Despite the fact that some herbs do not suppress appetite, do not disperse metabolism and in fact do not contribute to weight loss, women try hard on themselves various methods of phytotherapy. To the same category is the reception of the horsetail of the field for weight loss.
Horsetail: Properties
Such grass, as field horsetail, has a pronounced diuretic effect. Ideally, only those people who suffer from excessive accumulation of fluid in the body, and not all, and especially not those who want to lose weight, should use it for the doctor's prescription.
Application of the horsetail gives accelerated removal of the liquid, which leads to the washing out of slags and toxins, but at the same time a mass of useful substances, without which the body simply can not maintain health. In addition, if you uncontrollably take an infusion of field horsetail, there is a possibility of dehydration of the body, which "hiccups" for most internal organs and body systems.
It is safe to remove toxins in other ways: for example, to drink 2.5 liters of water a day or once a week to visit the sauna. In the case of losing weight, what is useful for a field horsetail for patients, can cause trouble for healthy people.
In addition, it should be borne in mind that the decoction or extract of horsetail is very dangerous for people with kidney diseases, especially - undiagnosed. Applying such a tool without consulting a doctor, you risk your own health.
Preparation of decoction of field horsetail
There are no difficulties in preparing a decoction of horsetail. If you received recommendations from your doctor, then you probably will be interested in two of the simplest
- Pour 2 tablespoons chopped horsetail with a glass of boiling water, cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Done!
- Pour 3 tablespoons chopped horsetail with a glass of boiling water, put in a water bath, boil for 10-15 minutes, remove from heat. Let it brew for 10 minutes. In this case, the broth will turn out to be more concentrated and powerful.
Do not forget that no weight loss is not worth it to risk your health. Having tried a lot of such dangerous and unjustified methods, all women come to the conclusion that only proper nutrition and active way of life really helps. All the rest, if it can help, is only as an aid to these simple and understandable measures.