Thermogenic Herbs

You do not have to rely on the latest and greatest weight loss technology to help get rid of those extra pounds. Some people are turning to natural solutions, such as thermogenic herbs.Thermogenic herbs help contribute to a person's weight loss. The herbs help increase a person's body temperature and metabolism, which in turn burns more calories.

Cayenne

• Cayenne is a spicy pepper that is common in Mexican, Chinese, Cajun and Indian dishes. Not only does it aid in weight loss, but it also helps lessen mucus during a cold and aids in pain reduction. You can purchase it as a pill in the herbal section of a pharmacy, fresh in the produce section of your grocery store or powdered in the spice section.

Green tea

• Green tea comes from the same plant from which black tea is derived. The only difference is that green tea goes through less processing from the time it is picked to the time it lands on the shelves. It increases body temperature without increasing heart rate. It also contains powerful antioxidants. Take green tea in the liquid tea form for the desired results.

Mustard seed

• In a study at England's Oxford Polytechnic Institute, it was found mustard seed can act as a powerful thermogenic. One teaspoon of spicy mustard was found to increase a person's metabolism as much as 25 percent for an extended period. Mustard seed can be found in numerous dishes and is located in the spice section of your grocery store.

Cinnamon

• In addition to being a thermogenic, cinnamon has a number of other uses. Diabetics use it to help maintain blood sugar levels. It can also help lower cholesterol. Cinnamon is not just limited to desserts, drinks or breakfasts. You can add it to chili for a little kick. Cinnamon can be found in pill form in a pharmacy and also in powered or stick form in the spice section.