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The HCG Diet: Direct Sources Are Best

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Those who plan to purchase the HCG diet direct from a retail outlet on the World Wide Web will need to do some detective work beforehand in order to make sure they’re dealing with reputable sources. Fortunately, there are many ways to make sure that you’re getting a safe, quality supply manufactured and sold by companies that stand behind their product.

The fact that you have started here at HCGDietDirect.com demonstrates that you understand this. By the way, our site is an excellent source of homeopathic HCG drops as well as other fine HCG diet products in addition to the latest, up-to-date information on HCG.

Getting HCG Injections

You will also find that we operate our own weight loss clinic in Mesa, Arizona. If you prefer to have injectable HCG and live in the Phoenix metro area or can make the trip for a few weeks, you’ll receive the best treatment and have health care professionals with you every step of the way. If this is not an option for you, there are weight loss clinics that offer HCG treatments in most large cities.

In any event, if you want HCG injections, you’ll need to be under a physician’s supervision and have a prescription. Otherwise, you will need to order HCG drops. Frankly, this liquid form has been proven just as effective in helping people achieve their weight loss goals.

Choices and Options

Here at our website, you’ll find a variety of HCG diet products and services to help you in winning the proverbial “Battle of the Bulge.” This includes an on-site physician who will be glad to answer any questions or concerns you may have about this incredibly effective weight loss remedy (a nominal consultation fee applies).

You can also learn about Dr. Simeons’ work, which is the basis of the HCG program as well as the hows, whats and whys of his diet protocols. Not to mention, learn why it is perfectly safe to eat a mere 500 calories a day with no ill effects, provided you are using HCG according to the instructions.

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Is It Better to Buy Oral HCG or HCG Injections?

Monday, March 8th, 2010

HCG, or “Human Chorionic Gonadotropin,” is a natural byproduct of gestation. The hormone’s primary purpose is to protect the fetus and provide a viable environment in which to develop – and when you buy HCG and use it, you’ll find it to be a very effective weight loss aid as well.

Currently, there is a controversy over which form of HCG is better or more effective: homeopathic HCG drops or the injectable form. (There is even an HCG gel now available that can be absorbed through the skin, but it is too soon to know whether or not it is effective.)

So Which Is It?

The answer to this question depends on whether you are planning to have a doctor administer the hormone and supervise your weight loss at a specialty clinic or you plan to do it on your own at home. If it is the former, then you will want to go with HCG injections. However, buying injectable HCG diet kits online is not a good idea.

First of all, these “kits” usually offer a supply of syringes, for which you legally need a prescription. Otherwise, you may risk running afoul of the DEA. Secondly, the HCG you get may be expired, tainted – or you may not get anything at all (there are a lot of scams out there).

Assuming you do get what you paid for, you will have to prepare the solution yourself. These kits include a vial of powdered HCG and sterilized water. These two elements must be blended in precise amounts in a sterile container, and then loaded into the syringe in a specific amount.

Finally, the injections can be quite uncomfortable. Again, there is nothing wrong with HCG injections, provided that you have a prescription and are under a doctor’s supervision – but doing this on your own is highly inadvisable.

The HCG Liquid Advantage

Homeopathic HCG drops are much more easily obtained, and the quality of the product is likely to be much better as well. When you buy oral HCG from a U.S. laboratory that has been licensed and is inspected regularly, you have much greater assurance that what you are getting will perform the way it is supposed to. Not only are these labs subject to strict regulations under the Food and Drug Administration, their products must meet minimal quality standards under the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS).

HCG drops are delivered to your home in a handy, ready-to-use form. Simply place 14-16 drops under your tongue, hold them there for a few minutes while they are absorbed into your bloodstream (do not swallow the medication, because it will be destroyed and rendered useless by stomach acid), and that’s all there is to it.

Learning More

Of course, HCG drops work only to the extent that you follow Dr. Simeons’ protocols and the 500-calorie diet. It is also important not to take HCG for more than 40 days at a time, because your body will develop a tolerance to it.

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What You Should Know About “Cheap HCG”

Friday, March 5th, 2010

The fact is that “cheap” HCG – such as is advertised on numerous Internet sites – might not be the bargain you think it is. In fact, it may wind up being harmful.

HCG Diet Kits From Overseas

One thing you will see a great deal of online are adds for “full HCG diet kits” that include syringes. These are a bad idea for a number of reasons, not the least of which is quality issues. Labs in these countries are poorly regulated and often consist of a back alley operation with no safety or quality controls at all. The HCG that comes from such sources may be tainted.

At the very least, it will probably have expired by the time it’s delivered, assuming you receive it at all. (If you don’t, you may have little or no recourse in getting your money back.)

But, let us assume that you do receive your HCG supply. First of all, legally you must have a doctor’s prescription in order to possess needle syringes. Secondly, what you get is not a ready-to-use HCG solution, but a powder that must be mixed with sterile water in precise amounts, carefully measured into the syringe, then injected into your arm or leg – three times a day.

Not a pleasant prospect, is it?

Why Oral HCG Drops Are Better

They cost a bit more, but domestically-produced homeopathic HCG drops are a much better deal – and a much safer product.

This is not to say that you shouldn’t check out the manufacturer thoroughly before you buy. Due diligence is always called for when buying any product. However, U.S.-made, homeopathic oral HCG drops are manufactured under strict quality controls in laboratories subject to FDA regulation and oversight.

What To Look For

The manufacturer from whom you purchase your HCG should have a physical address that is easily available on the website, and this should not simply be a P.O. Box. In addition, contact information should include a telephone number, and any e-mail address should be consistent with the website. In other words, if the company domain is “XYZHomeopathics.net” and the e-mail address is “XYZInfo@Hotmail.com,” it’s a pretty good bet that the company is not legitimate.

In addition, there should be some verifiable client testimonials as well as some professional business associations (i.e., Better Business Bureau Online) that you can check out. Finally, consider networking with others who have been on the HCG diet in an online forum and learn from them.

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HCGDietDirect.com: Your Source For All Things HCG Related

Monday, March 1st, 2010

If you have been looking for a one-stop solution for your HCG diet needs, you’ve come to the right place. HCGDietDirect.com is the most comprehensive website on the Internet for information on HCG. It  includes the history and science behind Dr. Simeon’s protocols, sample menus and above all, where to find reliable sources for this homeopathic miracle.

Getting Started

Although you may want to dive right in, we suggest that you take some time to familiarize yourself with the website and all that it has to offer. An excellent place to start is with Dr. Simeon’s protocols, which are outlined in his 1954 research report Pounds and Inches. You can download this paper here on our site in .pdf format (Acrobat Reader required).

This is a good place to begin because you will learn about obesity from an endocrinologist’s point of view. Dr. Simeons’ research into this subject during the 1930s and 1940s yielded some startling results. His findings continue to challenge popular assumptions about obesity that persist today.

Once you understand the history and science behind the HCG diet, you’ll want to learn exactly how it works and what kind of results you can expect. You’ll also find out about what form of the remedy you should have and why (we recommend the drops). If you prefer, you can find out about our exclusive weight loss clinic in Arizona and learn how you can take advantage of the services offered at that location.

We even have a physician on staff who offers online consultation should you have any questions or concerns about HCG.

Where To Obtain Your Supply

Once you have done your due diligence and are ready to get started, you can order your own supply right here on our website. We offer a number of different HCG products as well as supplements that aid your weight loss efforts, including colon cleanser and thyroid support.

Next, you’ll want to check out the various sample recipe plans we have made available on our site (you can also purchase recipe and meal planning guides on our site). Since the 500 calorie, fat-free diet is an important component of the HCG program. You’ll want to study these very carefully in order to assure your success.

Ask The Person Who Owns One

One of the most valuable resources on HCGDietDirect.com is the user testimonials. We highly recommend that you do not take our word for it, but rather listen to the stories from people who have been through the program themselves and how the HCG miracle helped them to eliminate the extra pounds that ordinary dieting efforts could not.

A Trusted Source

Again, we ask that you not take our word for it when we say we are a trusted and reliable source for HCG products and information. Please click on the links that you will find on the right side of your screen when you visit our homepage. These icons – VeriSign, Authorize.net and ValidatedSite.com are your assurance that you are doing business with a legitimate company.

In fact, we are pleased to report that our site has earned a perfect score of “10″ according to TrustGauge.com in terms of trustworthiness.

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HCG Weight Loss Diets and How They Work

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

HCG weight loss diets are about two things: high metabolism and effective use of existing fat stores.

Fat is Not The Enemy!

Most people are surprised to learn that a certain amount of fat in the diet is necessary in order to maintain good health. This is true regardless of whether or not you are on the HCG diet. The only difference is that while you would normally get your fat from food sources (ideally from healthy sources such as wild cold water fish and olive oil), while taking HCG your body is drawing this fat from your own cells, where excess supplies has been stored.

This is why you must avoid ingesting fat while on HCG. Your body needs fat in order to function, but you don’t want to give your system any choice as to where that fat comes from.

What Is Adipose?

“Adipose” is a word that refers to those fat reserves that wind up being stored around the waist, abdomen, hips and thighs. This is a form of fat that is high in nutrient and energy content, but is normally not available to the body that is, until all other sources have been used up. This, according to Dr. Simeons, is why most attempts at weight loss fail. By the time lean muscle reserves and structural fat has been consumed (which is what normally happens), the subject is so weak and discouraged that s/he abandons the attempt.

To use a metaphor, adipose is rather like gasoline that has been left in storage too long. Still volatile and full of energy, gasoline that has turned into a gel is completely useless as motor fuel.

HCG is a hormone that actually unlocks adipose stored in cells, breaking it down, releasing it and making it available to run your body’s metabolic processes. This is why people are normally not hungry or feeling deprived while following Dr. Simeons’ 500-calorie diet. Although you may only be ingesting 500 calories, your body is still burning between 1,000 and 2,000 extra calories a day from those adipose reserves.

How Does This Happen?

Part of the story is that part of your brain known as the hypothalamus. This almond-sized gland in the brain is like a combination fuel switch and thermostat. It determines what fuel is burned and at what rate. The problem with most diets is how the hypothalamus responds. Typically, it will slow down the metabolic rate to a crawl, and then start feeding on the most readily sources of nutrition: lean muscle tissue and structural fat that protects the internal organs.

HCG causes a literal “reprogramming” to take place; once the adipose reserves have been unlocked, the hormone directs the hypothalamus to extract nutrients from these. Because this is such a rich source of energy, it keeps the metabolism running at a high rate.

This is why people who follow HCG weight loss diets are able to lose up to two pounds a day safely with no ill effects. It is important however to follow the entire program closely in order to achieve the optimal results.

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“Cheap HCG” Can Be Expensive

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

There is a certain amount of truth to the old saw, “You get what you pay for.” There are a lot of websites out there that are offering “cheap HCG,” but a little detective work will often reveal that such HCG diet kits are no bargain. They may even be hazardous to your health.

Where Those HCG Kits Come From

It is no secret that the wholesale export of American industry has resulted in a flood of cheap consumer goods. It is becoming all too apparent that 99% of these products are shoddy and of low quality, unlikely to last more than a year or two. This is unlike the way things were prior to the 1980s, when “Made in the USA” was a label not only of pride, but of quality. Such products were built to last.

Those days are gone and unlikely to return. The same could be said about HCG; those cut-rate “kits” that you find for sale online are made in Mexico, China or Indonesia, where there are few regulations and even fewer quality controls when it comes to homeopathic remedies.

The HCG made in these countries is likely to be expired by the time you receive it (assuming you receive it at all). Even worse, it could be tainted and actually harmful. Unfortunately, you would have little recourse in such cases.

The other issue to keep in mind is that it is illegal in the U.S. for an individual to have needle syringes in their possession without a valid doctor’s prescription. Anyway, do you really want to go to the time and trouble of mixing your own HCG solution and sticking yourself with a needle every day?

How much is your time and comfort worth?

The Oral Drops Alternative

While they may represent a more expensive product, oral HCG drops made in U.S. laboratories are a much better alternative. (There are also HCG injections made in the U.S., but these are only available by prescription through a certified weight loss or fertility clinic.)

Individuals can order HCG drops freely from many reliable sources. However, even in this case, some due diligence is called for; no matter how nice the website looks, you should definitely investigate the company thoroughly before ordering.

What To Look For

The first thing to check is whether or not the company has a physical address (a brick and mortar location, not simply a P.O. Box) and a telephone number. In addition, the e-mail contact information should be consistent with the business’ Internet domain. Avoid any HCG dealer with a “hotmail” or similar address.  This usually means there is something to hide.

You should also be able to find consumer feedback and testimonials about the company online. This brings us to one of the best ways to find a reliable source for quality HCG: online forums. Many others have discovered the power of HCG; you owe it to yourself to network with these people and take advantage of the experience they have to share.

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What’s Wrong With HCG Injections?

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Strictly speaking, there is nothing wrong with HCG injections, provided they are prescribed and administered by a certified health care professional.  However, the only legal way to get these legally in the U.S. is through a licensed, professional weight loss clinic.

Unfortunately, such clinics are few and far between, not to mention extremely expensive.
Even assuming you can obtain it on your own, doing any injections three or four times a day is a great deal of bother, not to mention painful (just ask anyone suffering from Type-I diabetes).

Anyway, why go that route if you don’t have to?

One Medication, Multiple Uses

HCG is normally used by fertility clinics. It has been proven to stimulate the production of eggs in women as well as increase testosterone levels in men, leading to an increased sperm count. This is the primary use for HCG by the medical profession.

Weight loss is considered “off label” use of HCG. “Off label” is nothing bad, nor even unusual. It is simply a term used in the medical profession to describe the use of a particular medication for the treatment of a condition other than that for which it was developed.

There are many common examples of “off label” usage of medications. One of the most well known cases is simple aspirin. This is derived from willow bark, which Native American peoples have long used as a pain reliever. However, aspirin also has blood-thinning properties that make it valuable in the treatment of certain heart conditions as well.

Another example of off-label use is when the antibiotic tetracycline is prescribed for acne and other skin conditions. The point is that just because a medication is intended for one condition doesn’t mean it isn’t suitable for others.

What HCG Does

Not only does HCG stimulate the reproductive systems in both men and women, it has properties that actually break down the molecules in excess fat deposits around the hips and abdomen, which are called adipose. Adipose is a form of fat that is normally difficult for the body to utilize.  Although it is rich in nutrients and calories, it is virtually “locked up” in a form that is not accessible under normal circumstances.

When calories are reduced to a bare minimum, the body’s metabolism usually slows down in an attempt to conserve energy resources. This process is governed by a small gland in the brain called the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus gland is responsible for how available energy resources are utilized and consumed.

In addition to breaking down adipose, HCG also has a regulating effect on the hypothalamus. If you can imagine the hypothalamus gland as the body’s fuel switch and accelerator, HCG is like the driver who keeps the “pedal to the metal” while controlling the fuel switch, making sure that energy is obtain from the correct fuel tank. In this case, the excess fat that you are trying to rid yourself of.

HCG Drops Are Better

Avoid HCG injections. These are more trouble than they are worth. Get HCG drops from a certified U.S. lab, and you’ll be on your way to a thinner, healthier you!

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The HCG Shot or the Drops?

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

You have a choice when you decide to go through the HCG diet program: the HCG shot or a liquid form that is placed under the tongue.

When you consider that while on Dr. Simeons’ protocol, you will need to take HCG at least three times a day. When you consider all the issues with injectable HCG, HCG drops start to look very good indeed.

About HCG Injections

Despite what you may find on the World Wide Web, the only way to obtain HCG injections legally in the U.S. for weight loss purposes is through a licensed weight loss clinic. There are very few such clinics in the U.S. today that use HCG in this manner and they tend to be very high-priced.

If you attempt to order “complete HCG kits” containing syringes online, you are taking a great deal of risk. Not only is there risk from a legal standpoint (legal possession of needle syringes in the U.S. requires a doctor’s prescription), but in terms of your health as well. The injectable HCG offered for sale on the Internet to individuals is invariably manufactured in poorly-regulated, backstreet labs in Mexico, Indonesia, Russia or some other country. The product you get (if you get it at all) may very well be expired or tainted in some way.

There are sources of injectable HCG in the U.S. that are safe and reliable, but these cannot be sold to individuals, only through a doctor’s prescription.

Homeopathic HCG is Different

Homeopathic HCG drops are easy to buy, and in general, the product quality is much higher. The advantages that liquid HCG has over injection:

  • they are available without a prescription
  • they are manufactured in certified U.S. labs
  • the product is subject to stringent quality standards
  • it is pre-mixed and ready to use
  • it is convenient and easy to take

You are likely to spend less on HCG drops as well.

How To Use Homeopathic HCG

Homeopathic remedies are easy to use, but must be taken in a certain way. The usual method is to use a dropper to place the medication under your tongue (with HCG, the dose is .4 ml three times a day – approximately 15 drops).

Homeopathic remedies must not be swallowed directly. Although no harm will come of doing so, the problem is that the active ingredient in such medications is easily destroyed by stomach acid, so it will be rendered virtually useless.

Simply hold the drops under your tongue for about three to seven minutes in order to give the medication a chance to be absorbed into your system, and you’re done! It’s that simple.

Finding the Right Source

Always purchase HCG from a licensed laboratory in the U.S. and make sure that the laboratory has a real, physical address (not simply a PO Box) and a telephone number as well as an e-mail address that is consistent with the company’s Internet domain. Don’t hesitate to call the company as well as do some online checking as well.

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Why The Oral HCG Weight Loss Method Is Better

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

There is an ongoing debate about the relative merits of HCG drops vs. HCG injections. Our website is of the opinion that the oral HCG weight loss program is superior to the injections when it comes to effective weight loss. There are a multitude of reasons why we take this position, not the least of which is that people who use drops are more likely to stay with the HCG diet.

About HCG Injections

The primary use of HCG in the medical profession is by fertility specialists. Regular injections of HCG can help couples who are unable to conceive otherwise. It does this by stimulating the production of eggs in women and raising testosterone in men, thus increasing sperm count.

HCG injections have been a standard fertility treatment for many years. Such injections are also used “off label” by a small number of exclusive weight reduction clinics. Therein lays one of the problems with this form of HCG.

While there is nothing wrong with “off-label” use of a medication (doctors do it quite frequently), the injectable form of HCG is legally available only by prescription. A large part of this has to do with the needle syringes. If you have these without a valid prescription, you are risking a great deal (for reasons that should be obvious).

This is also why you should not order “HCG Injection Kits” online. Most of the websites that offer these kits – which include illegal syringes – are located in foreign countries where the homeopathic remedy industry is not well-regulated. When you order from such sources, you have no real guarantee of what you are getting, or if you will get anything at all. Predators and con artists are still plentiful on the Internet, and many people have learned the hard way that due diligence is necessary before doing business with anyone.

About HCG Drops

One of the greatest advantages to HCG drops as opposed to injections is the ease of use. Whereas the injection solution must be mixed by the end user and carefully measured into a syringe, the oral drops are ready for your use. All you need to do is place four-tenths of a milliliter (about 14-16 drops) under your tongue and hold them there a few minutes without swallowing while the medication is absorbed into your system. (The reason you don’t swallow directly is because homeopathic compounds are rendered ineffective by stomach acid.)

The other advantage is that HCG drops are easy and legal to obtain from reliable sources. In the U.S. Homeopathic remedies are made by laboratories that require a license and are required to hire only workers with certified pharmaceutical training and experience.

The best indication that you are dealing with a reliable and legitimate source is to see an actual physical address on the website along with a phone number. Any e-mail correspondence should be addressed to the same domain (so in other words, something like “customerinfo@xyzhomeopathics.com”). If you are directed to a Gmail or Hotmail account, it’s not a good sign.  You should definitely keep shopping for your oral HCG weight loss supplies.


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HCG Kits Online: What You Need To Know

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

There is no shortage of web sites who will be happy to sell you HCG kits online. There are a few things that you should be aware of before ordering one of these however.

Kits Containing Needles are Illegal

The kits online are in most cases for injectable HCG, and include a full supply of needle syringes.

The first thing you need to know is that it is illegal for you to possess needle syringes in the United States without a prescription. The only places where you can get HCG legally are at your doctor’s office (though few family practitioners will consent to this use of HCG) or at one of the very few clinics that offers this weight loss remedy.

It’s Not Guaranteed

You’ll also notice that many of these kits are made in overseas labs where regulation and quality control is all but absent. You have no assurance that what you are getting is genuine HCG.  Additionally, you never know whether or not the HCG is fresh and effective or if it is tainted. Worse yet, you may not get it at all.

It’s Inconvenient

Assuming that you are able to get the proper prescriptions and you receive an actual, reliable product, you should also know that injectable HCG is not ready-to-use. What you receive (in addition to syringes) is two bottles. One of these contains a powdered form of HCG. The other contains water that has been treated with a bacteriostatic agent that keeps it sterile.

These two ingredients must be mixed together properly in exact proportions, then precisely measured into a needle syringe. Furthermore, you must do this every day. It’s not only inconvenient, it’s time consuming (plus the pain every time you inject yourself).

Why Sublingual HCG Drops Are Preferred

HCG drops are readily available from a number of certified laboratories right here in the U.S.A. – and you don’t need a prescription for them.

Furthermore, they are very easy to use and highly effective when taken in conjunction with the Very Low Calorie Diet. These drops have already been mixed for your convenience. Simply take 14-16 drops and hold them under your tongue for a few minutes before meals. (Do not simply swallow them directly – homeopathic remedies can be rendered ineffective by stomach acids.)

Find Out More

Use our website to learn more about HCG, including the science behind Dr. Simeons’ diet and how to make it work for you.

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