How To Be Healthy With Hoodia?

BBC reported on Hoodia Gordonii plant in 2003. Later 60 Minutes too reporting on this plant in 2004. The plant provoked instant excitement across the world. Until then Hoodia Gordonii was an unknown entity. The exciting news was that consumption of Hoodia could suppress or reduce appetite. This was good news for the obese and those who are desperate to loss weight. Hoodia Gordonii is one amongst the 13 species of Hoodia. It is found in Africa. Hoodia Gordonii is found to be naturally occurring in the Sub-Saharan countries of Namibia and South Africa.

Obesity is characterized by an excessive accumulation of fat on the body. The weight to height figure expressed as body mass index (BMI) is used to indicate the appropriateness or otherwise of the weight of the person. A BMI between 25 kg/m2 and 30 kg/m2 is considered as overweight while a BMI over kg/m2 is considered as obesity. Obesity is associated with a number of diseases such as heart disease, breathing difficulties, osteoarthritis and certain types of cancer. The most common reasons for obesity are excessive calorie intake and overeating. There could also be other factors that may be the causes. Genetic disposition and even psychiatric illness are known to cause obesity.

Hoodia is marketed as a dietary supplement in the form of capsules, protein shakes, tablets, tea, coffee, liquid tinctures, syrups and infusions. Its popularity has also spawned various products that claim to have Hoodia Gordonii as one of its ingredient. The plant has no known side effect. The genuine source of Hoodia continues to be from Sub-Saharan Africa. Hoodia Shake by Desert Burn Industries combines Hoodia with protein.

Physical exercise and dieting can make a dent to overweight. Appetite reducing anti-obesity drugs are available in the market. A number of weight loss programs are also available to choose from. However, a good result can be achieved only when one makes the necessary changes in life style and strictly follow the practices that were decided upon. A major public health problem is obesity though preventable. This is now official. The sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy food habits and lack of physical activities are issues that are required to be addressed.

Obesity is a health dilemma. so, every obese person out there should strive hard to solve this problem while things are not yet worse.

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