Re: [Everything doTERRA] Re: wt. loss and HCG question

The HCG diet has reinforced one of the lessons I've learned many years ago: " Do not believe everything you read." After witnessing my wife dropping 45 lbs and being able to keep the weight off for 3 years now, I debunk everything bad I hear about the HCG diet. FDA would tell you anything to keep Big Pharma in business.  Most people who fail at the HCG diet does it during the maintenance stage, because they do it wrong.

" The man who graduates today and stops learning tomorrow is uneducated the day after." Newton  D. Baker.

On Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 2:08 PM, linda hart <ctr1linda@q.com> wrote:

Has the HCG diet been shown to be safe and effective?

Answers from Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.

No on both counts. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration has advised consumers to steer clear of over-the-counter weight-loss products that contain HCG. HCG is human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone produced during pregnancy.

As a prescription medication, HCG is used mainly to treat fertility issues. HCG is not approved for over-the-counter use, nor has it been proved to work for weight loss. Companies that sell over-the-counter HCG weight-loss products are breaking the law.

So why has there been so much talk about the HCG diet? Perhaps it's because the diet recommends severe calorie restriction — typically just 500 to 800 calories a day. People who follow such a very low calorie diet are likely to lose weight, at least in the short term.

However, diets that so severely limit calories have risks, such as gallstone formation, irregular heartbeat and an imbalance of electrolytes.

Side effects have also been reported with the HCG diet and include fatigue, irritability, restlessness, depression, fluid buildup (edema), and swelling of the breasts in boys and men (gynecomastia). Another serious concern is the risk of blood clots forming and blocking blood vessels (thromboembolism).

If weight loss is your goal, there are safer ways to lose weight. Talk with your doctor or other health care provider about how to make healthy changes that lead to permanent weight loss, such as eating a balanced diet and getting regular exercise.

On Monday, September 21, 2015 at 2:31:04 PM UTC-6, brenda wrote:

I have a lady asking me about the HCG diet.  I had done it several years ago and had no adverse affects.  But, that was a long time ago.  I know that the drops are much more in line with the natural hormone.  The shots (injections) can be harsh.  That is all I know.  She can't get anywhere doing slim and sassy and that whole program.  When she told me what all she did, she has been really regular and devoted.  no weight loss.  She would like to lose 8 lbs and asked me to see if anyone knew any reason why she should not try it.  Any thoughts?  Preferably from people who have done this or have knowledge about it.  Thanks.

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