What did Oprah REALLY say about Hoodia

May 15th, 2007

Recently, it seems that every website that sells or promotes Hoodia Gordonii is implying that the supplement has been endorsed in some way by Oprah through her “O” Magazine.

Different websites would post pictures of the magazine that it was featured in (like what we have done) and say things like “as seen on Oprah” and “recommended by Oprah”. Read the rest of this entry »

Useful Tips on Growing the Hoodia Gordonii Plant

May 15th, 2007

These tips are for Hoodia plants 3 to 4 months old or older and grown in green houses or the outdoors.

1. Soil: These plants require a well-drained soil that will dry out quickly enough to prevent root rot, which is a common problem. A commercial Succulent and Cactus mix from your local nursery or Home Depot works very good. Read the rest of this entry »

Hoodia vs. Phentermine: Similarities and Differences

May 14th, 2007

About Phentermine

While there are a handful of new prescription weight loss drugs now on the market, phentermine has phentermine pillsbeen around since the 1950s. Because of this, phentermine’s side effects are well known, and doctors are more familiar with its usage. Phentermine is an appetite suppressant that’s indicated for short-term use; after about 12 weeks, it can negatively impact blood pressure and can become addictive (it is chemically similar to amphetamines). Read the rest of this entry »

Hoodia Power Pops - Increasing energy levels and burning fat the natural way.

May 14th, 2007

The Hoodia Power Pops are actually lollipops that give people energy while at the same, it helps them to lose weight. The new Power Pop is Hollywood’s latest secret to staying thin. The key ingredient in this little lollipop is Hoodia and it acts as a natural appetite suppressant that causes you to eat less while not feel like you are starving at all. The result is a decrease in calorie intake and a gradual loss in weight. Read the rest of this entry »

The Side Effects of Hoodia - Is It Too Good to be true?

May 10th, 2007

Hoodia is such a hot supplement these days, but many persons across the world can’t help it nut wonder, are their any side effects for hoodia gordonii?

Here’s what members of the scientific community do know:

Firstly, the Bushmen of South Africa that first discovered the hoodia gordonii plant and have been using it for medicinal purposes for thousands of years have been interviewed and have said that they have Read the rest of this entry »

Hoodia as an Appetite Suppressant - How does it work?

May 9th, 2007

The Hoodia gordonii plant has shown promising signs of being an excellent natural appetite suppressant. It is bitter tasting but it’s very different from diet stimulants like Ephedra and Phenfen that are now banned because of dangerous side effects. But how does the Hoodia extract actually work? Read the rest of this entry »

Hoodia Gordonii - What Exactly Is It?

May 9th, 2007

Hoodia is a cactus-like plant that grows primarily in the semi-deserts of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Angola. Many of species of this plants may be found in the deserts of Africa while other species are typically grown as garden plants. One species of this plant however, the Hoodia Gordonii, has shown potential uses such as an appetite suppressant, and by extension as a weight-loss drug. Read the rest of this entry »