I am so excited! Dr Oz did a show on Hcg. I love what Hcg has done for myself and my numerous patients. I cringe when I hear how some are getting their Hcg. Oz presented both sides of the debate on HCG's ability to aid in weight loss and patients who were successful along with those who had complications. He also commented on the safe ways to get HCG. Here is a quick review of the show along with my thoughts on Hcg based on my research and experience.
The physician who represented the pro side of the argument did a good job hitting key points (we will go over that later). The academic side (a Harvard professor) and a nutritionist represented the con position. Here are the salient points people.
- HCG is not a "true" hormone
- HCG does aid in the loss of weight. Of course anyone will lose weight on 500 calories. But to do it without HCG is starvation.
- Side effects are low to minimum. Some will occasionally experience slight headaches when they detox and move from the usual starchy diet. These are relieved by simple headache remedies. The good Harvard professor mentioned gall bladder attacks. Yes, I have seen this in patients. However, they all have had previous gall bladder attacks in the past. Any rapid weight loss may trigger the gall bladder attack. It is NOT because of HCG directly.
- Most people are short on vitamin supplements while being obese. If they have taken supplements prior to the diet, some is stored in the fat and will be released. Regardless, vitamins and supplements are withheld during phase only because some contain oils (omega 3s). These oils can turn off the effectiveness of Hcg.
- Cancer is not caused by Hcg. Studies are now being done that show women with breast cancer are being treated successfully using Hcg and one of the agents used to prevent estrogen formation from other sources (Arimidex). The combination of hcg and arimidex helping to prevent spread of the cancer.
- Hcg is FDA approved as a testicular cancer marker, fertility drug, delayed gonadal development in boys and the pregnancy test.
- Hcg is a doctor prescribed drug. ANYTHING that is bought over the counter, at the drug store, at the kiosk, on-line is LESS than pharmaceutical grade. You are taking a big risk because you don't know what is in it or what effects that stuff will have on your organs other medical problems.
- Using the HCG protocol does require commitment. To be successful, one has to follow the rules.
So what I liked about the show is that Dr. Oz drove home the dangers of going outside the medical profession to do this program. 500 calories is starvation. The women who had the problems sounded as if they did not use a physician. Despite the controversy, Dr. Oz conceded that he is intrigued and curious about HCG and would like to look further because of the obvious success of so many, including the cardiologist in the audience that did the program successfully. More studies are needed. Weight with Hcg is more than a placebo effect. Yes, mental preparedness and coaching support is needed to help clients to success. But it isn't the "placebo" effect that's working here.
Here it is people, Hcg works safely with minimal to no side effects. Weigh (no pun intended) to the problems of carrying fat around or being obese. This is truly a valuable tool that can change the lives of many people. BUT Hcg is only the beginning. It is important to replace essential vitamins and nutrients (pharmaceutical strength), fix hormonal imbalances, and give the optimal diets (coming soon) to patients to not only to make them look good, but ensure moving toward living healthy.
Hcg doesn't do all the work, there are other factors that need to be addressed as well. If you want to try the protocol and you truly want to look, feel and be healthy, find a doctor who believes in what Hcg does, has the experience and is using quality Hcg. the program will change your life and the lives of your loved ones (they will want to do it too!)
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Janice Vaughn MD
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