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10 Essential Vitamins Women Over 30 Need to Take

10. Vitamin K Vitamin K has many health benefits including a reduced risk of blood clotting, prevention of osteoporosis, relief from menstrual pain, protection from internal… Simi - October 8, 2017

Women today are, for the most part, health conscious and follow a healthy eating plan with regular exercise. But can we be sure our modern diets are providing the essential vitamins and minerals our bodies need? Women of all ages and activity levels need to include a wide variety of the correct vitamins in their diet to achieve optimal health and prevent health problems arising, both short-term and long-term.

But what are vitamins and why do we need them? Vitamins are organic compounds that enable different parts of the body to function at their best. Each vitamin performs a very specific function. When there is a deficiency of the essential vitamins we stand a greater chance of developing serious health issues, which is why we need to ensure we get them from the foods we eat, and if necessary, from vitamin supplements. In total there are 13 vitamins all women need for their bodies to function well. These include vitamins C, A, D, E, K and B vitamins as well as various trace minerals and fatty acids.

Research shows that almost 30 percent of all women are deficient in one or more of these vitamins and minerals and for many, the risk will increase with age. Even scarier, is that studies show that 75 percent of women would develop nutrient deficiencies if vitamin supplements didn’t exist. With this in mind, what are the most important vitamins for women? What are the possible risks and complications if there is a deficiency?

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1. Vitamin A

Women of all ages need vitamin A. It helps build and strengthen our teeth, bones, soft tissue, and skin, as well as reduce the risk of chronic illnesses. It improves vision, boosts the immune system and the antioxidant properties slow down the aging process. By fighting free radicals. The antioxidants in Vitamin A regulate gene regulation, facilitate cell differentiation. It is essential for the protection of the mucous membranes of the respiratory, digestive and urinary tracts against different infections.

There are two types of Vitamin A: preformed Vitamin A and provitamin A carotenoids. The preformed type, also called retinol, is used by the body. It can be found in animal products like milk, liver, and eggs. Provitamin A carotenoids are naturally found in fruit and vegetables, that your body has to work to convert them to retinol. While Vitamin A is important for pregnant women, it’s also important to not get too much-preformed vitamin A, as it can cause birth defects and liver toxicity.

The most well-known health issues that can cause malabsorption of vitamin A include leaky gut syndrome, autoimmune response, gluten sensitivity, inflammatory bowel disease and pancreatic disorders. People who drink too much alcohol invariably have excess toxicity which creates low vitamin A levels. They too are at a much higher risk of vitamin deficiency.

Because it’s easy to get from your diet, Vitamin A deficiencies are quite rare, unless it’s a result of a medical condition. There are a few signs of a deficiency, including impaired night vision and a weakened immune system. There is also a condition called xerophthalmia, which results in the cornea becoming thick and dry. Vitamin A can be found in milk, eggs, liver, yellow or orange vegetables like squash, pumpkins, and carrots. Cantaloupe, apricots, watermelon, guava, papaya, and peaches are some of the fruits that have Vitamin A.

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2. Vitamin B2

Vitamin B2 is also called riboflavin and acts as an antioxidant. B2, like all B vitamins, is water-soluble and must be provided by a healthy diet. In order to avoid a deficiency, it needs to be replenished every day. Simply put, it is a crucial vitamin for breaking down food components, absorbing nutrients and maintaining healthy tissues. The group of B vitamins is used to digest and extract energy from the foods we eat. They do this by changing nutrients from fats, proteins, and carbohydrates into usable energy which is called “ATP”.

Vitamin B2 is essential for every single cell in our body to function properly, which means a riboflavin deficiency could result in serious health issues. It’s important to note vitamin B2 is used with other B vitamins to make up the “B Vitamin Complex“. It needs to be present in high enough amounts to allow other B vitamins, including B6 and folic acid to be absorbed into the body to be able to do their jobs. Vitamin B2 assists the body to maintain healthy blood cells, helps boost energy levels, encourages a healthy metabolism, prevents free radical damage and protects our skin and eye health.

A B2 deficiency can result in serious health issues, affecting our metabolism, the immune system, and neural functions. Nerve damage, fatigue, anemia, mouth or lip sores, sore throat, swelling of mucous membranes, skin inflammation and changes in mood, including signs of depression and increased anxiety.

It can be found in meat, fish, and poultry like chicken, turkey, beef, kidneys, liver, and fish. It’s also available in dairy products, eggs, asparagus, avocados, cayenne, kelp, mushrooms, nuts, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, cruciferous vegetables, like spinach, watercress, and broccoli. Whole grain bread, enriched bread and wheat bran are also good sources of Vitamin B2.

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3. Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 is also known as pyridoxine and is one of the vitamins that’s included in the “Vitamin B Complex” family. Like the other B vitamins, B6 plays an important role in a range of psychological and physical functions. They help to maintain a healthy metabolism, liver and nerve function, eye and skin health and boost energy levels. There are a number of derivatives including pyridoxal, pyridoxal 5-phosphate, and pyridoxamine.

Each one of these is an important compound involved in various biological functions. It is used by the body in different ways every single day and plays a part in major functions like movement, energy expenditure, memory and blood flow. A vitamin B6 deficiency can show up in a number of ways, some temporary but others can be a lot more serious. Vitamin B6 isn’t important; it’s vital. It helps the body maintain a healthy nervous system, makes hemoglobin that carries oxygen in red blood cells throughout the body, and provides energy from the food we eat.

It balances sugar levels, acts as a natural treatment for pain, boosts the mood and it creates antibodies that our immune system uses to protect us from illnesses and infections. produces hormones and brain chemicals that help reduce depression, heart disease, and memory loss. It also helps regulate blood sugar levels and pregnant women can eat foods with it to get rid of or ease morning sickness. For pregnant and breastfeeding women it helps their babies’ brains to develop properly.

Vitamin B6 is important for nerve function, which means a deficiency is linked with neuropsychiatric disorders like migraines, chronic pain, seizures, and depression. Other symptoms include anemia, as well as depression, nausea, confusion, susceptibility to infections and various skin disorders. The best sources of Vitamin B6 are chickpeas, tuna, salmon, beef liver, watermelon, potatoes, spinach, bananas, avocados, nuts, seeds and whole grains, and cereals.

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4. Vitamin B7

Biotin, or Vitamin B7, like other B vitamins, is water-soluble and forms part of the “Vitamin B Complex” group. It is essential for healthy nerve, digestive, cardiovascular and metabolic functions. Biotin acts as a coenzyme in the body and is needed for the breakdown of amino acids, glucose, and fatty acids. What this means is that the proteins, fats, and carbohydrates we eat need to be converted to macronutrients for energy; biotin is what ensures this process takes place, which means our body can function correctly, physically and psychologically.

It helps with high blood glucose levels in people with Type 2 diabetes and can also help decrease insulin resistance and improve glucose tolerance. It has also been used to treat conditions like alopecia, cancer, Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Rett syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, seborrheic dermatitis, and vaginal candidiasis.

Vitamin B7 helps maintain healthy hair, nails, and skin, and is often called vitamin H, which comes from the German word Haar and Haut, which means “hair and skin”. Vitamin B7 is also added to hair and skin beauty products, although it’s not necessarily absorbed very well through the skin. There are eight different types of vitamin B7 biotin, of which only one is natural, the one found in food. This is called “D-biotin” and is the only one that has full vitamin capabilities. Although we’re able to get our vitamins from supplements it’s still better to get our nutrients from real food sources wherever possible.

A deficiency in B7 is rare but it can occur. The symptoms include brittle hair, abnormal heart functioning, lethargy, anemia, depression, and rashes. Other symptoms can include a swollen and painful magenta-colored tongue, dry eyes, cracking in the corners of the mouth, loss of appetite, and insomnia. The best foods to get your fix of vitamin B7 from are sweet potatoes, almonds, carrots, bananas, cantaloupes, fish, yellow fruits, green leafy vegetables, lentils, brown rice, peppers, egg yolks, soybeans, dairy products, nuts, and mushrooms.

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5. Vitamin B9

Vitamin B9 is also known as folate, one of the essential vitamins that help with DNA and RNA synthesis, which is important during periods of rapid growth like puberty and pregnancy. Folate also helps control homocysteine levels. When these are too high it can lead to a number of chronic conditions like heart disease, depression, diabetes, and cancer.

Is there a difference between folate and folic acid? While the two are interchangeable they are different. Folate occurs in various chemical forms and is found in food and the body. Folic acid, on the other hand, is the synthetic form of vitamin B9 and has no physiological activity unless it’s converted into folates.

Studies have shown that a diet high in folate-rich foods can help prevent serious health conditions including cancer, heart disease, birth defects, anemia and cognitive decline. As with all the B vitamins, a deficiency is fairly rare but people who are B9 deficient could experience poor immune function, chronic low energy, developmental problems during pregnancy, anemia, sores in the mouth, a swollen tongue, constipation, bloating, IBS, pale skin, changes in mood, premature hair graying and aging.

Pregnant women, women wanting to fall pregnant, breastfeeding mothers, excessive drinkers, anyone on dialysis, with liver disease, and those taking medication for diabetes face a higher risk of being folate deficient and should take care to ensure they’re getting enough from their natural diet. The best way to make sure you’re getting enough folate is to eat five or more servings of whole foods like fruit and vegetables on a daily basis. Green vegetables, leafy greens, orange juice, asparagus, melons, fortified grains, legumes, beans, eggs, and strawberries are the best food options for vitamin B9. It is also found in some animal products like liver and poultry.

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6. Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is crucial to the normal and healthy functioning of the brain and the nervous system. It’s also necessary for the formation of red blood cells and helps to create and regulate DNA. Our bodies produce millions of red blood cells every minute. Without vitamin B12 they can’t multiply properly. When B12 levels are low then the production of red blood cells drops, which can result in anemia. It is such an important vitamin that even slightly lower-than-normal levels can trigger deficiency signs, such as confusion, memory loss, fatigue, and depression.

Other signs that there is a vitamin B12 deficiency include loss of appetite, weight loss, and constipation. Because these symptoms can go undiagnosed there is a chance of them escalating and people may experience neurological changes like numbness, a tingling sensation in the hands and feet and difficulty maintaining their balance. Vitamin B12 is only found in animal proteins and not in plant-based foods unless they’re fortified. The body also absorbs the vitamin much better from animal sources over plant-based ones.

A woman’s ability to absorb vitamin B12 decreases with age and research shows that 4 percent of women between the ages of 40-60 years old suffer from a B12 deficiency. Certain medications are also known to affect the way your body absorbs it. It is essential to make sure you’re getting enough to maintain a healthy body and mind. Symptoms of a B12 deficiency include weight loss, pale or yellowing skin, diarrhea, a sore tongue or mouth, and menstrual problems. People lacking this vitamin are also more susceptible to the effects of infections.

The best sources of Vitamin B12 are fish, meat, cheese, eggs, milk, yogurt and fortified cereals. Some of the best food sources for vitamin B12 are cheese, eggs, fish, meat, milk, yogurt and fortified breakfast cereals. Organ meats, like liver and kidneys, are high in Vitamin B12 as is shellfish.

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7. Vitamin C

Vitamin C is water-soluble and plays a role in maintaining the health of the body’s connective tissue as well as acting as an antioxidant. Your body needs vitamin C on a daily basis to maintain the correct levels and for women, it has a lot of benefits including protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye diseases and wrinkly skin.

Your body doesn’t make vitamin C on its own and it doesn’t store it. This means you need to include fruit and vegetables in your diet on a daily basis. Vitamin C is also referred to as ascorbic acid. It helps heal wounds and boosts levels of the brain chemical called noradrenaline, which makes you feel more alert and amps up your concentration.

A severe deficiency can result in scurvy, a disease that results from the breakdown of collagen. It leaves you feeling lethargic and fatigued, affects muscle and bone strength and suppresses the immune system. Because only a very small amount of vitamin C is needed to prevent it, scurvy is rarely seen. Other symptoms that indicate you’re suffering from a vitamin C deficiency include easy bruising, swollen and bleeding gums, slow healing wounds, bad breath, dry hair, rough and dry skin, nosebleeds, a weakened immune system, swollen and painful joints.

If left untreated the symptoms can become far worse and lead to more serious health conditions such as high blood pressure, stroke, certain cancers, and gallbladder disease. To get the most vitamin C from your vegetables and fruit you need to eat foods that are raw, preferably uncooked, eat them as soon as possible after cutting them up and steam vegetables rather than boiling them. The best Vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables include grapefruits, kiwi, oranges, peppers, potatoes, sprouts, tomatoes, broccoli, and strawberries.

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8. Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that’s stored in the fatty tissues and lover. It’s different from other vitamins because our body makes it on its own, instead of relying on food sources. Our bodies make vitamin D by converting sunshine into chemicals that are then used by the body. The cholesterol in our skin converts “previtamin D” and turns it into usable vitamin D3, which is also called provitamin D.

Previtamin D travels through the kidneys and liver in the bloodstream and is then converted into a biologically active and usable substance called calcitriol. It becomes a secosteroid hormone, a precursor to a steroid hormone.

It impacts our skeletal structure, as well as our blood pressure, immunity, mood, brain function and protects our body from cancer. It can also help reduce pre-menstrual syndrome symptoms and protect your eyesight. A deficiency of this vitamin may weaken your bones and contribute to osteoporosis.

Short daily exposure to sunlight can give your body the required dose of vitamin D. For most light-skinned people, an exposure of 10 to 15 minutes is sufficient to produce enough vitamin D for the body. In addition, you can eat foods that are rich in vitamin D like fatty fish, fortified milk, liver, and eggs.

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9. Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that prevents free radical damage to specific fats in the body that are critical for your health and naturally slows down aging. It’s an important fat-soluble vitamin that’s required for the proper functioning of a lot of our organs, enzymatic activities, and neurological processes.

Eating vitamin E-rich foods can treat and prevent diseases of the heart and blood vessels like high blood pressure, blocked or hardened arteries, and chest pains. Vitamin E is found in plant foods, including certain oils, nuts, grains, fruits and wheat germ. It’s also available as a supplement. For women vitamin E is used as a way of preventing complications in late pregnancy, due to high blood pressure, premenstrual syndrome, painful periods, menopausal syndrome, hot flashes associated with breast cancer and breast cysts.

The most common signs and symptoms of a vitamin E deficiency include tingling and numbness in the hands, feet, and toes; it affects the retina of the eye, a weakened immune system and an inability to control bodily movements.

Vitamin E is also essential for healthy skin and hair, and it’s a popular ingredient in skin and hair care products. Foods rich in vitamin E include wheat germ, hazelnuts, almonds, margarine, corn oil, peanut butter, safflower oil and sunflower seeds. Brocolli, spinach, kiwi, mangoes, and tomatoes are also good ways to get vitamin E into your body.

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10. Vitamin K

Vitamin K has many health benefits including a reduced risk of blood clotting, prevention of osteoporosis, relief from menstrual pain, protection from internal bleeding, prevention of biliary obstruction and reduced menstrual flow. It is an essential vitamin as it provides a total balance of 80 nutrients the human body needs to function properly. This includes antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins and other complementary co-factor ingredients.

It also enhances the functioning of the liver, helps maintain strong bones, especially in the elderly, maintains cardiac muscles, capillaries, and blood vessels, and increase blood circulation in tissues and peripheral bodies.

There’s a chance you’re low in vitamin K if you’ve been taking antibiotics for a long time, suffer from IBS or inflammatory bowel disease or if you take cholesterol-lowering medicine. A poor diet also contributes to a vitamin K deficiency. When the body is lacking vitamin K it goes into emergency mode, keeping up the most critical functions needed for survival.

What happens is other vital processes break down, leaving the body vulnerable to cancer development, weak bones, and heart problems. To make sure you’re getting the required amounts of vitamin K you should include chicken liver, kale, fish, leafy vegetables and eggs in your diet.

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10 Best Herbal Solutions for Weight Loss

Bodyweight issues can be persistent and difficult to get rid of. Obesity is one of the more complex medical conditions. It depends on so many factors… Simi - October 7, 2017

Bodyweight issues can be persistent and difficult to get rid of. Obesity is one of the more complex medical conditions. It depends on so many factors that it’s burdensome to pinpoint a single culprit. Genetics, dieting, a lack of exercise, stress or medications – these are all possible wrongdoers.

Certainly, a correct diet and sufficient exercise is the quintessential combination for losing weight. One of the best forms of assistance, in this case, is – herbs. Natural remedies have been in circulation for decades. These are the ten exemplary herbal remedies to aid weight loss.

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1. Ginger

When it comes to weight loss, certain issues have to be addressed. The real priority when shedding pounds is not melting them. What we should really focus on is improving digestion. Of the uttermost importance is having a healthy intestinal flora. This gives your body the ability to correctly absorb each and every nutrient. An unerring digestive tract plays a big role in maintaining a healthy weight.

Alongside the intestines, you have to pay attention to the esophagus itself. Gaining too much weight often has to do a lot with difficulties during food dissolution. Your weight will only be as healthy as your stomach acid and intestines are. It’s a common misconception that most obesity issues are due to an incorrect diet. Yes, they may exacerbate the situation, but they’re more of an initial cause.

Incorrect dieting leads to less efficient digestion. A good way to combat this issue is ginger. This thaumaturgic herb has many benefits for weight loss. The first and foremost is promoting a better digestive tract. Another splendid trait is the promotion of satiety. Certain minerals in this plant directly affect the way you feel after eating. When feeling fuller, you won’t have the insatiable urge to eat high-calorie foods. Preventing is a good way to suppress your appetite and achieve optimal health.

There are several distinct ways you can use ginger to your advantage:

Drink 3 cups of ginger tea on a daily basis. You can sweeten it with additional honey and even brown sugar.
Think of adding grated ginger to some more spiced dishes. It will add both aroma and benefit your health.
If you dislike the relish of ginger, you can always purchase ginger capsules. They are available at most pharmacies.

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2. Green tea

The herbal remedy world is, at the same time, perplexing and amazing. Different herbs have their own distinct abilities. This trait of natural remedies gives you a myriad of options to choose from. Losing weight can be done from multiple angles. Usually, the organism doesn’t tend to respond well to a full-blown change in one facet of your life. Combining multiple alterations usually yields the best results.

Such alterations are numerous. You can employ physical activity, suppress your appetite or simply actuate the disappearance of fat tissue. One way to do the latter is by having an antioxidant-filled diet. These valuable substances promote weight loss unlike every other compound in existence. One of the best antioxidant sources is green tea.

This tea, in particular, contains catechins, crucial elements in the quest to lose weight. Several studies that support their effectiveness have been conducted. Two groups of people underwent the same eating regime. One group received green tea to drink, whilst the other did not. The results were astonishing. The green tea group made a full-blown transformation, albeit they ingested unhealthy meals.

Medically speaking, catechins are best paired with aerobic exercise. This particular weight loss amalgam works best together. Fat loss is stimulated further throw the introduction of good cardio exercise. That way, the antioxidants will be much more efficient. Not to mention the already known beneficial effects of cardio. An enhanced blood flow will improve your mechanism greatly.

Make sure you buy quality green tea. This means dried leaves with no additional processing.
An important thing is to not let it steep for more than 3 minutes. Excessive heat for long time periods is bad for antioxidants.
Drinking 3-4 cups is an excellent start. Modify your intake from there.

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3. Turmeric

Turmeric is an interesting weight loss solution. This plant is native to the more tropical parts of Southeast Asia. It requires substantial rainfall to flourish. Typically, this part of the world is medically renowned to have the healthiest individuals. Such a piece of data usually indicates that it boils down to several factors. A typical fashion would be in the form of a combination of these factors.

Lack of pollution, climate, genetics, and dieting are somewhat the most significant ones. When it comes to dieting, it’s not usually down to the pillars of the diet. The answer can be found within the additions, more accurately – the spices. Turmeric fits the bill perfectly. That’s why it has been in use for generations of multiple purposes. When something exists this long in an ever-changing branch of medicine, you know the claims are legitimate.

This useful East Asian herb contains impressive amounts of curcumin. This stupendous compound has one very important role – it increases the flow of bile. As this liver-produced yellow liquid gets more abundant, fat becomes easier to break down. Bile is essential for reducing the amount of lipids that get absorbed by the body. It’s not the only benefit of turmeric.

Recent studies have shown turmeric to improve insulin resistance. Many metabolic disorders and connected conditions stem from bad insulin resistance. Adding a herb that improves this is the core of every healthy Asian diet. With such a weight loss weight, you can correct years of bad dieting.

You can serve turmeric as a detox drink. Alongside pepper, lemon juice, and honey, it will do its trick. Turmeric tea is also an excellent choice. Curcumin supplements are abundant on the market. If you don’t like the taste, go for them.

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4. Hibiscus

A good digestive tract is the foundation of a healthy organism. It doesn’t only affect survival, but also contributes to the weight. When someone has weight issues, it can mean a lot of things. One of these possible factors is bad food absorption. This occurs when the intestines and blood vessels can’t absorb the necessary nutrients correctly. In case of fatty acids and carbohydrates, this is bad.

Carbohydrates are usually stored in the body for energy replenishment. When not used by, they become fat tissue. A part of that is not due to a lack of physical activity, but because of excess absorption. The body doesn’t need that many nutrients and is unjustly stored as fat tissue. If you were somehow to fix that problem, losing weight would be easier than ever.

An ideal choice would be a natural remedy, such as hibiscus. This unique herb is loaded with flavonoids and nutrients. Alongside them, various minerals affect the absorption of carbohydrates and many fatty acids. Weight management will then run like a well-oiled machine. Another important characteristic of hibiscus is its diuretic nature. Because of it, you will get to lose more water weight than ever.

Because of its health benefits, hibiscus can be added to dishes. Several studies have also shown that hibiscus supplements may yield the same effects such as the real thing. This gives you an option, in case you don’t like the taste. Something people also love about this plant is that it can be grown anywhere. Nothing soothes health like a plant that can be harvested from the backyard.

Drinking 3 cups of hibiscus tea is good enough for a daily therapy
It gives meat a fresh, very distinct aroma when added

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5. Korean Ginseng

Sometimes, a reason for a slow weight loss might be a lack of energy. Not having enough exuberance may affect everything else that is needed for shedding pounds. That’s why it’s important to put yourself in the best position possible. When losing weight, you may require an additional energy boost. Introducing a rigorous workout regime takes a lot of getting used to.

Many people have organisms that simply don’t react well to taurine and caffeine. These two compounds cause energy spikes and promote alertness. You can find them in various supplements, as well as coffee and energy drinks. Because of this, it’s important for an herbal remedy to exist. When it comes to herbal remedies, there is no better than Korean Ginseng.

Korean Ginseng affects your energy directly. Because of its natural and soothing composition, bad reactions are impossible. It’s a viable alertness enhancer in its natural form. In addition to this, Korean Ginseng also improves the way we cope with stress. It’s known in Asia as a soothing component of an evening tea. Another benefit of this herb is that it improves insulin sensitivity. This ability can improve your life, if you’re a diabetic.

However, it must be noted that Korean Ginseng is very strong. You shouldn’t take it without consulting a medical expert. Even though it’s natural, you still have to employ extra care.
For a period of 4-5 months, be sure to drink two cups of tea on a daily basis. It can be found in a pharmacy or market.
If you don’t like the taste, feel free to take supplements. 500 mg capsules are the most common type on the market. Take 2 capsules every day for a time period of fewer than 3 months.

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6. Dandelion

When it comes to shedding pounds, there are several facets you have to focus on. One of the most important ones is waste disposal. Sometimes, the issues in weight are simply down to the way your body exerts waste. In order for your body to clean out itself, it needs to have a regular schedule of removing excess matter from the organism.

Laxative supplements are available constantly, but they are artificial creations. Certain chemicals may cause negative reactions in some patients. Several studies have concluded that herbal laxatives are a much better solution to stool-exerting problems. One of the best natural laxatives is an unlikely one – dandelion.

Many people don’t deem dandelion as a worthy counterpart to more famous herbs. Nevertheless, it still has amazing beneficial properties. It is a known herbal laxative that also stimulates urinating frequency. By having better waste disposal quantities, you ensure yourself better losing of excess pounds. Much of that weight is stored in food that’s not needed by remains in the body.

Dandelion doesn’t only attack the waste compartments of the body, it benefits it in many ways. It was shown to decrease blood sugar and exert toxins from the bloodstream. Certain studies also support the claim that it suppresses appetite. Moreover, it would be a wise decision to include dandelion in your weight-losing quest. You can use it in two different ways:

Adding fresh dandelion makes salads and soups taste more intense. It can go well with other herbs, such as basil and oregano. You can also choose to chew the roots of the plant.
Dandelion root is also good for making one of the most relaxing teas in existence. It’s important that you strain the tea before drinking it.

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7. Oregano

An important thing to have knowledge about is that gaining weight has more than one aspect. Aside from the physiological and nutritional part, exists a lesser known one. That is the psychological aspect of obesity. As much as the nutritional causes matter, mental triggers are also important in this case. Depression and stress often render your mind unable to make responsible and staunch decisions.

When your mind is unable to focus on, according to it, “trivial” things, you tend to overeat. As a way of compensation, the mind will urge you to eat excessively. It will treat indulging in high-calories food as a reward for its mere existence. This is how most people gain excess weight. Not because of genetics, but because of a depressive or anxious state.

This is where herbal medicines come in. They provide a natural anti-stress mechanism. Natural remedies provide a better solution than traditional medication. Why? Artificial drugs tend to leave a lasting mark on the brain’s structure. Herbal remedies don’t have such a habit. The most significant of them is oregano. Even though it is popular, many people don’t know about its beneficial properties.

From top to bottom, oregano transforms your body. An active component of it, carvacrol, tends to have fat dissolving results. Oregano can also aid proper digestion. It can reduce gasses and cause a painless passage of waste through the intestines.

Oregano tea is an excellent mixture of pleasant taste and nutritive benefits. Keep in mind that the ideal concentration is three teaspoons in one single cup.
Carvacrol capsules are available too. They can make the taste and smell of oregano less of a problem.
Another way to administer oregano to your diet is through oregano oil. Try adding it to a juice.

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8. Sage

Stimulants are an often misunderstood branch of medical science. The majority deems only artificial products to be good stimulants for the body and mind. An often omitted fact is that artificial chemical stimulants are synthesized from natural ones. This is why it’s best to aim at the natural source of your desired aim. Herbs like sage provide hope for those skeptical of medications with a stimulating effect.

When listing natural weight loss remedies, we see different kinds of herbs. Some have a laxative property, some melt fat and some suppress appetite. Rarely is there a herb that can do it all. Sage is able to amass all these beneficial effects. Alongside them, it also has an abundance of antioxidants within in. They make the perfect aid in a pound-shedding program. Sage is home to many diverse antioxidants, which is a rarity.

The first and foremost property of sage would be that it’s an excellent stimulant. It promotes an increased metabolic rate, all while not leaving any traces in the body. If you have trouble staying energized, it can also help. Sage tea is also a good pre-workout beverage. It can even be seen as a part of some L-Carnitine and Arginine supplements. If you can’t withstand coffee, sage just might be the ideal solution for you.

Bodybuilders sometimes use it before their contests. The reason is the diuretic properties of sage tea. It’s so good at shedding water weight that it can transform your look in a matter of hours. Alongside this aesthetic benefit, you can also get more sound sleep than ever. A lack of sleep is a known contributor to fast weight gaining and obesity. Making sage is pretty simple:

Fresh sage leaves are the best to use for this purpose.
You should put them in a cup along with some boiling water. After covering it for a little while, you can drink.
Lemon is also a good addition for taste purposes.

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9. Peppermint oil

Aside from giving you that fresh morning breath, peppermint has many other benefits. It’s always amongst the top of every Most beneficial natural remedy list. With a seemingly endless array of useful effects, everyone should give it a chance. In recent years, its oil has made many headlines, too. It can calm you down and reduce muscle pain and fatigue by a large margin. Fortunately for us, this is just the beginning of this.

One of its best characteristics is suppressing the appetite. Hunger is often something that leads us to bad nutritional decisions in the late night hours. There are many foods which increase appetite and cause you to be open even more. The peppermint herb is responsible for removing that nasty habit. It’s a good aid for many people struggling with eating disorders. Without adverse effects, you can bring your appetite down to normal. Many artificial medications often cause negative reactions throughout the body.

In contrast with several other herbs, peppermint reduces bloating by a large margin. Having a collection of gases in your stomach can really hinder your path to a good digestive tract. It’s essential not to have such blockages if you want to lose weight. Peppermint is bound to yield good effects on your overall mass.

Peppermint tea is a worldwide favorite. After some straining and a few cubes of brown sugar, it’s the best beverage for winter months.

In addition to tea, you can also use peppermint oil. You only have to put it on a handkerchief and inhale it. The soothing smell also relieves stress and improves your mood.

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10. Milk thistle

Detoxification is a process that the body can do on its own. We can assist it by ingesting healthy, easily soluble foods. If we don’t make such mature and beneficial decision, the body will find it harder to detoxify itself. Because of that, you may be looking at a plethora of health problems. Immunity can be weakened if toxic matter stays within the organism for too long. Sometimes, to perform detoxification, the organism needs assistance.

There is no better way to promote detoxification than through natural remedies. Milk thistle is one of the most effective weight-loss herbs in nature. With all of its effects, it can turn around the health and weight of any patient. It’s very efficient at boosting the metabolism on its own. However, you may find it best to pair milk thistle with cardio exercise.

Milk thistle detoxifies the body by a large margin. Experts around the world recommend it for boosting immunity too. Several chronic diseases can be solved just by taking adding milk thistle to your diet. It regulates body weight so well that people are starting to discover it more and more.

A good detoxification process removes all the excess particles in your body. This flushes out all the extra grams and promotes better fat burning. With no toxic matter on its hands, the body can burn fat more efficiently. Milk thistle can’t be made into tea. You can take it in capsules. A regime of 4 weeks is good enough for effects.