| Body System: |
Weight Loss |
| Herbs Used: |
5 HTP |
| Concerns: |
Weight Loss / Depression / Anxiety / Insomnia / Excessive Appetite |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
5 HTP helps curb the appetite, reduce cravings for carbohydrates, and increases serotonin in the brain (a low level sometimes cause carbohydrate cravings). |
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| Body System: |
Weight Loss |
| Herbs Used: |
7-Keto |
| Concerns: |
Weight Loss / Stimulates Body to Burn Fat / Decreases Appetite |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
7-Keto stimulates your body's fat burning ability by stimulating the thyroid to produce the T3 hormone which has a major effect on the body's metabolic rate. It is a safe metabolite of DHEA that the body uses to build hormones, but does not form sex hormones. In addition, 7-Keto stimulates thermogenic enzymes in the liver. |
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| Body System: |
Weight Loss |
| Herbs Used: |
CarboGrabbers |
| Concerns: |
Weight Loss / Diabetes Type I and II |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
CarboGrabbers uses an amylase inhibitor from white kidney beans to inactivate digestion of complex carbohydrates (vegetables, fruits and whole grains) and, thus, reduce the number of calories converted into fat. It does not work on simple carbohydrates, such as beer, soda, and candy. Do not use with any enzyme-containing product. |
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| Body System: |
Weight Loss |
| Herbs Used: |
Cascara Sagrada / Chromium / Vanadyl sulfate / Psyllium Hulls / Nature's Three / Loclo |
| Concerns: |
WEIGHT LOSS / OVERWEIGHT / SLUGGISH / TIRED. This information is not intended to replace proper medical treatment, but only to support it nutritionally. Consult your health professional before using any supplements or before making changes in prescribed medications. |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Chromium and vanadyl sulfate help regulate blood sugar levels. Chromium diminishes sugar cravings which is useful for weight loss. It is important to begin a diet with a cleanse to remove toxins from the digestive system and intestines. Cascara sagrada is one of the best herbs for chronic constipation and is not habit forming. It increases secretions of the stomach, liver and pancreas. It is helpful for gallstones and hemorrhoids. In addition cascara sagrada has a stimulating effect on all nerves it contacts. Psyllium is used for constipation and diarrhea. In constipation it decreases passage time through increase in volume. In diarrhea it increases passage time through bonding of water. It also lowers serum-cholesterol. Additionally, psyllium helps to stabilize blood sugar. Other psyllium combinations are "Nature's Three" and "Loclo". In addition to psyllium hulls, Loclo contains apple fiber, oat bran, acacia gum, guar gum, and the SynerPro vegetable base. Please be aware that herbs are nutritional supplements. As with all health problems, no specific herb or combination of herbs works for all people, because everyone's body is unique. The intent is to offer historical uses of herbs. Information and statements regarding herbs and dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
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| Body System: |
Weight Loss |
| Herbs Used: |
Cellu-Smooth |
| Concerns: |
Weight Loss / Cellulite / Cartilage Damage |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Cellu-Smooth with coleus, an anti-cellulite formula, helps reduce fatty deposits around hips, thighs, buttocks, and upper arms by mobilizing the fat and moving it elsewhere. It improves circulation to those parts of the body and protects against free radical damage. The effect of this product is enhanced with the use of Cellu-Tone essential oil. (Product #3927) |
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| Body System: |
Weight Loss |
| Herbs Used: |
Chickweed |
| Concerns: |
Weight Loss / Dissolves Plaque and Fats |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Chickweed is used to treat blood toxicity, fevers, inflammation, stomach ulcers and inflamed bowels. Because it dissolves plaque out of blood vessels and fatty substances in the system, it is used as a diet aid. It has also been used for cancerous growths. |
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| Body System: |
Weight Loss |
| Herbs Used: |
Collatrim Plus |
| Concerns: |
Weight Loss / Cartilage / Slipped Spinal Disk / Back Pain / Carpal Tunnel |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Collatrim Plus is bovine collagen which is used to lose weight because it supplements collagen production with high concentrations of protein and amino acids. Collagen helps maintain the correct ratio between the hormone insulin (which stores fat) and the hormone glucagon (which burns fat). Thus, it helps rebuild cartilage, tendons, heart muscle, lean muscle mass. It also contains aloe vera, garcinia, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), and l-carnitine. |
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| Body System: |
Weight Loss |
| Herbs Used: |
Dieter's Cleanse |
| Concerns: |
Weight Loss / Detoxification / Large Intestine / Liver Detox |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Dieter's Cleanse contains Bowel Detox, Master Gland Formula, Enviro-Detox, Liver Cleanse Formula, LBS II, SF, and Chromium. Begin your weight-loss program with these packets for one week. Do not use if you have chronic diarrhea or abdominal pain. |
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| Body System: |
Weight Loss |
| Herbs Used: |
Garcinia Combination |
| Concerns: |
Weight Loss / Aids in Burning Fat / Decreases Appetite |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Garcinia Combination contains garcinia cambogia which has the property of a lipogenesis inhibitor. It interferes with the body's ability to convert carbohydrates and proteins into fat and store them. Garcinia also decreases appetite and increases stores of glucose which is the body's energy fuel. It also contains chickweed that helps break down fats and L-carnitine, an amino acid that transports fatty acids. |
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| Body System: |
Weight Loss |
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Lecithin |
| Concerns: |
Weight Loss / Arterioslerosis / Heart Disease, High Cholesterol / Hashimoto's Thyroiditis |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Lecithin assists the gall bladder in emulsifying fat, thus digesting fat and improving circulatory health. Lecithin also maintains cell membrane structure and supports the nervous and digestive systems. Composed mostly of B vitamins, it comprises the protective sheaths that surround nerve cells in the brain as well as the nervous system. Finally, it protects cells from oxidation. |
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| Body System: |
Weight Loss |
| Herbs Used: |
MetaboMax EF |
| Concerns: |
Weight Loss / Increase Metabolism / Suppress Appetite / Increase Energy |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
MetaboMax EF contains bee pollen (a source of good nutrition) and Cordyceps sinensis (an adaptogen for increased energy). It also contains garcinia (to control appetite and aid in burning fat), l-carnitine (help transport fatty acids), lotus leaf, green tea, fructus aurantia, and eleuthero root all of which stimulate the burning of fat. It is ephedra and caffeine free. Kelp, spirulina and chromium supply minerals for the thyroid and pancreas in order to improve metabolism. This also increases energy. |
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| Body System: |
Weight Loss |
| Herbs Used: |
MetaboStart EF |
| Concerns: |
Weight Loss Aid |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
MetaboStart EF contains MetaboMax EF, 7-Keto, Fat Grabbers, and Carbo Grabbers. All of the herbs stimulate the burning of fat, slow down fat absorption, and lessen the digestion of carbohydrates. Fat Grabbers contain psyllium and guar gum (to absorb toxins and fat and counteract constipation). They also contain lecithin (a fat emulsifier) and chickweed (nourishes the thyroid which regulates metabolism). This formula can also lower cholesterol levels. It is ephedra and caffeine free. |
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| Body System: |
Weight Loss |
| Herbs Used: |
Nature's Chi |
| Concerns: |
Weight Loss / Decreases Sugar Cravings / Reduces Appetite / Increases Energy / Increases Metabolism |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Nature's Chi is a stimulant to fight cravings for sugar, to raise energy, and to correct polarity by moving vital energy trapped in the center of the body out. It contains dong quai, ho shou wu, Siberian ginseng, and astragalus. Do not take stimulants if taking St. John's Wort. |
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| Body System: |
Weight Loss |
| Herbs Used: |
Nature's Cortisol |
| Concerns: |
Weight Loss / Adrenal Glands / Stress |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Nature's Cortisol contains herbs to reduce the body's output of stress hormones. Too much cortisol results in the break down of lean muscle tissue and the storage of fat. If weight problems are due to stress and overactive adrenal glands, Nature's Corisol can be an effective aid to weight loss. However, it should not be used if adrenal glands are exhausted or there's chronic inflammation due to autoimmune problems. |
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| Body System: |
Weight Loss |
| Herbs Used: |
Nature's Hoodia Formula |
| Concerns: |
Weight Loss / Appetite Suppressant / Metabolizes Fats |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Nature's Hoodia Formula contains Hoodia gordonii that appears to make the stomach feel full and to reduce the desire to eat. It also contains gymnema leaves which block the sweet taste buds and sugar absorption in the intestines. It acts as an appetite suppressant and inhibits the conversion of carbohydrates into fat in the liver. Other ingredients are Caralluma fimbriata, dry apple cider vinegar, Garcinia cambogia, L-carnitine, chromium, marshmallow root and psyllium hulls. |
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| Body System: |
Weight Loss |
| Herbs Used: |
Nutri-Burn |
| Concerns: |
Weight Loss / Excessive Appetite / Diabetes Type II / Body Building |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Nutri-Burn formula is used as a meal replacement for weight loss. It is either chocolate or vanilla flavored. It contains protein blend, garcinia cambogia, CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), l-carnitine, green tea extract, chromium, vanadium, vitamins, minerals and stevia for sweetener. |
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| Body System: |
Weight Loss |
| Herbs Used: |
SF (or Skinny Formula) |
| Concerns: |
Weight Loss / Dissolve Fats / Diuretic / Clean Colon / Cellulite / Reduce Fat Cravings |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
SF or Skinny Formula contains chickweed which dissolves fats and cascara sagrada which helps with constipation. The other herbs help with energy, act as a diuretic, clean the colon and break down fat. |
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| Body System: |
Weight Loss |
| Herbs Used: |
Spirulina |
| Concerns: |
Weight Loss / Suppresses the Appetite and Provides Essential Nutrients |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Spirulina is rich in amino acids (all eight) and many other nutrients, including all the B vitamins. Of all the "superfoods," spirulina contains the highest known levels of B-12 which relieves depression and improves mental function. Spirulina has more Vitamin E than raw wheat germ, and is high in the Omega-3 essential fatty acids, which protect the human body against heart disease and cancer. It is like eating 3-5 servings of leafy green vegetables. Additionally, none of the other green superfoods, including chlorella, contain phycocyanin, a phytonutrient unique to spirulina which contains anti-inflammatory properties equal to aspirin and other NSAIDS, but without stomach upset. Spirulina is also a free radical scavenger and immunity booster which would make it useful for arthritis. Because of its cellulose-free cell wall, spirulina's nutrients are 98% assimilable. Not only is it used as an energy food but also to suppress the appetite. In hypoglycemia and diabetes it helps to stabilize blood sugar levels and feeds the pituitary gland which regulates hormone levels. People with these conditions find it improves energy and endurance. Dr. Yamazaki of Tokyo College of Medicine reports that it topped and reversed the progression of cataracts in elderly patients. |
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| Body System: |
Weight Loss |
| Herbs Used: |
Thyroid Activator (or KC-X) |
| Concerns: |
Weight Loss / Epilepsy / Low Thyroid |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Thyroid Activator (KC-X) contains iodine rich herbs that feed the thyroid: Irish moss, kelp, black walnut hulls, parsley, watercress, sarsaparilla. By stimulating the thyroid gland, this product helps increase metabolism and, thus, weight loss. |
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