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The Fruit Exchange Option on the HCG Diet Program

November 2, 2020 3:43 pm Published by Comments Off on The Fruit Exchange Option on the HCG Diet Program

About 7 years ago, I began collecting data on my  patient population and I realized that my diabetic and pre-diabetic patients did not lose weight as well with fruit in the picture.  I also had many patients who would eat fruit and then 1 hour later be hungrier than they were prior to eating.  I... Read More

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Helping our Children Choose Healthy Food

October 27, 2020 2:59 pm Published by Comments Off on Helping our Children Choose Healthy Food

As a parent, it can be a challenge to get your kids into a healthy eating pattern. So many foods out there are geared to pull your kids in to thinking they are really cool and delicious. The problem is that most of these foods have very little nutritional value and are laden with chemicals... Read More

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Getting Control of Body Composition with the HCG Diet Protocol

October 21, 2020 2:45 pm Published by Comments Off on Getting Control of Body Composition with the HCG Diet Protocol

In the modern day world, food is simply too available, too convenient and most often loaded with chemicals to make us want more. The food industry is a huge for profit industry where human health is far behind the monetary gains. We also have a strong addictive potential in our brains to keep us wanting... Read More

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Getting Through the First Week of the HCG Diet Program

October 15, 2020 7:20 am Published by Comments Off on Getting Through the First Week of the HCG Diet Program

The first 2-7 days of the low-calorie phase 2 of the HCG Diet can be a challenge for some. There is SO much going on in your body at this time.  First, you are cleansing an detoxing and this is a lot of work on the body.  It can make you feel tired, sluggish, low... Read More

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Spicing up Phase 2 HCG Diet Meals

October 9, 2020 7:01 am Published by Comments Off on Spicing up Phase 2 HCG Diet Meals

The HCG Diet menu does not have to bee boring.  In fact, I love to see my patients get creative and learn how amazing fresh and dried herbs and spices can make your meals divine. It is so important to make sure your food has a lot of flavor. The more flavor you can pack... Read More

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Inflammation and Oxidation Bring Down Metabolism

October 3, 2020 3:08 pm Published by Comments Off on Inflammation and Oxidation Bring Down Metabolism

Exploring the Root of Metabolic Damage As Naturopathic Doctors, we like to look at the “root cause” of an illness and not just provide the band-aid for the symptoms as they appear.  When we look closely at virtually any disease out there … especially the big chronic illnesses such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, etc. ... Read More

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Breaking the Sugar Habit with the HCG Diet Protocol

September 27, 2020 2:48 pm Published by Comments Off on Breaking the Sugar Habit with the HCG Diet Protocol

When I meet with many of my HCG Diet patients to begin the process of burning fat stores and optimizing wellness we dive deep into learning about ways to FUEL the body.  We re-create the meaning of the word SATISFACTION when it comes to eating.  We release the SATISFACTION that comes from a sugar addiction... Read More

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Fat is the Preferred Fuel Source of the Body

September 21, 2020 2:31 pm Published by Comments Off on Fat is the Preferred Fuel Source of the Body

The HCG Diet can Help you Burn Fat “I have tried everything and I just cannot stop the fat from coming on my body?”  “How do I burn fat?”  These are questions I hear in my practice pretty much every day!!  When I see patients through the HCG Diet process that I have created at... Read More

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Improving Energy with the HCG Diet Protocol

September 15, 2020 2:07 pm Published by Comments Off on Improving Energy with the HCG Diet Protocol

“How do I get more energy?”  This is a question I am asked at least once per day with my HCG Diet patient population.  The truth is that fat burning and energy improvements often go hand in hand. It is not just a coincidence that those people carrying around 20 + extra pounds also feel... Read More

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Making your Metabolism Work for YOU – HCG DIET

September 8, 2020 1:37 pm Published by Comments Off on Making your Metabolism Work for YOU – HCG DIET

Balancing Metabolic Hormones through the HCG Diet Protocol The HCG Diet helps people lose weight and with proper education the weight loss can be permanent!  It takes some discipline and some long-term life changes. However, it does not mean giving up all of your favorite things in life!  I find it important in the end... Read More