According to Brenda Watson, author of “The Detox Strategy,” waste that sits in the colon begins to putrefy and increases the amount of toxins in your body. Some people may be carrying around several pounds of waste in their colon, which contributes to potbellies, and may play a role in conditions such as allergies, acne and fibromyalgia, notes Watson. Natural colon cleanses purge waste and toxins from your body and may promote weight loss.

At-home weight loss body wraps may help you to lose weight naturally. They’re not like the body wraps from in the past that simply made you lose water. Instead, today’s at-home slimming body wraps use natural weight loss aids such as herbs and mud similar to those used in some of the best spa holistic treatments. Here’s why you should try one.

If you’re considering trying acupuncture for healthy weight loss — or you’ve already tried it — there’s great news. It works. Besides helping you to trim pounds, acupuncture helps to restore proper functioning of vital body systems that help your body to absorb and use nutrients, and to eliminate waste that can inhibit weight loss.

Contrary to common belief, the real causes of overweight and obesity include chemical toxicity, stress, emotional issues, bad nutrition, and even parasite infestation. Not surprisingly, lifestyle is a huge factor. According to Dr. Georgina Salgado Chavez, author of Quick and Easy Tips to Lose Weight, the new generation of overweight and obesity problems came about with the Industrial Revolution. Learn how this naturopathic doctor’s holistic approach to weight loss in her new book can help you.

There’s no denying the growing popularity of yoga. The benefits of this ancient art go far beyond relaxation, toning and flexibility. According to a new study, yoga can be an invaluable tool in a holistic weight loss plan. Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center state that regular yoga practice relates to mindful eating, and people who eat mindfully are less at risk for being obese.