Author Archives for Cara Phillipo
June 22, 2022 11:33 am
Published by Cara Phillipo
Research has shown that simple lifestyle changes such as eating less and in a specific time window can increase longevity! Some very well done studies in a variety of animals have shown that restricting calories can lead to a longer, healthier life. New research also shows that eating only during their most active time of... Read More
June 15, 2022 10:56 am
Published by Cara Phillipo
What are Bio-Identical Hormone Pellets? Hormone pellets are made up of either estradiol or testosterone in a crystalline form embedded in a hypoallergenic substance. The hormones, estradiol and/or testosterone, are pressed or fused into small cylinders. The pellets are a bit larger than a grain of rice. In the United States, pellets are made by... Read More
June 8, 2022 5:55 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
Stalls happen on the HCG DIET or any Weight Loss Program Are you experiencing a STALL? I know they are frustrating! They are also NORMAL and happen to most everyone. Weight loss is just not linear. If you have not “cheated” or “treated,” then the stall is most likely due to water play and fat... Read More
June 1, 2022 6:24 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
Studies and clinical experience reveal testosterone implants can effectively alleviate peri-menopausal/menopausal symptoms. Sub-dermal implants slowly and consistently release small, physiologic doses of testosterone, providing significant benefits with very few, rare, adverse effects. In the United States, most pellets are made by compounding pharmacies. We only use compounding pharmacies we have a strong relationship with and... Read More
May 23, 2022 1:10 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
While sustainable and maintainable weight loss can take time, it is worth it to lose slowly and create a lifestyle diet. When we work with our HCG DIET and medical weight loss patients at The Natural Path we teach our patients many key habits and behaviors to adopt in order to make your weight loss... Read More
May 17, 2022 1:10 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
What is weight loss? Weight loss is a reduction in overall body weight. In other words, weight loss accounts for changes in your overall body composition. Our human bodies are made up of body fat, lean mass, and water. What is fat loss? Fat loss is making a reduction in body fat. Fat is stored throughout... Read More
May 2, 2022 3:12 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
It’s a hard statistic to swallow, but in the United States, about half of all adults suffer from chronic health conditions, and about 26% of adults live with 2 or more chronic conditions. Conditions such as obesity, diabetes, cancer, lung disease, and heart disease are prevalent and extremely dangerous. Unfortunately, some lifestyle habits that contribute to chronic disease... Read More
April 26, 2022 2:42 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
Everyone wants to see that scale number go down. However, weight fluctuations are 100% normal. The problem is that fluctuations can be very discouraging and emotionally taxing to dieters who step on the scale and notice they’ve gained a few pounds overnight. I always remind my HCG DIET and SYNERGYrx medical weight loss patients that... Read More
April 6, 2022 12:01 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
The cooking method on the HCG DIET does matter. Everything you make on the program, I would always avoid low quality oils at all costs as they are not good for the body. On the HCG DIET, even healthy oils can interfere with the work of HCG’s potential ability to help the body burn fat... Read More
March 30, 2022 11:38 am
Published by Cara Phillipo
Let the Instant Pot be your Game Changer for Cooking on the HCG Diet A few years ago, after hearing testimonial after testimonial from friends about the Instant Pot electric pressure cooker (and so much more) I decided to go on Amazon and get one of my own. Well, this purchase did not disappoint! I... Read More