What You Must Know About HCG

HCG is a natural hormone produced by a woman’s body during pregnancy. It has many uses and among the most notable ones are the following: to determine if a woman is pregnant or not, to improve the woman’s uterus to protect the fetus in her womb, to control metabolism necessary for both the mother and the unborn child’s good health on the duration of the pregnancy.

This natural hormone is now being used as part of a weight loss diet known as the HCG diet. Just as with any other diet programs, it helps to determine how safe the diet is from any side effects and if there are any, how you will be able to effectively avoid them when you decide to use it to lose your excess weight.

The Side Effects

Before touching on the HCG diet side effects, you have to know that the FDA has approved the use of HCG in high dosages to resolve fertility issues. While HCG is yet to be approved by the FDA as an integral component of weight loss diet, its approval of the hormone for fertility can only mean that the body can tolerate and is generally safe even when it receives HCG on high dosages.

The side effects such as headache depend heavily on three things: (1) in what form do you take your HCG; (2) where did you purchase your HCG; and (3) are you properly following the dosage and instructed stated in the literature that comes with your HCG product?

Your Safeguards

If you want to avoid and prevent headache and leg cramps, the only two known HCG diet side effects, you need to observe the following:

- Choose to use HCG drops or pills rather than HCG injections. The drops are safer as it allows your body to enjoy the same weight loss benefits you would get with the injections only it limits the amount of HCG that goes into your body and prevent any HCG diet side effects caused by inserting the needle into your vein.

- Buy your HCG product only from reputable sources online. This is very important as there are several sites selling adulterated HCG products riding on its popularity for weight loss. They pass their products as pure and genuine HCG when they are not and this cause the HCG diet side effects like headache and leg cramps.

- Follow the instruction strictly and carefully. There will be a literature that accompanies your HCG product so you will know exactly how to benefit from your HCG diet and prevent any HCG diet side effects. If you are purchasing your HCG diet product from a legitimate and reputable source, you can also benefit from the support they provide.

With these three safeguards in place, you shouldn’t worry about any HCG diet side effects as there will be none to deal with. You can enjoy your weight loss safely.

Recipes for meals that you and your family will love, and continue to want to use. These are simple, delicious recipes that will put success simply within your reach.

Breaded Talapia or chicken
- Rub meat with lemon juice or dip in milk – Crunch up melba toast and mix with seasonings of choice – Coat meat with mixture and bake or grill on George Forman.                                 Bunless Burgers-
-Grill chicken, turkey burgers or beef patties and season to taste. -Layer between 2 lettuce leafs – add grilled sweet onions and tomatoes
Meat Kabobs
-100 grams of meat of choice -1 sweet onion -1/4 cup of dressing -1 tsp Seasoning cut meat into cubes. Cut onion into small wedges. Combine seasoning and dressing and marinate with meat and onions for 4 hours. Place on metal skewers and grill on medium heat.
Orange Ginger Chicken
- 100g chicken – cut into chunks – black pepper – orange – cut in 1/4s – 2-3 cloves minced garlic – 1/2 t basil – 1 T fresh ginger root (about 1/2″-1″ long piece, peeled & minced) – juice of half lemon 1. Preheat pan over MED heat. 2. Sprinkle chicken with pepper.  3. Add chicken to pan and stir fry until brown on all sides, about 5-10 mins.  4. Add garlic and cook for 1 min. 5. Squeeze juice of orange quarters over chicken. 6. Peel & separate orange into sections. Add orange sections, ginger, lemon juice, and basil. Stir well. 7. Cover and simmer for about 20-30 mins.
hCG Mixture-Yummy!
- 3.52 oz of ground chicken (or turkey) – 2-3 cans of organic stewed tomatoes (or crushed tomatoes if you can’t find stewed – tomatoes that don’t have sugar or corn starch in it) – 3-4 garlic cloves, crushed – Season with parsley, cumin, basil, rosemary, salt, red pepper flakes. Brown chicken with seasonings and then add tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Slow cooker Roast-
-1 very lean roast (trim extra fat) – 1 whole onion chopped – 1 whole stalk of chopped celery – ½ cup of water -salt & pepper, minced garlic, spice blend. *Place all ingriedients in crock pot and cook on low for 8-12 hours . This is so yummy by itself, rolled into lettuce wraps or atop a bed of shredded lettuce!
Garlic Chicken
- 100g chicken400g chicken – 4 servings – diced onion – 3-5 cloves garlic – unpeeled & left whole – juice of half lemon – black pepper to taste 1. Preheat oven to 350. 2. Heat non-stick saucepan over MED. 3. Add the onion. Stir constantly until tender. 5-10 mins. 4. Transfer onions to glass baking dish. 5. Place chicken atop onions. 6. Squeeze on lemon juice & sprinkle with pepper. 7. Place garlic around and on the chicken. 8. Cover tightly either with lid or aluminum foil. 9. Cook for 30-45 mins or until chicken is no longer pink.
Fried Chicken Tenders
- 100g chicken – 1 T milk – 1 grissini – Seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, ground red pepper, garlic powder) 1. Preheat oven to 350. 2. Slice chicken breast into 3 tenders. 3. In small bowl, mix milk and any seasonings you prefer. 4. Grind grissini in food processor until it is a powder. (I use my coffee grinder.) 5. Put grissini powder in a separate small bowl. 6. Add chicken to milk mixture and toss to coat well. 7. Then one at a time, place chicken in grissini powder and coat both sides of chicken. 8. Place chicken in glass baking dish and bake 30-40 mins, turning over halfway through. 9. In last 5 mins, turn on broiler and broil 2-3 mins each side. 10. Serve immediately
Taco Salad
-2 cups of chopped romaine lettuce -100 grams of lean ground beef -½ tsp garlic salt -¼ tsp of chili seasoning – crunched up melba toast *Saute ground beef and spices. Sprinkle on top of lettuce and top with crumble melba toast.
Chicken vegetable Soup – YUMMY!!!!!
- 6 cups of chicken broth base (see recipe under soups) – 3 100 grams of cooked chopped chicken – 3 stalks of chopped celery – 1 whole sweet onion chopped – 2 handfuls of chopped cabbage – 2 medium sized chopped tomatoes (optional) combine and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetable are tender adding cabbage for the last 10 minutes.
Chinese Chicken (or other meat)
- cubed meat 100 grams (chicken, shrimp, or steak) – 5 Tbsp of chicken Broth – Cabbage – Dash of onion salt, Chinese 5 spice, salt & pepper – 1 minced clove of garlic – ½ packet of stevia • Shred cabbage. Sautee minced garlic in 1 Tbsp of bouillon base. Add 2 Tbsp of base and cabbage over medium heat. Remove while still crunchy. Combine 2 Tbsp of bouillon base, onion salt, Chinese 5 spice and stevia. Pour into pan with cubed meat. Stir fry this mixture. Throw cabbage back in for 1-2 minutes until heated.
Shake and Bake Chicken or Fish-
- 4 chicken breasts or Fish fillets – dash of salt & pepper, thyme, rosemary – 1 packet of stevia *combine all ingredients inside a bag and shake well. Grill till done.
Seafood gumbo-
-100 grams of seafood (any allowable combo) – 1 chopped garlic clove – 2 large chopped Roma tomatoes -¼ tsp. onion salt. – ¼ tsp. Creole seasoning – dash of garlic powder, celery salt, cayenne pepper. – 1-2 packets of stevia Sause.
Spicy Baked Chicken-
- 4 chicken breasts – 1 onion cut up – 2 cloves of garlic – Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning *Season Chicken and place into baking pan. Place onions and garlic on top. Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes at 375’
Fried Chicken-(fish works too)
- 1 chicken breast – 1 Tbsp. of milk – 1 crushed melba toast – Salt & pepper *Dip chicken in milk and coat with crushed melba toast crumbs. Cook in non-stick pan. Salt & pepper or other spices to taste.
Tomato Basil Chicken-
-1 chicken breast cubed – 1 cup chopped tomatoes – ¼ cup of water – 2 Tbsp. of lemon juice – 2 Tbsp. of chopped onion – 2 garlic clove minced – 3 fresh basil leaves sliced – ¼ tsp. oregano, garlic powder, onion powder salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste.
Chili-
-1 lb. of lean ground beef -3 cups of chopped tomatoes -1 ½ cups of water -½ cup of chopped onion -4 garlic cloves minced -tsp of garlic powder -tsp of onion powder -tsp of chili powder -½ tsp of oregano -cayenne pepper to taste.
Chicken Egg Roll
-2-3 big cabbage leaves -1 cup shredded cabbage – dash of onion salt, garlic powder and Chinese Five spice – ½ packet of stevia – 2 melba toast rounds -1 chicken breast cooked and chopped Steam big cabbage leaves for 5 minutes. Move over to side of steamer to make room for shredded cabbage. Steam for 5 min. Remove shredded cabbage to mixing bowl and mix with chicken and spices. Wrap in big cabbage leaves and crunch melba toast on top to give crunch.
Cajun Chicken-
- 2 chicken breasts – a dash of salt & pepper, onion powder, garlic powder – 2 tsp of water. Rub spice mixture into chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour. Grill.
Shake & Bake Talapia or Chicken-
- Rub meat with lemon juice or dip in milk – Crunch up melba toast and mix with seasonings of choice – Coat meat with mixture and bake or grill on George Forman.
Ground Meat Mix-
-Brown 1 lb. ground meat of choice (chicken, turkey, or beef) with seasonings of choice (salt, pepper, garlic, onion salt, spice blend) – add 1/2 chopped sweet onion – add chopped stalk of green onions – add diced tomatoes (about 4 roma size) Add this mix to iceberg lettuce to make lettuce wraps or sprinkle on top of chopped lettuce for salad.

Soups / Salads / Sauces

Great recipes for lunch or dinner, that are quick, easy and delicious.

Chicken Broth Base
-6 100 gram pieces of chicken 9 cups water 1 tsp of each: garlic powder, onion salt, celery salt, poultry seasoning, and pepper 1 Tbsp sea salt Combine ingredients in soup pot and cook until chicken is done. About 35 minutes. Take chicken out and save for recipes. Freeze some in ice cube trays for sauteing vegetables.
Cucumber Apple Salad
-1/2 chopped apple 1 sliced cucumber 2 T. apple cider vinegar 1 T. water garlic salt pepper Stevia (opt) Chop apple and thinly slice cucumber. Combine vinegar and water. Season with garlic salt, pepper and stevia (opt) to taste. Servings: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit.
Grilled Onions
-1 whole sweet onion Sea salt Slice sweet onion and place on preheated George Foreman grill. Sprinkle with sea salt. Grill 4-5 min. until tender and juicy. (Grill with your meat to flavor both the meat & the onion.)
Lemon Zest Asparagus
-1/3 lb. asparagus 1 T. fresh lemon juice Sea salt Ground pepper Rinse asparagus and break off any tough, white bottoms. Cut into 1-2 inch sections, slicing the asparagus at a slight diagonal. Fill med sized pan half way with water and bring to a a boil.. Add the asparagus and reduce heat slightly to a simmer. Parboil the asparagus for exactly 2 min. Drain hot water. While asparagus is still hot, toss them in bowl with lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or room temp. servings: 1 vegetable
Baked Vidalia Onion
-1 Vidalia Onion (med. sized) Sea Salt Pepper Remove the outer layers and roots from onion. Wrap in foil. Bake in Preheated oven at 350 degrees for at least one hour. Remove from foil and season with salt and pepper to taste. servings=1 vegetable
Strawberry Chicken Salad
-3 1/2 oz of lettuce 3 1/2 oz Chicken 6 strawberries, sliced Sweet N Sour Vinaigrette Dressing Grill, bake or steam fry chicken. Slice into bite sized pieces. Put lettuce in bowl with sliced strawberries, put chicken in and toss. Drizzle with Sweet N Sour Vinaigrette, salt, pepper and herbs as desired. Toss till lettuce is coated.
Sweet N Sour Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
- 1-3 Tbs of raw apple cider vinegar salt, pepper 1/2 packet Stevia Mix ingredients then drizzle over salad, spinach, vegetables, or stir fry.
Roasted Asparagus-
-100 grams of asparagus – 1-2 cloves of minced garlic – ½ tsp of parsley – ¼ tsp of oregano – salt & pepper to taste preheat oven to 400. Trim asparagus and lay on non-stick aluminum foil. Add seasonings. Wrap all end of foil making a sealed pocket. Roast for 15-20 minutes.
Tangy Tomato Soup
-1 cup of Chicken bouillon Base – 1 large tomato – 1 clove minced garlic – ½ tsp onion salt – ½ packet of stevia – ½ tsp of basil – salt and pepper to taste Sautee garlic in 1 Tbsp of bouillon base and set aside. Puree tomatoes in blender an then cook over medium heat to a boil. Turn heat to low. Add remaining bouillon and spices. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Chicken vegetable Soup – YUMMY!!!!!
- 6 cups of Chicken Broth Base (see recipe) – 3 100 grams of cooked chopped chicken – 3 stalks of chopped celery – 1 whole sweet onion chopped – 2 handfuls of chopped cabbage – 2 medium sized chopped tomatoes (optional) combine and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetable are tender adding cabbage for the last 10 minutes.
French Onion Soup-
- Saute 1 onion thinly sliced with 3 garlic cloves minced for 10 minutes – Stir in powder stevia ( 1 tsp) – Cook 10 minutes – Add 2 cups of beef broth and bring to a boil. – Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook 20 minutes. – Add salt & pepper to taste.
Sauteed Baby Spinach
- ½ bag of baby spinach – 1 clove of minced garlic – 4 Tbsp. of chicken bouillon Base Saute garlic in 1 Tbsp. of chicken base or water. Add remaining base and spinach and toss till it starts to get soft. Remove before it turns to mush.
Taco Seasoning
- 1 T chili powder – 2 t onion powder – 1 t ground cumin – 1 t garlic powder – 1 t paprika – 1 t ground oregano
Chicken “Gravy”
- 1/2 c homemade broth – 1 grissini – Add 1/4 c broth to small saucepan and bring to boil. – While broth is heating, grind grissini in food processor until it is a powder. (I use my coffee grinder.) -Add the powdered grissini to the pan.
Spicy Mustard Dressing – (delicious!)
- ½ bottle of organic apple cider vinegar – ¾ bottle of amino liquids – 2 tsp of wasabi powder – 2 tsp of dry mustard powder Shake well and keep refrigerated.
Cucumber Salad
- 200g thinly sliced cucumber (or allowed amount) – 1 T vinegar (to taste) – 1 t dill – 1/2 tsp stevia (as needed) – black pepper -Combine all ingredients except cucumber & mix well. -Toss in cucumbers. -Cover & refrigerate. This tastes best if you wait at least one hour before serving.
Taco Salad
-2 cups of chopped romaine lettuce -100 grams of lean ground beef -½ tsp garlic salt -¼ tsp of chili seasoning – crunched up melba toast *Saute ground beef and spices. Sprinkle on top of lettuce and top with crumble melba toast.
Cucumber Salad
- 1 large cucumber – 4 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar – ¼ tsp garlic powder – dash of pepper – ½ tsp of onion salt – 1 Tbsp of dried parsley – 1 packet of stevia • Combine vinegar, spices, and stevia. Toss with cucumbers and marinate for 1 hour in refrigerator.
Slaw-
-2 cups shredded cabbage -Dressing to taste *Toss and chill.
Creole Cucumbers (chicken)
2 cups of sliced cucumbers 1/8 tsp of Creole Seasoning *Mix and serve optional, add chopped cooked chicken
Chopped Salad-
-Chop up Cabbage Pick lady apples English cucumber (less seeds) Sweet onion Celery Cooked asparagus (optional) Add Dressing and toss
Citrus Tomato Salsa-
- 1 large chopped tomato – 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice – 1/8 tsp celery salt – 1/8 tsp chile powder – 3 drops of clear stevia – 1 tsp of fresh cilantro – 1/8 cup of Dressing (see recipe) combine and refrigerate
Steak Marinade-
- 1tsp of lemon juice – 1 tsp of fresh cilantro – 1 ½ tsp of spice blend – ¾ tsp of chili powder rub into steak
Dressing (can use as marinade too for meat and vegetables and for all salads)
-2/3 cup unfiltered apple cider vinegar – 1/3 cup of lemon juice – 1 Tbsp. of water – Add to taste: salt & pepper, dried shallots, garlic powder, onion salt, chives, dried cilantro, parsley, basil – Stevia (plain or Valencia orange) start with 1 dropper full and add to taste.
Meat Marinades-
-Apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, or balsamic vinegar mixed with spice and herbs of choice. Broil or grill

Desserts / Drinks / Snacks

Fun recipes, that will satisfy any cravings, but will continue to keep you on track with the hCG protocol.

Hot Apple Cider
-4 apples 5 C water 4 packets Stevia 1 tsp cinnamon (opt) can add cloves or pumpkin spices too Place 4 sliced apples in a sauce pan and cover with water. Put sweetener, cinnamon, vanilla and any other spices you like. Simmer over mediumheat for 30–40 minutes, or until apples are soft. Remove apples and divide into 4 baggies to use as a fruit snack. Serve the cider in small mug. Store remaining cider in fridge and drink up to 1 cup a day.
Strawberry Sorbet
-When off protocol I’ll add banana or fresh pineapple, but it’s just as good without. The kids love this one, too! – Allotted amount of strawberries – Juice of 1 lemon – sugar substitute (as needed) – water (if needed) 1. Freeze fresh strawberries about 1 hour. 2. Blend fresh frozen strawberries, lemon juice & sugar substitute in blender until very well blended. 3. You can serve immediately or place in freezer to allow it to firm up even further.
Candied Apples
-4 apples – 4 packets of truvia or stevia – 1 tsp. of cinnamon – 2 cups of water – 1 tsp of vanilla Place 4 apples in a baking dish. Pour the water over top. Sprinkle sweetener and cinnamon over apples. Bake at 350 degrees for an hour. Take out of oven and add vanilla to the liquid and stir. Take apples out and pour sweetened water mixture over apple and enjoy!
Strawberry shortcake-
- plain melba toast – add 1 drop of stevia (vanilla crème flavor) – top with sliced strawberry – add another drop of stevia (vanilla crème flavor)
Onion Rings-
-½ sliced onion rings – 1 finely crushed melba toast – 1 Tbsp of skim milk -1/4 tsp cayenne pepper salt & pepper Preheat oven to 450’. In small bowl add milk, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper to make batter. In a small separate bowl place crushed melba toast. Place rings in batter bowl and toss to coat fully. Let sit in batter for couple minutes. Dip each ring into the melba toast powder. Place on cookie sheet lined with foil. Cook for 7 minutes, then flip and cook 7 more minutes.
Citrus Tomato Salsa-
- 1 large chopped tomato – 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice – 1/8 tsp celery salt – 1/8 tsp chile powder – 3 drops of clear stevia – 1 tsp of fresh cilantro – 1/8 cup of dressing (see recipe under Soups, Salads, Sauces) combine and refrigerate
Chips and Salsa
- make pico de gallo mixture with diced tomatoes, onions, fresh cilantro. – Use melba toast as chips
Strawberry/orange smoothie- FAVORITE
- 1 cup of frozen or fresh strawberries – ½ orange or 1/3 cup of real orange juice (not from concentrate) – ¾ cup of crushed ice – Stevia flavor of choice (1/2 dropper full or 1 packet) – (optional) 1 handful of frozen spinach leaves (you won’t even be able to taste these) Blend in blender till smooth
Soda-
-Carbonated or not sparkling water 10-15 drops of flavored stevia
lemonade
- 1 cup water – 2 Tbsp of lemon juice – 10 drops of plain stevia – 10 drops of lemon stevia
Orange Julius
- 1 orange – ice – 5-10 drops vanilla creme liquid stevia (to taste) – water (as needed) 1. Peel orange and place orange sections in blender. 2. Add about a handful of ice. 3. Blend. 4. Add vanilla creme stevia. 5. Blend to desired consistency. Add water as needed.
Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
- 1 cup of frozen strawberries – ¼ cup lemon juice – 1 cup of ice – 10 drops of Lemon stevia – 10 drops of plain stevia *Blend in blender till smooth
Iced Fruity Green Tea-
- Boil 1 cup of water – Soak 5 green tea bags for 3-5 minutes (3 pomegranate-raspberry and 2 mangosteen or mix and match) – Pour into 2 quart pitcher and fill with water – Add juice of 2 lemons (about 1/3 to ½ cup) – Add 4-5 droppers full of stevia (plain or flavored, we like apricot nectar, Valencia orange, and lemon)

HCG Diet Benefits

There are many benefits found in the HCG dietthat are not found in fad diets.

· Testosterone levels are slightly elevated and metabolism is increased
· A redistribution of fat is realized and one notices a decrease of flabby fatty areas
· There is no starvation from lack of calories because the body is
· naturally fulfilled
· Fat burning without compromising muscle is produced
· An increased libido in both men and women have been reported
· A decreased craving for sweets
· Inexpensive and simple program to follow

Most people find that by using normal diets, even in combination with exercise, it is a chore to keep useless fats from reappearing. The constant battle of trying to produce energy may lead to diet protein drinks and spending more money just to keep from feeling fatigued and tired. The time tested HCG protocol lets you enjoy naturally induced energy while reaping the benefits of weight loss. Your unneeded fat stores will be released into the blood stream and eliminated without a tinge of hunger.

Homeopathic HCG products have been approved by the FDA for treatment of regulating menstruation and as a conception aid but have not been approved specifically for weight loss. As time progresses and more studies are completed, weight loss may be added to the list of assets. Always check with your physician before beginning any type of diet to make sure there are no underlying medical problems. It has been determined by medical specialists that the HCG diet does not have an adverse affect with any medications, including birth control.

For more information on the research conducted by Dr. Simeons, you can read his book titled Pounds and Inches that was published and released in the 1970s. The HCG diet makes sense and is a natural way to lose weight without losing muscle, protein and vitamins. Designed for both women and men, you will realize your potential for healthy weight loss and how to control in an amazing short amount of time.

It takes years of intense study of the human body to realize the balance of metabolism, fat cells and side effects that can result in weight loss while staying healthy. The HCG diet was discovered quite by accident by Doctor A.T.W. Simeons over 50 years ago as he worked to cure malnutrition in underdeveloped villages.

HCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin is the hormone that Simeons discovered in pregnant women. While observing healthy women during their pregnancy, he noticed that as soon as the child was born, the health of the mother began to deteriorate. There had to be a reason and this is when HCG was discovered. This naturally occurring hormone is created by the body to nourish and protect the fetus by taking the stored fat reserves and changing to nutrition for the placenta. If this new discovery could actually drain fat cells and transform to positive natural energy, it might actually help people with obesity.

Why It’s Good For You?

There are three different types of fat found in the body. Structural fat is found nestled between the skin and organs and is necessary as a protective layer. Normal reserve fat is the layer that supplies the body with energy when calorie intake is too low. The abnormal fat is what forms as extra fat in hips, waist, thighs and buttocks and is not used for anything. This is the only fat that is consumed by HCG. Many ask why a low calorie diet would not lead to the same results. The facts are simple. By starving your body of protein and vitamins, it will take whatever is needed from any type of fat, including structural and normal reserve fats. This is why once you stop a low calorie diet, not only are lean muscles destroyed but the weight comes back with a vengeance as abnormal fat. Nothing was really accomplished except for redistributing the fat.

The HCG fat release programconsists of three different phases. The first phase consists of building up your fat reserves by eating as much as you like for two days while beginning the treatment of HCG drops. After this, phase two is started. For the next 23 to 40 days, a 500-calorie diet consisting of vegetables, fruits and two meals of 3.5 oz. of protein are followed while taking the HCG. Phase three is the maintenance part of the diet and a new way of living. Each as much as you want as long as starches and sugar are eliminated.

The reason for Phase 1 is to get the HCG circulating in the body before the regiment begins. After two days, the brain will have had ample time to know that the release of fat is to start. Adding to the fat reserves during this period is crucial by signaling the HCG of what process needs addressed. As you enter into Phase 2 of the program, an average weight loss of 1-2 pounds per day will be seen. You continue for the amount of days that it takes to get to a desired weight. Going into Phase 3, continue on the 500-calorie diet for two days to allow the HCG to completely leave your system. No more treatments should then be needed.

Clinics and physicians have used the HCG protocol successfully for many years. Measured injections of this hormone in combination of a strict lean diet have brought about life changing results in many people that have tried several different diets. But this was a very expensive way to lose weight. Laboratories have now been able to create a homeopathically prepared natural medicine that can be used without the medical supervision once required. Through manufacturing small quantities of HCG and diluting, once toxic side effects have been eliminated.

Depression
Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD)
Manic-Depressive Disorders
Neuropathic Pain (also includes peripheral diabetic neuropathic pain)

Also, there are some other disorders that are treated with antidepressants. They are as follows;

Fibromyalgia
Chronic Urticaria (hives)
Tourette Syndrome
Binge Eating Disorder

These are the various disorders and diseases that are treated with antidepressants. However, there are certain side-effects of these antidepressants. Different people react differently to the antidepressants. This is the reason that certain side-effects are seen in some people and not all. Out of the many side-effects, weight loss and gain are the major ones. Read more on antidepressants and weight loss.

Antidepressants and Weight Gain
Weight gain is a major side-effect of antidepressant drugs. However, the exact relation between weight gain/weight loss and antidepressants is not known yet known. Almost all the antidepressants cause weight gain. However, there are very few antidepressants that cause weight loss. Rather, these antidepressants cause only some amount of weight loss. Otherwise, there are antidepressants that keep the weight neutral.

Now you will be wondering are there any antidepressants that do not cause weight gain? Let us get to know the answer of this question. SSRIs is a class of antidepressants that are used to treat depression. Drugs like, Prozac, Paxil, Luox and Celexa are the popular SSRIs that are used as an antidepressant drug. Prozac may cause weight loss in the people who are taking this drug. But, people lose only a small amount of weight and major weight loss is not seen in any of them. Another antidepressant that has reported weight loss is Wellbrutin. Wellbrutin often causes loss of appetite and weight loss along with vomiting and nausea. Many people who do not want to follow diet and exercise programs, are using antidepressants for weight loss. However, it is highly dangerous to take these drugs without a prescription. Many people are bypassing a doctor’s consultation for these drugs and taking them to reduce weight. Antidepressants that do not cause weight loss or weight gain are Effexor, Cymbalta and Serzone.

Antidepressants that do not Cause Weight Gain
In short, there are antidepressant medicines that don’t cause weight gain. But the main question is, that ‘Is a particular antidepressant working for your depression?’ If any depressant is causing weight gain, you can ask your doctor about a suitable diet and workout routine. If the problem of weight gain becomes a serious issue, then you can ask him to change the antidepressant. Apart from the side-effects of weight gain and weight loss, there are many side-effects of antidepressants. They include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sexual health problems and constipation.

In the end I would like to suggest that taking antidepressants for weight loss is a very bad solution for reducing weight. Instead, go for a healthy diet and a good exercise routine. This will keep you more healthy than taking antidepressants and suffering from the unwanted side-effects. Keep in mind that drugs and medicines are not meant for reducing or gaining weight. They are meant for treating diseases. It is advisable to have a healthy weight loss rather than taking antidepressants that do not actually cause any weight loss.

Healthy Weight Gain Supplements for Women

Today, a wide range of weight gain supplements are available such as, the weight gain pills for women, protein powders, weight gainers, carbohydrate powder and many more. While choosing any kind of supplements, it is of immense importance to make sure that they are safe and do not cause any serious side effects. Moreover, it should be kept in mind that supplements are not the substitutes for a healthy diet and exercise. They can only assist a healthy diet to increase your body weight; supplements alone cannot ensure increase in body weight. If you are following a healthy, weight gain diet, which is rich in protein, essential fatty acids and carbohydrates, then you can take the help of following weight gain supplements for women.

Protein Powders
Protein is the building block of muscle tissues and hence, is crucial for healthy weight gain. Weight gain that results mainly from increase in body fat is not healthy. Instead, weight gain that results from gain in lean muscles is healthy and this is possible when the body gets enough protein. Therefore, protein supplements are considered as some of the best supplements for someone trying to gain weight. Protein powder or supplement comes mainly in four types, whey protein, egg protein, soy protein and casein. But, some protein supplements can combine all these four types of proteins and they are known as blend or blended protein.

Branched Chain Amino Acids
Amino acids are the basic components of protein, and branched chain amino acids are the amino acids, with non linear aliphatic side chain. They are are essential for gaining weight. They help to maintain muscles or prevent the breakdown of muscle tissues. This is why these amino acid supplements are so important to maintain a healthy body weight.

Weight Gainers
Weight gainer is one of the most important natural weight gain supplements for women. Weight gainers are basically a combination of protein powder, carbohydrate powder and fats. These supplements are great for increasing the total calorie intake. You can also make your own weight gainers by mixing protein and carbohydrate powder. Weight gainers can be mixed with water or milk to make weight gain shakes. These can be used to replace one or two meals in a day, if you are eating five to six meals daily.

Creatine and Glutamine Supplements
Creatine is an amino acid produced by our body to supply energy to the muscles. It can be found in the muscle tissues and it helps to increase the availability of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) to enhance the level of energy. Glutamine is another amino acid, found abundantly in the muscle tissues. Supplements of both creatine and glutamine have been found to work well for increasing muscle mass in both men and women.

Multivitamin Supplements
No matter how much you try, you won’t be able to gain weight successfully, if you are deficient in essential vitamins. So, if you feel that your diet is not providing adequate amounts of all the essential vitamins and minerals required for the vital body functions, then you can consider taking supplementation. However, be sure to take multivitamin supplements in the appropriate dosage and under the supervision of your physician, as overdose can result in many side effects.

Essential Fatty Acids
To gain weight, you have to consume foods that are high in healthy or essential fatty acids like, unsaturated fatty acids and omega-3 essential fatty acids. It is possible to gain weight by consuming excess of junk and fatty foods, which however is not a healthy option. But, the foods that are high in essential fatty acids such as, olive oil, nuts, avocados, flaxseed oil, seeds and fish should be included in the diet. Along with such foods that make you gain weight, you can consider to take essential fatty acids supplements.

So, these are some of the best weight gain supplements for women. However, be sure to combine these supplements with a high calories diet and the appropriate exercise program. A diet that can provide calories in excess of what is required for carrying out the various functions of the body can ensure increase in body weight. To gain weight, you should eat more, about 5 to 6 meals a day and reduce the level of stress and get enough rest or sleep. Also get yourself checked up to rule out the possibility of any chronic disease, which can prevent you from gaining weight. As far as the supplements are concerned, consider to consult a physician or nutritionist to know more about the various supplements and find out the one that is suitable for you. Hope this article provided some useful weight gain tips for girls and women.

The oil extracted from krills is sold as a nutritional supplement. The extracted oil is available in the form of capsules which can be purchased from any drug store.

Krill Oil Benefits

Krill oil has a great nutritional value. One can get a wide range of benefits by including krill oil supplements in their diet. Krill oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, an antioxidant known as astaxanthin and small amounts of vitamin A, vitamin D and vitamin E. Let’s look at the benefits of the individual constituents.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Krill oil is a source of omega-3 fatty acids, mainly Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). These two acids are present in phospholipids which provide easy absorption in the cell. Docosahexaenoic acid provides a lot of different health benefits. It is an essential component required during pregnancy. Studies have shown that DHA helps in development of the brain and eye of the fetus. It controls the cholesterol level thus minimizing the risk of heart attacks, hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases. It also helps lower blood sugar levels. DHA has proved to ease the inflammation due to rheumatoid arthritis. The fatty acid EPA, with the help of enzymes, produces prostaglandins which play a key role in the functioning of the brain and the nervous system. DHA and EPA have also proved beneficial in certain brain and mental disorders like autism, dyslexia and other cognition problems.

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Omega-3 Fish Oil Benefits
Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids
Omega-3 Fish Oil dosage

Astaxanthin
Krills feed on phytoplanktons which produce astaxanthin, a bright red-colored pigment which is responsible for the reddish pink color of the krills. Astaxanthin present in krill is 100% esterified and hence is absorbed completely in the body. It crosses the blood-brain barrier and protects the brain and central nervous system from free radical damage. It protects the eye and skin from the harmful UV radiation. It also helps in regulating the hormones and proves beneficial in reducing the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.

Vitamins in Krill Oil
Krill oil supplements contain vitamins like – vitamin A, vitamin D and vitamin E, though they are present in small amounts, and its a good appetite suppressant also. As these vitamins are fat soluble, they are easily absorbed in the body.

Other Benefits of Krill Oil

Cures skin problems like eczema and helps keep the skin healthy
Increases concentration and improves memory
Anti-aging
Enhances mood
Promotes liver health
Makes the immune system stronger

Fish Oil vs Krill Oil

Many of you might be wondering why use krill oil when fish oil has been so popular over the years. Krill oil supplements have almost the same properties as that of fish oil supplements. There can be no real comparison between the two, as both have nearly the same constituents, only in varying proportions. But there are a few differences between the two. Let us have a look at them.

Krill oil is absorbed readily in our body unlike fish oil and hence there’s no after taste or ‘fish burps’.
Fish oil is not present in the phospholipid form and hence a higher dose is required. Read more on fish oil dosage.
Krill oil has better antioxidant potency than fish oil.
Krill oil is more resistant to oxidation, hence it has a longer shelf life.
The EPA content in krill oil is higher, which aids in healthy function of brain.
Krill oil is more expensive than the common fish oil.
As krill oil supplements are made from krills obtained in the Antarctic region, they are less vulnerable to mercury contamination.

Read more on fish oil benefits and its side effects.

Krill Oil Dangers

Despite all the benefits mentioned above, there are some krill oil dangers. As krill oil has high fatty acid content, the common side effects can be loose stools, diarrhea or indigestion. People allergic to shell fishes, on intake of krill oil supplements, can experience severe pain in the abdomen, swelling of the face and neck, irritation in the throat or tongue, fainting or light headedness. Krill oil has been seen to interfere with blood thinning medicines, so if you are taking any of those like aspirin or warfarin, avoid using krill oil supplements. Krill oil has not been in the market for long and hence it is not time tested. More research is required to determine the benefits of krill oil. Hence it is advisable to consult a doctor before taking krill oil supplements.

While choosing krill oil supplements see that you go for the one which does not include any artificial dyes and colors. The results of krill oil supplements may vary from person to person. And don’t forget that they have to be taken for a long time in order to see the desired effects. So do not come to any conclusion by popping just one or two krill oil capsules.

Fun Fitness Activities for Adults

Apart from the usual workouts, there are several different ideas that can help in physical fitness. Here are some ideas on fun fitness activities for high school students, teenagers and adults.

Trekking
If you love adventure and going for small picnics, why not go trekking with a small / large group. Choose a spot and make arrangement picnic style. Along with trekking, you can have fun doing other adventure sports available there like rock climbing or rappelling. This activity helps in overall exercise of the body.

Dancing
Do you know that dancing can also be one of the best fun fitness activities for teenagers and adults? Any type of dance is good for overall fitness. You can also join aerobic dance classes and have fun together dancing as well as exercising together. You can even call friends together, put on music and enjoy!

Swimming
Swimming is the best exercise and fun fitness activities for people of any age group. Even swimming for a half hour can burn sufficient amounts of calories and help in weight loss. Secondly swimming can tone up muscles and enhance one’s strength. Swimming with family or friends, participating in swimming competitions, are fun activities that can be even carried out daily.

Fun Fitness Activities for Kids

The above mentioned can also be considered as activities for adults, lets take a look at some fitness activities for children. The following are some interesting activities for children

Hiking
A walk through the nature, on the mountains, forests, etc. is one of the best fitness activities for kids. They also get to learn a lot from the surroundings and will have an open area to play. Arranging a hiking expedition with same age group children and teenagers is a good option.

Relay
If you do not wish to travel, then you can arrange a relay or an obstacle race in the playground or the courtyard. A simple relay like collecting articles on the way and reaching the finishing point can be one of the fun fitness activities for toddlers. Secondly, three legged race, skipping race, can also be arranged as they are full of fun!

Hula Hooping
Hula hoop exercises are known since long time are popular even today. All you need to do is buy hula hoops of proper size for the kids, and enjoy hooping around. Secondly, there are several hula hoop games that you can arrange. One of the them is to make a circle by holding hands and try to pass the ring from one point to the other.

Apart from these, some other fun fitness activities for adults and children include tug-of-war, martial arts, running and hopping races, jumping jacks, etc. So, forget your gym, catch out your friends and enjoy with these interesting forms of exercises. Good luck!

However, there are a variety of appetite suppressant diet pills that one can use to get rid of extra pounds but we will be discussing in this article about the Prescription Diet Pill Adipex which is wide popular for producing quick and effective results.

What is Adipex?

Adipex, also named as Adipex-P is one of the best Prescription Diet Pills that acts as an appetite suppressant and helps lose weight by reducing hunger.

Who can take Adipex-P?

Adipex is meant for all those who are excessively overweight or obese and have chances of developing high blood pressure, diabetes and other similar serious health conditions.

Usage instructions

Adipex Diet Pills are meant for short duration only and therefore should be taken as per the prescription of a physician or doctor.

Chemical Composition

Adipex or Adipex-P contains 37.5mg Phentermine hydrochloride and hence, sometimes also referred as Adipex 37.5mg.

How Adipex Works37.5mg

Adipex stimulates central nervous system, affects neurotransmitters in the body and decreases the appetite by creating the feeling of fullness in user. Thus by suppressing or controlling the hunger, it helps users reduce weight.

Potential Side-effects of Adipex

Although, delivering quite effective weight loss results, Adipex-P also poses some adverse effects like Constipation, drowsiness, vomiting, irritability, nausea, dizziness, mental depression, tremors, restlessness, sleeplessness, light heartedness  , increase in blood pressure, dry mouth, etc

Word of caution

It is strictly advised thatAdipex-P must be consumed under complete supervision of a qualified physician or family doctor who has a fair idea of the medical history and present health condition of person. In this way, one can prevent any possible side-effects and get effective results.