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Does Homeopathic HCG Work?
By WeightLossUser | June 2, 2009
Recently Homeopathic HCG has become a hot new way to lose weight. Part of the reason for its popularity is that many people are seeking to do Dr. Simeon’s HCG Protocol for weight loss but are reluctant to inject themselves on a daily basis with the HCG hormone. In addition, the HCG hormone is expensive, hard to locate and requires a doctor’s prescription (or ordering it from an overseas pharmacy which takes 6 weeks to deliver if it is not confiscated by customs officials).
Some physicians like myself, have discovered that people are getting comparable results using the HCG hormone injections. and the Homeopathic version of HCG. The difference between the two treatments is that the HCG hormone is made into a homeopathic remedy (diluted hundreds of times and potentized) so that it is an energetic imprint of the original substance that works in the body on an energetic level.
I know of at least once vocal critic of using Homeopathic HCG for weight loss. She warns her newsletter list frequently that homeopathic remedies only work by reversing symptoms and therefore is not applicable for weight loss. Indeed, classical homeopathy invented by Dr. Hahnemann in the 1800′s works like this: if you have a rash and itchy skin and you can try homeopathic Rhus Tox (poison ivy) and it can help your symptoms disappear. Homeopathy works by giving rememdies that would normally cause symptoms in a well person can cancel out those symptoms in someone with those symptoms. Strange but true.
So how would homeopathic HCG fit into this method? It doesn’t. However, Homeopathy works in many ways besides reversing symptoms. For example, there is a type of homeopathy called Oligotherapy which provides very small doses of vitamins, minerals, supplements and hormones that can be very powerful in nudging the body in the direction of health.
Homeopathy has several other categories of remedies each of which has a different method of action such as Miasms, Sarcodes, Liquitrophics, Hormetics Restoratives, Allersodes, and Isodes.
This critic also states that homeopathic HCG does not provide enough HCG to actually work and the only weight loss that occurs is due to the 500 calorie diet which will actually cause harm to the hypothalamus for being on a very low calorie diet.
This is not true. The studies that compare those who go on a 500 calorie diet with and without the HCG hormone show that those who take the HCG experience little to no hunger, have a resculpting effect on the body, show more inches lost, show a large decrease in emotional eating and binge eating. This proves that the HCG hormone has a significant effect on the body. Furthermore, those who use homeopathic HCG also experience these same advantages.
Sometimes I visit HCG Forums and see people posting messages that Homeopathic HCG does not work. I ask them if they have used it or tried it on patients and the answer is always “No.” I have not found a single critic who has had any experience with the Homeopathic version and I would love for any critics to show me their data if they have any that supports their views.
I fear that this protocol, as miraculous as it is, can be a bit cult-like and the people who use it can be quite dogmatic about following it exactly as Simeon’s wrote in his HCG Bible. To me, this is dangerous, if we do not want to stay in the dark ages we always needs to be open to experimentation and continual improvement. In my medial opinion, there is much room for improvement on Simeon’s protocol. In my book on Homeopathic HCG, I have added suggestions to his protocol to reflect what we know about biochemistry, physiology, physics and nutrition and most importantly, natural medicine in the 21st century and I hope to see his work continually improving as science advances.
Does Homeopathic Hormone treatment work? Yes it works and it works well. I observed a physician in Scottsdale, Arizona for three months and his specialty was using homeopathic hormone treatment for all sorts of hormone conditions. He had a waiting list of 6 months due to the efficacy of his therapies with no side-effects.
We are continually collecting data from those who have done both the full strength HCG and the homeopathic version and they are reporting to me that they are getting the same results from both versions. All the health care practitioners that I have spoken with who are using homeopathic HCG are also getting the same positive results.
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Dr. Kendra Pearsall is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor specializing in natural weight loss. Check out http://www.ENLITA.com for more great tips on how to lose weight and for information on the Enlita Weight Loss Program.
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October 10th, 2009 at 5:34 am
Hi there.
I am on Round 3 now of HCG Homeopathic.
I released (not lost, which might include FIND, as in Lost and Found Dept)…55 pounds thus far.
I started Round 1 on April 1, 2009 at 280 pounds.
I have kept extensive, daily Excel spreadsheet data on weights, eating, etc.
One of the tabs in my spreadsheet is “Estimates”, in which I map out the future rounds and my goal..
As of my latest calculations, it seems that I will reach goal with seven rounds, with an expected drop of 20 pounds each round forthcoming, and reach my goal of 125 pounds, a drop of 150 pounds, on August 8, 2010.
I was not using homepathic exclusively.
On my first round I was injecting, but on Day 19, I just couldn’t stab myself any longer, so switched over.
First three weeks after Round 1, I stabilized well. In the next break of three weeks, I gained a net of 4 pounds.
On the second round, I started with homeopathic and then switched toward the end of the round to injections because I wasn’t making the progress I had hoped for. I extended that round, and then had trouble also with maintenance, gaining up to 12 pounds over my LIW. I was frantic and panicked.
I cut the break to six weeks instead of eight.
This time, I have started round 3 with two injections left over from Round 2 that I froze, while I wait for my homeopathic to arrive. I also have a few drops of the homeopathic that I froze also.
This time, I plan to do short, 23-day rounds and 6 weeks in between, since I have been assured that homeopathic does not have the immunity issues that the injections have (do you agree?).
I plan to use MCT short chain triglyceride coconut oil, not sure how much, since I feel Dr. S. was not clear on the importance of good fat.
I would like to receive your newsletter, as I need to learn as much as I can about this wonderful solution to the obesity problem that has plagued me and many others for so many years!
I am happy to answer any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Shulamite (not my real name)
November 16th, 2009 at 12:01 am
I just started the homeopathic hcg and just finished the 2 days of binge eating and lost 3 lbs and I did eat all the carbs and fat, just could’nt eat alot. I’m on the first day of the 500 calorie diet. So far so good. I definatly think this hcg is a major breakthrough for obesity. I would like to recieve your newsletter also so that I can learn more. Thank you,
Karen
April 13th, 2010 at 12:57 am
I’m on the fourth day of the diet, the second day on the 500 calorie diet, I gained 1.2 lbs during the 2 days of bing and lost 1 lbs in the first day of 500 calorie. I would love to receive your newsletter. Thanks
July 13th, 2010 at 7:54 am
Please sign me up for your newletter. I am in the process of doing my research and believe I have determined I am going to try the homeopathic HCG program. Your newsletter will be a great resource. Thank you.
August 6th, 2010 at 4:15 am
I am on day 7 of homeopathic HCG. At first I thought it wasn’t really working for me because I was still hungry and also feeling dizzy and light-headed. By day 5 I was ready to quit. Then I decided to up my dosage to 7 drops 6 times a day, and also to increase my calorie intake to 600, which seems much more comfortable. Now it seems to be working much better. I weight 129 and want to lose 10 pounds. I have lost 5 so far. I’m wondering if those who don’t have as much fat to lose aren’t giving off enough fat to keep them from being hungry at 500 calories?