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Poke Root Herbs for Weight Loss

Weight loss grows more and more difficult every year as portions get larger and exercise becomes less and less frequent. However, there are many diets and natural treatments that help with weight loss. Poke root is one of the natural remedies that may help with weight loss. It's important to remember that weight loss should always be achieved by exercise and proper diet. Natural remedies should only be supplemental.

  1. Warning

    • Doses of more than one gram per day can be dangerous. Overdosing on poke root can cause it to become an emetic and a cathartic. This means it can trigger problems that are lying dormant or just waiting to start. It can cause death quickly, and as a result, poke root should be carefully considered before even starting its use. Consult with you doctor before taking poke root or any other herbal supplement to make sure it won't cause any adverse effects.

    Effects on the Body

    • Poke root will stimulate and clean lymph nodes. Lymph nodes help stimulate the immune system. Many people who have a poor immune system are often too sick to work out. As a result, they gain weight from lack of exercise, which only hurts their body even more. An immune system that runs efficiently helps keep you healthy enough to exercise and eat well. Poke root also helps the digestive system operate more efficiently. Bad dieting can lead to spikes of energy immediately after eating that quickly drop away and leave you exhausted. An efficient digestive system burning calories more fully will also provide the body with a more stable source of energy. It will also help avoid the drops in blood sugar which can lead to incessant food cravings. Eliminating these cravings can help stop rampant over eating.

    Use

    • Never take capsules of poke root or take it with water. Diluting it makes people think its potency is lessened, so they will add more. This is not true. The poke root will still be incredibly potent. Poke root is available in nutritionist stores or in health food stores online, in a "dropper" format. It's best to take only one dropper full at a time to avoid any potential ill effects. You and your doctor can choose the right dosage for you.

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