ANSWER: We completely understand your concern. Herbal medicine is usually considered safe and free of side effects. But we must remember, that herbs can be very powerful. Some of our chemotherapy medications are derived from herbs. For example, the Vinca family - Vincristine, Vinblastine - are derived from the herb periwinkle. Taxol is also from a plant/tree in the northern rain forest.

It is a well known fact for Chinese herbalist, that without proper diagnosis, the use of any food or herb might cause temporary unpleasant effects. This happens when innate imbalances are aggravated. For instance, if we had fever and took inflammatory herbs or foods, the fever could rise. If we ate hot peppers for stomachache, or raw salad for diarrhea and cramps, we would feel worse and have bad side effects.

Guarana as well as Ginseng will increase you "chi" and should not be taken if you have high blood pressure. Also, any Chinese tonics can effect your heart rate, so for somebody with heart problems there herbs should be taken with a caution. Active ingredients in Lida DaiDaihua are thermogenic and create the effect of heat from inside that might be compared to sauna and exercises. It is not recommended by doctors go to sauna if you have high blood pressure and extensive exercise need to be made with caution if you have heart problems.

There are different combinations of herbs (herbal formulas), designed by Chinese in generations for weight loss issues and there's no perfect "magic" pill for everybody. But there's always something for your type of body, and with proper diagnosis you can achieve tremendous results.

Lida Daidaihua works wonders for people between 16-65 y.o. who don't have chronic illnesses developed either with overweight problems or age. Also, the person should have at least 20 extra pounds and there're different capsule for skinnier people who might lose only 10-12 pounds. It called Botanical Slimming Capsule.

This is why we carry different capsules - not only Lida Daidaihua - so you can chose the one is good for you. Lida is the strongest herbal capsule available today on the market that helps people to lose weight really fast.

It is absolutely true, as you said before, that the natural way of losing weight is the best way. But it depends of what do you mean by saying "natural" way. Strict diets might ruin your metabolism, but with healthy nutrition and exercise you will lose weight pound by pound. The reality is, for many people today it is too difficult to maintain this way of life and we often do not have time and/or will power. With Chinese herbal pills like Lida or Botanical you can lose 10 pounds on a couple of weeks and don't worry about the diet - the body starts to work in different mode, burning calories and fat, and the appetite doesn't bother you anymore - you simply not hungry and can choose healthy diet or even eat what you body asks for. You don't have sweet cravings and don't eat before going to sleep. And, you will lose weight fast.

It is not recommended to take Lida DaiDaihua with any medications, but usually, taking Lida Daidaihua will straighten your immune system and you unlikely will have cold or catch viruses, so perhaps taking medications will not be a problem.