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Three Basic Causes of Obesity
To understand the possible causes of obesity, it's necessary to understand the role of the diencephalon, a region of the brain responsible for involuntary processes like breathing, heart rate, and sleep. The diencephalon is also the center that controls fat, according to Dr. Simeons, who explains how fat-banking works.Fat BankingThe diencephalon controls the storage and use of fat as fuel, according [...]
Be Intentional
“Intentional living” will be your modus operandi during the HCG Protocol, since so much rides not only on what you put in your body, but also what you put on it. Bending the rules even a little bit can affect the success of the protocol, and so staying on top of your diet and following the protocol to the [...]
Road Blocks
The HCG Protocol is highly effective, but it can be a bit tricky. Success absolutely depends on understanding the proper way to follow the protocol and then following the protocol to the letter. Adequate preparation is crucial for starting off on the right foot and staying on track. Several road blocks can quickly derail the effectiveness of the HCG Protocol, [...]
How Do Video Games, Tablets, Smartphones, iPods, Etc. Affect My Child's Eyes?
In today’s society, it’s more common to find an electronic device in a home than it is an old-fashioned book. In fact, new studies show that the average child in the U.S. spends about 7.4 hours per day looking at a screen, otherwise known as “screen time”. Like many other parents out there, you are probably wondering if you [...]
Getting Down to Business: What to Expect the First Week
On your third HCG diet drops day, you'll begin the 500-calorie per day restriction. You'll stay on it for a minimum of 21 days or up to 38 for a total of 40 days on the diet drops. Preparation is “key”, and knowing what you can expect during the first week of the restricted-calorie diet can help you prepare [...]
What's So Great About Almonds?: The Health Benefits of Almonds and Almond Oil
Almonds and almond oil give a remarkable flavor to almost any dish, sweet or savory. They can be purchased anywhere for a minimal cost…truly one of our favorites.There is more to almonds and almond oil than just plain awesomeness. There are a load of health benefits associated with almonds!To begin with, almonds have been around for thousands [...]
HCG Recipe Videos: HCG Phase 2 Delightful Crab Salad
Enjoy this HCG Phase 2/HCG VLCD recipe for a Delightful Crab Salad (from the 101 Worry-Free HCG Diet Recipes cookbook). This tasty HCG Diet meal includes one serving of protein and one serving of vegetables. Plus, you can get 5% off your next order at when you enter the code YT5HDS at checkout.
Tanning on the HCG Diet
Lying out in the sun or hitting the tanning salon isn’t that great for your health in general, but it’s an especially bad idea if you’re on the Very Low-Calorie Phase of the HCG Diet because it may wreak havoc on your weight loss success.First, tanning oils and sun blocking lotions can stop your weight loss dead in its [...]
What Can I Eat During the VLCD Phase of the HCG Protocol?
Your success with the HCG Protocol depends on following the directions for the protocol to the letter. Deviating even in small ways can lead to slowed weight loss or even weight gain. Dr. Simeons developed the protocol after years of trial, error, and adjusting it continually until he found just the right formula. If you stay with the protocol as [...]
HCG Diet Video: Introduction to the HCG Diet and the History of the HCG Diet
Get an introduction to the HCG Diet and it's phases, plus learn a little HCG Diet history.For more HCG Diet videos, visit us on Youtube!