weight loss and herbs to tighten abdomen

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Dear List

A patient of mine who has always been a heavy drinker has given up alcohol for

Lent. She feels that the spare tyre in her upper abdomen is rapidly and visibly

reducing but would like to know if there are any eg astringent herbs that could

help tighten her up as she continues to lose weight (she's thinking particularly

of the lower abdomen). She's an aromatherapist so uses massage oils on herself.

I'm inclined to approach it from a different angle and suggest Pilates,

especially for gradually giving her real tummy muscles and eventually a waist.

But thought it worth posting in case you have any professional or personal

experience with a query like this.

thanks Katharine