Archive for the 'Hoodia Gordonii' Category

The Four Processing Methods for Hoodia

Monday, March 8th, 2010

You will need to know the methods for processing Hoodia to make an educated decision for buying Hoodia. There are three ways of processing Hoodia and you should be aware of each one before you buy a Hoodia product.
One method of processing Hoodia is using a concentrate method. Basically what this means is [...]

The Effects of Hoodia

Friday, February 26th, 2010

How does this wonderful new natural plant work to suppress the appetite? It is the p57 molecule that is extracted from the Hoodia gordonii plant that suppresses appetite and allows you to remain active and full of energy. The Bushmen of South Africa did not need a scientific explanation for them to continue [...]

Hoodia Alerts For The Consumers

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Many consumers are eagerly buying millions of dollars worth of Hoodia based products. They are looking for something magical to happen and they will lose weight without any effort on their part. If that sounds too good to be true, it probably is. All you need to do is look for Hoodia [...]

What Do The Skeptics Have To Say About Hoodia?

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Skeptics look at Hoodia in the same way they look at other diet supplements. After the experts found the side effects from ephedra products and Phenfen, it is perhaps right to question the product as a legitimate product to aid in weight loss. Skeptics see Hoodia as another product touted to be the [...]

Has Hoodia Been Proven Safe?

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

The makers of Hoodia products state that Hoodia supplements have no side effects. Do we know if that is really true? It is often used as a diet pill and largely reported to be safe because the Bushmen of South Africa have used the Hoodia gordonii plant to suppress appetite for thousands of [...]

Hoodia Where Is The Scientific Evidence?

Monday, January 4th, 2010

The Bushmen of the South Africa have been using Hoodia gordonii to limit hunger on weeklong hunting trips. The Bushmen knew that it was a powerful appetite suppressant and used it as a normal way of life. If they were going on a long journey, they chewed on the Hoodia plant to decrease [...]

Basic Facts About Hoodia

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

If you have not heard about Hoodia you have to have been in outer space for the last few years! Hoodia has been widely publicized on the Internet, in print magazines, and on television. Obesity is growing in epic proportions in the modern world and it leads to serious health problems. It [...]

Questions and Answers About the Hoodia Supplement

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

Have you heard about the Hoodia uproar in the world today? Do you know what it is, where it comes from, and how it works? We are going to answer some standard questions consumers have asked about this miracle plant.
What is Hoodia? The Hoodia gordonii plant found growing wild in the Kalahari [...]

The History of Hoodia Gordonii

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Hoodia gordonii is found only in South Africa and is a cactus like plant. It is also called xhooba, khoba, Ghaap, and Hoodia cactus. It is sold in several forms; the most popular is the capsule. It is also sold as spray, liquid extract, and patch, or in the form of tea. [...]

What Is Hoodia and Where Does It Come From?

Monday, November 30th, 2009

You may believe that Hoodia has just been newly discovered but in truth the Hoodia plant has been around for thousands of years. The South African San tribe has eaten it to suppress their hunger when they went hunting for food. They would chew on this plant and would not get hungry for [...]