Hoodia
#241230 - 01/24/06 01:54 PM
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Saveena
Reged: 11/22/04
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I'm a little behind the times when it comes to dietary supplements. I'm not even sure how I heard about this one, but it sounds pretty promising.
In addition to an appetite suppressant the Sans Bush men also "used hoodia for severe abdominal cramps, haemorrhoids, tuberculosis, indigestion, hypertension and diabetes."
Anyone have feedback about this?
~ Lisa
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Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, because you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!
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~*~ Update ~*~
I purchased the Hoodia last night. I've taken two doses so far without any adverse effects. While it states that you should take it with water, I've been substituting soy milk.
My appetite has decreased. Which is very good because I was obsessing about food because of the new diet I've started. I have a hard time with diets because of that issue. Under normal circumstances I don't obsess about food, but when I'm trying to cut back it is a whole different issue.
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Where did you get this stuff from? Is it a powder or an SFS?
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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Re: Hoodia
#241404 - 01/25/06 08:36 AM
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Johnny T. Reb
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Hi Saveena, Are you talking about the Bush men that run around
the Kalahari Desert in south Africa?! I've seen your Dragon
quote before, but I can't remember where. -Bob
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My Consumer reports on Health had a brief article on it -- just saying that no real studies had been done on it -- that it wasn't regulated well and that they suggested staying away.
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Yes, THOSE Bushmen. LOL I think they are on to something great.
I pop up every where. 
~ Lisa
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After lots of research, I bought it at a local health food store. The particular brand I selected is "Source Naturals" (http://www.sourcenaturals.com/products/GP1815.html). I have used their products before and I trust them as a company. Plus, it was one of the brands mentioned in one of the articles I read (http://altmedicine.about.com/od/popularhealthdiets/a/hoodia1_2.htm).
These are solid pills that are 20:1. It isn't cheap, but I'm very happy with them so far! I've stopped obsessing about food, but I still have an appetite when it is meal time. No cramps or other side effects. Since my bowel movements were never regular to begin with (I'm a D and C), I can't really say if this has effected them or not. On the other hand, I'm not running to the potty with a case of D! 
There are brands that are FDA regulated now, but there are still quite a few that are not. I didn't check to see if Source Naturals is one of them, but I do know that they have lawyers that keep them in FDA compliance.
Talk to your local health food store to see what they have to say about the product and brand before you buy any herbal supplement. Getting the inside info from some one you know and trust is always a great way to decide upon a product.
Thank you all for the support! I'll let you know how things go.
~ Lisa
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Re: Hoodia
#241874 - 01/26/06 03:51 PM
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penpal
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Here is an interesting article about the pros and cons of Hoodia.
http://www.3fatchicks.com/diets/hoodia-gordonii.php
I tried Hoodia for a while, but didn't notice any change in appetite. As with anything, 'your mileage may vary'. There seems to be some optimism that a supplement that does work may be developed in a few years time.
I've lately come to the conclusion that, even if it works, I'm not prepared to be on any weight loss supplement for the rest of my life (which is what it would take as I'm a food addict). Who knows what other side effects there might be if you have to take a supplement FOREVER?
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Penny
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I've lost 3 pounds this week! When you have about 100 to go, that is very good news. And no, I'm not exagerating. I would be happy with loosing half of that, but I know my doctor won't be happy till I am under 150. At 5'5" that is still a little on the heavy side, but not too damaging on the arthritic knee. This is close to what I look like these days: http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=23056860&context=set-178468&size=o
I am hoping that a couple weeks on the Hoodia will help me out with the amount that I eat. Unless the supplement really does help me with abdominal cramps, it isn't something I want to be on for the long term. I am looking at this as a way to teach my body and brain that I don't have to constantly worry about food. For me, over eating is a habit more than an addiction.
~ Lisa
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Well Lisa, you're making progress, that's good. No annoying
side effects from hoodia? That's not bad either. I see that
the mice in Texas are pretty big! -Bob
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