Herbalife Side Effects
Some
people experience unpleasant side effects when using various Herbalife
products. These are described and addressed in this article for your
safety and well-being.
Bloating:
If you
experience bloating, try changing the portion size to reduce this
feeling. Enjoy healthy snacks during the day and smaller meals to assist
your digestion. If you are using the shake mix as a meal replacement
you may want to reduce the portion size or frequency.
Dry Mouth:
Some
people report that their mouth is dry after black or fruit tea. Detox
products often produce thirst so you can try increasing your intake of
water. Dryness from using the shakes can be caused by acid reflux since
it contains guar gum and psyllium husk. These have expanding properties,
which can cause reflux. Guar bean is high in protein and oil and guar
gum is used worldwide in many beverages, foods and supplements. In
significant quantities, guar gum dehydrates the body and can cause some
serious side effects. However, it is regulated by the FDA who only
permits extremely small quantities of it in food. Guar gum in the shake
mix is used to emulsify or bind the particles and has been determined to
be of insignificant quantities.
Heart Palpitations:
Palpitations
may be from caffeine sensitivity. The tea does have caffeine in it so
you could either stop using the tea or eventually you will get used to
caffeine and the palpations should recede. The shake mix does not
contain any caffeine.
In the nineties it was found that Ephedra
caused increased heart rate and Herbalife discontinued using Ephedra in
any of its products.
Upset Stomach, Headache and Fevers:
In
the first few days, many years of accumulated toxins and waste in the
body begin to be expelled. Diarrhea, headaches, fever or nausea can
arise.
These are temporary symptoms and will subside whether you
continue the diet or not. The discomfort is not very common but happens
to some people. Once you are detoxified you should feel great however.
The body has toxins or free radicals surrounded by fat molecules, and
when burning these fat molecules, the toxins are released into the
bloodstream for elimination. They circulate through the body and are
filtered out by the kidneys and liver. This can take up to 2 weeks.
Areas where toxins and pollutants are expelled from the body can display
reactions. You can first use a detoxification program to cleanse your
system before starting the weight loss program if you wish.
Unpleasant-Smelling Urine or Perspiration:
This
is another possible reaction to the body cleansing that is not caused
by the products, but the waste you are cleaning out. The products are
working just as they should.
Allergic Reaction and Blocked Sinuses:
People
who are very allergic to fish need to know that some Herbalife products
contain fish oil. See a medical specialist to determine if this is an
allergic reaction. Sinuses are especially sensitive because they are
soft tissue. Sinus irritations should clear in 1 to 3 weeks but if they
get worse, discontinue using the product and consult a medical
professional.
Malnutrition:
Beware
of nutrient deficiency when losing weight. The Herbalife ShapeWorks
program recommends that along with the 2 shakes and one healthy meal,
you should add the Multivitamins and Cell Activator to ensure that you
are getting enough nutrition. Cell Activator helps increase your
nutrient absorption from food.
Stimulants:
Caffeine
in green tea is not the same as in coffee. It is slower-acting and has a
calmer quality. But if you feel too stimulated try half a cup instead
of a whole cup for a while.
Swollen Legs:
This
might indicate an allergic reaction to an ingredient in the Herbalife
products. Please show your doctor the product labels and ask his advice.
It would be best to discontinue using the product until you know what
the cause of your swelling is.
Stomach Acidity:
If you
are using Cell-U-Loss, try discontinuing it and see if that reduces your
symptoms. If so, then Cell-U-Loss is not for you. If acidity persists
when you are not taking it, there is some other cause. Cell-U-Loss
contains 3 ingredients which may be causing the acidity: Apple Cider
Vinegar, Vitamin C and Iron. It also contains herbs that have diuretic
properties such as couch grass and corn silk extract.
Pregnancy:
Total
Control (the metabolism booster) carries a warning to not be used by the
pregnant, lactating (or those that want to get pregnant). Rapid weight
loss and stimulants during breastfeeding can release too many toxins
into your blood stream and thus into your milk. This can cause a
decrease in your milk supply and be unhealthy for your baby. Avoid the
stimulants in Total Control and the Herbal Tea, which contain caffeine.
Herbalife products have nutrition labels that show warnings to guide
women who are pregnant, nursing or who may become pregnant.
Rashes:
These
are the most commonly reported side-effects that happen when the body
is de-toxifying. Redness, blotchy skin and irritation can arise. Your
skin being the largest organ, has the most cells to repair and also
discharges toxins. It takes about 2 weeks to cleanse the blood stream
and during this time the departing toxins can be irritating. Exercise
produces sweat and will release toxins that can irritate the skin.
Herbal Aloe Soothing Gel can provide symptomatic relief.
Hair Loss or Breakage:
Formula
1 Nutritional Shake Mix has been shown to improve skin, hair and nail
growth. If you experience hair loss early in your weight loss program,
this is because damaged cells are being repaired or replaced. When
beginning a weight loss program, your body will target the most damaged
cells. Hair usually has the oldest cells and is thus the first target
for renewal. Hair soon becomes healthier than before so you need not
worry about this.
General Detoxing Effects:
It is
very well known that at the beginning of a diet or fast there may be
some adverse side effects. These usually subside within a few weeks
however. If you detoxify for a few days using plain water, fruit or
vegetables you will also experience some side effects. When we have
better nutrition, or when toxic substances such as coffee, tea,
chocolate, tobacco, salt, and pepper are discontinued, amazing changes
take place. Our bodies discard the lower grade materials and tissues to
make room for newer, healthier ones.
Weight Gain:
An
ideal weight-loss rate is between 3 and 5 pounds per week. If you lose
weight gradually and are getting proper nutrition, it will stay off.
Moderate exercise like walking is necessary to get the fat burning
process going. Adequate hydration (drinking water regularly) is
essential to flush the toxins.
Do not try to stop any Herbalife side
effects by taking drugs. Either let the healing take its natural course
or stop using the product if you experience an allergic reaction.
Herbalife Soothing gel
Maybe
you skipped the sunscreen because you didn’t think you’d be outside for
very long, or perhaps you forgot to reapply after a dip in the pool.
Whatever the reason, your skin is red-hot to the touch and seriously
painful. Now what? You can pop an aspirin and apply a standard drugstore
treatment that contains a numbing agent like Lidocaine, or you can try
one of the following natural remedies.
To Stop the Pain:
1.
Slather on aloe. If you’re going to buy it in a bottle, the best choice
is one that contains no added colors or fragrances. (A good option is
Aubrey Organics Pure Aloe Vera.) But aloe straight from the plant may be
even better and possibly more effective, says Lynne C. David, ND, a
naturopathic doctor at the Center for Integrative Medicine at the George
Washington University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Purchase a
plant at a garden store or florist, and then just split open a spear and
rub the gel on your skin.
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2.
Milk it. Soak a clean cloth in cool milk and apply it to the burned
area for 20 minutes, says Hadley C. King, MD, a clinical instructor of
dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York. Make sure you
use whole milk; the fat content is what’s soothing. Reapply every two to
four hours.
3. Soothe with baking soda. You use it to deodorize
your fridge, clean your house and bake bread…but did you know that you
can use baking soda to treat sunburns, too? Just dissolve a spoonful in
water to make a cooling compress, or add 1/2-cup to a tepid bath that
you can soak in, says Dr. King.
4. Try vinegar. According to Dr.
King, a popular folk remedy is to use white distilled vinegar or apple
cider vinegar to relieve sunburn pain. She admits there’s no science
proving it works, but says that it can’t hurt to try it. Just soak a
cloth or towel in a solution of half vinegar, half water and apply it to
the affected area.
5. Heal with herbs. The herbs comfrey and
calendula promote tissue healing and have anti-inflammatory properties,
says Dr. David. Ask at your local health foods store for a cream that
contains this combo, or try Country Comfort Herbal Savvy, which contains
both of these herbs as well as aloe vera. Or you can buy calendula tea
bags, wet them and apply them to sensitive areas of your skin, leaving
them on until you feel better. Mint tea bags are also a good pick, as
mint has cooling, pain-relieving properties. If you don’t want to apply
tea bags directly to the skin, you can brew the tea, let it cool and
then dip cotton balls into it to dab onto the affected area.
To Help Repair the Damage:
6.
Drink up. “Dehydration is a serious side effect of sunburn,” says
Andrea Donsky, co-founder of NaturallySavvy.com, a website for natural,
organic and green living. She recommends drinking plenty of water (your
healthiest option) and other fluids to help re-hydrate the skin and
fight dryness.
7. Let honey help. A thin layer of raw honey (the
unprocessed kind; it should say “raw” on the label) spread on the
affected area can reduce inflammation and help fight free radical damage
incurred by the burn, says Donsky.
8. Lock in moisture. Dr.
David recommends Burt’s Bees Aloe & Linden After Sun Soother, a
creamy lotion containing bee pollen, coconut oil, aloe and linden
extract to calm and moisturize inflamed skin. Dr. King is a fan of Bach
Rescue Cream, a homeopathic moisturizer with flower essences that
hydrates and soothes the skin while fighting inflammation. She
recommends applying the lotion right after a cool to lukewarm shower,
when your skin is still a little damp.
9. Get more vitamins. It
won’t dull the sting of a sunburn, but an extra helping of antioxidants
can help your body repair itself faster, says Dr. King. For a few days
after getting sunburned, she recommends taking 1,000 mg of vitamin C,
400 IU vitamin E, 15 mg beta carotene and one to two tablespoons (or
three to six capsules) of liquid flaxseed oil. Donsky also recommends
loading up on vitamins, but she prefers to get extra A, C and E from
food. “Carrots, spinach and red bell peppers are rich in vitamin A;
citrus fruits and dark leafy greens offer plenty of vitamin C; and
avocado, almonds and wheat germ are packed with vitamin E,” she says.
10.
Go fish. Donsky says omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in salmon,
sardines, herring and anchovies, can help reduce inflammation and
promote tissue healing from the inside out. Not a fish fan? You can also
get these healthy fatty acids from walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, chia
seeds and hemp seeds.
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