Friday, October 22, 2010
Why Try HCG Diet Drops?
Want to know how you can feel and look better? Here is a way you can lose 21 pounds in 21 days or 40 pounds in 40 days. The Human Chorionic Gonadotropin with seven amino acids will help you restrict your diet to 500 calories, it targets the stored fat and helps your body turn it into energy. You are only consuming 500 calories but your body is burning 3500-5000 calories a day. It will help reset your metabolism and give you and your body a fresh start.
HCG is a natural hormone found in the body and aids the body in burning the stored fat. When you go on a low fat diet your body goes into a starvation mode, but with the HCG drops it lets your body know that everything is alright and it burns your big fat reserves instead of holding onto them. HCG drops will help your system target the abnormal fat reserves. Using this program, most people will lose 1 to 2 pounds a day! Taking into account your starting weight and how your metabolism normally functions.
Homeopathic medicines are safe and have no known side effects.
Be sure to drink lots of water, it will help flush the toxins out of your system. As the HCG diet drops build up in your system it will begin to suppress your appetite. As this happens your eating patterns will change for the better.
You will gain more knowledge and create new habits, you will look and feel incredible. It will definitely help you lose weight fast and effectively!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Frequently Asked Questions while on the hCG Protocol
Why can’t I eat foods with sugar and starches? Sugar stimulates insulin and insulin turns sugar into fat. You will add more fats for your body to burn which will delay reaching your goals. Starches work as a sponge causing tremendous weight gain. Stay away from starches.
Can water be substituted for other drinks? Make yourself an iced coffee with Stevia. It’s not quite like Starbucks, but it adds variety. You may make a smoothie. Take your handful of strawberries and add water, ice, and Stevia to your blender. This is not cheating! Another option is to use your daily lemon allowance to make “lemonade”. Simply add Stevia to taste.
What are some fast snack ideas for between meals? Slice a tomato or cucumber and add salt and pepper. You can broil a tomato or onion in the oven with some spices. These are great ideas for in-between meals. If you are constantly on the go, try slicing up an apple or celery sticks to carry with you. Eating a slice or two every few hours will keep your metabolism going and will keep you full throughout your day.
Can I eat salad during hCG? It is ok to eat an occasional salad. You may add small amounts of your favorite approved veggies. The salad should only be topped with apple cider vinegar, salsa, or a dressing from the provided recipes. No other salad dressing is allowed. You must add the calories for each ingredient added. If you eat a salad for lunch, only eat 1 vegetable for dinner.
What products can I use on my skin? For those of you who have read Dr. Simeon’s protocol or Kevin Tredeau’s book, you are familiar with the section on hygiene products. Here at HCG Medical we do not focus on this particular portion of the protocol. Makeup, lotions, etc. may clog your pores and could possibly cause you to lose less weight, but it’s a matter of a couple ounces difference. For those of you who feel it is necessary to change the products you use, we recommend all natural, oil free lotions and mineral based make-up for the female patients.
What types of exercise are allowed on phase 2 of the diet? It is best to limit your exercise to light cardio or yoga/palates style workouts. You do not want to burn too many calories in one single activity. Your body is under a lot of physiological stress so you do not want to break down the muscle in a strenuous workout because you are not able to re-build the muscle. Exercise is important to your mental stability, so while on the protocol you will want to limit the strengths to yoga, palates, or brisk walking.
Why can’t I take a multivitamin or any other supplements? Sooner or later most patients express a fear that they may be running out of vitamins or that the restricted diet may make them anemic. On this score the physician can confidently relieve their apprehension by explaining that every time they lose a pound of fatty tissue, which they do almost daily, only the actual fat is burned up; all the vitamins, the proteins, the blood, and the minerals which this tissue contains in abundance are fed back into the body. Actually, a low blood count not due to any serious disorder of the blood forming tissues improves during treatment, and we have never encountered a significant protein deficiency nor signs of a lack of vitamins in patients who are dieting regularly.
Very few supplements are approved outside the basic required: coral calcium, digestive enzyme, potassium, and vitamin E. Most of the time it is not the actual supplement that interferes with the diet (for example Vitamin D, Multivitamins, Vitamin C, etc.) but the actual compounding of the supplements. Not all supplements are created equally, some have hidden sugars or carbs used as binding agents or to help make the gel caps. If you have a question on any supplements that you would like to take during your hCG please address them with your diet coach.
What food substitutions can I make on Phase 2? There are no substitutions (excluding the diabetic or vegan substitutions). If it is not on the approved food list, it is not allowed. The diet used in conjunction with hCG must not exceed 500 calories per day, and the way these calories are made up is of utmost importance. There are a number of foods, particularly fruits and vegetables, which have the same or even lower caloric values than those listed as permissible, and yet we find that they interfere with the regular loss of weight under hCG, presumably owing to the nature of their composition. Pimiento peppers, okra, artichokes and pears are examples of this. When local conditions or the feeding habits of the population make changes necessary it must be borne in mind that the total daily intake must not exceed 500 calories if the best possible results are to be obtained, that the daily ration should contain 200 grams of fat-free protein and a very small amount of starch.
What is a Detox diet and why do people go on them?
A detox diet will remove toxins and poisons from your body. The idea of a good detox diet is to eat pure and natural foods that will aid in the function of the lymph, kidney and liver. All foods that hinder the regime should be avoided.
A growing body of research suggests that many of the chemicals we ingest daily through food, water, and air can become deposited in fat cells in our bodies. A diet that lacks certain nutrients may also impair our natural ability to detoxify chemicals, which further leads to their build-up in the body.
Weight Loss is a complex physiological process that involves many organ systems. Through the hCG dieting process your body is going through many stresses and changes. The detox process helps prepare our bodies for the upcoming events.
The detox prepares the bowels, liver, and kidney for the metabolic physiological stress on the body during the low calorie dieting of Phase Two. Your liver cleanses and detoxifies the blood and also distributes nutrition. When you have a bad diet the liver is used to working hard processing the bad foods and the liver detox cleans and preps the liver for Phase Two. If you make the diet change immediately without allowing time for the liver to cleanse and adjust to the new diet it can slow your weight loss. During the low calorie dieting on hCG, due to the same amount of actual food intake, your bowel movements will slow causing the body to evacuate the bowels every three to four days. Due to this change you will want to fully clean your colon preventing any build up or constipation. During Phase Two you will be excreting stored fats through your urine. Due to this process you will want to cleanse the kidneys to allow for full functionality. Yeast cleansing will rid the body of any yeast overgrowths helping to control hunger pangs during Phase Two.
4 Pillars of Weight Loss
When entering into our Advanced Medical Weight Loss program the first question to ask yourself is “What are you weight loss goals.” When setting a goal, ask yourself first of all if your goals are realistic and if you are really ready to make the changes in your life necessary to reach those goals. Most people don’t take into consideration whether they’re ready to do what it takes to achieve their goals. If you’re going through a stressful time at work, for example, this may not be the best time to start a weight loss program; maybe you’d do better to wait a few months and start on, say, your birthday. Be S.M.A.R.T with your goals, you increase your odds of reaching your goal is you answer yes to all of these as you set it:
• Specific – have I described details rather than general ideas of the goal?
• Measurable – can someone else measure and see that I reached my goal?
• Attainable – is this goal actually reachable?
• Realistic – even if it is reachable, is it realistic that I am willing to do what it takes to reach it.
• Timeline – do I have a deadline for reaching this goal?
Once you have set your goals start looking into the 4 Pillars of Weight Loss. It is extremely important to understand each pillar’s association with weight loss.
Physiological Pillar
The first is the Physiological Pillar. To truly grasp control of your weight you must first understand what is going on inside the body. Slow metabolism, decreasing hormone levels, adrenal fatigue are all credited to obesity. The biggest problem with most weight-loss programs is that they do not address the long term, only the short term. Once you understand what is leading to your weight gain you can grasp more control on losing and then maintaining your weight. Hormone levels, medical conditions, thyroid function, or adrenal fatigue are all different reasons why the body could be retaining weight. One of the biggest factors to the Physiological Pillar is understanding metabolism.
Metabolism is based on your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) which is how many calories we burn while at rest. This includes keeping your heart beating, inhaling and exhaling air, digesting food, making new blood cells, maintain your body temperature and every other metabolic process in your body. BMR is the largest factor in determining your overall metabolic rate and how many calories you need to maintain, lose or gain weight. BMR is determined by a combination of the following factors:
• Genetics. Some people are born with a fast metabolism; some with a slower metabolism.
• Gender. Men have a greater muscle mass and a lower body fat percentage than women. This means they have a higher basal metabolic rate.
• Age. BMR reduces with age. After 20 years, it drops about 2 percent every 10 years.
• Weight. The heavier your weight, the higher your BMR. Example: the metabolic rate of obese women is 25 percent higher than the metabolic rate of thin women.
• Body Surface Area (BSA). This is a reflection of your height and weight. The greater your Body Surface Area factor, the higher your BMR. Tall, thin people have higher BMRs.
• Body Fate Percentage. The lower your body fat percentage, the higher you’re BMR. A lower body fat percentage in the male body is one reason why men generally have a 10-15% faster BMR than women.
• External temperature. Temperature outside the body affects the BMR. Exposure to cold temperature causes an increase in the BMR, which creates extra heat needed to maintain the body’s internal temperature. A short exposure to hot temperature has little effect on the body’s metabolism as it is compensated mainly by increased heat loss. In contrast, prolonged exposure to heat can raise BMR.
• Glands. Thyroxin (produced by the thyroid gland) is a key BMR regulator which speeds up the metabolic activity of the body. The more thyroxin produced, the higher the BMR. If too much thyroxin is produced (a condition known as thyrotoxicosis) BMR can actually double. If too little thyroxin is produced (myxoedema) BMR may decrease by about 30 percent of normal. Like thyroxin, adrenaline also increases the BMR but to a lesser extent.
• Exercise. Physical exercise not only influences body weight by burning calories, it also helps raise your BMR by building extra lean tissue. Lean tissue is more metabolically demanding than fat tissue; you burn more calories even when sleeping. It is important to make time in your day for some form of physical activity. You can start by taking the stairs at work, walking up or down an escalator, parking at the far end of a lot instead of cruising around for the closest spot.
Then, assuming your physician gives the okay, gradually add some form of regular physical activity that you enjoy. Walking and swimming are excellent forms of physical activity that almost everyone can do.
Ultimately fat oxidation is what we are really looking for in a weight-loss program. A product that oxidizes fat will cause fat-loss and weight-loss without losing lean muscle mass. Hormones, when in proper balance and optimized will promote fat oxidation, curb appetite (control meal size), reduce cravings for sweets and will increase energy.
Physical/Exercise Pillar
The next pillar is the physical aspect of dieting like exercising. This pillar is important not just for the sheer fact of exercising burns calories but also due to that fact that exercising builds endorphins. Grasping the concept of this pillar is more about finding ways to change your habits - to get out of the kitchen, to get off of the couch - to change the habits we have developed in life to work for the better of your well being, not against it. Exercising helps the body release endorphins which help boost your mood. You do not have to go to the extreme of committing to a new personal trainer or monthly gym membership. This is as simple as committing to an evening walk through the neighborhood, doing a yoga class a couple of times throughout the week, even something as simple as taking your dogs to the dog park. Find ways to get active and ask a friend or spouse to accompany you. When we are being held accountable to other’s time we find ourselves more willing to stick to a commitment rather than just doing it for ourselves. Most people are afraid to talk to friends or family about setting weight loss goals but it is actually important to do this. Find support and accountability in those you trust and see the difference your attitude takes towards reaching your goals.
Nutritional Pillar
The third pillar is the nutritional aspect of dieting. What are vitamins and minerals? Vitamins and minerals are the spark plugs of our human machine. They are essential for the normal functioning of our bodies and are necessary for growth and vitality. Lack of them can lead to acute and chronic disease. They are found in food and supplements, but diet alone may not be enough. Particularly when you are on a weight-loss program, it is crucial that you receive adequate vitamins and minerals. People who are vitamin and mineral deficient may crave sweets, carbohydrates and fat. When our bodies get the nutrition it needs to function properly, we do not crave these things. Even if you eat six meals a day, you may still be deficient in nutrients your body needs. The food today is highly processed and the soil where most of our food is grown has been over utilized and missing important nutrients needed to properly grow vitamin and mineral enriched foods. The vitamins and minerals we recommend are found to help ensure that while losing weight you are getting the proper nutrition to maintain optimal cellular health and diminish nutritional deficiencies. These supplements are important to take before, during and after a weight-loss program to maintain results and optimize health.
Emotional Pillar
The fourth and final pillar to address is the emotional pillar. We have seen stress lead to weight gain over and over – especially when our lives become increasingly demanding. How often do you hear or say the words, I feel so stressed-out!? Being stressed-out is often perceived as an emotional state. But in fact the body understands stress quite physically. When stress becomes excessive, our adrenal glands’ ability to do their job is compromised. The adrenal glands produce the hormones DHEA and Cortisol. Low DHEA can cause an increase in insulin causing the body to store fat. Cortisol is the main adrenal hormone which rises with the onset of stress.
You cannot focus on solving all of your problems in life to lower your stress, because as one problem is solved another always arises. We must recognize our stressors and their association with our emotional affects on the body. Look into new outlets for your stress. One example is simply taking an evening walk several times throughout the week can help raise endorphins in the body and offer an outlet for stress.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Are Healthy Eating and Regular Exercise a Mission Impossible?
Are Healthy Eating and Regular Exercise a Mission Impossible?
Today, there are plenty of weight loss strategies that are guaranteed to backfire. And, each and everyone’s body metabolism reacts differently to different fast weight loss programs and plans.
Weight loss depends on the condition of the person which includes weight, health, calorie-intake, age, gender, lifestyle, stress level and routine. There is no better time to start losing weight. If you want to really lose those excess fats, you have to lose weight NOW.
You may improve your health and have a physically fit body by getting into rapid weight loss diet. This is the best way for you to have a stronger body and gain confidence. And can help you to be at your best fighting form as well.
Here are some guidelines from the experts in choosing weight loss plans and goals.
1. Set realistic approaches. What is important is to be precise on your goals. The ability to focus and have proper mindset enables someone on a diet to quickly lose those extra pounds. With discipline and proper mind set, a dieter will never be discouraged and lose focus.
2. Develop a strategy. Strength of will does not work alone! To lose weight and stay with it, your strategy must comprise of both exercise and diet, and not either of the two.
3. Be realistic. Most people''s long-term weight loss plans are more ambitious than they have to be.
4. Eat small, healthy meals frequently. Five small-serving snacks per day is better than three hearty meals. Eating more frequently, and in small servings, can prevent over-eating. This will also increase your metabolism and make calories burn faster.
5. Keep a note of everything that you eat and drink. You do not need to estimate calories. Just write down what it was that you had and the approximate quantity. You will find that being more aware of what you are eating helps you to plan healthy meals and snacks.
6. Focus on doing, not losing. Rather than saying that you are going to lose a pound this week, say how much you are going to exercise this week. This would definitely make up of a sensible weight loss plan.
7. Build bit by bit. Short-term weight loss plans should not be "pie-in-the-sky." This means that when you have never exercised at all, your best weight loss plan for this week should be based on finding three different one-mile routes that you can walk next week.
8. Keep up the self-encouragement. An all-or-nothing attitude only sets you up to fail. Learn to evaluate your efforts fairly and objectively. If you fall short of some goals, just look ahead to next week. You do not need to have a perfect record. After all, self-encouragement should definitely be a part of your weight loss plans. Otherwise, you will just fail in the end.
9. Limit treats containing sugar to three times per week. This includes chocolate, ice cream, desserts, cake, pastries, cookies, etc.
10. Include a lower fat source of protein at most meals: chicken, fish, beans, cottage cheese, or low fat yogurt. Have eggs, nuts and red meat occasionally but not every day.
11. Plan at least one lunch and dinner every week without meat or cheese. Build those meals around whole grains, vegetables and beans to increase fiber and reduce fat.
12. Reduce the fat content in your milk products. If you are currently drinking whole milk, reduce to 2% fat. From 2% reduce to 1%. Choose lower fat cheese and yogurt. When you buy yogurt, also check that it does not contain sugar.
13. Have at least two servings of fruit every day. This can be for dessert or snacks. Choose fruit that is in season.
14. Drink water instead of sodas, juices, milky drinks or alcohol. Avoid diet soda - the sweet taste only encourages you to crave sugar. Hot water with a slice of lemon can be very refreshing in the morning.
15. Include at least two servings of vegetables at lunch and dinner. If you are getting hungry, have more.
16. Eat slowly. The body is slow to register when you are full and it is easy to eat too much if you are racing through your meals.
17. Use whole grains wherever possible. The fiber will give you a fuller feeling and also help your digestion.
18. Engaging in Aerobics. Aerobics are not only good for the heart by increasing cardio-vascular endurance. Aerobics also help in increasing lean muscle mass while simultaneously decreasing excess body fat. Aside from these, aerobics make the metabolic process more efficient and its rate high, even after a long while.
19. Staying Motivated to Exercise. Exercise is always a do-it-yourself venture. No other person and no machine can do it for you. There are many reasons in order to keep you motivated to exercise and stay healthy for the rest of your life. Get as much exercise as you can that feels good without letting it interfere with your work or family life. If you need to, remind yourself that you are preventing many health problems when you prevent weight gain; and keeping your health is a gift to your family as well as yourself.
20. Always switch off the TV when you eat. That includes snacks as well as meals. Studies have proved that we eat larger portions in front of the TV, probably because we are much less aware of what we are eating. When you eat, only eat if you want to lose weight fast.
Healthy Eating, Regular Exercise and positive attitude are the only things you need to lose fat permanently.
Remember, if you want to lose weight naturally, you have to keep track of every food you eat and of every activity that you do. Eat healthy, drink lots of water, have enough sleep and exercise. This will give you a higher chance of losing weight and improving your health, which would result to a new, healthier you. To learn more about healthy dieting, Call HCG Medical Now for a FREE consultation. 866-540-1227
Today, there are plenty of weight loss strategies that are guaranteed to backfire. And, each and everyone’s body metabolism reacts differently to different fast weight loss programs and plans.
Weight loss depends on the condition of the person which includes weight, health, calorie-intake, age, gender, lifestyle, stress level and routine. There is no better time to start losing weight. If you want to really lose those excess fats, you have to lose weight NOW.
You may improve your health and have a physically fit body by getting into rapid weight loss diet. This is the best way for you to have a stronger body and gain confidence. And can help you to be at your best fighting form as well.
Here are some guidelines from the experts in choosing weight loss plans and goals.
1. Set realistic approaches. What is important is to be precise on your goals. The ability to focus and have proper mindset enables someone on a diet to quickly lose those extra pounds. With discipline and proper mind set, a dieter will never be discouraged and lose focus.
2. Develop a strategy. Strength of will does not work alone! To lose weight and stay with it, your strategy must comprise of both exercise and diet, and not either of the two.
3. Be realistic. Most people''s long-term weight loss plans are more ambitious than they have to be.
4. Eat small, healthy meals frequently. Five small-serving snacks per day is better than three hearty meals. Eating more frequently, and in small servings, can prevent over-eating. This will also increase your metabolism and make calories burn faster.
5. Keep a note of everything that you eat and drink. You do not need to estimate calories. Just write down what it was that you had and the approximate quantity. You will find that being more aware of what you are eating helps you to plan healthy meals and snacks.
6. Focus on doing, not losing. Rather than saying that you are going to lose a pound this week, say how much you are going to exercise this week. This would definitely make up of a sensible weight loss plan.
7. Build bit by bit. Short-term weight loss plans should not be "pie-in-the-sky." This means that when you have never exercised at all, your best weight loss plan for this week should be based on finding three different one-mile routes that you can walk next week.
8. Keep up the self-encouragement. An all-or-nothing attitude only sets you up to fail. Learn to evaluate your efforts fairly and objectively. If you fall short of some goals, just look ahead to next week. You do not need to have a perfect record. After all, self-encouragement should definitely be a part of your weight loss plans. Otherwise, you will just fail in the end.
9. Limit treats containing sugar to three times per week. This includes chocolate, ice cream, desserts, cake, pastries, cookies, etc.
10. Include a lower fat source of protein at most meals: chicken, fish, beans, cottage cheese, or low fat yogurt. Have eggs, nuts and red meat occasionally but not every day.
11. Plan at least one lunch and dinner every week without meat or cheese. Build those meals around whole grains, vegetables and beans to increase fiber and reduce fat.
12. Reduce the fat content in your milk products. If you are currently drinking whole milk, reduce to 2% fat. From 2% reduce to 1%. Choose lower fat cheese and yogurt. When you buy yogurt, also check that it does not contain sugar.
13. Have at least two servings of fruit every day. This can be for dessert or snacks. Choose fruit that is in season.
14. Drink water instead of sodas, juices, milky drinks or alcohol. Avoid diet soda - the sweet taste only encourages you to crave sugar. Hot water with a slice of lemon can be very refreshing in the morning.
15. Include at least two servings of vegetables at lunch and dinner. If you are getting hungry, have more.
16. Eat slowly. The body is slow to register when you are full and it is easy to eat too much if you are racing through your meals.
17. Use whole grains wherever possible. The fiber will give you a fuller feeling and also help your digestion.
18. Engaging in Aerobics. Aerobics are not only good for the heart by increasing cardio-vascular endurance. Aerobics also help in increasing lean muscle mass while simultaneously decreasing excess body fat. Aside from these, aerobics make the metabolic process more efficient and its rate high, even after a long while.
19. Staying Motivated to Exercise. Exercise is always a do-it-yourself venture. No other person and no machine can do it for you. There are many reasons in order to keep you motivated to exercise and stay healthy for the rest of your life. Get as much exercise as you can that feels good without letting it interfere with your work or family life. If you need to, remind yourself that you are preventing many health problems when you prevent weight gain; and keeping your health is a gift to your family as well as yourself.
20. Always switch off the TV when you eat. That includes snacks as well as meals. Studies have proved that we eat larger portions in front of the TV, probably because we are much less aware of what we are eating. When you eat, only eat if you want to lose weight fast.
Healthy Eating, Regular Exercise and positive attitude are the only things you need to lose fat permanently.
Remember, if you want to lose weight naturally, you have to keep track of every food you eat and of every activity that you do. Eat healthy, drink lots of water, have enough sleep and exercise. This will give you a higher chance of losing weight and improving your health, which would result to a new, healthier you. To learn more about healthy dieting, Call HCG Medical Now for a FREE consultation. 866-540-1227
THE TOP 10 CARBOHYDRATES FOR A “HEALTHY” DIET?
THE TOP 10 CARBOHYDRATES FOR A HEALTHY DIET?
This phrase alone was enough to make me nearly blow a gasket: "To lose body fat, you want to shoot for 150 g carbs/day, 150 g protein/day, and 75 g fat/day if you were the above person!" This is referring to a 200-pound individual with 25 percent body fat. I wonder how many carbs they'd recommend for a 350-pound man with 45 percent body fat?! Would you dare say 300 g carbs/day?! Sheeeeez!!!
Then you look at this list of the top ten carbs and it's the same stuff we always see. Not all of it is bad, but most of it is:
10.) Brown rice (just because it's brown don't make it healthy!)
9.) Steel cut whole oatmeal (not going inside my body!)
8.) Quinoa (if I can't pronounce it, I ain't eatin' it!)
7.) Yams/sweet potatoes (Uhhh, no!)
6.) Winter squashes (not too bad, these are good!)
5.) Peas and Legumes (I don't eat beans or peas--too starchy!)
4.) Colorful fibrous veggies (again, not bad, but be choosy!)
3.) Super fruits (berries are amazing, but most other fruit is not!)
2.) Leafy green vegetables (this is the lifeblood of a low-carb diet!)
1.) Cruciferous vegetables (non-starchy veggies are truly the best!)
Yes, you want to eat some carbohydrates for their phytonutrient profile and nutritional impact on your body. But giving people the impression that they should be consuming triple-digit carb counts is irresponsible no matter how virtuous you make the carbs sound. Limiting your carb intake to double digits will make you healthier, more fit, and live longer than you ever would consuming a consistently triple-digit daily carbohydrate diet. There's no debating that based on all we know about carbs. To learn more about healthy dieting, Call HCG Medical Now for a FREE weight loss consultation. 866-540-1227
This phrase alone was enough to make me nearly blow a gasket: "To lose body fat, you want to shoot for 150 g carbs/day, 150 g protein/day, and 75 g fat/day if you were the above person!" This is referring to a 200-pound individual with 25 percent body fat. I wonder how many carbs they'd recommend for a 350-pound man with 45 percent body fat?! Would you dare say 300 g carbs/day?! Sheeeeez!!!
Then you look at this list of the top ten carbs and it's the same stuff we always see. Not all of it is bad, but most of it is:
10.) Brown rice (just because it's brown don't make it healthy!)
9.) Steel cut whole oatmeal (not going inside my body!)
8.) Quinoa (if I can't pronounce it, I ain't eatin' it!)
7.) Yams/sweet potatoes (Uhhh, no!)
6.) Winter squashes (not too bad, these are good!)
5.) Peas and Legumes (I don't eat beans or peas--too starchy!)
4.) Colorful fibrous veggies (again, not bad, but be choosy!)
3.) Super fruits (berries are amazing, but most other fruit is not!)
2.) Leafy green vegetables (this is the lifeblood of a low-carb diet!)
1.) Cruciferous vegetables (non-starchy veggies are truly the best!)
Yes, you want to eat some carbohydrates for their phytonutrient profile and nutritional impact on your body. But giving people the impression that they should be consuming triple-digit carb counts is irresponsible no matter how virtuous you make the carbs sound. Limiting your carb intake to double digits will make you healthier, more fit, and live longer than you ever would consuming a consistently triple-digit daily carbohydrate diet. There's no debating that based on all we know about carbs. To learn more about healthy dieting, Call HCG Medical Now for a FREE weight loss consultation. 866-540-1227
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Tips for Eating A Healthy Diet
Tips for Eating A Healthy Diet
When it comes to eating a healthy diet then of course the basis is plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. However there is more to a well balanced diet than just this and you have to include a variety of other foods, minerals, vitamins and drink plenty of fresh water.
The ideal healthy diet would consist of including foods that consist of starchy foods. Foods which are rich in starch include pasta, rice and wholegrain bread. Protein should also be an essential part of any healthy diet and foods which contain high sources of protein include fish, eggs and meat. Just as important as eating the right types of food is to eat a variety of them. Eating a variety of foods is the only way to be sure that your body is getting all the nutrients it needs. While these foods should be included there are also foods which you should cut out or at least cut down on including saturated fat, salt and sugar.
When it comes to fruit and vegetables in a healthy diet then it is recommended to eat five portions per day. While fresh fruit is better you can include frozen fruit, juice, tinned and even dried fruits. Of course eating different fruit is essential and the amount of fruit and vegetables in your diet should account for around a third of the food you eat during a day. Getting your recommend portions of fruit and veg per day is not hard. For example you could mix dried fruit in with your favorite cereal for breakfast or drink a glass of pure juice with your whole meal toast. When you fancy a snack then nibble on carrot sticks and serve a mixed salad with pasta for dinner.
Pasta, potatoes and rice are all good wholesome starchy foods and are an essential part of any healthy diet. Again about a third of your diet should consist of a mixture of foods which are rich in starch, when choosing rice and bread then wholegrain is the healthiest option. Foods rich in starch are essential when it comes to giving the body energy due to them being a main source of the nutrients which we need to remain healthy and fit. Many individuals are under the impression that foods consisting of starch are bad for you; this could be due to diets such as “low carb”. However this is untrue and not getting enough starch in your daily diet can be harmful.
Fiber is also essential in any healthy diet and foods which contain fiber include oats, peas, beans and grain. A good mix of these is your daily diet is essential. Insoluble fiber is needed to keep the digestive system in working order and soluble fiber can help to lower the levels of cholesterol.
One thing which is very often overlooked when it comes to a healthy diet is water. Water is essential to keeping the body hydrated and goes a long way to keeping the skin healthy and supple. You should aim to include about 1.2 quarts of water in your diet everyday and if you are very active or during the summer months you should drink more. Call HCG Medical Toll Free at 866-540-1227 to learn more about healthy dieting.
When it comes to eating a healthy diet then of course the basis is plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. However there is more to a well balanced diet than just this and you have to include a variety of other foods, minerals, vitamins and drink plenty of fresh water.
The ideal healthy diet would consist of including foods that consist of starchy foods. Foods which are rich in starch include pasta, rice and wholegrain bread. Protein should also be an essential part of any healthy diet and foods which contain high sources of protein include fish, eggs and meat. Just as important as eating the right types of food is to eat a variety of them. Eating a variety of foods is the only way to be sure that your body is getting all the nutrients it needs. While these foods should be included there are also foods which you should cut out or at least cut down on including saturated fat, salt and sugar.
When it comes to fruit and vegetables in a healthy diet then it is recommended to eat five portions per day. While fresh fruit is better you can include frozen fruit, juice, tinned and even dried fruits. Of course eating different fruit is essential and the amount of fruit and vegetables in your diet should account for around a third of the food you eat during a day. Getting your recommend portions of fruit and veg per day is not hard. For example you could mix dried fruit in with your favorite cereal for breakfast or drink a glass of pure juice with your whole meal toast. When you fancy a snack then nibble on carrot sticks and serve a mixed salad with pasta for dinner.
Pasta, potatoes and rice are all good wholesome starchy foods and are an essential part of any healthy diet. Again about a third of your diet should consist of a mixture of foods which are rich in starch, when choosing rice and bread then wholegrain is the healthiest option. Foods rich in starch are essential when it comes to giving the body energy due to them being a main source of the nutrients which we need to remain healthy and fit. Many individuals are under the impression that foods consisting of starch are bad for you; this could be due to diets such as “low carb”. However this is untrue and not getting enough starch in your daily diet can be harmful.
Fiber is also essential in any healthy diet and foods which contain fiber include oats, peas, beans and grain. A good mix of these is your daily diet is essential. Insoluble fiber is needed to keep the digestive system in working order and soluble fiber can help to lower the levels of cholesterol.
One thing which is very often overlooked when it comes to a healthy diet is water. Water is essential to keeping the body hydrated and goes a long way to keeping the skin healthy and supple. You should aim to include about 1.2 quarts of water in your diet everyday and if you are very active or during the summer months you should drink more. Call HCG Medical Toll Free at 866-540-1227 to learn more about healthy dieting.
$100 HOMEOPATHIC HCG BUYBACK PROGRAM
$100 HOMEOPATHIC HCG BUYBACK PROGRAM
We are offering a $100 account credit for mailing in your Homeopathic HCG kit. Empty or not, mail it in with your story about your experience with it, and we will give you a $100 credit on your account with us. It has recently been discovered that Homeopathic HCG can be very dangerous, and the public should be aware of the risks of "Homeopathic HCG." Some online websites are even going as far as selling Water & Alcohol blends as "Homeopathic HCG." Simply package it up, mail it in to HCG Medical 6616 S Memorial Dr Tulsa OK 74133, and we will apply a $100 credit to your existing account balance.
We are offering a $100 account credit for mailing in your Homeopathic HCG kit. Empty or not, mail it in with your story about your experience with it, and we will give you a $100 credit on your account with us. It has recently been discovered that Homeopathic HCG can be very dangerous, and the public should be aware of the risks of "Homeopathic HCG." Some online websites are even going as far as selling Water & Alcohol blends as "Homeopathic HCG." Simply package it up, mail it in to HCG Medical 6616 S Memorial Dr Tulsa OK 74133, and we will apply a $100 credit to your existing account balance.
Why Dr. Shuler Prescribes Sub-Q instead of IM?
Why Dr. Shuler Prescribes Sub-Q instead of IM?
Being a self injection for patients to apply to themselves safely at home, Dr. Shuler feels that Sub-Q shots of HCG are just as effective and much safer then Intramuscular shots are. After treating nearly 10,000 patients with Sub-Q HCG shots, all of HCG Medical’s research in this area, indicate that weight loss results are identical when using Sub-Q shots in place of Intramuscular shots. Additional research has been provided that shows that HCG injections are much more effective then Oral HCG. This drastic difference in weightloss results is due to partially swallowing the daily dosages of a liquid HCG. Due to an extensive track record for amazing HCG weight loss results, HCG Medical strongly recommends HCG injections over liquid HCG. Below are some specifics regarding the differences between Sub-Q and IM injection applications.
Subcutaneous (sub-Q):
What is a subcutaneous (sub-Q) injection? This is a technique to deliver a medication into the soft tissue (fat) immediately underlying the skin and not deep enough to go into muscle.
When to use a Subcutaneous (sub-Q) injection? Medications such as Insulin, HCG, and HGH are normally administered using subcutaneous injections. With the sub-q method it is common to use 27 or 29 gauge, 5/8 inch needle.
Intramuscular (IM):
What is an intramuscular (IM) injection? This is a technique to deliver medication deep into muscle tissue so it can be eventually absorbed into the systemic circulation.
When to use an intramuscular (IM) injection? When injection into your glutes, quads and delts you will be using intramuscular injections. It is recommended to use 22 gauge or 23 gauge 1.5 inch syringe and needle for IM shots. Both oil and water based steroids can be administered this way.
Being a self injection for patients to apply to themselves safely at home, Dr. Shuler feels that Sub-Q shots of HCG are just as effective and much safer then Intramuscular shots are. After treating nearly 10,000 patients with Sub-Q HCG shots, all of HCG Medical’s research in this area, indicate that weight loss results are identical when using Sub-Q shots in place of Intramuscular shots. Additional research has been provided that shows that HCG injections are much more effective then Oral HCG. This drastic difference in weightloss results is due to partially swallowing the daily dosages of a liquid HCG. Due to an extensive track record for amazing HCG weight loss results, HCG Medical strongly recommends HCG injections over liquid HCG. Below are some specifics regarding the differences between Sub-Q and IM injection applications.
Subcutaneous (sub-Q):
What is a subcutaneous (sub-Q) injection? This is a technique to deliver a medication into the soft tissue (fat) immediately underlying the skin and not deep enough to go into muscle.
When to use a Subcutaneous (sub-Q) injection? Medications such as Insulin, HCG, and HGH are normally administered using subcutaneous injections. With the sub-q method it is common to use 27 or 29 gauge, 5/8 inch needle.
Intramuscular (IM):
What is an intramuscular (IM) injection? This is a technique to deliver medication deep into muscle tissue so it can be eventually absorbed into the systemic circulation.
When to use an intramuscular (IM) injection? When injection into your glutes, quads and delts you will be using intramuscular injections. It is recommended to use 22 gauge or 23 gauge 1.5 inch syringe and needle for IM shots. Both oil and water based steroids can be administered this way.
What is Potassium? And how does it Help with Weight Loss?
What is Potassium? And how does it Help with Weight Loss?
Small chemicals in the body known as electrolytes are crucial for cells to function. Potassium is one of the main electrolytes, and is concentrated within the cells of the body. Only 2% of the body's total potassium is available in the serum (the fluid part of the bloodstream that is not red or white blood cells or platelets). Small changes in the serum levels of potassium can affect body function. One of the important functions of potassium is maintenance of the cell electrical potential. The serum bathes the cells, and if the serum potassium level falls, cells with high electrical activity (for example, muscles and nerves) are particularly affected.
Normal potassium levels measured in the serum range from 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/liter. Normal daily intake of potassium is 70-100 mEq (270 to 390 mg/dl), and requires the kidneys to remove that same amount each day. If more is removed, the body's total potassium store will be decreased, and the result is hypokalemia (hypo=low kal=potassium emia= in the blood) occurs.
Potassium enters the body through your dietary intake.
Examples of potassium rich HCG protocol foods include:
· Fresh fruits: strawberries
· Fresh vegetables: greens, beets, tomatoes
· Meats: beef, fish
· Juices: grapefruit
If you are interested in trying HCG and Potassium to prevent fatigue feelings of dehydration setting in while you pressing your bodies limits on maximum weight loss results, Call us Today at HCG Medical.
Small chemicals in the body known as electrolytes are crucial for cells to function. Potassium is one of the main electrolytes, and is concentrated within the cells of the body. Only 2% of the body's total potassium is available in the serum (the fluid part of the bloodstream that is not red or white blood cells or platelets). Small changes in the serum levels of potassium can affect body function. One of the important functions of potassium is maintenance of the cell electrical potential. The serum bathes the cells, and if the serum potassium level falls, cells with high electrical activity (for example, muscles and nerves) are particularly affected.
Normal potassium levels measured in the serum range from 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/liter. Normal daily intake of potassium is 70-100 mEq (270 to 390 mg/dl), and requires the kidneys to remove that same amount each day. If more is removed, the body's total potassium store will be decreased, and the result is hypokalemia (hypo=low kal=potassium emia= in the blood) occurs.
Potassium enters the body through your dietary intake.
Examples of potassium rich HCG protocol foods include:
· Fresh fruits: strawberries
· Fresh vegetables: greens, beets, tomatoes
· Meats: beef, fish
· Juices: grapefruit
If you are interested in trying HCG and Potassium to prevent fatigue feelings of dehydration setting in while you pressing your bodies limits on maximum weight loss results, Call us Today at HCG Medical.
Better Sleep with HCG Medical
Better Sleep with HCG Medical
HCG is quickly gaining recognition for its ability to help with weight loss. In addition to helping people lose weight, however, many people utilizing this weight loss program are discovering that there are additional benefits as well. People on the HCG diet also routinely report having more restful sleep. This may be attributed to the positive impact HCG has on the adrenaline glands. For many, just the weight loss benefits of HCG would be enough to make this hormone worth taking. With the additional benefits the HCG hormone appears to have, it makes the HCG weight loss program a bit more appealing for those considering all of the health options.
Another hormonal sleep aid that you should be aware of, is melatonin. Melatonin is one of the main hormones of the body, involved in a wide range of processes. However it is better known as the sleep hormone of the body, and that is certainly its main function. If you want a totally natural sleep aid to help you sleep, taking extra melatonin may be what you need. Melatonin is secreted by a tiny organ in the center of the skull, called the pineal gland. The pineal gland governs the circadian rhythm and does this largely through the actions of melatonin. In order words, our 24 hour cycle is controlled by melatonin. For jet lag, melatonin is considered one of the best remedies. Melatonin seems to reset the body’s internal clock fairly quickly to adjust with the new time zone that you travel to. Many people use melatonin specifically for this purpose, and others use it to regulate their sleep patterns. Call us at HCG Medical, if you are interested in trying HCG or melatonin to better your sleep this month.
Benefits of Teas for Weight Loss
Teas have been known to have many health benefits ranging from teas that provide protection against cancer cells to teas that protect against free radical damage. We are all searching for quick weight loss methods that do not starve us or make us uncomfortable while waiting to shed pounds of fat. Green tea specifically reduces cholesterol which is the amount of fat in your blood which clogs your arteries. The clearing of plugged arteries promotes good circulation which prevents heart attacks. Green tea also increases energy levels which in turn contribute to weight loss as it increases activity levels. Green Tea compared to coffee shows that green tea increases energy for 24 hours, while the caffeine in coffee only increases this level for the length of time you are taking it. Weight loss is more than possible by the fact that tea acts as a metabolic stimulant that helps us burn more calories. Tea also increases digestion of fat, especially Wu long teas. Basically all teas are low calorie compared to soft drinks which contain high amounts of artificial sugars, like aspartame. In conclusion, drinking tea to assist with your weight loss program is a great idea. In fact, HCG Medical has a special discount on our Weight Loss Tea Package.
IBS Awareness: The Power of Digestive Enzymes
Digestive Enzymes can be helpful when taken right before a meal, especially if there is more fat in that meal than is safe for IBS. Enzymes are available at all health food stores and may be of more benefit to older people, as natural digestive enzyme production declines with age. For gassy foods such as beans, lentils, and many vegetables, there is Digest PLUS, a brand-name digestive enzyme. Digest PLUS contains the sugar-digesting enzyme that the body needs (and which some people lack) to digest the complex sugar raffinose. If you have trouble digesting raffinose the sugar will ferment in your colon, producing gas and intestinal distress. Digest PLUS breaks down raffinose into simple sugars that cause no GI discomfort. Digest PLUS is available at LifeChoiceRX, and is simply taken at the beginning of a meal. There are no side effects unless you have a rare sensitivity or allergy, and the product can be used every day in conjunction with your HCG weight loss program.
IBS Awareness: Colon Cleansing & Digestive Enzymes
Many people are now suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. The common symptoms are cramps or pain in the lower abdomen, bloating or gas, mucus in the stool, changes in bowl habits, loss of appetite etc. Some patients may suffer from diarrhea whereas others may suffer from constipation. As much as 20% of all American adults suffer from these symptoms at some point of their lives. Almost all of us know what it feels like to suffer from constipation or diarrhea. These tiresome yet common conditions affect millions of Americans each year, causing such problems as bloating, abdominal pain, discomfort, and nausea. Yet despite the frequency of these conditions, they are often surprisingly easy to treat and prevent. Maintaining the health of your colon can help to significantly improve your overall health and limit the occurrence of constipation and diarrhea. An unhealthy colon is one in which fecal matter has been allowed to build up on its walls and within its cells. Over time, this fecal matter becomes encrusted in the colon, blocking its openings and slowing down the passage of stools. This fecal matter then continues to build up for days, weeks, months, and even years, putrefying and then poisoning your entire system. We encourage you to cleanse your colon periodically to remove undigested waste and hardened fecal mater that is blocking the passageway of the colon. You should also consider taking Digestive Enzymes to support your optimal health and wellness providing digestive support by increasing nutrient absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. If your diet could be better, and is filled with processed food then you'll probably want to take our digestive enzymes to help with any digestive concerns you might have.
Understanding IBS: Awareness
Understanding IBS: Awareness
If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you are not alone – IBS is common with worldwide prevalence estimated at 9% to 23%. Yet many people remain undiagnosed and unaware that their symptoms indicate a medically recognized disorder. In 1997, IFFGD designated April as IBS Awareness Month. During the Month of April, we work to focus attention on important health messages about IBS diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life issues relevant to weight loss. IBS Awareness Month is listed on the U.S. National Health Observances calendar. Health observances are days, weeks, or months devoted to promoting particular health concerns. Health professionals, teachers, community groups, and others can use these special times to sponsor health promotion events and stimulate awareness of health issues. Awareness year round is essential to furthering support of research and improved care. Yet the nature of IBS symptoms make it difficult to talk about. On the other hand, it is easy for others to ignore a disorder when those who suffer from its consequences do so in silence. We need to be heard. We encourage support of public service messages about IBS, and HCG Medical would like to offer more information regarding IBS Awareness and Weight Loss. Call us to learn more about how a gentle detoxification can help with IBS.
If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you are not alone – IBS is common with worldwide prevalence estimated at 9% to 23%. Yet many people remain undiagnosed and unaware that their symptoms indicate a medically recognized disorder. In 1997, IFFGD designated April as IBS Awareness Month. During the Month of April, we work to focus attention on important health messages about IBS diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life issues relevant to weight loss. IBS Awareness Month is listed on the U.S. National Health Observances calendar. Health observances are days, weeks, or months devoted to promoting particular health concerns. Health professionals, teachers, community groups, and others can use these special times to sponsor health promotion events and stimulate awareness of health issues. Awareness year round is essential to furthering support of research and improved care. Yet the nature of IBS symptoms make it difficult to talk about. On the other hand, it is easy for others to ignore a disorder when those who suffer from its consequences do so in silence. We need to be heard. We encourage support of public service messages about IBS, and HCG Medical would like to offer more information regarding IBS Awareness and Weight Loss. Call us to learn more about how a gentle detoxification can help with IBS.
Understanding the Kidneys: Awareness for Weight Loss
Understanding the Kidneys: Awareness for Weight Loss
The kidney is one of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen which clears "poison" from the blood, regulates acid concentration, and maintains water balance in the body by excreting urine. The kidneys also make substances that help control blood pressure and regulate the formation of red blood cells. Here at HCG Medical, we offer an amazing kidney cleanse that supports optimal health and wellness as an all natural scientific formulation designed to help cleanse the kidneys, bladder and urinary tract with a scientific formulation of alkalizing compounds that soothe the kidneys, bladder and urinary tract. Kidney cleansing is a health enhancing cleanse that requires the drinking of a large amount of liquid for rejuvenation and restoration of the proper functioning of the kidneys. A kidney cleanse can help to maintain healthy blood pressure while dissolving kidney stones and crystals that can form in the kidneys. Kidney stones come from the dissolved minerals in urine and are usually left in the urine system. Usually these salts are deposited in the inner surface of the kidneys which when unattended could accumulate in many various sizes. The kidneys, with these stones present, will have some problem in doing its function. Kidney cleansing dissolves any highly harmful kidney stones and causes the urinary system to function properly. It optimizes the body’s fluid functions by generating a natural propensity for vibrant healthy skin. The health of the kidney is crucial to the optimal functioning of the whole system.
The kidney is one of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen which clears "poison" from the blood, regulates acid concentration, and maintains water balance in the body by excreting urine. The kidneys also make substances that help control blood pressure and regulate the formation of red blood cells. Here at HCG Medical, we offer an amazing kidney cleanse that supports optimal health and wellness as an all natural scientific formulation designed to help cleanse the kidneys, bladder and urinary tract with a scientific formulation of alkalizing compounds that soothe the kidneys, bladder and urinary tract. Kidney cleansing is a health enhancing cleanse that requires the drinking of a large amount of liquid for rejuvenation and restoration of the proper functioning of the kidneys. A kidney cleanse can help to maintain healthy blood pressure while dissolving kidney stones and crystals that can form in the kidneys. Kidney stones come from the dissolved minerals in urine and are usually left in the urine system. Usually these salts are deposited in the inner surface of the kidneys which when unattended could accumulate in many various sizes. The kidneys, with these stones present, will have some problem in doing its function. Kidney cleansing dissolves any highly harmful kidney stones and causes the urinary system to function properly. It optimizes the body’s fluid functions by generating a natural propensity for vibrant healthy skin. The health of the kidney is crucial to the optimal functioning of the whole system.
Understanding the Green Tea Diet
Understanding the Green Tea Diet
Proponents of low-carb diets say that carbohydrate-rich foods make us fat. But vegetarians, and especially vegans, eat diets high in these green foods and research shows that they tend to be slimmer than meat-eaters. That doesn’t mean that a vegan diet will automatically make you lose weight. Like everyone else, vegans who want to shed pounds need to make wise food choices regarding the carbohydrates, fat and protein in their diets. Carbohydrates cause increases in blood glucose and in insulin, a hormone that helps cells take up fat and glucose for energy. Insulin isn’t a bad thing; cells would starve without it. But big spikes in insulin production have been blamed for weight gain. The key to controlling insulin levels is not to avoid carbohydrates, but to choose foods with a low glycemic index (GI). These are carbohydrate-rich foods that cause smaller and more gradual elevations in insulin. When consumed in conjunction with a Candida Yeast cleanse, they can help delay hunger and promote use of body fat for energy allowing additional weight loss. With a the additional assistance of a Colon Cleanse, you can ensure the elimination of sugar craving Candida Yeasts.
Proponents of low-carb diets say that carbohydrate-rich foods make us fat. But vegetarians, and especially vegans, eat diets high in these green foods and research shows that they tend to be slimmer than meat-eaters. That doesn’t mean that a vegan diet will automatically make you lose weight. Like everyone else, vegans who want to shed pounds need to make wise food choices regarding the carbohydrates, fat and protein in their diets. Carbohydrates cause increases in blood glucose and in insulin, a hormone that helps cells take up fat and glucose for energy. Insulin isn’t a bad thing; cells would starve without it. But big spikes in insulin production have been blamed for weight gain. The key to controlling insulin levels is not to avoid carbohydrates, but to choose foods with a low glycemic index (GI). These are carbohydrate-rich foods that cause smaller and more gradual elevations in insulin. When consumed in conjunction with a Candida Yeast cleanse, they can help delay hunger and promote use of body fat for energy allowing additional weight loss. With a the additional assistance of a Colon Cleanse, you can ensure the elimination of sugar craving Candida Yeasts.
Benefits of Green Tea on the Protocol: Be Healthy
Benefits of Green Tea: Be Healthy
For centuries green tea has held strong to its reputation as a very effective and trustworthy anti-oxidant for all kinds of health problems and diseases. The Chinese have been using it for over 4,000 years to treat problems like headaches and infections and is now being tested and proven with hard evidence of its strong healing properties by science and research institutions all over the world. People who are suffering from diseases or the symptoms of possible terminal illnesses turn to this strong herbal plant since the benefits of green tea include even the hardest of health problems now present in many people. The benefits of green tea include a lot of healing and preventive processes that cater to diseases like cancer, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, infections, impaired immune functions, and cardiovascular diseases. The benefits of green tea also involve problems with high cholesterol and improving the cholesterol rate in the body. By drinking recommended amounts of green tea, the human body is cleansed from toxins that usually cause a lot of health problems, which in the future improves your health and your lifestyle as well. You will feel relaxed, full of energy, and even develop a good outlook in life once you drink a good cup of Green Tea.
For centuries green tea has held strong to its reputation as a very effective and trustworthy anti-oxidant for all kinds of health problems and diseases. The Chinese have been using it for over 4,000 years to treat problems like headaches and infections and is now being tested and proven with hard evidence of its strong healing properties by science and research institutions all over the world. People who are suffering from diseases or the symptoms of possible terminal illnesses turn to this strong herbal plant since the benefits of green tea include even the hardest of health problems now present in many people. The benefits of green tea include a lot of healing and preventive processes that cater to diseases like cancer, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, infections, impaired immune functions, and cardiovascular diseases. The benefits of green tea also involve problems with high cholesterol and improving the cholesterol rate in the body. By drinking recommended amounts of green tea, the human body is cleansed from toxins that usually cause a lot of health problems, which in the future improves your health and your lifestyle as well. You will feel relaxed, full of energy, and even develop a good outlook in life once you drink a good cup of Green Tea.
Weight Loss Improves Heart Health
Weight Loss Improves Heart Health
By Reed Miller
Boston, MA - Weight loss by morbidly obese patients may promote improvements in left ventricular structure independent of the other benefits of weight reduction, results of a controlled trial show. In the study, patients with morbid obesity who lost weight after a medical weight loss program had improved measures of left ventricular structure, independent of changes in blood pressure and other obesity-related comorbidities, including obstructive sleep apnea. Both the postsurgery patients, as well as control patients who lost weight without treatment, showed improvements in right ventricular end-diastolic area and right ventricular systolic pressure. The study is published in the February 16, 2010 issue of the American Journal of Cardiology. According to the authors, Dr Carolina Garza and colleagues, it is the first controlled study with long-term follow-up to evaluate the connection between weight loss and left ventricular function in morbidly obese patients independent of improvements in blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea, and other obesity-related comorbidities. The same group published a similar study in 2008 showing that changes in body weight are associated with change in left atrial size independent of comorbidities and that weight loss caused by bariatric surgery prevents the progressive increase in left atrial volume. The author point out that controlling for obstructive sleep apnea is especially important in light of recent evidence that that sleep apnea is associated with impairment of both right and left ventricular function. In conclusion, medical weight loss is the answer quickest solution to long term Heart Health.
By Reed Miller
Boston, MA - Weight loss by morbidly obese patients may promote improvements in left ventricular structure independent of the other benefits of weight reduction, results of a controlled trial show. In the study, patients with morbid obesity who lost weight after a medical weight loss program had improved measures of left ventricular structure, independent of changes in blood pressure and other obesity-related comorbidities, including obstructive sleep apnea. Both the postsurgery patients, as well as control patients who lost weight without treatment, showed improvements in right ventricular end-diastolic area and right ventricular systolic pressure. The study is published in the February 16, 2010 issue of the American Journal of Cardiology. According to the authors, Dr Carolina Garza and colleagues, it is the first controlled study with long-term follow-up to evaluate the connection between weight loss and left ventricular function in morbidly obese patients independent of improvements in blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea, and other obesity-related comorbidities. The same group published a similar study in 2008 showing that changes in body weight are associated with change in left atrial size independent of comorbidities and that weight loss caused by bariatric surgery prevents the progressive increase in left atrial volume. The author point out that controlling for obstructive sleep apnea is especially important in light of recent evidence that that sleep apnea is associated with impairment of both right and left ventricular function. In conclusion, medical weight loss is the answer quickest solution to long term Heart Health.
Weight Loss Benefits of Omega 3: Be Heart Smart
Weight Loss Benefits of Omega 3: Be Heart Smart
Omega3 Plus supports optimal health and wellness as an all natural scientific formulation that contains the essential fat omega-3, the most beneficial form containing two fatty acids, EPA and DHA. These two fatty acids are essential to fight or prevent both physical and mental disease. Omega 3 Plus contains fatty acids that belong to a group of polyunsaturated fats called 'essential' because they are necessary to life and to health yet we cannot make them in the body - they must be obtained from eating fish in your diet.
Benefits of Omega 3 Fish Oils:
· Regulating pressure in the eye, joints, and blood vessels
· Regulating bodily secretions and their viscosity
· Dilating or constricting blood vessels regulating collateral circulation
· Directing endocrine hormones to their target cells
· Primary constituents of cell membranes regulating rate of cell division
· Maintaining the fluidity and rigidity of cellular membranes
· Transporting oxygen from red blood cells to the tissues
· Maintaining proper kidney function and fluid balance
· Keeping saturated fats mobile in the blood stream
Omega3 Plus supports optimal health and wellness as an all natural scientific formulation that contains the essential fat omega-3, the most beneficial form containing two fatty acids, EPA and DHA. These two fatty acids are essential to fight or prevent both physical and mental disease. Omega 3 Plus contains fatty acids that belong to a group of polyunsaturated fats called 'essential' because they are necessary to life and to health yet we cannot make them in the body - they must be obtained from eating fish in your diet.
Benefits of Omega 3 Fish Oils:
· Regulating pressure in the eye, joints, and blood vessels
· Regulating bodily secretions and their viscosity
· Dilating or constricting blood vessels regulating collateral circulation
· Directing endocrine hormones to their target cells
· Primary constituents of cell membranes regulating rate of cell division
· Maintaining the fluidity and rigidity of cellular membranes
· Transporting oxygen from red blood cells to the tissues
· Maintaining proper kidney function and fluid balance
· Keeping saturated fats mobile in the blood stream
Prevent Heart Disease & Lose Weight: Benefits of Flaxseed Oil
Benefits of Flaxseed Oil: Be Heart Smart
Heart PLUS supports optimal health and wellness as an all natural scientific formulation designed to enhance every system in the body, specifically your joints, the cardiovascular system, immune system, circulatory system, reproductive system, and the nervous system. Most nutritionists, researchers, and scientists believe that the flaxseed oil in Heart Plus could be the most important health promoting supplement next to a multi-vitamin.
Benefits of Flaxseed Oil:
* Helps protect the body against high blood pressure, inflammation, sticky platelets
* Increases the body's production of energy and also increases stamina.
*Eases weight loss in people afflicted with obesity while assisting in healing of sprains and bruises.
*Stimulates brown fat cells and increases the metabolic rate making it easier to burn off fat.
*Improves the absorption of Calcium strengthening finger and toenails.
*Can improve liver function, eyesight, and perception of colors.
*Can relieve the side effects and stop development of many forms of cancer.
*Can relieve the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis. It can relieve the symptoms of Diabetes.
*Also has been scientifically proven to treat some cases of depression.
Heart PLUS supports optimal health and wellness as an all natural scientific formulation designed to enhance every system in the body, specifically your joints, the cardiovascular system, immune system, circulatory system, reproductive system, and the nervous system. Most nutritionists, researchers, and scientists believe that the flaxseed oil in Heart Plus could be the most important health promoting supplement next to a multi-vitamin.
Benefits of Flaxseed Oil:
* Helps protect the body against high blood pressure, inflammation, sticky platelets
* Increases the body's production of energy and also increases stamina.
*Eases weight loss in people afflicted with obesity while assisting in healing of sprains and bruises.
*Stimulates brown fat cells and increases the metabolic rate making it easier to burn off fat.
*Improves the absorption of Calcium strengthening finger and toenails.
*Can improve liver function, eyesight, and perception of colors.
*Can relieve the side effects and stop development of many forms of cancer.
*Can relieve the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis. It can relieve the symptoms of Diabetes.
*Also has been scientifically proven to treat some cases of depression.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tips for Success on Your hCG Diet!
1. Have a sweet craving you just can’t fight? You can make yourself an iced coffee with Stevia. It's not quite like Starbucks, but you can try that. Also you may like to take your handful of strawberries and make a smoothie to drink. Just add water, ice and Stevia in your blender. You won't even be cheating!
2. When I felt hungry between meals. I would roll a bite or two of left over chicken into a leaf of lettuce like a sandwich and it made a good snack. Then I would cut back on the amount of meat (chicken, fish, etc.) at the next meal.
3. To stay on the hcg diet, I found that eating a sliced tomato or cucumber with salt and pepper between meals really helped to keep me going and on target with the next meal. You can even broil the tomato in the oven or toaster oven with some spices. I'm not sure why it was so satisfying. It is on the hormone diet, and the few (fat free, sugar free) calories didn't seem to hinder my losing weight.
4. Plan your weekly menu and cook everything on Sunday. Separate your portions out into ziploc bags and Tupperware and never worry about being without your hCG portioned meal!
Always on the go on your hCG diet? Try these quick tips to help stay on track...
2. When I felt hungry between meals. I would roll a bite or two of left over chicken into a leaf of lettuce like a sandwich and it made a good snack. Then I would cut back on the amount of meat (chicken, fish, etc.) at the next meal.
3. To stay on the hcg diet, I found that eating a sliced tomato or cucumber with salt and pepper between meals really helped to keep me going and on target with the next meal. You can even broil the tomato in the oven or toaster oven with some spices. I'm not sure why it was so satisfying. It is on the hormone diet, and the few (fat free, sugar free) calories didn't seem to hinder my losing weight.
4. Plan your weekly menu and cook everything on Sunday. Separate your portions out into ziploc bags and Tupperware and never worry about being without your hCG portioned meal!
Always on the go on your hCG diet? Try these quick tips to help stay on track...
- Order a plain hamburger patty with a side of sliced tomato and some strawberries for dessert.
- Run into your local grocery store and grab a ready made salad. Use some salsa as your dressing. Even grabbing some fat free cottage cheese from the grocery store will be better for your diet than eating a piece of chicken cooked in oil from a local restaurant.
- When ordering white fishes or chicken in restaurants make sure to specifically ask that there be seasoning only, no butter or extra sauces. Order some steamed asparagus with no butter and you have a beautiful evening out!
Benefits of Wu Long Tea
-Wu-Long Tea Burns Calories
- Wu-Long Tea Blocks Fattening Carbs - Researchers in Japan discovered that drinking Wu-long tea before consuming carbs (15 minutes before) reduces the effect of the insulin boost usually associated when carbs are eaten. This means the carbs that are usually stored and converted to fat are blocked. You can eat cake, pasta, bread etc without gaining the weight associated with carb intake.
- Wu-Long Tea Promotes Great Skin - In a new study published in the academic journal Archives of Dermatology, researchers from Japan's Shiga University of Medical Science found that drinking Wu-Long daily had a dramatic skin clearing effect, within about 4 weeks of regular consumption.
- Wu-Long Tea Reverses Signs of Aging - As we age the effect of stress, pollution, processed food additives etc.. take its toll on your body by creating free radicals. These free radicals are responsible for producing many of the visible signs associated with aging such as dark spots and wrinkling of the skin. Drinking Wu long has been proven to reduce and destroy 1/2 the amount of free radicals in the body thus may help reduce the visible signs associated with aging.
- Wu-long Tea Promotes Strong, Healthy Teeth - A study from the Dept of Dentistry at Japan's Osaka University , concluded that routine and regular consumption of Wu-Long tea reduced the effect of plaque deposit thus preventing tooth decay. This is due to the anti-bacterial effect against oral streptococci
- Strengthens Your Immune System - Drinking Wu-Long tea can bolster the immune system as suggested by recent studies, probably due to the strong antioxidant properties inherent in all teas.
Sodium.... A Sneaky Culprit for most Pleateaus'
Though the protocol allows for the usage of free salt, the daily amount taken should be roughly the same, as a sudden increase will be followed by a corresponding increase in weight as shown by the scale. An increase in the intake of salt is one of the most common causes for an increase in weight from one day to the next. Such an increase can be ignored, provided it is accounted for, if it in no way influences the regular loss of fat. To better understand this plateau… Under the influence of hCG the blood is saturated with food and the blood volume has adapted itself so that it can only just accommodate the 500 calories which come in from the intestinal tract in the course of the day. Any additional income, however little this may be, cannot be accommodated and the blood is therefore forced to increase its volume sufficiently to hold the extra food, which it can only do in a very diluted form. Thus it is not the weight of what is eaten that plays the determining role but rather the amount of water which the body must retain to accommodate this food. This is illustrated well in mentioning the case of salt. In order to hold one teaspoonful of salt the body requires one liter of water, as it cannot accommodate salt in any higher concentration. Thus, is a person eats one teaspoonful of salt his weight will go up by more than two pounds as soon as this salt is absorbed from his intestine.
Health Benefits From Drinking Yerba Mate Tea
There are many positive effects of yerbe mate tea drinking that have been observed by
consumers, and further confirmed in scientific studies. The positive effects listed below have been directly or indirectly attributed to drinking yerba mate infusions.
Induces Mental Clarity - Yerba mate has the ability to quicken the mind and increase mental alertness and acuity. Yerba mate also provides sustainable energy due to its complex combination of xanthine alkaloids and caffeine. Although its caffeine content is comparable to coffee, the stimulation is balanced by yerba mate’s nutritional content. Clinical studies have shown that caffeine-sensitive individuals generally have very positive results and don’t experience the hard side effects (jitters, stomach discomfort, headache) commonly associated with caffeine.
Sustains Energy Levels/Reduce Fatigue -Yerba mate is a central nervous system
stimulant. The metabolic effects of mate appear to include the ability to maintain aerobic
breakdown of carbohydrates during exercise for long periods of time. As a result, more
calories are burned, thereby increasing cardiac efficiency and delaying the build-up of
lactic acid. Additionally, mate’s blend of xanthine alkaloids: caffeine, theophylline and
theobromine, provide sustaining energy.
incorporating yerba mate in treatments for obesity. In 2000, a research team studying
obesity at the Charlottenlund Medical Center in Denmark tested an herbal preparation of
Yerba Maté, Guarana, and Damiana (YGD) for gastric emptying and subsequent weight
loss. They concluded that the herbal preparation, YGD capsules, significantly delayed
gastric emptying, reduced the time to perceived gastric fullness and induced
significant weight loss over 45 days in overweight patients treated in a primary health
care context. In addition, maintenance treatment given in an uncontrolled context
resulted in no further weight loss, nor weight regain in the group as a whole. Guayaki
recommends that the product be used as part of a program that includes a healthy diet
and sufficient exercise.
Aids in Elimination -The indigenous of South America traditionally use yerba mate to
treat gastrointestinal disorders as eupeptic and choleretic agent. Research conducted by
a team at Catedra de Farmacologia in Buenos Aires, Argentina found that yerba mate
does in fact induce an increase in bile flow and enhance intestinal transit.
prevent both the growth of bacteria responsible for bad breath and the bacteria’s
production of odorous compounds.
HCG iphone App
The hCG diet app is an efficient and user-friendly tool for those planning to follow Dr. Simeon's hCG protocol. The hCG app's purpose is to easily allow you to keep track of every step of your protocol. You can search and find what foods you are able to eat along with the corresponding Phase of the diet. No more carrying around photo copied pages of his book, no more buying the wrong foods and wasting your time and money.
hCG app features:
- Real–time start and end date tracking.
- Ability to store before and After photos
- Progressive weight loss graph
- Easy to follow reminders about each stage of the protocol
- Dr. Simeon's Pounds and Inches as a reference guide
- Measurement tracker
- Ability to create custom meals every day from allowed foods.
- Menu Page; that list your daily proteins and fruits along with an hCG reminder box.
- Ability to plan each weeks meals ahead of time
- Automatic shopping list created from what meals you have planned.
- A current and extensive database created by people who have been on the protocol.
hCG app features:
- Real–time start and end date tracking.
- Ability to store before and After photos
- Progressive weight loss graph
- Easy to follow reminders about each stage of the protocol
- Dr. Simeon's Pounds and Inches as a reference guide
- Measurement tracker
- Ability to create custom meals every day from allowed foods.
- Menu Page; that list your daily proteins and fruits along with an hCG reminder box.
- Ability to plan each weeks meals ahead of time
- Automatic shopping list created from what meals you have planned.
- A current and extensive database created by people who have been on the protocol.
The hCG App will not only save you time but allows you to stay abreast with your status each day you are doing the protocol. It serves as a support mechanism.
The creators of this app believe highly in the protocol and established hCG app in order to help others reach their weight loss goals.
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