While Dr. Simeons’ diet has been proven a highly effective weight loss method, it is important to understand how to use oral HCG for obesity treatment correctly. HCG is only one component of Dr. Simeon’s diet, and unless all of these components are in place, you will not achieve the weight loss results you desire.

Use the Liquid Drops, Not The Injections

There are many reasons why you should use HCG drops rather than the injections. One primary reason is cost. In order to have HCG injections legally, it is necessary to have a physician’s prescription, both for the HCG itself and for the needle syringes. Chances are that s/he will want to run a number of potentially costly tests before agreeing to write a prescription. In fact, outside of a few pricey weight-loss treatment clinics, few physicians are willing to prescribe HCG injections.

Most of the HCG injection kits are from overseas, where the homeopathic remedy industry is not especially well regulated and the products are of dubious quality. Additionally, the HCG you get is in a pre-mixed form. It is necessary to mix up the solution in a properly sterilized container, then measure it into the syringe.

Finally, needle injections are painful and unpleasant – and you will need to administer them to yourself every day.

Why Oral HCG is Better

Liquid HCG drops are readily available without a prescription, and are manufactured in U.S. labs that are subject to FDA regulations. The products that are made must also meet minimum quality standards established under the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS). This is your assurance of product quality and safety.

What Else Is Required

In addition to regular doses of HCG (approximately .4 ml, or 14-16 drops under the tongue three times a day), there are certain things you must do and things that you must avoid.

It is important that you do not simply swallow HCG. Homeopathic remedies are easily destroyed by stomach acid. Therefore, they are taken under the tongue. Simply place the required amount of drops under the tongue and hold for a few minutes while the medication is absorbed into the bloodstream.

When you start Dr. Simeons’ protocols, you will need to spend two days gorging on as much high-fat food as possible. After this however, it is necessary to avoid fatty foods and even soaps and skin creams that contain vegetable or animal fat. You then cut your food intake ally and avoid strenuous exercise (mild exercise is okay). You are likely to feel some sensation of hunger and deprivation for the first day or two.  This will pass however. Once the HCG takes control of your hypothalamus and your body starts feeding on its own excess fat deposits, the hunger pains will stop.

More Information

You’ll find much more information on using HCG for obesity treatment elsewhere on this site, including the scientific basis of Dr. Simeons’ protocols and sample 500-calorie recipes.