Author Archives for Cara Phillipo
April 24, 2018 10:47 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
Striving to Minimize the Exposure of Toxic Substances in our World Today The environmental working group (EWG) is one of my favorite groups for providing us with useful information about potential toxins in our world. I truly appreciate all that they provide. They have done quite a bit of good research and provided us with... Read More
April 20, 2018 4:59 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
It always surprises me when someone walks through the door to begin the HCG Diet and upon my visual inspection I am not sure they are a good candidate for the program. In order for the HCG Diet protocol to work effectively, there needs to be enough abnormal fat stores to burn. The first thing... Read More
April 16, 2018 4:30 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
Getting your Green after the HCG Diet After phase I, II and III have been fulfilled on the HCG Diet Protocol at The Natural Path, it is time to find that maintenance diet that you will follow 80-90% of the time in your life. If we do not put ourselves on some type of healthy,... Read More
April 13, 2018 4:18 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
We added kale to the HCG Diet Protocol at The Natural Path about 2 years ago after conducting some clinical trials with our patient population. Dr. Simeons vegetable list seemed “small” to us and we wanted to test out a few others and see if there was room for expansion. For years, kale seemed to... Read More
April 10, 2018 4:11 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
“Can I have seaweed on the HCG Diet?” This is a question that I hear from my HCG Diet patients a lot this year. If the seaweed is roasted without the use of oils it is a wonderful addition to phase 2 of the HCG Diet. If the seaweed is roasted with oil it is... Read More
April 7, 2018 3:30 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
After the HCG Diet Program that we facilitate at The Natural Path, we spend a great deal of time with our patients through phase III helping prepare them for a conscious, non-deprivational and functional way to eat for the future. Along with a specific eating program, it is crucial that patients learn to understand metabolism and do... Read More
April 3, 2018 3:26 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
“I love what I do!” The HCG Diet at The Natural Path is a Phenomenal way to change People’s Lives Facilitating the HCG Diet at The Natural Path absolutely fulfils my mission as a Naturopathic physician. I have devoted decades of my life to learning how optimal diet, lifestyle, exercise and therapeutic supplementation can elevate the lives... Read More
March 31, 2018 3:22 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
STAYING ACTIVE WHILE LEADING A BUSY LIFE I just cannot say enough about the incredible benefits of exercise. Exercise has the ability to release more neuro-chemicals than most drugs. A regular fitness routine can improve your energy levels, quality of sleep, body composition, blood pressure, blood sugar regulation mood … and simply your overall health... Read More
March 28, 2018 3:16 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
Well, if you ask me … I would tell you that I prefer my calories to be as unprocessed as possible and to consist of mainly clean protein sources, lots of organic vegetables, healthy fats from avocado, nuts and coconut oil and a piece of fruit here and there. For me … this is a... Read More
March 25, 2018 3:12 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
Chia Seeds are Power Packed with Nutrients What can I say … I LOVE Chia Seeds. They are a staple in my household. Chia seeds are great in a smoothie, we add them to our nut butters to make a seeded blend, they can be a great egg replacer when made into a gel with... Read More
