It seems as though millions of websites offering HCG for sale and HCG prices are all over the map. The question is, how do you get the best product for the lowest price? Here is some good advice on what to look for:

The Lowdown on HCG Prices « hcgdietdirect.com

Many websites offer the HCG diet at amazingly low prices, but as the old saying goes; you get what you pay for. In fact, many of these websites are offering a product that may be expired, or worse, tainted.

The source of this article, hcgdirect.com, is an example of a reputable group, in my opinion. The first and foremost piece of advice, which applies to every business transaction you do, is to deal with reputable people.

To your slimming,
Dr. D

Mixing HCG can sometimes seem a little complicated. All you have to do is know how much HCG you are starting with and the concentration that you want for daily dosing. Then you can calculate how much bacteriostatic water to mix with it. All the possible questions about how to mix hcg injections are answered most comprehensively in this article that just came out a few days ago. You can even get a handy little online calculator, just in case you are math-challenged!

HCG Mixing: How to Mix HCG injections for Weight Loss | HCG Weight …

Once you determine the right HCG dosage and desired shot amount for your HCG weight loss, you need to calculate the amount of Bacteriostatic water needed for HCG mixing. (Download a copy of HCG Mixing Calculator here). …

Of course, these instructions are just for those brave souls who insist on using the injectable form of HCG. My personal preference, which has worked for me and all of my clients, is still the sublingual form. Some companies that offer this form already have simple, foolproof directions for how to mix it in the right concentration for daily dosing. In fact, this is what I talk about at my Where to Order HCG link above (and here).

All the best in natural health,
Dr. D

Recently I wrote about my perspective on homeopathic HCG. The bottom line message is that, at least scientifically speaking, the jury is still out. This does not mean to negate the many testimonials by people who have used it, or the many companies who sell it. My point of view is simply a cautious one because homeopathic HCG generally does not fit in with homeopathic medicine.

I do, however, object to the myriad websites that sell homeopathic HCG and yet make it very difficult to discover that their products are homeopathic at all. Labeling a homeopathic product as ‘HCG’ is not informative. It is even misleading. This is typical of homeopathic remedies, not just HCG, from many companies (not reputable ones).

This is why I want to caution you to get all the details that you can about any product.

Beware Marketing Hype

Hyperbole is meant to hook you into a belief about a product so you don’t have to think too hard for yourself. Sometimes this takes the form of making competitors look bad, really bad. This approach may be done so professionally that you might be unaware of how persuasive the hype can be. Ad firms get millions of dollars to mess with your minds. You and I are almost defenseless against it.

However, sometimes the hype is so silly and so bad that it is worth pointing out. The reason that I am revisiting the topic of homeopathic HCG is that I encountered a website that is so anti-homeopathic HCG, and so poorly done, that it has to be held up as a shining example of being unbelievable … meaning, truly not to be believed. So, regardless of your point of view of homeopathic HCG, take a look at how a really bad slam job looks. It is at this page, with the line at the top that says:

True HCG. Human Chrionic Gonadotropin

The main purpose of this website has nothing to do with HCG, so this page seems to be a weird add-on, probably to lure visitors to buy something. Duh!

I hope that my point does not insult your intelligence. This page is so overdone against homeopathic HCG, and so bad in many ways (wild claims, scads of misspelled words … including ‘chrionic’ [instead of chorionic] … right at the top) that it has no credibility.

Homeopathic HCG is not evil. It is not a scam, at least in concept. If you want to use it, two of its main attractions are that it is inexpensive and it is widely available without a prescription.

I still don’t recommend it, because it does not satisfy my standards in scientific research at this time. As I have pointed out many times, homeopathy is a well-established and powerful treatment modality. Homeopathic HCG, however, does not fit into the classic laws of this modality.

All the best in eradicating hype,
Dr. D

Here is a little video that I posted on YouTube. Below is my article on this topic, which has further details on what you can expect in the way of hcg side effects.

HCG vs Protocol

Side effects of HCG may be caused by a reaction to the hormone, a reaction to the very low-calorie diet, a reaction to substances released from metabolized fat, or combinations of all of these. Determining cause and effect is not really possible. However, if the approved medical uses of HCG for treating infertility or low testosterone are any indication, certain side effects of HCG alone may be possible.

Medical Use of HCG vs HCG Diet

Treating infertility with HCG requires doses of 10,000 IU. This is a typical dose of HCG for medical treatments. One drug company that makes Pregnyl (the most common brand name for HCG) lists the following unwanted symptoms of this high dose:

Headache, irritability, restlessness, depression, fatigue, edema, precocious puberty, gynecomastia (i.e., breast enlargement in males).

These are due to the high doses that are used in medical treatment. The question is whether they are also associated with the low doses of HCG that are used for the HCG diet.

Observations of Common Side Effects

The following observations are derived from reports by clients who have gone through the HCG protocol and from my own experience.

FATIGUE: The most common one is fatigue. This occurs almost 100% of the time. It is independent of starting weight or health status. People who work out regularly are less able to keep up their workout intensity. Those who are out of shape and inactive in the first place slow down even further.

IRRITABILITY: The ‘significant others’ of HCG dieters notice this first. It is very common. In my own experience, I even felt more irritable. By the end of the protocol, the quick recovery back to normal, after being more irritable for a month or more, was like going from night to day.

HEADACHE: At least 10 percent of the HCG dieters report headaches for the first few days of the protocol. Headaches stop after the body’s initial water loss during this period, when sufficient water intake begins to rehydrate the body. Water intake is the key to reversing this brief period of accelerated dehydration.

REDUCED NEED FOR SLEEP: Many dieters report that they sleep less during the protocol. This is a well-recognized side effect of the HCG diet. People do not feel as though they are sleep deprived. They just seem to need less sleep.

CONSTIPATION: Dieters who are prone to constipation notice that it is more pronounced on the protocol. It is crucial to treat this symptom immediately so that passage of waste, as well as daily weight loss, proceeds normally every day. Constipation will otherwise slow down or stop weight loss completely.

MINOR OCCURRENCES: Dozens of side effects that have been reported to be associated with the HCG diet are much more difficult to validate. Most seem to be associated with bad health. Blogs and forums are rife with reports of these kinds of symptoms. However, the only other side effects that are common enough to be expected are the beneficial ones, as mentioned below.

Beneficial Side Effects

Dr. A.T.W. Simeons already reported these observations in 1954. The main ones of greatest impact to modern users of the protocol are: 1) normalizing blood sugar metabolism; 2) lowering cholesterol; and, 3) lowering blood pressure.

Dr. Simeons’ explanations of these side effects are detailed in his book, Pounds and Inches. They are to be expected for everyone who undertakes the protocol. Besides fat loss, these are most crucial results from the protocol. They help slow down and even reverse hypoglycemia, diabetes, and heart disease.

All the best in fat loss,
Dr. D

Chef Toni Tanner Scott is a real pro. In this video she offers a super delicious recipe that is simple, easy, and quick.

The only change that I suggest in her video is to avoid the use of a non-stick pan. Non-stick polymers are not inert. They will leach chemicals into your food that are bad for your health. I suggest stainless steel, which is what I use.

Enjoy!
Dr. D