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	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Hoodia4Weightloss Announces Pre-Summer Hoodia Gordonii Weight Loss Pill Special</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hoodia4Weightloss, a company that features hoodia gordonii cactus extract in its weight loss pill products, announces a pre-summer special just in time to shed those stubborn pounds before the swimsuit season approaches. The special offer, good through Memorial Day weekend, includes a free diet plan brochure and a free bottle of hoodia gordonii Super Slim 400 capsules with the purchase of two bottles. Customers who follow the diet plan for 30 days are guaranteed to shed pounds, or a full refund will be issued.The free brochure is a daily, step-by-step guide on how to slim down with Hoodia4Weightloss' products. It includes instructions on when to take a weight loss pill and when to eat, and also features a progress-tracking sheet. "There is never a perfect time to begin a diet program, but many people choose April and May so they can look their best during the summer months," says Laura Schneider, owner of Hoodia4Weightloss. "Our weight loss pill combined with the free Diet Plan is guaranteed to help people lose weight before Memorial Day." Hoodia gordonii is a six-foot cactus native to the Kalahari Desert region of South Africa, and contains an active ingredient which research has shown could reduce an appetite by up to 2,000 calories a day. The San Bushmen of South Africa have used hoodia gordonii for centuries as an appetite suppressant and thirst quencher to stave off hunger on long hunting expeditions across the desert.  Hoodia4Weightloss products are safe and natural; unlike many other weight loss pill brands and other diet products, they do not contain caffeine, ephedra or any other stimulants. The company's product line features several weight loss pill brands (Diet Extra, Super Slim and Chia Fat Blaster) and a power shake formula, and will soon include tea and gum. Hoodia4Weightloss recommends combining the natural benefits of their products with a healthy diet and exercise in order to achieve weight loss and health goals.With the pre-summer special at hoodia gordonii weight loss pill or other products, please visit www.hoodia4weightloss.com.Contact:Laura SchneiderHoodia4WeightLoss.com800-507-5090. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Hoodia4Weightloss, a company that features hoodia gordonii cactus extract in its <a href="http://www.hoodia4weightloss.com" target="_blank" title="weight loss pill">weight loss pill</a> products, announces a pre-summer special just in time to shed those stubborn pounds before the swimsuit season approaches. <img src="http://ww1.ContentDesk.com/prfiles/2005/05/03/236449/hoodia_gordonii_cactus.jpg" align="right" alt="hoodia_gordonii_cactus.jpg">The special offer, good through Memorial Day weekend, includes a free diet plan brochure and a free bottle of <a href="http://www.hoodia4weightloss.com" target="_blank" title="hoodia gordonii">hoodia gordonii</a> Super Slim 400 capsules with the purchase of two bottles. Customers who follow the diet plan for 30 days are guaranteed to shed pounds, or a full refund will be issued.The free brochure is a daily, step-by-step guide on how to slim down with Hoodia4Weightloss' products. It includes instructions on when to take a <a href="http://www.hoodia4weightloss.com" target="_blank" title="weight loss pill">weight loss pill</a> and when to eat, and also features a progress-tracking sheet. "There is never a perfect time to begin a diet program, but many people choose April and May so they can look their best during the summer months," says Laura Schneider, owner of Hoodia4Weightloss. </P><P>"Our weight loss pill combined with the free Diet Plan is guaranteed to help people lose weight before Memorial Day." <a href="http://www.hoodia4weightloss.com" target="_blank" title="Hoodia gordonii">Hoodia gordonii</a> is a six-foot cactus native to the Kalahari Desert region of South Africa, and contains an active ingredient which research has shown could reduce an appetite by up to 2,000 calories a day. The San Bushmen of South Africa have used hoodia gordonii for centuries as an appetite suppressant and thirst quencher to stave off hunger on long hunting expeditions across the desert.  Hoodia4Weightloss products are safe and natural; unlike many other weight loss pill brands and other diet products, they do not contain caffeine, ephedra or any other stimulants. The company's product line features several weight loss pill brands (Diet Extra, Super Slim and Chia Fat Blaster) and a power shake formula, and will soon include tea and gum. Hoodia4Weightloss recommends combining the natural benefits of their products with a healthy diet and exercise in order to achieve weight loss and health goals.With the pre-summer special at <a href="http://www.hoodia4weightloss.com" target="_blank" title="hoodia gordonii weight loss pill">hoodia gordonii weight loss pill</a> or other products, please visit <a href="http://www.hoodia4weightloss.com" target="_blank">www.hoodia4weightloss.com</a>.Contact:Laura SchneiderHoodia4WeightLoss.com800-507-5090. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hoodia Buying Information</title>
		<link>http://www.smarthoodiatips.com/Hoodia_Buying_Information/article/99521</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:01:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many Hoodia products on the market these days and of course you want the best Hoodia product for you and your diet. Before you buy Hoodia and spend your hard earned dollars you need to know some facts.South African Hoodia Gordonii is where it all started and when the authentic extract comes from. Do not buy anything that is not pure Hoodia Gordonii or you will simply be wasting your money. You may see some Hoodia products that are 20:1 or does not show you the exact contents. These are products to stay away from. You need to be buying products that display full information and that you know you can track back to it's original producer in South Africa. Many people have bought Hoodia products only to find out that it is mostly rice products. Most Hoodia Gordonii sold on the internet are nothing but products filled with an unidentified product. It could be starch, rice powders and in somecase people have even discovered sawdust. This is just outright fraud.In recent years with the popularity of this plant it has become almost extinct. There are still a few farms that are licensed to grow it which is making it a very exclusive commodity. Due to this short supply and due to the popularity of this new miracle substance, more and more companies are popping up and filling their bottles with just about anything. Beware.Most products being sold contain absolutely no Hoodia Gordonii when they are subjected to labratory tests. Scams and bogus companies are all over the internet and there are thousands who are quite willing to pay $25 - $50 for a product that will do no good. This makes it even more important that you check the source of the product you are buying.Hoodia Gordonii is a very rare botantical and is exclusive to only South Africa. One company, Phytopharm owns the patent for a method of extracting Hoodia Gordonii. They have their own private farms and in South Africa there are currently only 5 farms who are authorized to grow Hoodia Gordonii and they are supplying the general public. There is only one company in the United States that is buying from these 5 farmers.Use this information to help you choose the best product and avoid all the internet scams that are popping up everywhere. Learn how to spot the real from the fake and you and your money will be much better off and you will get the desired results in the end.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>There are many Hoodia products on the market these days and of course you want the best Hoodia product for you and your diet. Before you buy Hoodia and spend your hard earned dollars you need to know some facts.South African Hoodia Gordonii is where it all started and when the authentic extract comes from. Do not buy anything that is not pure Hoodia Gordonii or you will simply be wasting your money. You may see some Hoodia products that are 20:1 or does not show you the exact contents. These are products to stay away from. </P><P>You need to be buying products that display full information and that you know you can track back to it's original producer in South Africa. Many people have bought Hoodia products only to find out that it is mostly rice products. Most Hoodia Gordonii sold on the internet are nothing but products filled with an unidentified product. It could be starch, rice powders and in somecase people have even discovered sawdust. This is just outright fraud.In recent years with the popularity of this plant it has become almost extinct. </P><P>There are still a few farms that are licensed to grow it which is making it a very exclusive commodity. Due to this short supply and due to the popularity of this new miracle substance, more and more companies are popping up and filling their bottles with just about anything. Beware.Most products being sold contain absolutely no Hoodia Gordonii when they are subjected to labratory tests. Scams and bogus companies are all over the internet and there are thousands who are quite willing to pay $25 - $50 for a product that will do no good. This makes it even more important that you check the source of the product you are buying.Hoodia Gordonii is a very rare botantical and is exclusive to only South Africa. </P><P>One company, Phytopharm owns the patent for a method of extracting Hoodia Gordonii. They have their own private farms and in South Africa there are currently only 5 farms who are authorized to grow Hoodia Gordonii and they are supplying the general public. There is only one company in the United States that is buying from these 5 farmers.Use this information to help you choose the best product and avoid all the internet scams that are popping up everywhere. Learn how to spot the real from the fake and you and your money will be much better off and you will get the desired results in the end.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hoodia Gordonii Diet Pills Exposed: Two-Thirds of Hoodia Supplements Sold in the United States May Be Counterfeit, Independent Investigation Reveals</title>
		<link>http://www.smarthoodiatips.com/Hoodia_Gordonii_Diet_Pills_Exposed:_Two-Thirds_of_Hoodia_Supplements_Sold_in_the_United_States_May_Be_Counterfeit%2C_Independent_Investigation_Reveals/article/101903</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:18:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ContentDesk) August 8, 2005 -- An investigative report by consumer health advocate Mike Adams and natural health publisher Truth Publishing reveals that nearly two-thirds of the tested hoodia gordonii weight loss pills sold in the United States contain no detectable levels of genuine hoodia herb. Published at the Natural Health Report (http://www.NaturalHealthReport.com), this report reveals that skyrocketing demand for hoodia weight loss pills has created a golden opportunity for con artists who peddle sawdust, leaves and other plant material as weight loss supplements.???The author of this report, health advocate Mike Adams, sells no nutritional products and earns no commissions or advertising fees of any kind from vitamin or supplement companies. The investigation is 100% independent and is based on verifiable laboratory tests conducted on sealed product samples by Alkemist Pharmaceuticals (http://www.Alkemist.com) in Costa Mesa, Calif.Lab tests found only six products containing genuine hoodia gordonii:Desert Burn (www.DesertBurn.com)Hoodoba Pure (www.Hoodia-DietPills.com)Dr. Wheeler's Afrigetics (www.pbiv.com)King Hoodia (www.KingHoodia.com)Hoodia Max (www.HoodiaMax.com)Ethno Africa (www.EthnoAfrica.com)Adams, an advocate for the nutritional supplements industry, publicized the report in the hopes of initiating industry reforms. "If the hoodia industry doesn't police itself," Adams explained, "the FDA is bound to step in and attempt to outlaw or regulate all hoodia supplements." That action would spell disaster for consumers, says Adams, because it would take away access to verified authentic hoodia supplements which may prove to be a valuable, natural aid to legitimate weight loss programs.To read the full report, visit http://www.NaturalHealthReport.com. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>(ContentDesk) August 8, 2005 -- An investigative report by consumer health advocate Mike Adams and natural health publisher Truth Publishing reveals that nearly two-thirds of the tested hoodia gordonii weight loss pills sold in the United States contain no detectable levels of genuine hoodia herb. Published at the Natural Health Report (<a href="http://www.NaturalHealthReport.com" target="_blank">http://www.NaturalHealthReport.com</a>), this report reveals that skyrocketing demand for hoodia weight loss pills has created a golden opportunity for con artists who peddle sawdust, leaves and other plant material as weight loss supplements.???The author of this report, health advocate Mike Adams, sells no nutritional products and earns no commissions or advertising fees of any kind from vitamin or supplement companies. The investigation is 100% independent and is based on verifiable laboratory tests conducted on sealed product samples by Alkemist Pharmaceuticals (<a href="http://www.Alkemist.com" target="_blank">http://www.Alkemist.com</a>) in Costa Mesa, Calif.Lab tests found only six products containing genuine hoodia gordonii:Desert Burn (<a href="http://www.DesertBurn.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.DesertBurn.com</a>)Hoodoba Pure (<a href="http://www.Hoodia-DietPills.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.Hoodia-DietPills.com</a>)Dr. Wheeler's Afrigetics (<a href="http://www.pbiv.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.pbiv.com</a>)King Hoodia (<a href="http://www.KingHoodia.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.KingHoodia.com</a>)Hoodia Max (<a href="http://www.HoodiaMax.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.HoodiaMax.com</a>)Ethno Africa (<a href="http://www.EthnoAfrica.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.EthnoAfrica.com</a>)Adams, an advocate for the nutritional supplements industry, publicized the report in the hopes of initiating industry reforms. "If the hoodia industry doesn't police itself," Adams explained, "the FDA is bound to step in and attempt to outlaw or regulate all hoodia supplements." That action would spell disaster for consumers, says Adams, because it would take away access to verified authentic hoodia supplements which may prove to be a valuable, natural aid to legitimate weight loss programs.To read the full report, visit <a href="http://www.NaturalHealthReport.com" target="_blank">http://www.NaturalHealthReport.com</a>. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Does Hoodia, the African weight loss secret actually work?</title>
		<link>http://www.smarthoodiatips.com/Does_Hoodia%2C_the_African_weight_loss_secret_actually_work%3F/article/133668</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:15:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Astounding as some dieters say the new Hoodia weight loss supplement is, other dieters say it's a fake and doesn't work at all. If you're not familiar with Hoodia Gordonii, it's the new fad in dieting products. It comes from a cactus type plant in South Africa and has been eaten there for thousands of years by the aboriginal natives. The San Bushmen in the Kalahari Desert eat the Hoodia succulent plant by picking off a piece before a hunting trip or period of time they know they won't have much food to eat. By ingesting the piece of Hoodia they know that they will not be hungry for the entire day. This of course is very helpful when you are living in the desert and the availability of food is very scarce. So what about if your living in middle America and are looking for something to help you curb your cravings and keep of the pounds, will Hoodia do the trick? It depends on who you ask, some dieters say it is the magic pill and will help you lose the weight with no side effects. Other people will say, "I tried it and it did absolutely nothing for me". How can this be the case you might ask, one person swears to it and one swears at it. It's actually no mystery at all if you know what is happening in the industry. Hoodia has gained huge popularity due to increased media exposure; so far since last November Hoodia has been on CBS 60 minutes,  the BBC, CBS News, Oprah Winfrey's "O" Magazine, ABC News and most recently it was featured on the NBC Today Show with Katie Couric.  Because of this news coverage the demand for Hoodia has greatly increased and along with this, the amount of companies providing fake or impure Hoodia has also greatly increased. If I can stress only one thing in this Hoodia article, it would be to know what is in the Hoodia you are buying. When it comes to buying Hoodia, you have to be an informed buyer; you can't just buy the first Hoodia Pills you see. And unlike other supplements you buy at your nutritional store, in the case of Hoodia, you can't trust brick and mortar stores anymore than you can an online company. There is no regulation when it comes to Hoodia pills; there is no testing process or certification that a Hoodia brand has to go through. Because of this anybody can start a new Hoodia brand, put whatever they want in a pill and call it Hoodia and sell it. Many companies are doing just this, making lots of profit and leaving you the dieter with a bogus product, the dieter then tells others, "hey, this Hoodia stuff is no good".Natural Health Report has published a study done by Truth Publishing and Alkemist Pharmaceuticals located at: naturalhealthreport.com/A-Hoodia-Gordonii-exposed.html, the study findings state that eleven out of seventeen brand-name Hoodia supplements tested failed a laboratory analysis of authenticity. Unfortunately in the study they don't say which brands failed but they do say which brands passed. The following brands passed the independent testing: * Desert  Burn * Hoodoba Pure * Dr. Wheeler's Afrigetics * King Hoodia * Hoodia Max  * Ethno AfricaEleven out of seventeen brand names failed to be authentic, to me that is an amazing statistic and says a lot about the industry. Looking at those statistics we can now see why some dieters are saying Hoodia is wonderful and helps you lose weight and others are calling it a scam. The truth is there is both authentic pure Hoodia and bogus fake Hoodia available and what you get will determine how you feel about it.This information should not necessarily stop you from buying Hoodia, as there are many reports of Hoodia decreasing you appetite by up to 1,000 calories a day and many people trying to lose weight swear by its results. Like we have stated before you just need to be very cautious and be able to identify pure Hoodia from ineffective and impure Hoodia. So how can you identify which Hoodia brand is best? Here are some things the consumer should look for:* Certification - the company should provide a visual documentation on their website that the Hoodia they are selling is authentic Hoodia Gordonii from South Africa.* Independent Testing ? some of the top companies selling Hoodia are now submitting their product for independent testing to assure the customer their Hoodia is authentic and set them apart from the competition. If the brand has been tested you will again most likely be able to see visual documentation on their website.* You should be know if the product is a pure hoodia powder or in extract form. There is a lot of information on the internet as to which is better and you should be informed on which kind you want to buy.  * Know what all the ingredients in the pill are - many companies will increase the total milligrams of a Hoodia pill by adding other ingredients to it, so in a 750 mg. pill you might only get 50 mg. of Hoodia. Also know if those other ingredients are something you want to be taking.* Brand Reputation ? the longer Hoodia is around the more people are talking about which brand is working for them. Do some internet searches on the brand you are thinking of trying and see if you find that lots of people are having problems with that brand. You have to take general public comments with a grain of salt though because many company owners have people spreading bad publicity about their competition.* Common Sense ? overall use your common sense about your purchase. Does the company not disclose much information? Do they have easy way to contact them? Do they have any type of guarantee? Also, especially when it comes to Hoodia on eBay, does the label of the product look like it was printed on a home inkjet printer? Also be wary of deep discounted Hoodia, there may be a reason it's so cheap.In closing, when it comes to Hoodia the consumer will need to stay cautious for awhile, the situation may get worse before it gets better. Demand for Hoodia is growing, supply is decreasing and the wholesale cost is increasing. What does this formula equal? It equals bad news for the dieter who wants to get some authentic Hoodia; there will be a lot of fake Hoodia out there.  Give Hoodia a try, just do your homework first, be an informed, educated buyer and you may find that you truly have found a product to help you shed those extra pounds with no side effects. For more information on Hoodia visit Totalink's Hoodia Directory at http://hoodiagordonii.totalink.com. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P><html><body>Astounding as some dieters say the new Hoodia weight loss supplement is, other dieters say it's a fake and doesn't work at all. If you're not familiar with Hoodia Gordonii, it's the new fad in dieting products. It comes from a cactus type plant in South Africa and has been eaten there for thousands of years by the aboriginal natives. The San Bushmen in the Kalahari Desert eat the <a href="http://hoodiagordonii.totalink.com/hoodia_gordonii_succulent.html">Hoodia succulent</a> plant by picking off a piece before a hunting trip or period of time they know they won't have much food to eat. By ingesting the piece of Hoodia they know that they will not be hungry for the entire day. </P><P>This of course is very helpful when you are living in the desert and the availability of food is very scarce. So what about if your living in middle America and are looking for something to help you curb your cravings and keep of the pounds, will Hoodia do the trick? It depends on who you ask, some dieters say it is the magic pill and will help you lose the weight with no side effects. Other people will say, "I tried it and it did absolutely nothing for me". How can this be the case you might ask, one person swears to it and one swears at it. It's actually no mystery at all if you know what is happening in the industry. </P><P>Hoodia has gained huge popularity due to increased media exposure; so far since last November <a href="http://hoodiagordonii.totalink.com/hoodia_gordonii_60_minutes.html">Hoodia has been on CBS 60 minutes</a>,  the BBC, CBS News, Oprah Winfrey's "O" Magazine, ABC News and most recently it was featured on the NBC Today Show with Katie Couric.  Because of this news coverage the demand for Hoodia has greatly increased and along with this, the amount of companies providing fake or impure Hoodia has also greatly increased. If I can stress only one thing in this Hoodia article, it would be to know what is in the Hoodia you are buying. When it comes to buying Hoodia, you have to be an informed buyer; you can't just buy the first Hoodia Pills you see. And unlike other supplements you buy at your nutritional store, in the case of Hoodia, you can't trust brick and mortar stores anymore than you can an online company. </P><P>There is no regulation when it comes to Hoodia pills; there is no testing process or certification that a Hoodia brand has to go through. Because of this anybody can start a new Hoodia brand, put whatever they want in a pill and call it Hoodia and sell it. Many companies are doing just this, making lots of profit and leaving you the dieter with a bogus product, the dieter then tells others, "hey, this Hoodia stuff is no good".Natural Health Report has published a study done by Truth Publishing and Alkemist Pharmaceuticals located at: naturalhealthreport.com/A-Hoodia-Gordonii-exposed.html, the study findings state that eleven out of seventeen brand-name Hoodia supplements tested failed a laboratory analysis of authenticity. Unfortunately in the study they don't say which brands failed but they do say which brands passed. The following brands passed the independent testing: * <a href="http://hoodiagordonii.totalink.com/desert_burn_hoodia_review.html">Desert  Burn</a> * <a href="http://hoodiagordonii.totalink.com/hoodoba_hoodia_review.html">Hoodoba Pure</a> * Dr. </P><P>Wheeler's Afrigetics * King Hoodia * <a href="http://hoodiagordonii.totalink.com/hoodia_max_review.html">Hoodia Max </a> * Ethno AfricaEleven out of seventeen brand names failed to be authentic, to me that is an amazing statistic and says a lot about the industry. Looking at those statistics we can now see why some dieters are saying Hoodia is wonderful and helps you lose weight and others are calling it a scam. The truth is there is both authentic pure Hoodia and bogus fake Hoodia available and what you get will determine how you feel about it.This information should not necessarily stop you from buying Hoodia, as there are many reports of Hoodia decreasing you appetite by up to 1,000 calories a day and many people trying to lose weight swear by its results. Like we have stated before you just need to be very cautious and be able to identify pure Hoodia from ineffective and impure Hoodia. So how can you identify <a href="http://hoodiagordonii.totalink.com/hoodia_comparison.html">which Hoodia brand is best</a>? Here are some things the consumer should look for:* Certification - the company should provide a visual documentation on their website that the Hoodia they are selling is authentic Hoodia Gordonii from South Africa.* Independent Testing ? some of the top companies selling Hoodia are now submitting their product for independent testing to assure the customer their Hoodia is authentic and set them apart from the competition. </P><P>If the brand has been tested you will again most likely be able to see visual documentation on their website.* You should be know if the product is a <a href="http://hoodiagordonii.totalink.com/pure_hoodia_extract.html">pure hoodia powder or in extract form</a>. There is a lot of information on the internet as to which is better and you should be informed on which kind you want to buy.  * Know what all the ingredients in the pill are - many companies will increase the total milligrams of a Hoodia pill by adding other ingredients to it, so in a 750 mg. pill you might only get 50 mg. of Hoodia. </P><P>Also know if those other ingredients are something you want to be taking.* Brand Reputation ? the longer Hoodia is around the more people are talking about which brand is working for them. Do some internet searches on the brand you are thinking of trying and see if you find that lots of people are having problems with that brand. You have to take general public comments with a grain of salt though because many company owners have people spreading bad publicity about their competition.* Common Sense ? overall use your common sense about your purchase. Does the company not disclose much information? Do they have easy way to contact them? Do they have any type of guarantee? Also, especially when it comes to <a href="http://hoodiagordonii.totalink.com/hoodia_ebay.html">Hoodia on eBay</a>, does the label of the product look like it was printed on a home inkjet printer? Also be wary of deep discounted Hoodia, there may be a reason it's so cheap.In closing, when it comes to Hoodia the consumer will need to stay cautious for awhile, the situation may get worse before it gets better. Demand for Hoodia is growing, supply is decreasing and the wholesale cost is increasing. </P><P>What does this formula equal? It equals bad news for the dieter who wants to get some authentic Hoodia; there will be a lot of fake Hoodia out there.  Give Hoodia a try, just do your homework first, be an informed, educated buyer and you may find that you truly have found a product to help you shed those extra pounds with no side effects. For more information on Hoodia visit Totalink's Hoodia Directory at http://hoodiagordonii.totalink.com</body></html>. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Hoodia Label Makes A Lot of Sense</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:54:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ContentDesk) October 26, 2005 -- As soon as Hoodia Gordonii was recognised as being a potent natural aid to help with weight loss, the major herbal manufacturers started to bring various Hoodia based supplements to the market.Then, as interest grew, major US and UK television stations ran documentaries about Hoodia, resulting in dozens of "smaller players" springing to life, producing their own "mini-branded" products.As competition has grown, some facts have been marketed as fiction, with some fiction, being marketed as Hoodia fact.One of the challenges the Hoodia consumer faces today, is deciphering the fact from the fiction, and so make an informed choice about the best product to buy.As the Hoodia supplements marketplace has become intense, the latest hype surrounds the required Hoodia dosage size, with some brands launching 750mg, 1000mg, and even 1250mg size tablets.As impressive as that sounds, the larger supplements allow little room for the consumer to find the right dosage for their specific requirements. Hoodia Gordonii is a highly effective weight loss ingredient, and though safe to use, should still be used in the smallest amounts necessary to do the job. Shocking the system by taking 3 1250mg of Hoodia a day (or more according to some manufacturers), could be asking for trouble in some people.That is why Hoodia Diet SENSE has been launched.Hoodia Diet SENSE, is pure Hoodia Gordonii, from the Kalahari, manufactured in the USA to FDA and GMP guidelines and practices. It is also a much more practical and safe dosage of 250mg.Users can start of at 250mg, 3 times a day, and steadily and gently increase the dosage to find their right level of gradual weight loss (we recommend a maximum serving size of 750mg built up over a small period of time). Everyone is unique, which is why everyone needs to take the time to find their perfect dosage.There is also a side bonus for the consumer  the price. Rather than the inflated prices that match some of the inflated tablets that many Hoodia merchants are marketing, we have much more affordable pricing, meaning that more people will be able to find support in dealing with their weight issues.We hope to reach the consumers that are unable or unwilling to spend 40.00 or more for a bottle of Hoodia, especially if Hoodia is new to them. There is a huge untapped potential market with consumers waiting for the price to fall into their comfort zone to make that decision to buy. Hoodia Diet SENSE meets the "gold standard" for Hoodia supplements, only using grade A 100% pure South African Hoodia Gordonii. We use only the "core" of the stem that contains the active appetite suppressing molecules, making for a high quality product. The manufacturing profile meets and exceeds FDA and GMP standards, with no less than five quality control measures in place throughout the manufacturing process. And all orders are shipped with copies of our CITES Export Certificate and Quality Control Certificate of Analysis.For anyone seeking an all natural high quality weight loss supplement at a very reasonable price, we believe our Hoodia diet SENSE completely fill that need. Hoodia Diet Sense makes Hoodia safe, more effective and now affordable.We are all very excited to be a part of this bit of Hoodia history at www.hoodia-gordonii-750.com. It is not just a chance to bring a remarkable product to many more consumers but a chance to let others in on a great business opportunity. Deborah Patrie, Diet SENSE wholesaler continued to say: Many resellers will be needed to fill the demand for the Diet Sense brand. We see a bright future ahead for everyone working with us to spread the news of this new and exciting Hoodia product.". ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>(ContentDesk) October 26, 2005 -- As soon as Hoodia Gordonii was recognised as being a potent natural aid to help with weight loss, the major herbal manufacturers started to bring various Hoodia based supplements to the market.Then, as interest grew, major US and UK television stations ran documentaries about Hoodia, resulting in dozens of "smaller players" springing to life, producing their own "mini-branded" products.As competition has grown, some facts have been marketed as fiction, with some fiction, being marketed as Hoodia fact.One of the challenges the Hoodia consumer faces today, is deciphering the fact from the fiction, and so make an informed choice about the best product to buy.As the Hoodia supplements marketplace has become intense, the latest hype surrounds the required Hoodia dosage size, with some brands launching 750mg, 1000mg, and even 1250mg size tablets.As impressive as that sounds, the larger supplements allow little room for the consumer to find the right dosage for their specific requirements. Hoodia Gordonii is a highly effective weight loss ingredient, and though safe to use, should still be used in the smallest amounts necessary to do the job. Shocking the system by taking 3 1250mg of Hoodia a day (or more according to some manufacturers), could be asking for trouble in some people.That is why Hoodia Diet SENSE has been launched.Hoodia Diet SENSE, is pure Hoodia Gordonii, from the Kalahari, manufactured in the USA to FDA and GMP guidelines and practices. It is also a much more practical and safe dosage of 250mg.Users can start of at 250mg, 3 times a day, and steadily and gently increase the dosage to find their right level of gradual weight loss (we recommend a maximum serving size of 750mg built up over a small period of time). Everyone is unique, which is why everyone needs to take the time to find their perfect dosage.There is also a side bonus for the consumer  the price. </P><P>Rather than the inflated prices that match some of the inflated tablets that many Hoodia merchants are marketing, we have much more affordable pricing, meaning that more people will be able to find support in dealing with their weight issues.We hope to reach the consumers that are unable or unwilling to spend 40.00 or more for a bottle of Hoodia, especially if Hoodia is new to them. There is a huge untapped potential market with consumers waiting for the price to fall into their comfort zone to make that decision to buy. Hoodia Diet SENSE meets the "gold standard" for Hoodia supplements, only using grade A 100% pure South African Hoodia Gordonii. We use only the "core" of the stem that contains the active appetite suppressing molecules, making for a high quality product. The manufacturing profile meets and exceeds FDA and GMP standards, with no less than five quality control measures in place throughout the manufacturing process. </P><P>And all orders are shipped with copies of our CITES Export Certificate and Quality Control Certificate of Analysis.For anyone seeking an all natural high quality weight loss supplement at a very reasonable price, we believe our Hoodia diet SENSE completely fill that need. Hoodia Diet Sense makes Hoodia safe, more effective and now affordable.We are all very excited to be a part of this bit of Hoodia history at <a href="http://www.hoodia-gordonii-750.com" target="_blank">www.hoodia-gordonii-750.com</a>. It is not just a chance to bring a remarkable product to many more consumers but a chance to let others in on a great business opportunity. Deborah Patrie, Diet SENSE wholesaler continued to say: Many resellers will be needed to fill the demand for the Diet Sense brand. We see a bright future ahead for everyone working with us to spread the news of this new and exciting Hoodia product.". </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HealthLabs.com Launched New Hoodia Products</title>
		<link>http://www.smarthoodiatips.com/HealthLabs.com_Launched_New_Hoodia_Products/article/33936</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:28:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Phentramine and Adaprex... The Diet Pills The World Has Been Waiting For!"Imagine this: an organic pill that kills the appetite and attacks obesity. It has no known side-effects, and contains a molecule that fools your brain into believing you are full."  Quote from BBC News Report, 30.05.2003. Phentramine and Adaprex Hoodia Diet Pills with Hoodia Gordonii cactus is the most exciting new nutritional supplement to come out in years. Hoodia Cactus is not really new, it has been used by the San indigenous tribal people in South Africa as a natural appetite suppressant and thirst quencher during long hunting trips for generations. The simple fact when taking Phentramine and Adaprex with Hoodia is that you just won't want to eat.. have lots of energy and feel great all over! ? Suppresses appetite ? Increases energy levels? Gives you a feeling of being full and satisfied? Helps control blood sugar and cravings? Lose Excess Weight? Increase Your Metabolism? Burn Fat? Stimulate Thermogenesis? Burn Calories? No Prescription Necessary? No Embarrassing Doctor Visitshttp://www.healthlabs.com. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Phentramine and Adaprex... The Diet Pills The World Has Been Waiting For!"Imagine this: an organic pill that kills the appetite and attacks obesity. It has no known side-effects, and contains a molecule that fools your brain into believing you are full."  Quote from BBC News Report, 30.05.2003. Phentramine and Adaprex Hoodia Diet Pills with Hoodia Gordonii cactus is the most exciting new nutritional supplement to come out in years. Hoodia Cactus is not really new, it has been used by the San indigenous tribal people in South Africa as a natural appetite suppressant and thirst quencher during long hunting trips for generations. </P><P>The simple fact when taking Phentramine and Adaprex with Hoodia is that you just won't want to eat.. have lots of energy and feel great all over! ? Suppresses appetite ? Increases energy levels? Gives you a feeling of being full and satisfied? Helps control blood sugar and cravings? Lose Excess Weight? Increase Your Metabolism? Burn Fat? Stimulate Thermogenesis? Burn Calories? No Prescription Necessary? No Embarrassing Doctor Visits<a href="http://www.healthlabs.com" target="_blank">http://www.healthlabs.com</a>. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hoodia Diet Pills - Fact Or Fiction&amp;#63;</title>
		<link>http://www.smarthoodiatips.com/Hoodia_Diet_Pills_-_Fact_Or_Fiction%26%2363%3B/article/99425</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:20:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hoodia Diet Pills - Fact Or Fiction?- by A lot has been written about hoodia diet pills lately. Can taking a hoodia based supplement realy help you loose weight? Actually, yes it looks like it can. First some background on the hoodia cactus.Deep inside the African Kalahari desert, grows an ugly cactus called the Hoodia. It thrives in extremely high temperatures, and takes years to mature. The San Bushmen of the Kalahari, one of the world's oldest and most primitive tribes, had been eating the Hoodia for thousands of years, to stave off hunger during long hunting trips. When South African scientists were routinely testing it, they discovered the plant contained a previously unknown molecule, which has since been christened P 57. P 57 affects a part of your brain, the hypothalamus. Within that mid-brain there are nerve cells that sense glucose sugar. When you eat, blood sugar goes up because of the food, these cells start firing and now you are full. What the Hoodia seems to contain is a molecule that is about 10,000 times as active as glucose. It goes to the mid-brain and actually makes those nerve cells fire as if you were full. But you have not eaten. Nor do you want to. When the first animal trials for Hoodia were performed on rats, a species that will eat literally anything, they stopped eating completely. When the first human clinical trial was conducted, a morbidly obese group of people were placed in a "phase 1 unit", a place as close to prison as it gets. All the volunteers could do all day was read papers, watch television, and eat. Half were given Hoodia, half placebo. Fifteen days later, the Hoodia group had reduced their calorie intake by 1000 a day.It's hard to diet when you're hungry. Your body is telling you to eat, so you eat. This is the single biggest factor that keeps people from loosing weight. No matter how strong your will power is, you eventually break down and start eating too much again.Hoodia tackles every weight problem by the root: it simply stops your craving for food. Do you think you could loose weight if you ate 50% less then you do now? You bet you could. I have taken hoodia supplements and they really do make you feel like not eating.For more information about hoodia, go to:http://diet-pills-review.speedylearning.com/. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Hoodia Diet Pills - Fact Or Fiction?- by A lot has been written about hoodia diet pills lately. Can taking a hoodia based supplement realy help you loose weight? Actually, yes it looks like it can. First some background on the hoodia cactus.Deep inside the African Kalahari desert, grows an ugly cactus called the Hoodia. It thrives in extremely high temperatures, and takes years to mature. The San Bushmen of the Kalahari, one of the world's oldest and most primitive tribes, had been eating the Hoodia for thousands of years, to stave off hunger during long hunting trips. </P><P>When South African scientists were routinely testing it, they discovered the plant contained a previously unknown molecule, which has since been christened P 57. P 57 affects a part of your brain, the hypothalamus. Within that mid-brain there are nerve cells that sense glucose sugar. When you eat, blood sugar goes up because of the food, these cells start firing and now you are full. What the Hoodia seems to contain is a molecule that is about 10,000 times as active as glucose. </P><P>It goes to the mid-brain and actually makes those nerve cells fire as if you were full. But you have not eaten. Nor do you want to. When the first animal trials for Hoodia were performed on rats, a species that will eat literally anything, they stopped eating completely. When the first human clinical trial was conducted, a morbidly obese group of people were placed in a "phase 1 unit", a place as close to prison as it gets. </P><P>All the volunteers could do all day was read papers, watch television, and eat. Half were given Hoodia, half placebo. Fifteen days later, the Hoodia group had reduced their calorie intake by 1000 a day.It's hard to diet when you're hungry. Your body is telling you to eat, so you eat. This is the single biggest factor that keeps people from loosing weight. </P><P>No matter how strong your will power is, you eventually break down and start eating too much again.Hoodia tackles every weight problem by the root: it simply stops your craving for food. Do you think you could loose weight if you ate 50% less then you do now? You bet you could. I have taken hoodia supplements and they really do make you feel like not eating.For more information about hoodia, go to:<a href="http://diet-pills-review.speedylearning.com/">http://diet-pills-review.speedylearning.com/</a>. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>All-Natural Hoodia Gordonii Directly From South Africa Is The Hottest Thing To Hit The Weight Loss Industry.</title>
		<link>http://www.smarthoodiatips.com/All-Natural_Hoodia_Gordonii_Directly_From_South_Africa_Is_The_Hottest_Thing_To_Hit_The_Weight_Loss_Industry./article/74034</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:12:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Millennium Health Supplements (Canada) Inc. a raw material and ingredient supplier for the nutra/pharmaceutical and veterinarian industries since 1995 has recently been awarded a Conservation Certificate for export of Pure Hoodia Gordonii directly from South Africa into the North American market. Hoodia Gordonii is an all-natural appetite suppressing succulent plant (part of the aloe family) from South Africa with no known side effects or stimulants.  Although hoodia gordonii is new to the U.S. and Canada, this great all-natural product is taking over the multi-billion dollar diet industry here. Currently, Hoodia Gordonii for the consumer is mainly available through internet sales.   You can visit our website listed on this page for both retail and bulk Hoodia Gordonii products. Hoodia works by mimicking the effect glucose has on the nerve cells in the brain fooling the body into believing it is full, even when it is not.  Results of human clinical trials in Britain suggest that hoodia could reduce the appetite by up to 2,000 calories per day.While many people feel the appetite suppressant kicking in sometimes within 20 minutes of ingestion, it is felt that the general population responds to hoodia within 1 ? 2 weeks of starting the program.  Some morbidly obese people (more than double their normal weight), who describe themselves as eating machines since childhood, say that although they felt the appetite suppressant kicking in after 2 ? 3 weeks, it took a few weeks before they realized their interest in food was significantly decreasing, thereby helping to change life long eating habits.  According to the WHO, more than 1 billion people around the world are overweight with 300 million of them clinically or morbidly obese.  Reports say that over the next 5 years, deaths related to obesity will increase by 20% in keeping with a reported 20% increase in plus-sized coffins sales since 1999 in the USA.  Contact:  Jen CullyPhone:  1-905-623-9239/1-800-416-3147. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Millennium Health Supplements (Canada) Inc. a raw material and ingredient supplier for the nutra/pharmaceutical and veterinarian industries since 1995 has recently been awarded a Conservation Certificate for export of Pure Hoodia Gordonii directly from South Africa into the North American market. Hoodia Gordonii is an all-natural appetite suppressing succulent plant (part of the aloe family) from South Africa with no known side effects or stimulants.  Although hoodia gordonii is new to the U.S. and Canada, this great all-natural product is taking over the multi-billion dollar diet industry here. </P><P>Currently, Hoodia Gordonii for the consumer is mainly available through internet sales.   You can visit our website listed on this page for both retail and bulk Hoodia Gordonii products. Hoodia works by mimicking the effect glucose has on the nerve cells in the brain fooling the body into believing it is full, even when it is not.  Results of human clinical trials in Britain suggest that hoodia could reduce the appetite by up to 2,000 calories per day.While many people feel the appetite suppressant kicking in sometimes within 20 minutes of ingestion, it is felt that the general population responds to hoodia within 1 ? 2 weeks of starting the program.  Some morbidly obese people (more than double their normal weight), who describe themselves as eating machines since childhood, say that although they felt the appetite suppressant kicking in after 2 ? 3 weeks, it took a few weeks before they realized their interest in food was significantly decreasing, thereby helping to change life long eating habits. </P><P> According to the WHO, more than 1 billion people around the world are overweight with 300 million of them clinically or morbidly obese.  Reports say that over the next 5 years, deaths related to obesity will increase by 20% in keeping with a reported 20% increase in plus-sized coffins sales since 1999 in the USA.  Contact:  Jen CullyPhone:  1-905-623-9239/1-800-416-3147. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hoodia Gets Dirty</title>
		<link>http://www.smarthoodiatips.com/Hoodia_Gets_Dirty/article/51764</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:58:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid>http://www.smarthoodiatips.com/Hoodia_Gets_Dirty/article/51764</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[What is promised to be a great treatment for one of the western world's fastest growing diseases, obesity, is also turning in to a marketing catfight.For the uninitiated, Hoodia Gordonii was identified by the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in the 1960's as a potential appetite suppressant.Used for generations by Kalahari Bushmen for generations as a way of defeating hunger on long and arduous hunting trips, the CSIR worked with a UK company Phytopharm to identify the active ingredient in Hoodia.  This they did, and Phytopharm named this ?miracle molecule' P57 (it was their 57th ?discovery).With Unilever now in partnership with Phytopharm to commercialise Hoodia, it promises to be a great support in the battle to stick to a healthy eating plan.Now although P57 is patented, the plant itself can not be, which has led to a deluge of  manufacturers of natural herbal supplements all producing Hoodia products, and causing a mass market confusion in it's wake.One of the worst examples of this is the growing number of so called ?Hoodia consumer websites'. The emphasis should be on ?con' in consumer, as these are mostly run by Hoodia manufacturers themselves, hidden under different identities. They claim to compare different brands under carefully selected criteria, with their brand of course at the number one position.With new comparison sites coming out every few weeks, the best advice is simply to discount them, and then make your own mind up about whether you can trust the brand.Another tactic that is confusing the consumer is  the supposed differences in the quality of other brands. The most common is to do with the term ?extract'. Some companies claim that they sell an extract which is more powerful than non-extract products. (What is an extract? An extract is a concentrated from of a herb, that is derived after the crude herb has been mixed with water, alcohol, or another solvent and distilled or evaporated.).No one is selling Hoodia Gordonii extract, as it would be violating the patent held by CSIR (which has been leased to Phytopharm, who in turn have leased it to Unilever).  Any company claiming to sell a Hoodia extract had better watch their step ? apart from misleading consumers, Phytopharm and Unilever are unlikely to ignore such blatant patent theft.Another common deceit is to claim to be 100% Hoodia while selling at what seems a really great low price. How can they do it? Simple ? they're telling the truth. They're using the whole of the plant, rather than the ?heart' of the plant which contains the active ingredient. As the ?skin' of the Hoodia can account for as much as 40% of the weight, your 100% pure may only be 60% pure and not quite the bargain that you imagined.All the ?Hoodia wars' seem to be doing is confusing potential customers, who become less able to take an informed decision about which product is best for them.Here are 4 questions that anyone wanting to buy Hoodia should ask, before parting with any money:1.???Is this genuine Hoodia Gordonii from the Kalahari region of Southern Africa? (Hoodia is now being grown in China, Texas and elsewhere, and there is evidence that the Kalahari soil contributes to the effectiveness of the plant)2.???What part of the plant is used? (Remember, it's only the core of the plant that has been identified as having the active ingredient).3.???Is it an extract or powder? (The right answer is powder).4.???Is it Hoodia GORDONII? (There are many different types of plants in the Hoodia family ? it is the Hoodia Gordonii that has been shown to be the appetite suppressant).And remember:????If the price is low, likely the quality of the product will be.????If it's number one on some consumer comparison chart, what else are they ?fixing'?????If they're vague about their product and simply bombard you with hype ? it's likely the product can't stand up on it's own merit.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>What is promised to be a great treatment for one of the western world's fastest growing diseases, obesity, is also turning in to a marketing catfight.For the uninitiated, Hoodia Gordonii was identified by the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in the 1960's as a potential appetite suppressant.Used for generations by Kalahari Bushmen for generations as a way of defeating hunger on long and arduous hunting trips, the CSIR worked with a UK company Phytopharm to identify the active ingredient in Hoodia.  This they did, and Phytopharm named this ?miracle molecule' P57 (it was their 57th ?discovery).With Unilever now in partnership with Phytopharm to commercialise Hoodia, it promises to be a great support in the battle to stick to a healthy eating plan.Now although P57 is patented, the plant itself can not be, which has led to a deluge of  manufacturers of natural herbal supplements all producing Hoodia products, and causing a mass market confusion in it's wake.One of the worst examples of this is the growing number of so called ?Hoodia consumer websites'. The emphasis should be on ?con' in consumer, as these are mostly run by Hoodia manufacturers themselves, hidden under different identities. They claim to compare different brands under carefully selected criteria, with their brand of course at the number one position.With new comparison sites coming out every few weeks, the best advice is simply to discount them, and then make your own mind up about whether you can trust the brand.Another tactic that is confusing the consumer is  the supposed differences in the quality of other brands. The most common is to do with the term ?extract'. </P><P>Some companies claim that they sell an extract which is more powerful than non-extract products. (What is an extract? An extract is a concentrated from of a herb, that is derived after the crude herb has been mixed with water, alcohol, or another solvent and distilled or evaporated.).No one is selling Hoodia Gordonii extract, as it would be violating the patent held by CSIR (which has been leased to Phytopharm, who in turn have leased it to Unilever).  Any company claiming to sell a Hoodia extract had better watch their step ? apart from misleading consumers, Phytopharm and Unilever are unlikely to ignore such blatant patent theft.Another common deceit is to claim to be 100% Hoodia while selling at what seems a really great low price. How can they do it? Simple ? they're telling the truth. They're using the whole of the plant, rather than the ?heart' of the plant which contains the active ingredient. </P><P>As the ?skin' of the Hoodia can account for as much as 40% of the weight, your 100% pure may only be 60% pure and not quite the bargain that you imagined.All the ?Hoodia wars' seem to be doing is confusing potential customers, who become less able to take an informed decision about which product is best for them.Here are 4 questions that anyone wanting to buy Hoodia should ask, before parting with any money:1.???Is this genuine Hoodia Gordonii from the Kalahari region of Southern Africa? (Hoodia is now being grown in China, Texas and elsewhere, and there is evidence that the Kalahari soil contributes to the effectiveness of the plant)2.???What part of the plant is used? (Remember, it's only the core of the plant that has been identified as having the active ingredient).3.???Is it an extract or powder? (The right answer is powder).4.???Is it Hoodia GORDONII? (There are many different types of plants in the Hoodia family ? it is the Hoodia Gordonii that has been shown to be the appetite suppressant).And remember:????If the price is low, likely the quality of the product will be.????If it's number one on some consumer comparison chart, what else are they ?fixing'?????If they're vague about their product and simply bombard you with hype ? it's likely the product can't stand up on it's own merit.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hoodia Gordonii: The Ultimate Weight Loss Solution?</title>
		<link>http://www.smarthoodiatips.com/Hoodia_Gordonii:_The_Ultimate_Weight_Loss_Solution%3F/article/133371</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:22:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems the whole world is talking and going mad about hoodia gordonii these days. What's all the noise about and what can you honestly expect from that cactus-looking plant? Actually, plenty. Hoodia gordonii is a succulent type of plant that 
grows naturally in the Kalahari Desert of Southern Africa. The native people, San Bushmen, have been for a very long time in the practice of using hoodia gordonii to combat both hunger and quenching thirst while on long travels in the desert. 

Hoodia is making news waves and causing a stir among countless of otherwise "hopeless" compulsive eaters and the overweight alike. Why? Hoodia seems to be working. Here is a list of essential facts about hoodia gordonii that you should know if you are serious about a new powerful weight loss weapon:

* Hoodia gordonii is totally natural?not a drug.

* Keep in mind that the gordonii variation of hoodia contains the ability to help you suppress your appetite.

* Hoodia gordonii is becoming known far and wide for its unique ability to fool the brain into believing that you have already eaten; it also makes you feel full.

* Hoodia might work immediately, or in some cases, take two or more weeks to experience positive results.

* Major results from hoodia include a diminished interest in food, feeling fuller faster, and an overall feeling of great health.

* Hoodia gordonii is not a stimulant; so far to date no side effects have been reported.

* Hoodia so far seems to be quite safe for anyone thinking of trying it to lose weight.

* Beware: Not all supplement vendors sell the real 100% pure hoodia.

* You can easily become a victim of buying a fake hoodia product that's even popular!

If you are serious about weight loss and you want to avoid getting cheated out of the real hoodia, visit the website below in the resource box to locate a trusted supplement vendor selling the real hoodia.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>It seems the whole world is talking and going mad about hoodia gordonii these days. What's all the noise about and what can you honestly expect from that cactus-looking plant? Actually, plenty. Hoodia gordonii is a succulent type of plant that <br />
grows naturally in the Kalahari Desert of Southern Africa. The native people, San Bushmen, have been for a very long time in the practice of using hoodia gordonii to combat both hunger and quenching thirst while on long travels in the desert. <br />
<br />
Hoodia is making news waves and causing a stir among countless of otherwise "hopeless" compulsive eaters and the overweight alike. </P><P>Why? Hoodia seems to be working. Here is a list of essential facts about hoodia gordonii that you should know if you are serious about a new powerful weight loss weapon:<br />
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* Hoodia gordonii is totally natural?not a drug.<br />
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* Keep in mind that the gordonii variation of hoodia contains the ability to help you suppress your appetite.<br />
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* Hoodia gordonii is becoming known far and wide for its unique ability to fool the brain into believing that you have already eaten; it also makes you feel full.<br />
<br />
* Hoodia might work immediately, or in some cases, take two or more weeks to experience positive results.<br />
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* Major results from hoodia include a diminished interest in food, feeling fuller faster, and an overall feeling of great health.<br />
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* Hoodia gordonii is not a stimulant; so far to date no side effects have been reported.<br />
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* Hoodia so far seems to be quite safe for anyone thinking of trying it to lose weight.<br />
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* Beware: Not all supplement vendors sell the real 100% pure hoodia.<br />
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* You can easily become a victim of buying a fake hoodia product that's even popular!<br />
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