What is Hcg? 

(Stenman, Alfthan, Ranta, Vartiainen, Jalkanen & Seppala) In the 1950s, a British doctor working in Italy, Dr. Simeons, discovered that small amounts of Hcg (125 mIU/ml) in his obese patients resulted in rapid and lasting weight loss without hunger or apparent negative lasting side-effects. Since that time, thousands of men and women have used the Simeons protocol to successfully reduce.

Dr. Simeons wrote Obesity. Free copies of this manuscript are available online, or you may borrow a copy from this office.

The Hcg may be administered by injection with a small insulin needle once per day. A non-injected alternative is to place hCG under the tongue (sublingually) twice per day. Vitamin B may be used in conjunction with the Hcg in selective cases. Combined with other mind-body modalities or alone, Hcg can mobilize abnormal fat stores to be used as fuel while the client adopts a very low calorie intake diet (VLCI) for a short time. 

Why use Hcg for weight release?

Where other approaches to weight loss have failed, Hcg can help people regain control of their life!

• An average of a pound per day is released
• Typically there is little to no hunger
• Results are immediate
• The program helps eliminate sugar cravings
• The program ‘resets’ the hypothalamus to a new set point

Who may be a candidate for this program?

For a lot of people, simple alterations in dietary and exercise habits will result in weight loss. For these people, nutritional counseling, supplements, hypnosis, and/or an exploration of new and engaging exercise routines will change bad habits and pounds will disappear. Others can eat appropriate amounts of healthy food and enjoy an active lifestyle and still gain weight. These are the people who will benefit most from a program that includes Hcg. There are still others who have other imbalances that require a licensed medical health professional to assist them in making other medical changes…such as those with thyroid issues or diabetics. While these individuals must be more closely monitored due to the rapid changes likely to take place on the protocol, a doctor can determine if the program is right for them.

What can I expect if I am a suitable candidate?

Step 1:
Each client will be medically evaluated by Dr. Meress or staff to determine if the program is suitable and if modifications must be made to accommodate the client’s particular health needs. At this point, other integrative wellness opportunities may or may not be discussed as well. (See below.)

Step 2:
Program Coordinator KimWildner will meet with clients to discuss the program, answer questions and gather further information to customize and optimize the weight release experience. You will be given handouts to help with selection of food choices. In some cases, these may vary slightly from the original Dr. Simeons Pounds and Inches manuscript where Dr.Meress feels that would be beneficial to a specific health profile.

Step 3:
Once the Hcg is prescribed, you begin the VLCI (Very Low Calorie Intake) portion of the program. This portion of the program lasts from 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the amount of weight loss desired. It is essential that the protocol be followed exactly. The food amounts and selections are very precise. Remember, this is not a diet in the way we typically think of it! ‘Cheating’ doesn’t just set you back; it could derail your attempts completely. The good news is that while the program does take commitment, it is much easier to follow with the assistance of Hcg.

Your program coordinator will meet with you weekly to address any challenges you may face, and if you need a change in prescription or other medical interventions, you will be supported there as well. At those weekly meetings a nurse, physician’s assistant and/or program coordinator will monitor your progress and your health. These weekly check-ins also offer an opportunity to schedule hypnosis, acupuncture, infrared sauna, colonic or IV therapy appointments if desired or suggested by the doctor. 

Step 4:
Begin the stabilization portion of your program. This partof the program lasts a minimum of 6 weeks. During the first part of this phase, there is no starch or sugar allowed. Slowly, these things, in moderation, are added. It may sound like a daunting task to avoid ‘white foods’, but you’ll be amazed at how your body and mind have changed by that time! For persons desiring to release 20 - 40 lbs., this may complete the program. The average weight release is approximately 10-15% of a person’s body weight per ‘round’. If a person wishes to release more weight, they may do more ‘rounds’ after consulting with the doctor and program coordinator.

 Your responsibility:

• Daily weigh in
• Daily food chart
• Daily diary of mood, activity, challenges and triumphs
• No nonsense commitment to the program