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HCG Protocol

Reader Reviews: Pros and Cons of the Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) Diet

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From va_cowgirl

Updated July 23, 2010

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Diet Programs From the Thyroid Patient Perspective

Name of the Diet/Weight Loss Program or Service: 

HCG Protocol

When did you follow this diet/weight loss program?: 

Since January 2010

Website/URL:: 

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/HcgDieters

My Review 

My doctor recommended the HCG Protocol but wanted hundreds of dollars a month to do it through him. I got the HCG and did it on my own. This protocol was written 50 years ago by an Italian doctor and it claims to reset the hypothalmus. The specific program takes all the junk out of the diet and heals the body. I lost 100 lbs since January 2010 on this protocol. Google "Pounds & Inches" for more information. This program is the obesity cure. I am hypothyroid, have low adrenals, CFIDS and was still able to lose 100 pounds on this program.

Did you successfully lose weight on this diet? 

Yes

How much weight did you lose so far? 

More than 100 lbs

Pros for Thyroid Patients? 

The HCG Protocol resets the hypothalmus. Many thyroid patients are able to reduce or eliminate their medications.

Cons for Thyroid Patients? 

None

Would you recommend this to a friend? 

Yes

Mary Shomon, Thyroid Disease Guide, says:

Congratulations on the weight loss!

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