Dieta Hoodia - Artículos y Noticias de Hoodia, Aloe, Noni y Chia en Inglés

San medicinal knowledge exploited

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 01:01:47 +0000

Hoodia, the southern African plant which the San have used as an appetite suppressant and thirst quencher for thousands of years, is under threat after being hammered so hard by people by people trying to make a quick buck that it may become extinct within two years.

This year about 500 tons of the succulent were cut from the wild for export. There are now calls for a ban on Hoodia exports until the authorities are able to control what appears to be extensive illegal harvesting.

Imitation of Hoodia Gordonii can be misleading

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 01:00:52 +0000

Saturday, November 25 2006 @ 01:58 PM Central Standard Time

Originally used for treating indigestion and small infections, Hoodia has long been familiar to the indigenous people of Southern Africa, who seldom use the plant species for said medication. Hoodia is genus of thirteen species in Apocynaceae flowering plants family that are grown and nurtured in a garden. One of the species is the popular Hoodia gordonii which was found to be an effective appetite suppressant.

Food producers seek an elixir for a health-conscious age

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:59:42 +0000

By Jenny Wiggins and Andrew Ward,By Jenny Wiggins and Andrew Ward

Published: December 22 2006 02:00 | Last updated: December 22 2006 02:00

Seven years ago, Daryl Rees set off on an expedition to the Orange River on the fringes of the Kalahari desert to look for a spiky little plant known as the Hoodia. He had been told that it had unusual properties: when a small amount is eaten, it makes hunger pangs disappear.

Hoodia - The answer to obesity and hunger

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:58:42 +0000

by Daniel Avaro
Manager, Hoodia Latina

The world is certainly a curious place with amazing and incredible circumstances happening every day. The hoodia story is one of them.

In the developed and industrialized nations actually we find one of the largest battles the man has embraced to: the fight against obesity. There are about 300 million people worldwide rated as overweight or obese. And the fight is going on, but the final victory is some years ahead.

Hoodia fever takes a toll on rare plant

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:57:22 +0000

The southern African succulent, which is said to suppress hunger, faces danger in the wild.

By Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer

December 26, 2006

MARIENTAL, NAMIBIA — When fully grown, the plant resembles something from "The Day of the Triffids" or some other science-fiction creation: a squat succulent with thick, spiky arms, purple fleshy petals and seedpods like rhino horns.

Cactus that promises to curb the appetite

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:55:52 +0000

By Cahal Milmo
Published: 26 December 2006
A multi-million pound race between the world's biggest food companies is under way to tackle the global obesity epidemic by producing the first clinically-tested "satiety pill".

Three conglomerates - the Anglo-Dutch firm Unilever, France's Danone and Kraft in America - are researching compounds to achieve the hallowed goal of inducing people to eat less by suppressing their appetite.

African plant may aid dieters, farmers

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:54:32 +0000

African plant may aid dieters, farmers

ROBYN DIXON Los Angeles Times

MARIENTAL, Namibia - When fully grown, the plant resembles something from "The Day of the Triffids": a squat succulent with thick, spiky arms, purple fleshy petals and seedpods like rhino horns.

Hoodia gordonii is no beauty, but this humble plant is Africa's latest cash crop, priced almost like a narcotic at $40 an ounce.

But do Hoodia diet pills actually work?

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:11:39 +0000

Diet miracle from an African plant is a spam special

By Erika Engelhaupt

For The Inquirer

If you haven't heard of Hoodia yet, you must have a great spam filter on your e-mail.

The diet pill has been clogging computer screens across the continent since Lesley Stahl of CBS's 60 Minutes told viewers in 2004 that it worked for her. This year, actor Joseph Gannascoli of HBO's The Sopranos said it helped him drop some of his pasta-fed girth.

Hunger management foods on the way

Fri, 07 Jul 2006 20:18:24 +0000

Thursday, July 06, 2006

Satiety has been called the ‘Holy Grail of nutrition’. Although there are still relatively few food and supplement products claiming to enhance fullness or suppress appetite on the market, that may well change as the present flurry of activity in the ingredients sector trickles down to finished products. Worldwide, obesity is a serious problem. According to a recent report, nearly 50% of all South Africans are overweight (BMI exceeding 25) or obese (BMI exceeding 30).

Natural Herbal Skin Care

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 13:32:21 +0000

by Jerrick Foo

Natural herbal skin care has been the choice of beautiful women the world over for thousands of years. It has only been recently that cosmetic companies have formulated makeup and skin care products that contain chemicals and artificial additives in an effort to improve on the natural herbal skin care regimens that have been around for centuries.

Acne Skincare Tips: Drink Water and More

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 13:29:30 +0000

The following acne skincare tips will help you in healing the acne outbreak that has been troubling you for quite some time now.

• To sanitize and soothe the acne-affected skin, use gentle astringent with witch hazel.

• Oil free moisturizers with sun protection can supplement for the loss of moisture. They can also soothe acne-prone skin.

• Choose water-based products for acne skin care and avoid products with oil or petroleum contents if you have acne.

• Honey mask can be applied once a week to nourish skin and soothe acne lesions. Honey is a gentle disinfectant and is believed to have medicinal properties that are proven in healing acne blemishes. Also, it may destroy acne bacteria thriving on the skin.

• Wash your face with sulphur-based soap two times a day. Possibly in the morning after you wake up and in the evening before you sleep. Scrubbing is not advisable; you only have to touch it smoothly. On the other hand, too much washing of the skin may create further trouble than help.

•If you wear a long hair, it is advisable to take your hair back from the face when you suffer from acne. Your hair has oil content and may accumulate dirt. Once you move and your hair gets in contact to your face or your neck, this may worsen the acne. Also, make sure that your hair is washed daily.

•Take daily multi vitamins. Your acne-affected skin may need nutritional supplements which may not be provided in your diet.

• To quickly heal your acne pimples, it is recommended that your take chromium supplements.

• Vitamin A must be included in your diet for it may help in protecting and preventing the skin from acne. It may also aid in the reduction of sebum.

• Choose cosmetics that are water based and does not contain oil such as new Maybelline PURE line with salicylic acid and aloe.

• Eight glasses of water a day will significantly cleanse and hydrate your acne-prone skin and may provide your an over-all body good health.

• Your pillow case must be changed or washed on a daily basis.

• Low body content of zinc may cause acne breakouts, so make sure your vitamins contain enough zinc.

• You must not wear tight synthetic clothes if you get acne on your body.

• A moderate exercise may help in the blood circulation and clear the acne.

Source Fashion Monitor Toronto

Can aloe and probiotics help reverse IBS?

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 13:26:48 +0000

Roman Bystrianyk, "Can aloe and probiotics help reverse IBS?", Health Sentinel, March 8, 2006,

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a chronic condition characterized by abdominal pain, cramping, constipation, and diarrhea. According to the website www.ibsgroup.org IBS has been reported by 10 to 20% of the adult population of the United States and IBS symptoms are responsible for over 3 million visits each year to the doctor. It is considered one of the most common functional GI disorders with 70% of the sufferers being women.

According to the FDA, “Nearly all people with IBS can be helped, but no single treatment works for everyone. The first step is a personal evaluation of history, stress level and diet. People who can identify particular foods or types of stress that bring on the problem should avoid them. For most, especially those who tend to be constipated, regular physical activity helps keep the gastrointestinal tract functioning normally.”

“A substantial number of Americans with IBS have more severe symptoms that often do not respond to dietary or lifestyle changes alone. Drugs that slow the function of the gastrointestinal tract and are considered to be antispasmodics, such as Bentyl (dicyclomine hydrochloride), are frequently prescribed. Antidiarrheal drugs, such as Lomotil (diphenoxylate) and Imodium (loperamide), may help people with diarrhea.”

However, with the risks of medications such as Lotronex, people have sought out alternatives to treat their illness. According to the British medical journal the Lancet, “GlaxoWellcome withdrew Lotronex from the market after the deaths of five patients taking the drug. There had been 49 cases of ischaemic colitis and 21 of severe constipation, including instances of obstructed and ruptured bowel. In addition to the deaths, 34 patients had required admission to hospital and then need surgery.” The same article chided the FDA for their failure to act appropriately in reviewing and approving Lotronex accusing the FDA as being a “servant of industry”.

Alternative therapies are being studied. For example, a recent study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting compared a probiotic with a placebo. The study found that those who received the probiotic experienced significantly normalized bowel habits.

Jillian H. had suffered with IBS for a long time. “I've probably tried nearly everything for IBS – it can be such a frustrating illness. I've had IBS for about 10 years. It got really bad about a year ago, to the point I had to change jobs and quit traveling altogether.”

Jillian suffered with her condition for many years and followed a variety of orthodox treatments to improve the problem. “I went to the hospital for all the tests, but as most of us know, there is nothing physicians can really offer for IBS.”

Growing frustrated with little to no progress following conventional approaches, Jillian began seeking out alternatives. “After being frustrated with the hospital experience, I decided to look into herbal remedies, and found some that worked great for me: an herbal aloe drink and probiotic.”

“I honestly don't have IBS symptoms anymore. I haven't had a stomachache or sharp pains in about 6 months now. It took me about 3 weeks – taking the aloe and probiotic twice a day to feel better. I actually feel 'normal' now, which is nothing short of a miracle after how sick I was. For the first time in about 10 years, I've been able to eat cheese, ice cream – things that normally would send me in a tailspin.”

“My aunt, cousin and good friend in Chicago are all now on aloe and probiotics – they all had IBS and have had great results too – no stomach aches and greatly reduced pain, bloating and reflux issues. I strongly suggest these for people who have IBS.”

Source: Health Sentinel

Does Hoodia Work? 3 Ways Hoodia Helps You Lose Weight

Sun, 26 Feb 2006 02:26:06 +0000

You've seen the name everywhere. Hoodia Gordonii has taken the weight loss world by storm. Being touted as the next miracle weight loss pill, Hoodia is now being put into everything from multivitamins to Trimspa.

But does Hoodia work?

Considering the debacle that was Ephedra, consumers are right to be cautious about this new weight loss pill. Does Hoodia actually work to help you lose weight? Does it really do what the pill manufacturers say?

Health reports reshape obesity debate: Studies add uncertainty to effects of excess fat

Sun, 26 Feb 2006 00:00:32 +0000

With one startling report on the effects of excess weight, obesity went from being the second-leading cause of death in America to just another overhyped health threat.

After telling Americans that fatness killed nearly 400,000 Americans annually, federal health officials reversed course last April with a new study that found only 26,000 excess deaths caused by too much weight. More surprisingly, the federal study found that moderately overweight people died less often than those of normal size.

Aloe – the wonder plant

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 23:09:40 +0000

Most people have heard of the Aloe plant family nowadays and many swear by its use for a wide variety of skin complaints and other ailments.

There are over 200 species of Aloe plant, most of them native to Africa, but the most recognised is probably Aloe Barbadensis, better known as Aloe Vera. Although most Aloes have medicinal properties it is this particular variety that has taken the west by storm in recent years.