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Which Medication From The List Below Would Aid In Weight Loss?
Hello, I take Wellbutrin qd and Ativan as needed. I also take one ibuprofen and one acetominphen, I have a hrrible back from a car accident last year. But because people have to ruin prescriptions I cannot have a doctor believe that I am in the pain I am. I am also taking Valerian for its calming properties as well as anti-inflammatory properties. About 2 years ago I lost about 150 lbs. I was psyched!! I later developed panic and anxiety and through the course of finding a pill that worked gained about 80 back. This does not help with my panic and anxiety at all. I am very into herbal medicine and have quite a few herbal supplements. I would like to know out of the following list which you would suggest would be the best to take to aide my current weight loss regime. Astragalus Fenugreek Cayenne Dandelion CLA-TOnalin Selenium Bee Pollen Ginko B Gotu Kola Horsetail Lecithin White Willow Garcinia Bldderwrack Burdock Root. These I have obtained for seasonal allergy fighting and weightloss. As I said herbalism is a hobby of mine. Look forward to your help!
Wed, 3 May 2017
Welcome to HCM,
There are many little things you can do to help you loose weight aside from the obvious, diet and exercise.
Including cayenne pepper or hot chilis will raise the metabolism. Some people lose weight on Wellbutrin. Ativan will not help with weight loss along with a lack of evidence for the rest of the herbs you mentioned. The weight loss claims for fenugreek seem to stem from its effects on glucose reduction. White Willow is similar to aspirin. Selenium is essential for thyroid function.Bee Pollen, Ginkgo and Gotu Kola to not help much with weight loss.
Clear green tea 5x day will help with weight loss in that it makes it difficult for fat deposition and other mechanisms,but not in raising metabolism.
Pain can be relieved by topical ointments of Naprosyn. Lemon Balm may help relax you so you sleep better and if you sleep better it is easier to lose weight.
I have no miracles in my pocket but I hope i have answered your question.
Regards, Kathy Shattler, MS,RDN
There are many little things you can do to help you loose weight aside from the obvious, diet and exercise.
Including cayenne pepper or hot chilis will raise the metabolism. Some people lose weight on Wellbutrin. Ativan will not help with weight loss along with a lack of evidence for the rest of the herbs you mentioned. The weight loss claims for fenugreek seem to stem from its effects on glucose reduction. White Willow is similar to aspirin. Selenium is essential for thyroid function.Bee Pollen, Ginkgo and Gotu Kola to not help much with weight loss.
Clear green tea 5x day will help with weight loss in that it makes it difficult for fat deposition and other mechanisms,but not in raising metabolism.
Pain can be relieved by topical ointments of Naprosyn. Lemon Balm may help relax you so you sleep better and if you sleep better it is easier to lose weight.
I have no miracles in my pocket but I hope i have answered your question.
Regards, Kathy Shattler, MS,RDN
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