Weight Loss with the use of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a very hot and controversial topic, to say the least. Oh Yes, controversial. It was something I had to research and explore, since my patients were asking for it, and I had really turned away from this approach.

Although a healthy diet, good nutrition and exercise are the mainstays of weight loss & fitness, HCG is an important new conversation and topic for the issue of weight loss. Why? Because metabolic syndrome is the most serious health problem in the United States, causing increasing morbidity and mortality. Metabolic syndrome is a combination of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a problem with sugar metabolism and obesity.

I had a great conversation with Dr. Mayer Eisenstein, MD, JD, and an expert on the topic.  Not only is he using sublingual HCG in his practice, but he has had great success on a personal level, losing more than 100 pounds in a year’s time. This is what I learned when I spoke with Dr. Eisenstein on Conversations with Dr. Shelby-Lane. Continue reading ‘Weight Loss, HCG and Metabolic Syndrome’ »

Great discussion yesterday with dietitian Lisa Nelson of hearthealthmadeeasy.com, Matt Gallant, and Sherman Supley both of LeanTymes.com. We covered Weight Loss from A to HCG: An Honest Discussion and had more to discuss than we thought. . .went 20 minutes over on time! Don’t worry, if you had to leave early the replay is available.

Here are a few of the questions we covered:

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Are you ready to explore the ins and outs of weight loss so you can get on track for success?

At the complimentary teleseries – Conversations with the Masters of Healing – I will be joined by an expert panel to focus on this difficult issue. We will have a group discussion featuring special guests Lisa Nelson RD, Sherman Supley, Matt Gallant, and Jason Porter about your biggest concerns surrounding weight loss from A to HCG, as well as resources to help you go forward with this most challenging health issue.

Just a few of the questions we’ll be addressing include:
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