Lose weight with alternative therapies
From yoga to ayurvedic herbs and detox supplements, alternative weight loss therapies need a new diet dictionary—but they do work.
Flower essences: Flower essence therapist Claire G Harvey recommends Petit Fleur Weight Combination (£14.95 for 3.8ml). It's a mix of flower essences that aims to help reduce cravings and compulsive eating habits. Just a few drops a day could see really great results. Available from flowersense.co.uk
Ayurvedic herbs: Sebastian Pole recommends Asafoeteda Plus (£13.45 for 90 capsules). It helps to ease bloating, indigestion and cramps. Alternatively, try Guggul Plus (£13.45 for 90 caps) which aims to increase metabolism, clear excess fluids and eliminate waste. Available from pukkaherbs.com
Detox supplements: The Organic Pharmacy Detox – Colon Cleanse & Gut Repair (£26.95 for 60 capsules) promotes weight loss and better digestion. Currently a huge bestseller, these detox capsules were created by pharmacist Margo Marrone. Watch out for her new book The Organic Pharmacy (£14.99 Kyle Cathie) which has a fabulous section on detox diets.
Slim supplements: Hoodia Gordonii is the new weight loss supplement of choice. It's an African cactus which acts as a natural appetite suppressant. No kidding, this stuff is simply flying off the shelves! Make it easy on yourself and choose The 10 day Hoodia Diet (£9.95 for 30 softgel capsules). It sorts the whole thing for you. Available from victoriahealth.com
Yoga moves: The excellent Claire Missingham Yoga DVD teaches you dynamic Vinyasa Yoga Flow. It's our new must-view!
Digestion calmer: Ayurveda too exotic for you? Read The Complete Book Of Food Combining by Kathryn Marsden (£10.99 Piatkus). It's a way of taming your digestion and losing weight naturally. We’ve lost count of the people who’ve written to us raving about this smart way of eating that sorts weight gain and so many other health problems too.
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