Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), Masters in Dietetics and Food Service Management
Ayurvedic Doctor, Ernakulam
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How can herbs help in weight loss?
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As per Ayurveda, an ancient Indian science and medicinal field, herbs can help in treating and managing a number of conditions including weight loss. There are numerous herbs that help in cleaning up the intestinal and digestive tracts so that the toxins that may be blocking proper digestion and metabolism can be cleaned out of the system. This gives a boost to the calorie and fat burning process which is a part of one s metabolism.
What are herbs?
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Herbs are plants that varied kinds of qualities. While some of them may contain medicinal value and even perfumes, most of them are made up of leaves, seeds and flowers that can be used for a range of purposes. Herbs are known for their use in the food flavouring industry as well and there are many different kinds of teas that can be brewed from various herbs - a process that was first introduced by the Chinese.
There is only one herb that can be used for weight loss.
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The fact is that there are a number of herbs that can be used for weight loss. Hibiscus brewed as tea, Ginseng, Guggal herb, green tea, Cinnamon and kelp seaweed, Yerba tea and a variety of other kinds of herbs can be used for this purpose. One can easily brew these teas or sprinkle the stems and leaves chopped as garnishing over a salad or curry so that one ingests the same for effective weight loss and good metabolism.
Herbs also help in stabilising the blood sugar level for obese patients and those who are diabetic.
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It is very much true that herbs can help one in stabilising the blood sugar level for obese and diabetic patients. It can also help patients who are suffering from high cholesterol. Also, these herbs can help in avoiding high cholesterol which may be born from conditions like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and other such problems, as the use of such herbs prevents the body from storing the excessive fat.
One does not need exercise and a proper routine while using herbs for weight loss.
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Along with the use of herbs, one will have to stick to a proper diet with due recommendations from a doctor or a nutritionist and even take plenty of fluids. Also, one will need to lead a less sedentary life and indulge in at 40 minutes of exercise.
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