Diuretics (substances that cause your body to lose excess water through urination) these can put your kidneys under stress and is a very temporary solution, because it is fat that you want to lose, and not water (unless you have severe water retention issues, but there are healthier ways to approach this). Long term use can cause the body to become severely dehydrated. Laxatives (substances that induce bowel movements) this is again a very unhealthy solution as it disrupts nutrient absorption, which will weaken the body and can be dangerous if used over long periods of time. The Ideal Way to Approach Weightloss: Chinese herbal medicine - while there are herbs that take 'short cuts' which can achieve the above effects, but the safest, most sustainable approach will be to use formulas that regulate and boost the digestive system, speeding up metabolism. One of the "side effects" of having a more efficient digestive system is that you will be digesting food more quickly, which means that you will get hungrier quicker. It is then your duty to eat right, which leads onto the next point... Diet and eating - one of the myths associated with a 'healthy diet' is that salads are good for you... It isn't. Salads are often raw and refrigerated before eating. While I am not going to dispute its nutritional content, food that is eaten raw and cold compromise the function of the digestive system by creating un-necessary work, using up your body's precious resources to warm the food up before natural metabolic processes can take place. Warm, cooked and easily digestible foods are best, avoiding too much salt and sugar. Another thing to observe is the time in which you eat, so that your body can establish its natural rhythm, preparing stomach acids in anticipation of the next meal in a timely manner for efficient digestion. The way you eat your food should also be considered. Chew small amounts, slowly and completely. This breaks your food down into digestible pieces and coats foods in your saliva which contains enzymes that will assist in the digestive process. Naturally all of this is enhanced with a meal plan that ensures you cover all the right food groups, as an improper diet leads to low energy, meaning less capacity to exercise! I recommend seeing a nutritionist and dietician to consult on this matter - they can put you on the right path with what to include and exclude from your grocery list, as well as giving you tasty recipes that will support your weight loss goals. Exercise - something to note is that men burn more fat when they exercise before eating, women burn more fat after eating. Remember that you don't necessarily have to sweat it out at the gym using all sorts of equipment for it to count - there are many ways to exercise on your own, such as youtube yoga routines (I recommend yin yoga!) or just simply take a nice walk around the neighbourhood. For those that enjoy learning yoga routines in a friendly, sociable environment, find a nice yoga class to join in your area :) Massage and cupping - there is a special meridian massage and cupping technique that helps tighten and tone skin while removing cellulite and reduce stretch marks, providing an inside-out approach to weight loss. So far I am not sure if there are other practitioners that offer this, but I teach these skills through a three week program with tools provided so that my patients are able perform the techniques at home, speeding up results and empowering them to take charge of their own body. For more information, please visit my website.
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