Losing weight is a very common New Years resolution, and a goal many people strive to attain throughout the year. The desire to shed pounds and have a healthier, leaner body also feeds a very profitable industry, which capitalizes on those who are willing to pay to get the body of their dreams. Ads for weight loss supplements abound in magazines of all types, some of which contain questionable and even dangerous substances that no reputable Herbalist would begin to recommend. The widespread and imprudent use of some of these “miracle formulas” gives the supplement and herbal industry a bad name, and erodes our rights as consumers to have access to all herbs, including those proven safe and effective. Continue reading Safe and Effective Herbs for Weight Loss
Category: Weight Management
Dietary Myths Debunked
As the excess of the holidays wanes, it seems a natural inclination to prepare lighter, simpler meals. And whether one holds a firm resolve to lose some extra pounds or simply craves something a bit more wholesome, it is interesting to look at some of the dietary principles handed down that have since been reexamined. Continue reading Dietary Myths Debunked