They contain
* Butternut
* Dandelion Root
* Boldo
* Fucus (seaweed)
Boldo is native to Chile and Peru, the boldo leaves are traditionally used in those countries as a diuretic. This means that it will dehydrate you and may keep some of the vital nutrients found in food from entering your body. This may keep you from getting the vital water, vitamins and minerals your body really needs.
Dandelion Root is also considered a diuretic. In addition to potassium, dandelion root also contains high levels of sodium and it is widely used as a mild laxative as well. People who are taking medications for diabetes should use dandelion root with caution, as it may intensify the blood sugar lowering effects of those drugs.
Butternut bark is a mild laxative, and acts on the lower bowel 4 to 8 hours after the herb is taken. So, if you like to poop a lot . . . .
Fucus is a seaweed and has often been reported to have a direct effect on the metabolism of the human body with the potential for controlling weight and cellulite deposits. It may have some benefits with regards to weight control as it contains Iodine this used to play an important role in the treatment of obesity in the past but these days it is no longer used because of the bad effects on thyroid activity when you stop taking it. Also significant is that since people did not have to learn adequate dietary habits, they generally regained weight after treatment.
They claim that it does not work very well unless you are on a diet at the same time and are restricting calories.
The problem with diets and diet pills is that when you stop, it is a matter of time before you gain all the weight back and more. Diets and pills are a temporary solution to a long term problem. If you don't learn how to make some significant and permanent lifestyle changes, you will be gaining, losing, gaining and losing weight all your life. This will end up creating havoc on your health. Heart disease, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer's and cancer are most likely in your future.
When you lose weight from a diet or a pill, not only could you lose fat but bone and muscle at the same time. In addition to that, you weaken your immune system which leaves you open to being sick more often.
Some of the other side effects of dieting and diet pills could be:
* Weight gain.
* Depression.
* Food cravings.
* Feeling tired and listless.
* Constant hunger.
* Reduced interest in sex.
* Chronic fatigue.
* Hypothyroidism.
* Hormone imbalance.2100
* Scaly skin or eczema.
* Premature wrinkling of the skin.
* Dandruff or dull, lifeless hair.
* Mood swings.
* Chronic yeast infections.
* Poor immune system- frequent colds or respiratory illnesses.
* Digestive problems.
Not a very healthy way to lose weight, is it?
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