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Question: I am about to start the hCG weight loss diet and would like to know if it is safe. Will it make my hair fall out? ~ Sam Allen, TX

Answer: hCG was discovered in the early 1900s and been researched as a method of weight loss since the 1950s. hCG was made famous by Dr. Simeon and his patients reported 0.4 to 2 lbs of pure fat loss per day on the hCG diet protocol. The only side effects include headaches. This is identical to the reason a pregnant woman gets a headache. Research suggests that if a woman had headaches while pregnant then she will more than likely have headaches on the hCG diet protocol.

In 1974 the FDA released their findings on hCG. Although it was said to be an unsafe form of weight loss, no side effects or damage to the body was noted. Additionally, hCG injections were approved to help with female fertility. Further reading into their research it should be understood that they used “weight loss” as a measurement and not “body fat decrease”.

Every single person will lose weight on a very low calorie diet such as the hCG weight loss diet; however, patients on the hCG protocol will lose a much larger percent of body fat than those on a placebo.

To answer your question directly, no, using hCG for weight loss will not lead to hair loss.

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Question: Can HCG injections lead to man boobs?

Answer: In short, no. In fact research shows that it reduces abnormal fat deposits in the breasts of men aka Man Boobs.

Since the 1960′s hCG injections have been used as a method to reduce the amount of abnormal fat in the human body. Dr. Simeon developed the hCG diet protocol. Strictly adhering to this protocol is essential in losing body fat. Patients on the hCG diet often report 0.4 – 2 pounds of body fat lost per day on the HCG diet.

The theory behind the hCG diet is that hCG will increase the fat banking capacity of the hypothalamus which will allow for the metabolization of abnormal fat deposits in periods of very low caloric intake.

Since man boobs are the accumulation of abnormal fat in the breasts of men the hCG diet protocol will metabolize man boobs instead of contributing to them. Additionally, it is incorrect to assume that hCG is a sex hormone. It was given its name which has incorrect sex hormone connotation at the turn of the 20th century when a pair of scientists noticed that injections of hCG will make infantile rats fertile.

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If you have been diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus Type I or Type II you are probably wondering what it is and what the difference is between the two types. Diabetes Mellitus is a disease that affects that body’s ability to produce insulin and/or the body’s ability to use it. Insulin is a hormone that is made by the pancreas which helps the body store energy (glucose) for later use. Like all hormones our body needs to keep these levels balanced to prevent damage to other organs. Current acceptable blood glucose levels should be between 80 and 120 before meals. Unfortunately with untreated diabetes these levels can get out of balance and become life-threatening.

Diabetes Mellitus Type I is also known as Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile diabetes. The pancreas produces little to no insulin and the patient must take injections daily as well as use diet and exercise to control blood glucose levels. Oral medications are not effective in treating Type I Diabetes Mellitus. The onset of Type I diabetes is usually before the age of 30, but may happen at any age. The patient is usually thin but may be of normal weight. Onset is usually a sudden case of high blood glucose. The symptoms of DM Type I are frequent urination, often getting up a number of times during the night to urinate. Other symptoms are excessive thirst, constant hunger and fatigue.

Diabetes Mellitus Type II is also known as Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM) or adult onset diabetes. 90% of people with diabetes fall into this category. The pancreas produces normal to high normal levels of insulin, but the body is not able to use it correctly. These patients are usually managed with diet, exercise and oral medications, a small number may need insulin especially in times of illness or stress. Patients with Type II diabetes are often obese (85%) with high carbohydrate diets, but may be of normal weight. This type of diabetes usually occurs after the age of 30. Symptoms may be mild to none as the body adapts to the slow rise in blood glucose levels.

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Have you or someone you know been told that you are anemic? Anemia is a condition that the body doesnt make enough blood or the cells are being destroyed.The cells look like donuts with the holes. The purpose of these cells is to carry oxygen through the body and remove carbon dioxide.

When you are have anemia your body doesnt get enough of the oxygen that it needs. As a result you could be tired. Long lasting or severe anemia that goes undetected could lead to damage to the heart, lungs and damage other organs of the body.

The causes of anemia are caused by blood loss, lack of production of the cells and a poor diet that lacks iron, folic acid and vitamin b-12. Also if there is damage to your bone marrow that could lead to anemia as well.Some other risk factors are blood loss from an injury,long term diseases such as caners, diabetes,liver disease. It could also be family inherited.

Anemia isnt restricted to just men or women or a certain race. Anemia has been found in older people mainly because they tend to have other health issues that could lead to anemia as well.

Some of the signs or symptoms are fatigue,shortness of breath, pale skin, chest pain. These signs can occur because your heart is having to work harder to pump more oxygen through your body.

There are several tests that your doctor can perform to diagnose you. They are a CBC, Hemoglobin electrophoresis, this looks at the different types of hemoglobin your body has. A reticulocyte, this measures the number of young red blood cells in your body.

There are so many different types of anemia, thereforeyou may be tested for a number of different things. Treatments could be as simple as changing your diet, to taking medications, as well as having infusions.

Anemia is a very treatable disease.Treating the underlying cause may be the best way of preventing anemia. Some dietary changes may help in this process as well, always talk to your doctor about any change you have.

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