There are so many weight loss plans you've tried, diet, pills, exercise, lifestyles changes...but nothing seems to budge the needle on the scale. It can be a tough fight trying to wage war against those unwanted pounds.

If you are one of the many who are becoming frustrated over traditional methods of weight loss that simply do not deliver results, then why not try homeopathy?

In the last decade or so, homeopathic remedies for weight loss have become more popular. There seems to be at least three reasons for this.

First, these treatments actually work, and, more importantly, seem to be very effective, with many people reporting they have experienced very satisfying results.

Second, homeopathic weight loss is completely safe for anyone, including babies and pregnant women. Certain traditional medications and diet pills used for weight loss, on the other hand, can cause side effects such as vomiting, nausea, and weakness.

Third, as with other conditions, homeopathic remedies can usually be taken with other medications or supplements, so there's no worry about interaction between the medications.

Widely known and practiced in Europe and Southeast Asia, homeopathy makes use of substances from plants, animals, and minerals, diluting and combining them to cure different diseases. An alternative system of medicine, homeopathic remedies work on the principle of similars: the symptoms caused by a substance can be healed by the same substance taken in diluted form.

Take arsenic for example.

When ingested by a person, arsenic can cause vomiting and stomach cramps. A homeopathic remedy prepared from arsenic called arsenicum album can treat the symptoms of vomiting and stomach cramps. As long as the proper remedy is prescribed to a patient, homeopathic medicine works great in treating illnesses.

Many homeopathic treatments for weight loss will work to boost metabolism and remedy digestive problems, and these are two important factors when it comes to losing weight. Homeopaths (Practitioners of homeopathic medicine.) usually examine the symptoms of a patient and ask questions about his or her condition. Once all the symptoms have been evaluated, the homeopath prescribes the proper remedy for losing weight.

Unlike more traditional weight loss methods, at least as they are advertised to the public, there is no single remedy for everyone with a weight problem. Each homeopathic remedy is designed to be unique to a particular patient.

An overweight person who cannot control his or her appetite, for example, probably needs a remedy different from another overweight person who has a constant craving for sweets. For the first case, the right homeopathic remedy is probably going to be Calcarea carbonica, while, in the second case, the remedy is Argentum nitricum.

On the other hand, for weight problems resulting from low energy or lack of activity, the remedy is probably going to be Capsicum. A homeopathic remedy for overweight people that seem to be overweight from "stress eating" could be Ignatia. People who tend to overeat and indulge in too many fatty foods, the remedy is probably going to be Nux vomica. A couple of other common homeopathic remedies for weight loss include Coffea cruda and Antimonium crudum.

Some homeopathic remedies for weight loss can be found at homeopathic websites and at many health or food supplement shops. For the safest and most effective results, however, you should consult a professional and make sure you follow the dosage instructions that come with any homeopathic product you purchase.

Well, has this convinced you to try to lose weight with homeopathy?

Again, let me recommend that you begin by seeking advice first from an expert on homeopathy, and asking about options that will work best for you and will suit your lifestyle before you undergo any homeopathic treatment for weight loss.