Herbs are your strongest allies.
Verbena:
One of the most well-known and widely used herbs in the treatment of obesity, it helps to increase the rate of metabolism, control appetite and diuresis – which is why it is a good choice for those who suffer from fluid retention. Its beneficial properties help in detoxification and the elimination of excess fluids from the body, as well as the treatment of cellulite. Among other things, it is also digestive. Avoid it if you have hypotension, as it is a diuretic and lowers the pressure.
Dosage:
- 1-2 teaspoons or 5-6 leaves for a cup of water.
- 2-3 cups a day
Sage
In addition to contributing to weight loss by activating the metabolism, it is tasty, aromatic and helps to eliminate excess fluids from the body.
Dosage:
- Boil a handful of sage in 4 cups of water.
- Drink a glass of the drink in the morning, at noon and in the evening, before eating
Chamomile
It is a light drink that helps detoxify the body.
Dosage:
- Dissolve 2 teaspoons of chamomile in boiling water
- Strain after 6-7 minutes
- Drink 1 cup a day, before eating
Celery
It is a very good diuretic, which helps especially in losing weight. Boil 5 celery roots and leaves in a liter of water. Drink 3-4 glasses a day. In addition, if you eat whole celery, it has vegetable fibers that help the digestive tract to function properly, a property useful if you are on a diet.
Birch
Its leaves have a diuretic effect, help burn fat and fight cellulite.
Dosage:
- Prepare a decoction with 1 teaspoon of birch leaves in a cup of water
- 1-2 times a day
Dandelion
Dandelions detoxify the body and slow down digestion, creating a feeling of fullness. They also help the body metabolize fats and sugars properly. They also rank high among vegetables in terms of their nutritional value.
Dosage:
- Add them to your salad or prepare an infusion with 1-2 teaspoons in 1 cup of water,
- 2 times a day.
The secret
Use the herbs under the supervision of a specialist and especially when taking other medicines or herbs at the same time.