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Intermittent Fasting: An Amazing Health Tool

February 16, 2019 3:33 pm Published by Comments Off on Intermittent Fasting: An Amazing Health Tool

In my experience, intermittent fasting has been one of most life changing tools I have used in my practice. I find that most patients have some improvement in health with intermittent fasting alone.  I find some have dramatic changes in weight, sense of well-being and energy levels while others have subtle benefits!  In my own... Read More

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The Amazing Improvements with the HCG Diet on Body Composition

February 11, 2019 11:30 am Published by Comments Off on The Amazing Improvements with the HCG Diet on Body Composition

The HCG Diet protocol offers patients incredible results on so many levels. I have been facilitating this process for over a decade and I continue to be blown away by the amazing results.  I find the HCG Diet to be an incredible detoxification process, as well as, a way to reset habits and patterns with... Read More

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The Detrimental and Addictive Power of Sugar

February 6, 2019 1:51 pm Published by Comments Off on The Detrimental and Addictive Power of Sugar

When it comes to sugar today there are SO many different kinds. The more NATURAL form of sugar is found in fruit, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and legumes. In the end, almost all sugars are broken down into glucose.  When it comes to weight gain, natural sugars can surely be a culprit for increased blood sugar and insulin levels which... Read More

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Keeping Super Bowl Snacks Healthy

February 1, 2019 5:01 pm Published by Comments Off on Keeping Super Bowl Snacks Healthy

The Super Bowl does not have to mean an afternoon filled with sodium & chemical laden snacks, dips and beer.  With a little creativity and motivation you can create some simple little snack foods that will actually provide some nutrition to the party.  we advise all of our HCG Diet patients to have fun and... Read More

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Magnificent Magnesium

January 26, 2019 2:54 pm Published by Comments Off on Magnificent Magnesium

The Benefits of Magnesium Magnesium plays a key role in so many physiological processes that take place within our bodies.  It helps in making energy, creating proteins, as well as relaxing and contracting smooth muscle.  Along with being a key player in bone and cardiac health it also helps to keep our blood sugar stable.  ... Read More

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Dr. Madda’s Power Breakfast

January 21, 2019 2:46 pm Published by Comments Off on Dr. Madda’s Power Breakfast

Beginning your Phase III HCG Diet Day with a Nutrient Dense Smoothie   Our HCG Diet patients often ask us for very specific instruction about what they can have as their first meal of the day on the program.  In general, I recommend Intermittent Fasting to most of my patients and therefore they often do not eat... Read More

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The Gluten Issue of Today

January 16, 2019 2:40 pm Published by Comments Off on The Gluten Issue of Today

At the Natural Path, we do a lot of dietary counseling.  With each visit, our HCG Diet patients can expect to learn a great deal about what a healthy diet consists of and how weight can be maintained.  Dietary plans are are not “cookie cutter” for everyone and our recommendations are really based specifically on the person in... Read More

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Making Exercise Non-Negotiable

January 11, 2019 2:32 pm Published by Comments Off on Making Exercise Non-Negotiable

Exercise is a Key to Living in Optimal Health  I think that most all health care professionals would agree that exercise is a key component to any wellness lifestyle plan.  I always tell my patients that there is no way to bottle up all of the amazing things that exercise can do for the body... Read More

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The Many Benefits of the HCG Diet Protocol

January 6, 2019 1:18 pm Published by Comments Off on The Many Benefits of the HCG Diet Protocol

THE HCG DIET ~ PORTLAND, OREGON If you were anything like me you might read about the HCG Diet protocol and think it sounds a little bit ridiculous. I sure did. In fact, for 2 years I was closed minded to the idea of it and referred my inquiring patients else where. After seeing consistent... Read More

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Resetting your Weight with the HCG Diet this New Year!

January 1, 2019 4:53 pm Published by Comments Off on Resetting your Weight with the HCG Diet this New Year!

The HCG Diet Program at The Natural Path is a Perfect Kick Start to Healthy Habits and Patterns   This is the time of year when our HCG Diet Program seems to help many patients kick start their New Years resolution to lose weight and reset eating patterns.  For many, another round of the HCG Diet is... Read More