice cream, and as much lemon, salt and pepper, and mustard can be used as wanted. Please remember that this fast weight loss diet is a three day diet, only to be eaten in conjunction with an overall healthy diet. Another great idea is to ask the local hospital what they serve for patients on low calorie diets.

Drop 27 Pounds in 3-4 Weeks NATURALLY – Proven Diet to Easily Melt Lbs Away Quickly & Permanently!

In order to naturally drop 27 pounds in 3-4 weeks, it all boils down to two key principles. If you want to finally get weight loss success, then take just 60 quick seconds out of your day to read on and discover the two key principles and which diet system is based on those principles.
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Sugar Cola For Fat Loss?

There was recently a debate about whether cola products actually do cause fat gain within the Fad Diets That Work group. Some pointed out that caffeine has a fat loss effect (-0.02% per day) according to the Fad Diets That Work historical data. It was theorized that perhaps that would be enough to counteract the weight gain effects of sugar which is the primary ingredient in cola soft drinks. A further argument proposed that American based cola which usually contains high fructose corn syrup would probably be a fat gainer, but international versions of cola products that actually did contain the more benign sugar ingredient might be fat losers. We don’t guess with the Fad Diets That Work protocol.
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Diets that Work – An Introduction

Lots of people need to lose weight, and lots of people are always on the look out for diets that work. It’s not really hard to find diet plans that work, but finding a diet a person can stick to is the problem. The diet industry is huge.  With books, diet food programs, trainers and nutritionists, spas, and all the other elements of the health and diet industry a lot of loot, over 46.8 billion dollars in 2005, is made not from people becoming healthy or losing weight, but rather from people attempting to become healthy or lose weight. Because repeat business brings in the cash, the focus is naturally on methods and products that work for a short time but result in return business.

Here’re some diets that work. Combine limiting caloric intake to 1000 calories each day with at least 30 minutes of exercise at least 5 days a week. It’s a guarantee you’ll lose weight. Only two small problems.  #1 cravings will likely end the diet. 1000 calories and all that exercise will eventually lead to big hunger and binge eating. First it’s a potato chip or piece of cake, then it’s an extra hot dog and the whole bag of chips, and then the diet is history. The second problem is what happens after the diet ends? What happens when the weight is gone? What, you’ll go right back to eating the same way you ate before the diet? Guess what, then the weight will return. Next spring, or next time to [wear that dress or tuxedo, or next vacation, or simply the next time you glance at a mirror on the way out of the bathroom  it will be once again be diet time.

The best diets that work are permanent diets. A lifestyle change to healthier eating habits and more exercise is the best way to lose weight and keep off the unwanted pounds. The Sonoma Diet, created by Connie Guttersen, focuses on ten “power foods”. The power foods  are almonds, bell peppers, blueberries, broccoli, grapes, olive oil, spinach, strawberries, tomatoes and whole grains, eaten in conjunction with the cuisine of the Sonoma country, which includes Asian, Latin American and Mediterranean foods and dishes. The diet is full of real food, and real portions, combined into enjoyable dishes to help encourage someone to stay with it.

Want diets that work? Shift the focus away from a short term diet to permanent eating habits that go along with an overall healthy and active lifestyle. That way you won’t put on the pounds in the first place.

Losing Weight After Pregnancy and Keeping the Weight Off!

If you’re ready for the challenging journey of losing weight after pregnancy, there are a number of helpful tips that can most definitely lead to the answer of how to lose weight fast post pregnancy. Like most things in life, you will find great success in your pursuits of losing the baby weight with a bit of nutritional knowledge and a great deal of motivation and self discipline.
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Diet Patches: a Magical Cure for Weight Loss?

Most everyone wants to lose some weight these days but using diet patches isn’t the way to do it. 

Lack of energy or health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure can force an otherwise complacent person to seek weight loss solutions.  Some people want to look good in a new dress or look great on their wedding day.  Some people want to be around to see their grandchildren grow up.No matter what your reason is for losing weight, you need to do it in a healthy way, with exercise and an improved diet. 

Every drugstore in America offers a huge array of products claiming to boost you metabolism, abate your hunger, and melt away the pounds.These would be miracle cures simply don’t work.Even worse, in some cases, herbal based weight loss remedies can actually be dangerous to some consumers. 

Don’t be fooled by the claims that herbal diet patches can’t harm you.  There are many herbal ingredients can be dangerous to people.  You wouldn’t eat strange plants and herbs without knowing what they were or if they were even safe for you to eat would you?

The false and misleading claims made by some herbal products have lead to an increase in Food and Drug Administration involvement.  Clinical trials do not prove that herbal concoctions will help your fat loss, increase your metabolism or make the pounds melt away.  More testing needs to be done and these patches should all be pulled from the shelves in the meantime.

Having ruled out the use of herbal diet patches, what weight loss options are left to explore? 

The good old fashioned way is the best way.Simply eating good, nutritious food, and getting some exercise is the proven way to reduce your weight.While it may take a little longer than the so-called “miracle” drugs, you can start seeing results in as little as four weeks.The exercise you choose for your plan doesn’t need to be extreme.  30 minutes of exercise 5-7 days a week has been proven to give you the benefits of exercise.Try not to make excuses to get out of your daily workout.  Take a walk at lunch, or first thing in the morning.Studies have shown that exercising regularly will energize you, and work as a natural appetite suppressant.

Also, walking doesn’t cost money!If you are buying those pricey diet patches you really are wasting your money because they are unhealthy and unproven.Spend the money you save on supplements on a great new pair of walking shoes.After you have completed a full month of your new program, treat yourself to something special, like new clothes in a smaller size.Your results may not be visible right away.In just one month, you will have improved your overall fitness, and done something great for yourself, instead of resorting to unhealthy get-slim-quick diet patches!

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Beer Belly Solutions – The Easiest and Quickest Way to Get Rid of a Beer Gut

Pints of beer drunk frequently are going to swell up and distend the stomach regardless of an individual’s body fat levels. Some men regularly drink at least half a dozen pints in one drinking session. The pressure of retaining pints of high calorie fluids is going to swell even the leanest person’s belly.
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