It often happens that people who have made the decision to get rid of excess weight want instant results. Therefore, they try to use all possible means at once: diets, drugs for weight loss, strength and aerobic exercise. But such an intense attack on excess fat sometimes leads to the fact that the body is under severe stress and gains weight again at the first opportunity.
To avoid a sharp moral and physical stress, you can start the fight against excess fat with the help of folk remedies. Traditional medicine offers a lot of methods and recipes that are time-tested and everyone can choose the most comfortable methods and recipes for themselves.
The benefits of traditional medicine in the fight against excess weight
All weight loss products offered by traditional medicine are based on natural and healthy ingredients. Most of the products do not just help to say goodbye to extra pounds, but restore and improve the natural processes in the body, contributing to good health.
They cleanse all internal organs and blood of toxins and improve metabolism. As a result, the body begins to function at a qualitatively better level.
Many folk remedies help reduce appetite, so a cleansed body and a normalized diet can be the first significant step towards harmony. But in order to consolidate and improve the result, along with the methods of traditional medicine, it is necessary to give the body more useful physical activity and follow the principles of proper nutrition.
Effective folk remedies for weight loss
Traditional medicine offers a lot of recipes, guided by which, you can independently prepare remedies that cause weight loss. Such products are based on various natural ingredients and help to gently cleanse the body.
natural juices
- cabbage juice contains components that help burn excess fat in the body. Juice is made from white cabbage and drunk three times a day before meals for one month. If it seems that the juice does not have a very pleasant taste, then it can be mixed with lemon, beet or carrot juice. This will not only improve the taste, but also enhance the cleansing effect for the body;
- birch sap speeds up metabolism and improves immunity. It is important that the birch sap is fresh, no more than a day should pass from the moment of its collection, only in this case it has useful properties. You need to drink birch sap for a month, 1 glass a day;
- Fresh celery juice does an excellent job of removing fluid and toxins from the body, and will also help improve metabolism. It should be drunk before meals, 2 tablespoons for 14 days.
Homemade drinks
- a drink based on honey gently cleanses the body, it is prepared by dissolving a tablespoon of honey in one glass of warm water. A small amount of lemon juice is added to the honey drink, it is recommended to take this drink twice a day: in the morning on an empty stomach and in the evening before dinner;
- a drink based on natural apple cider vinegar is also suitable as a means for weight loss. When using vinegar, it is better to be careful, it is necessary that it be of good quality. To prepare the drink, the following proportions are observed: 2 teaspoons of vinegar per glass of water. The resulting solution is consumed immediately after a meal, the vinegar drink should be drunk within three months.
Infusions and decoctions
- oatmeal broth speeds up metabolism, removes toxins from the body and helps to reduce body fat. To prepare a decoction, you need to pour 2 cups of oatmeal with one liter of water and leave to infuse for 12 hours. Then the gruel is poured into a saucepan, brought to a boil and simmered over low heat for 1. 5 hours. Ready broth should be stored in the refrigerator. Oatmeal broth should be drunk warm half a cup before meals. The course of application of this tool is one month;
- Ginger root tincture improves the functioning of the stomach and overall digestion. Ginger root (about 5 cm) needs to be peeled and cut into thin pieces, two small cloves of garlic are easy to peel. Ginger and garlic are placed on the bottom of a thermos and poured with two liters of boiling water. To make the drink effective, it must be infused for 1. 5 hours, and then filtered. 2 liters of infusion is designed for one day, drink it in small portions;
- a decoction based on corn stigmas helps to reduce appetite and cleanse the body. The method of preparing such a decoction is quite simple: a teaspoon of stigmas is added to a glass of boiling water and boiled for no more than one minute, then the resulting liquid is infused for an hour and filtered. It is recommended to drink corn decoction half a cup 30 minutes before meals;
- herbal infusion can be used instead of tea in the morning and evening. To prepare an infusion on herbs, chamomile, immortelle and St. John's wort are used. All ingredients are mixed in equal proportions and ground to a powder. The resulting dry mixture of herbs is brewed one tablespoon per half liter of boiling water.
Diuretics for weight loss
Excess water accumulates in the tissues of the body from malnutrition. Folk diuretics allow you to remove excess fluid, reduce appetite and rid the body of toxins, which, by their presence, impair metabolism.
Herbs and products that produce a diuretic effect should be used wisely, as some of them can cause allergic reactions in the body, so it is recommended to consult with specialists first.
Herbs and plants with a diuretic effect
- Oregano, plantain, birch leaf are suitable for making infusions and teas;
- Milk thistle, immortelle, dandelion, barberry and corn stigmas are means for losing weight and improving the functioning of the liver, gallbladder and the entire digestive system;
- Fennel seeds are recommended by nutritionists for weight loss. Fennel not only produces a diuretic effect, but also stimulates the pancreas. Fennel seeds can be consumed boiled or raw. Dry seeds can reduce appetite and help energize the body;
- Green tea, ginger, dandelion and mate help break down body fat, as they slightly increase body temperature and increase energy consumption in the body.
All these plants in dry form are sold in pharmacies. Methods for preparing decoctions are usually indicated on the packages. The most popular diuretic teas are ginger tea, green tea, and fennel seed tea.
Products with a diuretic effect
- Watermelon and melon are those foods that are good for the liver and kidneys. These gourds contain a lot of vitamins, as well as useful micro and macro elements;
- Fruits and vegetables should make up a significant portion of your diet. Almost all fruits and vegetables have a mild diuretic effect and help to improve well-being;
- Berries: lingonberries, cranberries, rosehips, raspberries, in addition to the diuretic effect, also have anti-inflammatory properties.
Excess fat on the abdomen often overtakes even those people who are not prone to being overweight. You can get rid of this tummy by resorting to some folk remedies.
- Colon cleansing helps the body get rid of accumulated toxins and allows you to quickly reduce the volume of the abdomen. Thus, the body cleanses itself. It is recommended to do an enema twice a week. For the procedure, a solution is used prepared from water and lemon juice or from water and apple cider vinegar in the ratio of 2 tablespoons per 2 liters of water;
- Normalization of nutrition also helps to improve metabolism and the removal of toxins. Adding high-fiber foods such as spinach, pumpkin, beans, and beets to your diet will allow you to gradually get rid of excess belly fat. Fruits will have a similar effect: lemon, apple, pineapple and grapefruit;
- Fat burning is facilitated by reducing the daily calorie intake. To reduce appetite, you can use fig and dried apricot sorbet in the morning (in portions of 30 grams);
- Foods with a high content of healthy carbohydrates also help to saturate the body and relieve hunger for a long time. The use of porridge based on rice, buckwheat, millet, oats and other cereals helps to cleanse the intestines;
- Water, which the body needs daily in a volume of at least 2 liters, ensures a normal metabolism. In the morning, you can add lemon juice or a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water drunk on an empty stomach.
Bath treatments for weight loss
A wonderful and effective folk way to lose weight is a bath. Taking bath procedures, you can stimulate the process of burning subcutaneous fat and rid your body of excess lymphatic fluid. In addition, the bath has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin, cleansing the pores and making it smooth.
With one visit to the bath, you can get rid of a few extra pounds at once. To get an excellent result, you need to make the day on which the visit to the bath is scheduled to be unloading. During the first half of the day, you should drink only green tea and tomato juice.
It is better to go to the bath in the afternoon before 16: 00. It is recommended to visit the steam room 3-4 times, while not pouring cold water on it. After the bath (after 1-2 hours) you can afford a light dinner, for example, vegetables with chicken breast or lean fish. The next morning, when weighing, you can find that it took 3-4 kilograms of weight. You need to understand that the bulk of these kilograms is water.
A good effect on the body and skin is provided by natural products (honey, oils), which can be used when visiting the bath. For example, prepare a natural scrub from honey and salt and apply it on the body before visiting the steam room. The scrub must be washed off after leaving the steam room.
Features of nutrition during menopause
Menopause, a special period in a woman's life, it can often be accompanied by weight gain. This is due to the fact that the production of female sex hormones stops. Restructuring in the body requires close attention to nutrition.
To maintain health and figure, you should follow a diet and pay special attention to the choice of food. It is recommended to switch to vegetable fats, which are quite abundant in nuts and various vegetable oils. Avoid fried foods and turn to steaming or boiling.
Meat and dairy products should be low in fat. Various seafood must be present in the diet, as they saturate the body with essential fats and amino acids.
Be sure to use cereals, flour products, bran, bread and potatoes for food (in no case should you refuse potatoes, since the body needs starch). To increase the level of energy and normal functioning of the heart, cereals are useful: pearl barley, barley, oatmeal.
Fruits, vegetables and berries fight toxins and cleanse the intestines. The use of greens, onions and garlic helps to maintain immunity and normalize blood sugar levels.
Be sure to drink 2 liters of water or more every day. This will help maintain a normal level of fluid in the body and reduce the level of sweating.
As a dessert, you can afford marshmallows, marshmallows and some bananas. Raisins, dried apricots, figs, tangerines can also act as a dessert, these products support the normal nervous system and improve heart function.
During menopause, it is important not only to take care of proper nutrition, but also to listen carefully to your body. Weight gain can be associated not only with dietary habits, but also with certain malfunctions in the body, which are best tracked in time with the help of qualified medical assistance.
There are a lot of folk remedies and ways to lose weight. They are used by a large number of people who want to normalize weight, improve health and well-being. Some turn to a certain remedy and, feeling the result, use only that remedy. Someone resorts to a set of measures. In any case, someone else's experience is often of interest to those who first decided to turn to folk remedies.
People leave the following reviews about losing weight with traditional medicine:
Woman, 27 years old. To control my weight and help my body cope with harmful substances that are found in excess in chips and sweets, I regularly drink ginger infusion. In addition to useful properties, the drink has a pleasant taste. I always add lemon juice, cinnamon and honey to the ginger infusion. By the way, cinnamon also improves metabolism, and lemon promotes the breakdown of fats. I need to drink ginger tea twice a day, but sometimes I only make it for the evening. And in winter, this drink also supports immunity.
Woman, 35 years old. Unhealthy food and environment often have a detrimental effect on our body. I drink green tea to take care of my body. It helps to dull the feeling of hunger and energizes. Thanks to green tea, I feel that my metabolism is in order and I do not gain weight. Be sure to brew tea in a French press, tea bags do not have a healing effect, in my opinion. In the summer I add cherry and currant leaves to green tea, it turns out very tasty and fragrant.
Woman, 40 years old. I keep myself in shape largely thanks to the bath. For as long as I can remember, I have always taken baths regularly. This is such a tone for the body, after the bath I always feel fresh and toned. No looseness and flabbiness of the skin does not appear. And if you smear with honey, then the skin is like silk. I try to take a steam bath several times and warm up properly so that I have enough energy for one or two weeks.