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Marietta, GA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) August 19, 2006 -- Ephedra has been available again and when used as directed, can be a significant part of your overall program to reduce your stomach size. Millions will tell you that ephedra products are the best way they have found to reduce caloric intake. Common sense tells you that when you reduce the calories you consume, you will lose weight. But dieting to lose weight is not the end of the story.

Cha' de bugre has many things in common with Ephedra, but unlike Ephedra, it has a positive impact on the heart. Looking at the scientific properties of Cha' de bugre, Dr. G.L. Cruz's book, Dictionary of Plants Used in Brazil, Cha' de bugre is recommended as an excellent diuretic and weight loss aid, as well as a good general heart tonic which can help to stimulate circulation.

It is also used in Brazil and Haiti as a tea to help relieve coughs and asthmatic systems. It can also help to regulate renal function, and reduce uric acid. Externally it is applied to help heal wounds.

The question is, "How long before the FDA bans it like ephedra?

The FDA removed ephedra, also known as Ma-huang from the market in April 2004, claiming that it was responsible for dozens of deaths.

The ban on ephedra didn't affect the sale of over-the-counter cold medications such as decongestants which often contain ephedrine in synthetic form.

Judge Campbell states that drug agencies had failed to prove that ephedra at low doses was dangerous, and that it lacked the authority to ban the substance without such proof. She called for the FDA to lift the ban on ephedra.

The US ban on ephedra was lifted, among other things the court clarified that the FDA must follow the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), and can not treat dietary supplements like drugs or medical devices.

According to the court low doses of ephedra do not pose significant or unreasonable risk by a preponderance of the evidence. Companies that sell ephedra based products are allowed to resume selling whole herb ephedra products with no more than 10mg of naturally occurring ephedrine alkaloids.

Hoodia is for real .... sometimes .... under the right circumstances. I have several clients that use Hoodia, so I decided to try it. Afterall, I sell Hoodia. But don't get mad at me just yet. I have sold several thousand natural supplements since 1989.

Hoodia is an appetite suppressant. It works. However, we eat for reasons other than hunger. Hoodia will not prevent thi kind of eating. Eating for emotional reasons. We ll do it. Food is everywhere. Eating can be comforting. So how does Hoodia fit into weight loss program?

I have found it helpful to take ephedra with caffeine with my hoodia. The ephedra / caffeine elivate my energy and mood. This works. The weight comes off. I am motivted to follow my diet and exercise program.

The controversy over ephedra weight loss products is as hot as ever. We have been in the vitamin supplements business since 1989. Since that time we have seen several great natural products attacked that are safe and effective.

Hopefully, you will get good informtion here that can help you decide if ephedra, hoodis, or other supplements would help you acheive your goals.