Master Your Metabolism: The All-Natural (All-Herbal) Way to Lose Weight

322 Pages·2003·1.77 MB·English

by  Lewis Harrison

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The All-Natural
(all-herbal) Way
to Lose Weight
LEWIS HARRISON
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Acknowledgments
Thanks to the late Dr. John Christopher, my first herb teacher.
Thanks to Jill Hendrickson and Corey Rodin for helping to
organize research into the chapter structure. Thanks also to
Elizabeth Menendez, Erik Oliva, and especially to Armond
Rulhman for the final proofreading and correcting of the manu-
script. Special thanks to Noah Lukeman, my agent, for having
faithinthevalueofthebook.Thankstomymotherforsupport-
ingmywritingasateenager;mynaturalhealingteacherVincent
Collura, who taught me to look at the individual, not the symp-
toms;andtomyspiritualteacher,HuzurCharanSinghJi,whose
wisdomhasmademylifeassmoothasonemightaskfor.

The information presented in this book is for informational pur-
poses only. It is based on scientific studies, clinical experience,
and/or traditional usage of herbs, nutritional supplements, and
foods. Expected results may not necessarily occur in all individu-
als.Formanyofthemedicalconditionsdiscussed,treatmentwith
prescription or over-the-counter medication may be advised.
Consult your doctor, wellness consultant, and/or pharmacist for
any health problem and before using any supplements or before
makinganychangesinprescribedmedications.
Theherbslistedinthisbookaregenerallysafeintheamounts
indicated.Increasingyourintakeofherbstohighdosagelevelsin
the belief that more is better is not recommended. All herbs
should be used with caution during pregnancy and lactation.
Pregnant women should not use the weight-loss program
described in this book. Certain medications may interact with
herbs. It is recommended that you discuss the use of herbs and
your current medication(s) with your holistic physician, an
herbalist,orapharmacistfamiliarwithherb-druginteractions.
Many people, with the best of intentions, will abuse or misuse
herbs and herbal products. This is especially true concerning
weight-loss products and programs. This being so, keep in mind
thattheinformationinthisbookshouldnotinanywaybeusedas
a substitute for the advice of a physician or other licensed health
carepractitioner.Neithertheauthororpublishershallbeliableor
responsibletoanypersonorentityforanylossordamagecaused,
or alleged to be have been caused, directly or indirectly by the
information or ideas contained, suggested, or referenced in this
book.