The most common cause of weight gain is consuming too much fat, and not burning enough calories through exercise. Many weight-loss methods include using drugs and/or surgery to help decrease the appetite, block fat absorption, and reduce the size of the stomach. Unfortunately, some of these treatments may have serious side effects, HomeRemediesWeb.com notes. Various homeopathic remedies may help you lose weight without harmful side effects.
Cabbage
Natural-HomeRemedies.org advocates that those interested in losing weight add cabbage to the diet, because the tartaric acid found in that vegetable helps to slow the body's conversion of sugar and carbohydrates into fat. Substitute one meal with a cabbage salad to help meet your weight-loss goals.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is another homeopathic suggestion for weight loss. It can help increase the metabolism, which in turn helps burn more calories. Mix two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a 16-ounce glass of water, HomeRemediesWeb.com advises, and take a few sips throughout the day.
Evening Primrose Oil
HomeRemediesWeb.com says that evening primrose oil is similar to apple cider vinegar, in that it helps to stimulate the metabolism and burns more calories. Take one capsule of evening primrose oil once a day, followed by a 20-minute cardiovascular routine.
Honey
Natural-HomeRemedies.com suggests using honey for weight loss. Combine just less than 1 1/2 teaspoons of honey with a cup of hot water, or mix one teaspoon of honey with one cup of water, three teaspoons of lime juice, and 1/4-teaspoon of black pepper. Drink this mixture once a day, every day for three months.
Green Tea
Green tea with caffeine can help boost the metabolism, and also helps suppress the appetite, says HomeRemediesWeb.com. Take a green tea supplement three times a day before each meal. The supplement should contain 50 milligrams of caffeine and 90 milligrams of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the active ingredient found in green tea. Combine the supplement with a 30-minute exercise routine three times a week --- preferably 10 minutes of light weights, followed by 20 minutes of cardiovascular activity.
Exercise
Home-Remedies-For-You.com observes that regular exercise is an important part of any weight-loss plan, and recommends between 30 and 60 minutes per session. Start with walking, and add swimming or bicycling. The site also suggests drinking eight to 10 glasses of water per day to avoid fluid retention.
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