From the 1950s -1970s, Dr. Albert T. Simeons, a British-born physician, developed a weight loss program that used HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin), a natural hormone that is produced when a woman becomes pregnant. Dr. Simeons reasoned that because HCG utilized the pregnant woman’s own fat reserves to sustain fetal nutrition during periods of maternal food deprivation, it would be possible for a small amount of HCG to be administered daily to non-pregnant women (and also men) to assist in better utilizing unnecessary visceral fat reserves, thereby facilitating rapid weight loss while on a very low calorie diet (VLCD.)
Under Dr. Simeons’ medical supervision, his patients received a subcutaneous injection (into the belly fat area) of HCG daily for a period of 30-40 days. Women on average lost 25-40 pounds and men lost 35-47 lbs, though results varied with each individual. (NOTE: The Riordan Clinic HCG program will use nasal spray, which has been shown to produce identical results without the pain of injection. Sublingual drops or subcutaneous injections are available if medically necessary.)
Dr. Simeons created a research manual, “Pounds and Inches” that focused on the use of HCG as a weight loss solution. He found that HCG alone did not cause weight loss. However, if used in combination with a specific low calorie diet, combined with mild exercise, significant weight loss could occur.
During his research, Dr. Simeons found a relative lack of “starvation symptoms” that would otherwise be expected for a patient on such a low calorie diet (approximately 500 calories.) For example, his patients had minimal or no headaches, hunger pains, generalized weakness, or irritability as long as the low calorie diet was combined with HCG.
(NOTE: In the 60 years since Dr. Simeons’ initial research, many more environmental chemicals have been introduced to widespread use. These chemicals tend to be stored in the body’s fat reserves and are released when fat is rapidly utilized. This can give rise to unpleasant detoxification symptoms, for which the Riordan Clinic has developed various treatment strategies.)
Despite thousands of weight loss success stories resulting from the combination of HCG and caloric restriction the FDA has never approved HCG as weight-loss medication, although it does not prohibit its use.
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Find Out How Proper Nutrition Helps You Feel Better
It is very difficult to eat healthy when young. You can ask older people and see that many wish that they had eaten healthier in their younger days. In this article, we will present solid guidelines for nutrition for people of any age.
Lactating and pregnant women must keep nutrition as their number one priority. Pregnant women need the correct amount of protein, which can be problematic since they may not want to eat at this time. To start your day off right, mix egg whites to get a protein-rich smoothie. Pregnant women should look into this option, as each egg white contains just 15 calories while adding three grams of protein to your daily total. Pasteurized eggs must be used to avoid potential health risks like salmonella.
Many high processed foods have a lot of trans fat, and that is what you need to stay away from. You could be risking heart disease if your diet contains too many foods that are rich in trans fat. Trans fats makes the amount of HDL (good cholesterol) in your body decrease and increases LDL (bad cholesterol).
Beating junk food cravings can be hard, but rewarding, to improving your overall nutrition. Having eaten junk food for a long time, many people have become overly accustomed to its convenience and taste. Make sure that you have the determination to fight off cravings well into a diet. It’s essential that you overcome these cravings and instead, focus on your desire to be a healthier person.
Even if you’re eating right, taking a daily multivitamin is a great way to supplement what you’re getting from food. You will want to focus on eating healthful,nutritious foods; however, taking a good multi-vitamin will ensure that you get sound, balanced nutrition.
You will be helping your health just by making changes to your nutrition choices. No matter how old you are, the tips you’ve just read can be used to improve your life. Protect the body you have because it’s the only one you will ever have.