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Hoodia gordoniiis an African cactus from Namibia and South Africa.In Africa’s Kalahari Desert, hoodia has traditionally been eaten by the San Bushmen, to ward off hunger and thirst on long journeys.

Many people are interested in hoodia for its possible weight loss benefits. Supposedly hoodia works because it tricks a part of your brain, your hypothalamus into thinking that you are full. A role of the hypothalamus is to determines if appetite needs to be increased or suppressed by reading the blood glucose level. The active component in hoodia is p57. The molecule P57 “talks” to the hypothalamus in your brain. Reportedly, p57 can signal to the hypothalamus to suppress the appetite even more strongly than one’s blood glucose level. 

A few possible side effects from hoodia are reported. It could impair liver function or cause blood sugar level to drop too low. Unfortunately, scientifically strong, published research on hoodia is sketchy. Most of the “research” on hoodia is from websites selling a hoodia product. If you are going to buy hoodia, be careful. Some products out on the market claiming that they contain hoodia, when tested do not contain any hoodia!

Other points to consider are:

1. Every human is different and just because it works for some people, it is not likely to work for everyone.
2. There is no clinical evidence yet on its interactions with other drugs that a person may be taking, such as cholesterol or diabetes medicine.
3. Remember that excess weight is a symptom of an imbalance within the body on the physical or emotional level. Taking hooida, or any other weight loss supplement will not address the underlying factors of what caused the weight gain in the first place. As a result, if hoodia is discontinued and the factors causing the weight loss have not been address, the excess weight is likely to return.

For an online video addressing the beliefs and emotions that lead to weight gain, visit www.weightlossforwellbeing.com

Here’s to your success in releasing excess weight!

Deborah Barnett, Ph.D.

www.ManifestingWellBeing.com

www.DeborahBarnett.com

When I think back into the past, I realize that weight loss was a very tough task for me to accomplish. I was always concerned about my deadlines at work and I was always very, very tired. When I arrived home, I didn’t want to have to make any additional decisions. All I ever wanted to do was to go home, kick back, watch the TV and eat Doritos, Cheetos or some other snack that started with the letters “chocolate bar.” I was exhausted from the mental anguish of having to make important decisions at work and just wanted to be entertained by the television at night. I was overweight and felt awful about myself. I thought of myself as being FAT.
I didn’t believe in the weight loss options that I typically saw advertised, such as surgery or having to go on the strictest of diets.  My mental dedication just wasn’t up to “par” when it came to dieting.  I had dieted before and had always gained the weight right back as soon as I took any liberties in the selection of the foods I was eating.
After meeting Dr. Deb, I realized that the most important part for me to learn concerning weight loss was truly the mental process, not the eating process. Until this time I hadn’t realized the impact that my thoughts and beliefs had on my weight. Once I was able to reduce my negative thinking, I was able to easily decide how much and what I chose to eat.  I was also able to easily begin a new dietary program that has kept the weight off for close to two years now. I realized this never would have happened without the procedures and advice that I received from Dr. Deb.
There were dramatic changes in my mental and emotional states, especially in the arena of over-coming mental obstacles. One of Dr. Deb’s techniques that changed my life forever, including weight loss, is something I continue to use often as a regular part of my life. You can find this technique at http://www.weightlossforwellbeing.com  Truly, the mental part of starting a weight loss program is just as important as the food we put in our mouth.
One of the nice parts about getting into the right “mental state” of mind is that it creates lasting effects instead of temporary results. Remember, I was the person who was the chronic yo-yo dieter. Up 20 pounds down 20 pounds, up 10 pounds down 10 pounds. This was a typical “month in” and “month out” pattern for me. This created mental anguish for me, as I failed to keep my weight off. I often see others who are in the same pattern that I was in. I would highly recommend Dr. Deb’s techniques for anyone who has tried traditional dieting or used the yo-yo techniques and been disappointed.
Here is my update on how things have been for me since using Dr Deb’s secret techniques.
• I have more energy than at any time in the last 20 years
• I have been able to maintain my goal weight
• I eat a variety of foods.
• I don’t feel like I’m punishing myself
• I feel congruent and happy knowing that I’m in control of my weight
• I am much more proud of my body
• I have much less fear about how I appear in public concerning my weight
If you want to lose weight and you feel your story is similar to mine, give Dr. Deb a try.  Go to http://www.weightlossforwellbeing.com and start creating your new life TODAY!
Tom Troughton
www.BeClearToday.com