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Fruit and the HCG Diet Protocol

January 14, 2018 8:55 pm Published by Comments Off on Fruit and the HCG Diet Protocol

After facilitating the HCG Diet protocol and studying it in depth for nearly 10 years, I am beginning to record my clinical observations with my patient population over time. One thing that is very clear to me, is the role that fruit can play in slowing weight loss down or contributing to hunger and sugar cravings.  In... Read More

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 The Diagnosis of Obesity

January 11, 2018 8:40 pm Published by Comments Off on  The Diagnosis of Obesity

Obesity IS ever present  in our society.  Beautiful people walking around with excess weight on their bodies created by genetics, illness and most often diet and lifestyle choices.  I work with over weight people in my practice and my heart goes out to each and every one of them.  Weight loss is a battle. Emotions... Read More

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Let Healthy Habits Nurture Healthy Genes

January 8, 2018 8:35 pm Published by Comments Off on Let Healthy Habits Nurture Healthy Genes

I have been intrigued lately at all of the genetic research that is coming out showing the profound impact that the food we eat, the air we breathe as well as our environment has on our genes. We are born with a set of genes and only a few genetic traits are “fixed” such as... Read More

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Our Children Deserve REAL Food

January 3, 2018 8:28 pm Published by Comments Off on Our Children Deserve REAL Food

  REAL Food from Birth is Ideal By the time the time many children are old enough to chew they are given processed junk food void of any real nutrition.  They are also found toting around bottles of sugar laden drinks.  These poor eating habits at such a young age provoke a major sugar addiction... Read More

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Overeating is a Modern Day Health Issue

December 31, 2017 8:24 pm Published by Comments Off on Overeating is a Modern Day Health Issue

Do you Find Yourself Overeating? Over eating has many negative impacts on the body.  It impacts our digestion. It affects our mood.  It stalls our energy levels and causes us to store excess body fat. When my patients come to me with weight issues this is one of the first avenues that we explore. My... Read More

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The Digestive Benefits of Eating with Awareness

December 28, 2017 8:18 pm Published by Comments Off on The Digestive Benefits of Eating with Awareness

Awareness and Eating make for a FUN, Sensual experience that Optimizes Digestion Lately, I have been deeply interested in the psychology of eating.  I know a tremendous amount about the physiology of the body when it comes to food. I educate my patients each and every day about the impact that different foods have on... Read More

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Make this Phase 3 HCG Diet Approved Kale Salad Your Dinner (just add some protein)  

December 25, 2017 8:15 pm Published by Comments Off on Make this Phase 3 HCG Diet Approved Kale Salad Your Dinner (just add some protein)  

Make this HCG Diet Approved Kale Salad Your Dinner (just add some protein) This is a really great salad to eat and enjoy as a snack or you could really make a whole meal out of it.  Just add some protein on top and you have a perfect dinner (in my book anyway:)!  I get... Read More

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The Benefit of Healthy Fats on Metabolism

December 22, 2017 8:03 pm Published by Comments Off on The Benefit of Healthy Fats on Metabolism

Calories in, calories out is certainly NOT how weight loss works.  It might hold a tiny bit of weight, but … not much! The quality of those calories is of utmost importance.  When the body burns sugar or carbs as its primary fuel, it is harder for the body to access and burn body fat.... Read More

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Getting a “Jumpstart” on Weight Loss with the HCG Diet

December 19, 2017 8:03 pm Published by Comments Off on Getting a “Jumpstart” on Weight Loss with the HCG Diet

My goal with all of my HCG Diet patients is to help them get a “jumpstart” on weight loss in a way that has clinically proven itself to me and many other physicians over the past 60 + years to be safe and effective. I have grown to love this program as it helps my patients to... Read More

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EXERCISE: Make it your Daily Non-Negotiable Rx​

December 16, 2017 7:58 pm Published by Comments Off on EXERCISE: Make it your Daily Non-Negotiable Rx​

In my medical practice, I work closely with over weight patients to educate them on healthy patterns of eating and living for optimal health. I meet people where they are at and it is not a “one sized fits all” approach.  However, there are a few nuts and bolts that everyone must incorporate and make... Read More