HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) is a hormone found in all women, though pregnant women have the levels double every two days reaching millions of units. This hormone allows the body to mobilize fat and use it as energy for both mother and fetus. This acts as a "fail-safe" mechanism when energy is needed immediately. Although it is known as the pregnancy hormone, HCG has many function and is used medically to treat a variety of conditions.

The use of HCG in the treatment of obesity was first discovered by the late British physician, Dr. A. T. W. Simeons in 1954, while practicing in Rome, Italy. In addition to rapid weight loss, Simeons noticed several important factors including the lack of symptoms one would expect from a patient on a very low calorie diet. His patients had no headaches, weakness, hunger pains, or irritability as as the low calorie diet was combined with HCG.

For weight loss in Tulsa, only a small amount of HCG is used to capitalize on the same mechanism as pregnancy. Using HCG in this way does not mimic pregnancy; but in fact, can be safely used by both men and women. Just as in pregnancy, it helps reduce the craving for food by making stored fat available for metaboism, thus aiding in the ability to adhere to a rigid diet program. About 2,000 to 4,000 calories a day is released in to the bloodstream, allowing for a low calorie per day diet without experiencing fatigue, weakness or hunger. Think about the last time you consumed a high fat meal. Chances are you felt quite full for along time.

The biggest controversy about HCG diet is the strict, very low calorie diet of 800-1200 calories per day based on the individual. Of course you would be able to lose weight with a 800-1200 calorie diet even if you weren't getting HCG hormone treatments. If you cut back to this many calories without the help of HCG, however, you will likely lose muscle as well as fat. Your body would believe it is being starved, so any bodily functions not needed to sustain life would be stopped or greatly decreased and your metabolism would slow to a crawl. Obviously, this isn't healthy and will not result in a toned body. Although there are somne individuals who can do quite well on the 800 to 1200 calorie diet, we have found that others, depnding on size and health, do much better on additional protien and vegetables, putting them closer to 800, 900 or even 1,000 calories.

On the HCG diet, you are supplying your own body fat, so most of the diet consists of carbohydrates and proteins. Since 3,500 calories makes one pound you can see how weight loss can be so rapid. But it is not just weight you want to lose, but fat and NOT muscle. On HCG abnormal fat deposits disappear; the double chin, pot belly and fat around hips and thighs are the first to go. HCG does not deplete structural, or other essential fat, but metabolizes the unsightly, unhealthy fat that ruins our appearance.

Dieters following HCG diet should expect to lose somewhere between a half pound and 2 pounds of fat each day depending on the amount needed to be lost. As with any diet, the more weight you have to lose, the quicker you will see the pounds come off. Most HCG weight loss participants see a loss in inches before they see any substantial drop in the scales. When properly supervised the result is rapid weight loss adn improved body shape during and after treatment. Reshaping of body contour is quickly noticeable in those patients who struggle with fat located in the buttocks and hip areas.

HCG appears to rest the hypothalmus, along with areas of the brain that regulate a variety of hormones, blood sugar meatabolism, blood pressure, and other key body functions. To allowthe body timeto make these changes it is important to remain on the diet for at least three weeks. Unlike Dr. simeon's we are also able to closely monitor an individual's body composition to ensure they continue to lose fat and toxins while maintaining muscle. We also monitor your fluiid balalnce, Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), and other critical information during your program.

Tulsa Weight Loss Doctors Administer these types of hCG Weight Loss protocols by Dr. Simeon's hCG Diet

Subcutaneous hCG Injections (SQ) -
Many Tulsa Weight Loss Doctors use hCG (SQ) injections because the needles are much smaller and they do not hurt. SQ injections do not penetrate so deep into the body as the IM (Intramuscular) injections, so absorption is a little slower. Even so patients are very pleased with the results. Using an insulin syringe, injections are given daily in the abdominal area, upper thigh area or the arm. They can be administered in our Tulsa physicians offices, but most of the time they are done by the patient at home for convenience.

hCG IV Therapy -
I.V. Micronutrient Therapy has been shown to be beneficial in the treatment of several immune regulation disorders as well as many neurological disorders. If you have not responded to other disease-specific therapies such as antibiotics, steroids and immunomodulatory agents (IMAs) or because your physician feels this is the most appropriate treatment choice for you based on your clinical situation then IV therapy may be the answer you've been looking for.

hCG Sublingual Tablets -

One tablet is placed under the tongue daily until it is dissolved. The HCG tablets are pain-free and easy to take! HCG tablets: a powerful food supplement to assist you reach your ideal weight in a natural, efficient way. Thanks to the unique composition of HCG Tablets, hunger is suppressed and the fat burning is stimulated whereby, in combination with the special HCG diet, spectacular weight loss results are experienced.
This application is not endorsed by BA Med Spa and Weight Loss Center.

hCG Sublingual Drops -

This seems to be the easiest, safest and most popular method. The HCG drops are pain-free and easy to take! No needles or mixing involved. Just drop them under your tongue, hold for 5 minutes and you're done. And they're easy to carry around with you. Plus, the drops are very inexpensive compared to the injections, which can cost hundreds of dollars. You can take the drops at home, work, or wherever you are; you don't have to go to a clinic. And the drops work just as effectively as the injections.
This application is not endorsed by BA Med Spa and Weight Loss Center.

The HCG diet drops have been gaining popularity as an easy way to lose weight. Part of the reason 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 more expensive and requires a doctor's prescription.

Many hCG weight loss clinics in Tulsa have discovered that people are getting comparable results to those using the HCG hormone injections. The difference between the two treatments is that the HCG hormone is made into a homeopathic remedy (diluted hundreds of times and potenized) so that it is an energetic imprint of the original substance that works in the body on an energetic level.

The hCG Diet Drops and hcg Homeopathic protocols work very well, however they mut be administered from a reputable source. Many of the internet sales of Homeopathic HCG have been found to be nothing more than diluted ingredients, such as vitamins and herbs. in a watered down, alcohol base. True Homeopathic HCG drops are remedies made from the real HCG pregnancy hormone.

There are 3 phases to the HCG drops diet plan.
HCG Drops Diet Phase 1 - The first two days take 7-10 HCG Drops in morning, noon and night (3 times per day). No water should be drank at least 30 minutes after you take the HCG drops under your tongue. The longer you leave it under your tongue the better it will absorb. Up to 5 minutes is beneficial. Eat as much as you want, especially high fat. It's important to get the HCG in your system before you start your diet.

HCG Drops Phase 2 - 21 Day Calorie Restriction: Your goal is around 800 to 1200 calories a day. But of course check with your doctor before doing any diet program. Eat 2 meals per day, lunch and dinner meals only. Around 200 calories for each meal. And 2 snacks or fruits between each should be around 50 calories.

HCG Drops phase 3 - Maintenance: After your 21 day program continue to take 7-10 drops of HCG 2 times per day with a reasonably low calorie diet. You can eat more than 800 to 1200 calories per day but we suggest that you keep it at a healthy level. Although the HCG drops diet can help you lose weight it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to keep the weight off.