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The HCG Diet as a Tool to Change Food Patterns

July 27, 2018 7:51 pm Published by Comments Off on The HCG Diet as a Tool to Change Food Patterns

The world of today, means that we can have an unbelievable amount of food at our fingertips 24 hours a day! In fact, our daily lives tend to revolve around food.  We eat for so many reasons … celebrations, graduations, holidays, funerals, boredom, entertainment, wound healing, reward, etc.  We gather with our friends and family... Read More

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Things you Need to Know about Low Levels of Testosterone

July 17, 2018 7:19 pm Published by Comments Off on Things you Need to Know about Low Levels of Testosterone

It’s hard not to notice all of the advertisements lately for low testosterone levels.  Why? It is a very common problem and one that truly can impact a man’s life on so many levels.  At The Natural Path, Dr. Robert Madda has been treating males with low testosterone for the past decade with great success. ... Read More

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What you DON’T know about Almonds Grown in the US!

July 12, 2018 5:03 am Published by Comments Off on What you DON’T know about Almonds Grown in the US!

Propylene Oxide and High Heat on Your Almonds Every HCG Diet Patient Entering Phase III gets Exicted about adding in Almonds — Here are a few things to know before you eat them Many years ago, you could find almonds that were in their pure form at a local market.  In 2007, due to a Salmonella outbreak... Read More

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Leptin levels and the HCG Diet

July 8, 2018 5:30 pm Published by Comments Off on Leptin levels and the HCG Diet

What is leptin?  You have heard of it and most likely know that it is a hormone that plays a role in weght loss and weight gain.  Leptin, coming from the Greek word “leptos” meaning “thin.”  It is a hormone that is produced by the adipocytes or “fat cells” in our bodies.  The amount of... Read More

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My Annual Summer Time HCG Diet Cleanse

July 3, 2018 5:19 pm Published by Comments Off on My Annual Summer Time HCG Diet Cleanse

Every June, I choose to do an annual cleanse.  After doing the HCG Diet in the past with Dr. Madda and Dr. Phillipo and having great success with weight loss, I also noticed that I simply felt better.  After the program was over, I maintained my 26 lb weight loss pretty effortlessly with some dietary changes that... Read More

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The Loading Days on the HCG Diet Program

June 29, 2018 5:03 pm Published by Comments Off on The Loading Days on the HCG Diet Program

The first phase of the HCG Diet is known as the loading phase. This is a very important part of the HCG Diet program and lasts for 24-72 hours (2-3 days). During this time, the patient begins to take their daily injections or oral preparation of HCG and follows the loading diet. The loading phase, when done... Read More

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The Paleo Diet and Phase 3 of the HCG Diet

June 25, 2018 4:52 pm Published by Comments Off on The Paleo Diet and Phase 3 of the HCG Diet

When we go into the phase III stabilization phase of the HCG Diet with our patients, we let them know that it is essentially a “paleo-esque” diet that they are following for those 21 days. I also like to emphasize that it is actually a very healthy way to eat as a maintenance lifestyle diet 90% of... Read More

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The Benefits of Testosterone Replacement for Men and Women

June 21, 2018 4:38 pm Published by Comments Off on The Benefits of Testosterone Replacement for Men and Women

As many men and women approach mid-life, the experience of natural hormonal shifts can feel debilitating to their lives. We have seen many of these patients. They come to our office after many frustrating visits to doctors who simply cannot help them find a solution to the problem. Luckily, a few years ago, Dr. Madda... Read More

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Optimizing Hormone Levels with Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy

June 13, 2018 4:31 pm Published by Comments Off on Optimizing Hormone Levels with Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy

It can be hard these days to figure out which form of hormone replacement therapy will serve you best.  Perhaps, you are a patient who has signs and symptoms of progesterone, testosterone and estradiol deficiency.  This decision process is best made with your doctors advice and needs to fit in with your lifestyle, past medical... Read More

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A Day in the Life as an HCG Diet Doctor

June 9, 2018 4:03 pm Published by Comments Off on A Day in the Life as an HCG Diet Doctor

We truly love what we do at The Natural Path. We help patients lose weight via the HCG diet.  We also help patients optimize hormone levels with bio identical hormone replacement therapies.  We also love to help patients with sexual wellness and practice aesthetic medicien as well.  We have a full schedule these days and... Read More