November 2008 Archives

Nov 3, 2008

In CITES certificate We Trust ! What is this Hoodia CITES certificate?

Posted in Hoodia information

With the ever popular weight loss trend, diet pills and supplements are flying off the shelves.  But how do you know you’re getting what you pay for?  Who is regulating this?  Why is it so important to know?
I’ll tell you.  Hoodia Gordonii is only found in 5 places around the globe.  Most commonly found in South Africa but also located inZimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana and select parts North [...]


Nov 3, 2008

Hoodwinked by Hoodia: How to Spot a Hoodia Scam ?

Posted in Hoodia information

Not all diet pills are created equal.  In fact, not even all Hoodia diet pills are equal.  If you’re serious about dieting and have chosen Hoodia to help you in your weight loss goal, you need to have information to help you avoid a scam.
Hoodia is a popular diet supplement that most of us have heard of.  It is also very [...]


Nov 3, 2008

Hoodia Gordonii: A Safe Supplement?

Posted in Hoodia information

With all the horror stories of terrible anxiety, tremers and accidental overdoses it’s normal and healthy to research any dietary aide.  Hoodia is no exception. To help put your mind at ease, South Africa has classified Hoodia as a food rather than a drug.  The safe Hoodia diet pills will be those that are organic and all natural, vegetarian and vegan friendly [...]


Nov 3, 2008

What does Hoodia Gordonii look like? How to grow it - Make your own hoodia!

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Hoodia Gordonii was discovered by, not surprisingly, someone named Col. R.J. Gordon while he was exploring the Orange River in 1776. Hence the surname Gordonii that this plant received. Its home is in the Kalahari Desert as well as the South African border into Namibia where it feeds the San or “Bushman” and keeps [...]


Nov 3, 2008

Hoodia Pills, Liquids and Tablets Oh My!

Posted in Hoodia products

Unless your reading this from the Kalahari Desert, chances are, you’re not going to find Hoodia Gordonii in its purest and most effective form.  Due to its success in suppressing appetite, drug companies cannot keep up the supply to meet the demand and Hoodia is on an endangered species list.  The exportation is highly controlled and only a few [...]


Nov 3, 2008

Hoodia weight loss tips

Posted in Hoodia and weight loss

Deciding to go on a diet is never fun. Yet, every year I make the decision to lose weight but somehow every year I find myself taking up the many offers of Halloween treats, Thanksgiving seconds and Christmas cookies. It’s hard with so many temptations to stick to celery and flavorless soups… but [...]