Every time you turn around, there is a weight loss plan being advertised. In
the supermarket checkout line there are dozens of magazines displayed. On almost
every one you will see a diet plan or diet tips that are guaranteed to work!As
more people suffer with obesity and loss of energy, the concern becomes greater
to lose weight. In desperation, people try every new diet that comes out. Some
of these are not good for your health and can cause severe problems with
continued use.Another popular method of weight loss is taking diet pills.
Sometimes a doctor will give you an appetite suppressant, but these are only
meant for temporary use. Many take over-the-counter pills, but these are really
only supplements and may not deliver the desired results.Try a Natural Approach
to Weight LossIf you are dissatisfied with your body and the diets you have
tried, why not try a more natural approach? You may not see instant results, but
in the long run the results will be more satisfactory. You will have a better
level of health and wellness, and a higher level of energy.With all the
additives, preservatives and chemicals in our food and body hygiene products,
our bodies are in need of detoxing. Using a cleansing system, usually made up of
herbal products, will help remove the toxins built up in your organs and fatty
tissues.Other harmful products that affect our health are cigarettes and tobacco
products, sodas, coffee, environmental pollutants and prescription drugs. By
detoxing the body you will eliminate these wastes and help the body function in
a healthier way. This will give you more energy, better colon health, clearer
skin, and help with your weight loss efforts.Eat Healthy FoodsA good diet of
healthy foods is another area that is important. Eliminate harmful foods such as
white flour and sugar and refined foods. Eat meat moderately and concentrate on
fresh vegetables and fruit. Instead of skipping meals and eating one big meal a
day, eat five to six small meals during the day. This is easier for your body to
absorb and can be used more efficiently.It is important to keep your metabolism
functioning to lose weight. Exercise is important for everyone, but not everyone
wants to run for an hour, or has access to a swimming pool. Find something you
like to do. If you don't like to exercise alone, join a gym and have a variety
of activities to choose from. If you have a good place to walk, take a brisk
walk several times a week. You may not see instant results, but you will be
burning extra calories and begin to tone up.Healthy Weight LossBy eating less
calories and eating healthier foods, you will keep your metabolism from slowing
down. You can still eat enough to get full without eating fatty or sugar-laden
foods. All natural and organic foods will satisfy your appetite and help you
burn more calories. Taking vitamins and minerals will help avoid any
deficiencies.As you seek weight loss and natural healing, make some changes in
your life. Strive to eat healthy and get more exercise. These are the keys to
feeling better and living a longer and more satisfying life.Chris Robertson is
an author of Majon International, one of the worlds MOST popular internet
marketing companies on the web. Learn more about weight loss. - What is
Maca?Maca is a tuber that grows in the Andean plateaus of Peru, at an altitude
as high as 14,500 feet. It is the only food plant that is able to survive this
high elevation, full of the climactic challenges presented by an oxygen poor
environment, freezing wind and intensive sunlight. It has been used by
Peruvians, as far back as the Incas, for food as well as for fertility rights
and strengthening of warriors prior to battle and endurance sports. Since the
1960?s, however, Peruvian scientists have through research come to a greater
understanding of the science behind its medicinal and nutritional potency. This
has led to Maca?s growing, world wide acceptance as a supplemental and
alternative therapy for many conditions normally treated with pharmaceutical
drugs. How does Maca work?Maca is adaptogenic, therefore it responds to the
needs of the body into which it is absorbed according to the age and gender of
the individual. It stimulates the glands of the pituitary-hypothalamus axis to
produce needed hormones, thus its effect is not merely over reproductive
hormones but also over those secreted by the pancreas, adrenals and thyroid
glands as well. This is very important because very few natural products have
been proven to have a positive effect on hypothyroidism. Nutritional
SupplementMaca root is a nutritional powerhouse containing high amounts of amino
acids, beneficial complex carbohydrates, vitamins B1, B2, B12, C and E, numerous
minerals including calcium, iron, phosporus, zinc and magnesium. It also has
significant amounts of fatty acids such as linoleic, palmitic and oleic acids.
The presence of tannins, saponins and four alkaloids may also explain Maca?s
ability to regulate hormones.Hormonal RegulationThe sterols in Maca rather than
adding hormones to the system help the body to produce its own natural hormones
according to its needs. Maca has been shown to alleviate Premenstrual Syndrome,
perimenopause, menopause, and erectile dysfunction in men. It also increases
libido in both sexes, raises sperm count for men and enhances the ability to
conceive for women. It has even been used on young adults with ADD and ADHD
with positive results.EnergizerMaca?s positive effect on the adrenals accounts
for its good reputation as an energizer. Most athletic users of Maca report an
increase in both power and endurance during cardiovascular and resistance
exercise. It is known to reverse lethargy and studies show many patients
suffering from chronic fatigue have found some relief from their condition with
sustained daily use of the plant.Anti-DepressantWhat is most surprising about
Maca are its properties as an anti-depressant. Even though, working in the
holistic environment, I had heard about its potential in that area, I was
stunned when I experienced its power first hand. I had already been taking Maca
daily for energy and hormonal regulation. Upon doing a Whole Person Healing (a
3-day comprehensive holistic and medical work up) with Dr. Helen Ross at the
Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center, she prescribed that I double the dosage that I
was currently taking. Within 24 hours of making that change my depression was
gone, and I felt more emotionally equipped to handle the daily challenges of my
demanding job. It was a miraculous transformation that was immediately noticed
by myself and my co-workers. The same resilience that maca demonstrates in the
wild, is the same hardiness that it brings to the human organism; creating a
?can-do? feeling out of what would have been a ?can?t cope? circumstance. This
is part of the magical chemical signature of the plant. The reason for its
ability to regulate depression is not yet fully known, but scientists and
holistic physicians postulate that it could be related to both its hormone
balancing power and nutritional potency.Sources of MacaMaca is most accessible
for western users in either powdered or capsule form. The best source of Maca
comes from plants that have either been wild harvested or traditionally
cultivated (meaning organically and without pesticides) between the altitudes of
13 000 and 15 000 feet above sea level. Plants grown at lower altitudes have
been found to be nutritionally and medicinally inferior in lab analyses. It is
crucial to make sure that the powder is derived from sun or air dried plants and
not from those baked in an oven. Heat has been shown to significantly alter the
nutritional content of Maca. Also avoid irradiated sources. The germ count at
the high altitude at which the tuber grows is so low that such sterilization is
neither warranted nor beneficial. Maca powder can easily be purchased from the
internet or at a health food store. Online, I would recommend that you purchase
maca from www.rawfood.com or www.treeoflife.nu .Because Maca is actually a food
plant, and not an herb or isolated nutritional supplement, so negative effects
of taking the powder have not been reported. This aspect of Maca also makes it
possible to take Maca alone, (without food), if preferred.It is easy to see why
Maca was and is revered by ancient and modern Peruvians alike. Perhaps it is
just a matter of time before the rest of the world fully succumbs to the magic
of maca.Fadzo Chanakira is a freelance writer that divides her time between
Arizona and California, where she both lives and works. In addition to having
written holistic articles for print and the internet on a variety of topics, she
has a holistic business specializing in nutritional supplementation and truly
natural beauty products called Alchemy of Beauty. Her undergraduate studies
were in Kinesiology at Occidental College in Los Angeles, California. Fadzo
also authors a free bi-monthly e-newsletter called The Alchemical Beauty News.
She is currently working towards her Masters in Spiritual and Live Food
Nutrition with the College of Living Arts in Patagonia, AZ. She can be reached
through her website, http://www.alchemyofbeauty.com or through the Ezine author
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