| According to the National Institutes of Health, about | | | | metabolism. |
| 60 percent of American adults are overweight and | | | | Diet Although there are a lot of weight loss diet plans |
| 25 percent are obese. In addition, about 25 percent | | | | available, the truth is, there isn't one specific diet that |
| of American children are overweight or obese. | | | | works for everyone. More importantly, no diet works |
| Obesity is more than just a cosmetic concern. Being | | | | without the other essential components of weight |
| obese poses a lot of health risks on the body. Obese | | | | loss, such as exercise and stress management. |
| people are prone to common health problems such | | | | Emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and |
| as constipation, hemorrhoids, and varicose veins. | | | | fat-free or low-fat dairy products Include lean meats, |
| They also tend to develop degenerative diseases | | | | poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts Be low in |
| such as heart problems, certain cancers, diabetes, | | | | saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt, and added |
| arthritis, high blood pressure, strokes, kidney | | | | sugar |
| problems, gallstones, liver disease, and so on. | | | | Nutritional Supplements for Weight Loss |
| Causes of Obesity | | | | Below are some nutritional supplements that are |
| There are a lot of possible causes of obesity. Some | | | | commonly used as natural weight loss remedies. Note |
| of the main causes are: | | | | that these supplements alone, without dietary |
| Unhealthy Diet and Eating Habits: Eating high-fat, | | | | changes and sufficient exercise, probably cannot |
| high-calorie foods and drinks causes weight gain. As | | | | have significant effect on weight loss. Talk to your |
| well, skipping breakfast and eating a big meal at night | | | | doctor before using these supplements. |
| can contribute to weight gain. | | | | 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) Pyruvate Conjugated |
| Lack of Exercise: Sedentary people do not burn as | | | | linoleic acid (CLA) 7-KETO DHEA Chromium Herbs for |
| many calories as active people. | | | | Weight Loss |
| Genetics: Your genes may influence how much fat | | | | Several herbs have been found to be effective in |
| your body stores and where it is stored. Genetics | | | | helping weight loss. They include green tea, plantain, |
| also makes it more difficult for some people to lose | | | | psyllium, cayenne, and bladderwrack. |
| weight than others. However, genes alone do not | | | | Essential Oils to Help Weight Loss |
| cause obesity. | | | | Essential oils can be used as natural weight loss |
| Age: People gain weight as they get older, because | | | | remedies in various ways. |
| they tend to be less active and lose muscle mass. | | | | Some essential oils, such as bergamot, can blunt |
| Certain Medications: Some medications, such as | | | | hunger pangs. You can just hold a vial of bergamot oil |
| corticosteroids, blood pressure medication, diabetes | | | | under your nose and inhale. |
| medications, and tricyclic antidepressants, can lead to | | | | Some essential oils can help with digestion. If you |
| weight gain. | | | | have had too much to eat (e.g. during Christmas |
| Medical Problems: Sometimes, obesity is due to a | | | | time), here is a good formula to help you digest the |
| medical problem, such as Cushing's disease, or | | | | foods. |
| hypothyroidism. Conditions such as osteoarthritis | | | | 10 drops of Mandarin oil 5 drops of Lemon 3 drops of |
| cause people to be less active, which can lead to | | | | Coriander 2 drops of Ginger 2 drops of Peppermint |
| weight gain. | | | | Mix the above oils together and add one to two |
| Psychological Issues: Some people overeat when | | | | drops of the oil mixture to a cup. Add a teaspoon of |
| they are upset or stressed. | | | | honey and hot water. Stir well and sip the drink |
| Natural Remedies for Weight Loss | | | | slowly. Finally, if you tend to overeat when you feel |
| The best natural weight loss remedies should be a | | | | stressed or down, try to lift your mood by essential |
| combination of dietary management, exercise, and | | | | oils instead of sugar! Mood-lifting essential oils include |
| the use of some herbs, essential oils, and natural | | | | lavender, rose, orange, and geranium. |
| supplements to help burn fat and improve | | | | |