Posted by: omahamedspa on: October 15, 2009
Moods – I have observed that some people on the Hcg OWL Diet do have bouts of increased irritability, and feeling “short fused”. Fortunately these episodes are typically brief. The vast majority of people on the feel great, with an increased sense of well being, improved sleep and a sense of empowerment from losing weight. [...]
Posted by: omahamedspa on: October 14, 2009
Simeon stated that the use of body creams and lotions would interfere with the success of the Hcg Diet. What does modern medicine have to say about that 60 years later? When a moisturizer, cream, lotion or sunscreen is applied to the skin, there is ready absorption into the epidermis (the outer layer of skin). [...]
Posted by: omahamedspa on: October 14, 2009
Dr. Simeon advocated “Fat Loading” on Day 1 & 2 of starting Hcg for the first time. Simeon provided his explanation for why fat loading works. The reality is that we do not know how it works, or if it is even necessary. After following over 1700 people over the past 2 and 1/2 years [...]
Posted by: omahamedspa on: October 14, 2009
Dr. Simeon was concerned that daily administration of Hcg could result in immunity, resulting in loss of effectiveness of Hcg. This is the reason that he administered Hcg 6 days per week, followed by 1 day off. Furthermore, he wanted a pause of at least 2 weeks after each Simeon cycle. Keep in mind that [...]
Posted by: omahamedspa on: October 14, 2009
What is considered “low calorie dieting”? Is it safe? How does that allow you to lose weight? What is a safe rate of weight loss? These are all questions that you should be asking before you start a Hcg Diet program. The Simeon Protocol, now over 60 years old, is clearly out of date. Simeon [...]
Posted by: omahamedspa on: October 14, 2009
I use the term “Simeonite” to refer to anyone who strictly adheres to the beliefs and protocols of Dr. Simeon. As the originator of the Hcg Diet, Simeon was helpful to introduce the use of Hcg as an appetite suppressant to those of us wanting to lose weight. His book is readily available to read [...]