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A Natural Approach To
Healthy Living
By Lucinda Jenkins HCLPN
Slimmer You! The answer is Genmaicha tea.... but
read on…
From Kathrine:
I went through a weight problem two years ago. there were two things
that really helped me. The first one was a reply that said you have to
burn more calories than you take in... period. And the second one was
a tea that I drank four times a day that I got from Glenbrook Farms
Herbs and Such
Best regards, and 40 lbs. lighter!!
Kathrine
 The American Cancer
Society has found that people who drink diet sodas or use artificial
sweeteners tend to gain weight, not lose weight. These synthetic
compounds seem to increase the appetite and slow down digestion. Try
the natural "Stevia Herbal All-Natural Sweetener"
Muscle is more
metabolically active than fat. Each pound of lean tissue you add means
you burn an extra 35 calories a day whether you are sitting, sleeping
or watching TV.
The Department of
Agriculture did a study in 1994 that showed the trace mineral boron
helped to speed up metabolism. Raisins and onion are a good source of
boron.
Taking 250mg. gamma-linolenic
acid known as GLA helps to control appetite. Good sources of GLA are
borage oil, flaxseed oil, black current seed oil, and primrose oil.
Don't chew gum. The
brain thinks you are eating and will get the digestive juices flowing
and this will make you feel hungry.
Always eat
breakfast. This will jump-start the metabolism. Eat small, but
nutrient-packed meals every 3-4 hours. This will keep the metabolism
steady and not on wild swings (which can cause you to go on an
overeating rampage). They say insanity is doing the same thing over
and over, but expecting different results. If you want to lose weight
then you will have to change your eating habits.
Astragalus increases
energy safely and improves nutrient absorption.
These herbs have a diuretic action ( helps to rid the body of excess
water)
Alfalfa
corn silk
dandelion
hyssop
oat straw
parsley (that pretty green stuff on your plate..eat it!)
thyme
yarrow
Fennel and red
clover are natural appetite suppressants. Studies are showing vitamin
C and bioflavonoids to speed up a slow metabolism and causing the body
to burn more calories. Studies show that the metabolism stays elevated
for 15 hours after high-intensity strength training. Whatever way you
choose to lose weight, just realize that it didn't appear overnight
and it will take a while to come off, but stay determined and focused.
Find a buddy who will keep you encouraged. You have made so many
commitments to others ( bankers, home mortgages, your job, kids
college fund, car payment), this time make a commitment to your
wonderful self.
Try for the next 4 months to get a more healthy lifestyle and to lose
those extra pounds.
"YOU LOOK MARVELOUS!" sounds wonderful ....yeah!
Glenbrook Farms Herbs and Such carries the Genmaicha Tea mixture and
mentioned above. If you have any questions please just drop us an
e-mail. * The information in this article should not replace the
advice of your medical practitioner. Lucinda Jenkins is an LPN &
HC as well as a Reiki Practitioner. She is the owner and Master
Soap-maker at Glenbrook Farms Herbs and Such, an on-line herb and tea
shop.
Copyright © 1998, Lucinda Jenkins
Glenbrook Farms Herbs and Such
http://www.glenbrookfarm.com/herbs
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