Friday, November 18, 2011

An African Story That Burns The Fat

By Ashley Fox


United States faces a serious problem of overweight. Over half the above 20 population in the urban areas are overweight. More than $30 billion is spent every year on various prescriptions to lose weight. Tragically at the same time, a sixth of the world's population is facing chronic hunger and starvation. Many weight loss programs such as dieting, weight loss diet, specialized diet, pills, physical exercises, drinks, capsules, shakes as well as surgeries are available to choose from.

There has always been a search for something painless and effortless by those who desperately needed to lose weight. The story of Hoodia gordonii that emerged from Africa about its ability to act as an appetitive suppressant was welcomed with great enthusiasm.

The traditional African lives are rich in culture. Traditional remedies are an integral part of their lives often combined with religious rituals. As many as 156 medicinal plants are reported to be used to manage gynecological problems alone. Most often this traditional knowledge are documented and used by corporations and commercialized without permission from the holders of the knowledge. This is referred to as biopiracy. This has come to be condemned in recent times as unethical. South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) investigated and obtained patent for the use of Hoodia gordonii as an appetite suppressant. CSIR then sold the rights to a British company. When the issue of biopiracy regarding Hoodia was raked up, CSIR acknowledged the San people as the source of this knowledge and declared a small share in the profits. A number of Hoodia products are now sold in the market. Hoodia is combined with a few other useful ingredients. Reviews of many of these products are available in the Internet. For instance the Dex L10 Hoodia Gordonii reviews will tell you what people think about this product.

The indigenous peoples inhabit a habitat for generations and centuries interacting intensely with nature. They depend on nature for their livelihood as well for survival that they revere nature as the provider of life. From these interactions and observations, they learn about the characteristics of various species and possible uses. These are then verified through repeated experimentation or from repeated similar experiences. This knowledge is then transmitted onward to the next generation. The knowledge covers all aspects of life and living including crops, food, human and animal health and even beauty care.

Obesity is such a dilemma. It's not only about looking wow but its all about the obese person who's health is always at risk.




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