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HCG Diets and Losing Weight

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  These days, it might seem like everyone is on some sort of diet or the other weight loss. However, they don’t work for everyone. For people struggling with obesity, it can be especially challenging to lose weight despite giving it their best. An HCG diet might be the best option for those people. Here's what the HCG diet is all about and how you can benefit from it: What Is HCG? HCG is a hormone that is produced in the female body during pregnancy. It metabolizes fat and utilizes it as energy in situations when the mother is unable to intake the required amount of calories. How Does The Diet Work? For the duration of the diet, the participant’s daily calorie intake is reduced to under 1000 calories per day. They are also given low-dose HCG injections. The purpose of the HCG injections is to help the body reset its metabolism and quickly metabolize fat if you’re low on energy. Once the diet period is over, you're not expected to continue with th

The Different Types of Hormone Treatments

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  Menopausal Treatment The first type of hormone treatment we will talk about is the bio-identical hormone therapy . This is a hormone replacement therapy that aims to boost the amount of estrogen in a woman’s body during or after menopause. When the production of estrogen slows down, women have to go through a number of uncomfortable experiences and body sensations. These can include but are not limited to severe hot flashes, vaginal discomfort or pain, and loss of bone density. The aim of hormone treatments here is to keep up estrogen levels in the body through the process of menopause to prevent or reduce the discomfort. Treatment for Low Testosterone Hormone therapy can also be used to treat problems such as erectile dysfunction. While the reason behind erectile dysfunction can range from high blood pressure to hardened arteries, the most common reason is often a hormonal imbalance. If a male’s body is unable to produce enough testosterone, it begins to affect their