Use Caution With Herbal Weight Loss Products

Herbal Weight Loss

Using herbal weight loss products is another among the ever increasing list of options out there to lose weight. You have most likely seen them all, the exercise programs, machines, supplements and foods, the drinks and the pills, but herbal products have been used for centuries with great success. Isn't it time that you started "going herbal?"

Herbal weight loss products are getting more attention these days as people are looking for more natural ways of losing weight. They are discovering that even though results tend to take a little longer with herbal products, they are healthier, feel better and keep the weight off longer than with chemical diet pills.

Weight Loss with Herbal Products

 There are so many products designed specifically for weight loss with herbal products out there today that it would be impossible to list them all here. A quick internet search will bring back plenty of results.

Many of these products are healthy and beneficial, but you do need to carefully read labels and ingredients before you go out and try some of these herbal products. Remember, just because it says "all natural" or "herbal" or even "organic" does not necessarily mean that it is good for you, or that there are no side effects or risks.

Below are listed some herbal weight loss products to be careful in taking, and before putting anything into your body, ask your doctor about any possible complications with your physical condition, or medication that you are taking. You don't need to write these compounds off completely, just be careful and use as directed.

Here are some specific ingredients in herbal products to use with caution:

St John's Wort is taken to help keep stress under control and help with depression. It works by increasing production of certain chemicals in the brain. Improper use may cause eye and skin irritation and sensitivity, stomach upset, fatigue and itching.

Senna is a natural herbal laxative and is used in many weight loss teas and cleanse formulas and works by stimulating movement through the colon. Used properly this is very effective; however, if you are not careful it could result in dehydration and problems with normal waste elimination.

Chromium Picolinate is found in quite a few herbal weight loss products and helps regulate blood sugar levels. Caution on taking too much as overdosing can damage chromosomes in the long term and dehydration short term.

Do your research, talk with your doctor and know before you take anything what possible adverse effects to be on the lookout for, and use according to directions. Know what herbal weight loss products you are taking and how it can affect you before you start popping herbal diet pills.

Organic Food

Organic food has reached the level of popularity that it is now available in your local mega food mart. During the summer months, look for a local farmer's market to find healthy organic and naturally raised meat and produce.

Don't get wrapped up in the word " organic" as it is a very long and expensive process to get certified organic and this is out of reach for many local small farms. However, many more small farms are growing their meat and produce using all natural methods. Get to know some of the local farmers at the market and they will be glad to tell you how they grow their food, and as in any market, you will find the ones you can trust. These farms use "organic methods" but lack the resources to get the official certified label.

Like anything else these days, just because it says "organic" on the label does not mean that it is good for you. There are growers who advertise as organic, but are not, and sometimes the produce leaves the farm in a pure wholesome state, but by the time it hits the shelves in your big chain supermarket, it has been sprayed, dyed, waxed and packaged.

One of the absolute best things you can do to become a healthier and slimmer person is to stop eating packaged and processed foods. These foods are chock full of chemicals that you do not want entering your body. And consider using herbal weight loss products to get back in shape. Go local, go natural, go organic, and go herbal!