The medicinal uses of the Hoodia plant have been studied by various medical organizations around the world, especially in the US and the UK, which have been battling the menace of obesity related diseases for the last couple of decades. This is why when mention of Hoodia Gordonii, the sole variety of pure Hoodia plant of which there are nearly 2 dozen sub-species, comes up, everyone wanting to lose fat fast listens up! The indigenous tribesmen of Southern Africa report the earliest known uses for the Hoodia Gordonii herb. These Bushmen used this flowering cactus-like plant, the Hoodia, for treating indigestion and minor infections. Rather fleshy and somewhat unsavoury to those unaccustomed to the desert stems and roots extracts contained in the original Hoodia Gordonii plant, the modern diet pills variety of the same is a convenient and non-messy way of suppress the appetite and stimulating natural fat burning processes in the body. This fact has been revealed through various medical studies conducted on the Hoodia Gordonii plant from 1977 onwards by both the CSIR (South Africa’s federal science and research institute) and leading global pharmaceutical giants to whom the license for developing Hoodia Gordonii related supplements and drugs was [...]

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Hoodia Gordonii Buyers Guide Health clubs, gyms and alternate therapy parlours around the globe have started pushing the instant fat loss benefits for patrons, encouraging them to use Hoodia Gordonii products available easily today in many different forms. Some of these include herbal tea mixes and liquid extracts of the Hoodia plant’s roots and stems mainly, while others are chewable tablets and pills sold at all holistic health shops. What is common in all these Hoodia Gordonii diet aids are that these are pitched as promoting natural weight loss. At times, dealers of Hoodia Gordonii and individual herbal therapists too, may lure customers into trying out their products by showing ‘before’ and ‘after’ pictures of consumers who look and feel younger, thanks to having shed much of their extra kilos due to regular Hoodia Gordonii dieting. It is also not uncommon to see a celebrity endorsing certain highly priced Hoodia Gordonii supplements with many diet pill packs today proudly bearing testimonials issued by these star. However, buyers need to educate themselves about the authenticity of these so-called herbal aids given star value and ensure the purity of the Hoodia Gordonii product of their choice, before shelling out hundreds of dollars [...]

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Hoodia Gordonii is a plant that resembles a Dill pickle with a spiny exterior. It is from the cactus family and it is of the succulent variety, which means it retains water, in this case in its root system. It is grown in the wilds of South Africa and Namibia, pollinated by flies mainly, the flowering portion of the plant smells like rotten meat. The Hoodia plant thrives in arid temperatures in the Kalahari Desert and will usually mature in five to seven years. The Kalahari Bushmen have known and understood the effects of the hoodia gordonii plant for many centuries. They would consume the extract of the plant before heading off on hunting excursions for days at a time. The plant was used to suppress hunger as well as thirst while they were hunting. It seemed to increase their energy and was thought to have some medicinal qualities such as being a deterrent to infections. The Bushmen of the Kalahari are known as one of the oldest tribes, certainly one of the most primitive and are recognized for their survival skills in the hot, unforgiving desert. They may also be identified for their “trance dancing” and unique rock art. [...]

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An Overview of Hoodia Gordonii It has been described by the Kalahari bushmen themselves as natures hunger buster. Hoodia gordonii looks like a cucumber with spines but when it is cracked open and the succulent contents are foisted upon the taste buds, the milky white substance from within it is said to curb appetite dramatically, reduce thirst and provide renewed energy. Sounds like a miracle plant and if you live in the southern end of Africa in the Botswana, Namibia and South African regions you could find pure hoodia in the wild rather than purchasing it in supplement form directly off the shelves. Over the last couple of years and since pharmaceutical giant Pfizer began researching hoodia and its unique elements for appetite suppression, the forms this miracle elixir have taken are numerous. Dried, liquified and powdered, hoodia seems to have much potential as an appetite control medicine that people have been searching for. There is a huge demand for hoodia gordonii now and the supply is really quite limited. This tight supply means there is a flurry of buying activity for the product. With all the hype, marketing claims and promotions being paid for and plugged one would think [...]

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Hoodia Gordonii has been getting a lot of buzz lately because of its ability to suppress appetites and cause weight loss. However, there are many companies out there that are taking advantage of people’s belief in the plant to sell them counterfeit products that contain fillers and very little Hoodia Gordonii. Investigative reporter Mike Adams has studied up on Hoodia and made a claim that over 60% of Hoodia Gordonii products being sold are counterfeits. Is Hoodia too good to be true? If you think your Hoodia Gordonii product is too good to be true, well, chances are that it is. Inexpensive Hoodia Gordonii products fall under this category. Hoodia Gordonii is very rare and because of that, it is also very expensive. It is true that Hoodia Gordonii is a miracle plant that has already helped millions of people lose weight, you just have to be willing to pay the price. Considering Hoodia Gordonii’s amazing effects, it is well worth it. The cost of Hoodia Gordonii Because of the popularity of Hoodia Gordonii, the South African government has placed it on the endangered species list and has very strict rules on who can buy and export the plant out [...]

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