What You Need to Know About Caralluma Fimbriata

by on July 13, 2008

Caralluma fimbriata is a succulent plant, in the cactus family, that has been used as a natural appetite suppressant in India for centuries.

It’s a new arrival in the family of cactii and succulent plants that are becoming increasingly popular for their appetite suppressant, and weight loss properties, as well as their ability to lower blood sugar. Supplements made from the popular hoodia gordonii cactus from the Kalahari Desert in Africa, are, for example, growing in popularity and usage in the U.S. and Europe.

Like hoodia, caralluma fimbriata has been used to suppress appetite, and as a portable food for hunting. It is used to suppress hunger and appetite, and enhance endurance throughout India. It is also sometimes considered a “famine food,” used during periods of famine to suppress appetite.

For centuries, people in rural areas of India have eaten Caralluma fimbriata, which grows wild over various parts of the country. Caralluma fimbriata is cooked as a vegetable, used in preserves like chutneys and pickles, or eaten raw. Caralluma fimbriata is believed to block the activity of several enzymes, which then blocks the formation of fat, forcing fat reserves to be burned. Caralluma fimbriata is also believed to have an effect on the appetite control mechanism of the brain. Ayurvedic (traditional Indian medicine) experts have noted that there are no adverse effects when using Caralluma fimbriata, and the plant has no known toxicity. A patented, tested extract of Caralluma fimbriata has been developed and standardized by a company called Gencor. Known as “Slimaluma,” the extract delivers the plant in a concentrated form. One of the only products available in the U.S. that uses the Slimaluma formula is Country Life’s GenaSlim supplement, which combines the patented Slimaluma extract of Caralluma fimbriata with EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) from green tea. Together they reportedly have a synergistic effect on appetite control and weight loss. In several clinical trials Slimaluma was shown to be effective in reducing body fat through appetite control.If you’re interested in trying this product for weight control, you can compare prices now from various online vendors.SourcesKhan B, et. al. “Hypogylcemic activity of aqueous extract of some indigenous plants.” Pak J Pharm Sci., 2005 Jan;18(1):62-4.For more information visit:

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Hydroxycut Combined with Exercise – An Effective way to Lose Weight

by adelyn on May 2, 2008

What is Hydroxycut®?

Hydroxycut® is a premium weight-loss support supplement that contains several unique patent-protected ingredients and compounds, including Hydroxagen®Plus™ and HydroxyTea™. These research-driven ingredients help increase energy levels, and boost metabolism and calorie-burning, thereby helping you support your weight loss goals when you combine Hydroxycut® with diet and exercise. By adding Hydroxycut to your overall plan, you can lose up to 4.5 times THE WEIGHT than diet and exercise alone. Subjects using the primary ingredients in Hydroxycut® lost, on average, significantly more weight than subjects using a placebo (14.99 vs. 3.06 lbs. and 12.54 vs. 3.53 lbs.) in two 8-week studies in which all groups followed a diet and exercise plan.

What type of exercise and nutrition plan should I follow when taking Hydroxycut®?
Regular exercise and proper nutrition are essential for achieving your weight-loss goals. Follow a program consisting of resistance training and aerobic exercises performed at a level that is comfortable for you. For weight loss, many nutrition experts recommend a calorie-reduced diet moderately high in protein, moderately low in carbohydrates, and low in fat. Protein should come from foods like lean chicken, beef, and fish. Carbohydrate sources should include foods like rice, whole-grain breads, fruits, and vegetables. Also, ensure that your diet includes healthy fats (like flax and fish oils) and is low in saturated and trans fats.

When you combine Hydroxycut® with your diet and workout plan, you’re giving yourself an edge in your quest for a lean, attractive body!

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Healthy Eating is Important!

April 25, 2008

Healthy eating is important from the day we are born. As a child, we grow quite rapidly and this is due in part to the foods we eat. Foods all contain nutrients that provide us not only with fuel to live our daily lives, but also with the very substances that build our bones, muscles, and organ tissues. Not getting enough of one nutrient or another can cause a variety of problems, including stunting our growth. For mothers who are nursing, nutrition is important because breast milk contains the nutrients a child needs to grow and develop properly.

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Quick Tips to Boost Your Metabolism

April 10, 2008

There are several factors that affect the metabolism of a person, such as the amount of muscle tissue, the frequency of the meals one consumes, genetics, stress levels, personal diet and activity levels. Metabolism slows done due to the following: loss of muscle because of not enough physical activity, the tendency of the body to cannibalize its own tissue because there is not enough food energy to sustain it, and the decrease of physical activity that comes naturally with old age.

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Garcinia Cambogia Extract – A Natural Weight Loss Supplement

April 9, 2008

Garcinia cambogia extract is hitting headlines throughout the western world as a natural weight loss supplement. Several studies have shown that it does help people to lose weight and although as always there are other studies that are less conclusive, it can be an effective weight loss supplement for many people.

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Losing Weight? Hoodia the Answer?

April 6, 2008

“Certified Hoodia has helped thousands of people – all over the world – get control of their hunger and lose weight, without the struggle and torture of dieting.”

Each year, people spend more than $40 billion on products designed to help them slim down. None of them seem to be working very well.

Now along comes hoodia. Never heard of it? Soon it’ll be tripping off your tongue, because hoodia is a natural substance that literally takes your appetite away.

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Weight Loss is Free and Easy if Reflected Seriously

March 8, 2008

Teenagers are always plagued by many health problems triggered by many factors. One of the basic issues during this stage is the peer pressure to maintain normal weight, and in much desired sense, every teen-ager prefers the anorexic-look.

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Hypothyroidism and Low Metabolism in the Body

February 12, 2008

Hypothyroidism is an ailment that occurs when the thyroid gland located at the frontal zone of the neck just below the “Adam’s apple” reduces its function of producing the thyroxine hormone which is responsible for balancing the bodily processes and metabolism. As a result, the body’s metabolism is reduced or lowered. This symptom is particularly [...]

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Sleep Disorder

February 9, 2008

During normal breathing, air passes through the throat on its way to the lungs. The air travels past the soft palate, uvula, tonsils, and tongue. When a person is awake, the muscles in the back of the throat tighten to hold these structures in place preventing them from collapsing and/or vibrating in the airway. During [...]

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