Every woman struggles with the aftermath of child birth. Whether it is postpartum depression or rearranging life to fit the needs of your new little one, there are plenty of obstacles to overcome. Losing the “baby weight” accumulated during your pregnancy should not be among the hardest to overcome. However, most women are concerned about [...]
Hoodia Gordonii has been becoming more and more popular in the weight loss market. It is a plant that grows naturally in South Africa. This plant was often eaten by certain tribes to suppress hunger pains when going on a long journey through the desert. It works the same way to help with weight loss. [...]
Guarana (Paullinia cupana) is another herbal promoted as a natural remedy for losing weight and is made from the seeds of a plant native to Brazil. The seed of the Guaraná is a central nervous system stimulant with thermogenic and diuretic properties. Basically what is in guarana is caffeine – up to two to three [...]
Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) belongs to the holly family and is prepared by steeping dry leaves and twigs in hot water (the infusion is called Mate). Only slightly less potent than coffee, it appears to be easier on the stomach. Yerba Mate has a strong vegetal, herbal, and grassy flavour much like some varieties of [...]