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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

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The Thyroid Gland and it’s Important Function with Weight Loss

September 2, 2020 1:35 pm Published by Comments Off on The Thyroid Gland and it’s Important Function with Weight Loss

THYROID THE MASTER METABOLISM HORMONE The thyroid gland is your metabolic gate keeper.   This small, butterfly-shaped gland, located in your neck, is responsible for keeping your metabolism running smoothly. If it’s under-producing thyroid hormones then you will have a hypothyroid condition.  Basically,  your metabolic engine is idling really low, and this can increase the chances... Read More

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The HCG Diet Helped me get my LIFE Back!

August 27, 2020 1:15 pm Published by Comments Off on The HCG Diet Helped me get my LIFE Back!

The HCG Diet at The Natural Path This weight loss program is more than I had ever dreamed it could have been. I had done it once before where I went to an office and someone gave me the stuff and never followed up with me.   With Dr. Cara, it was a whole different experience.... Read More

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The HCG Diet and Metabolic Optimization

August 21, 2020 2:36 pm Published by Comments Off on The HCG Diet and Metabolic Optimization

The HCG Diet is one of my greatest passions.  It is where I have submerged my intellectual mind for the past 14 years.  I have learned so much and my clinical experience has been my greatest teacher.  I truly feel like the HCG Diet helps my patients to find metabolic wellness, as well as, metabolic... Read More

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Great Appliances for the HCG Diet

August 16, 2020 2:52 pm Published by Comments Off on Great Appliances for the HCG Diet

There are A LOT of appliances out on the market these days to make cooking simpler and/or to make food taste better. For me, I am a minimalist and I really need to LOVE an additional appliance if I a going to make room for it in my kitchen. There are many that make the... Read More