HCG Weight Loss Naturopaths in Raleigh, NC

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Michael A Lonardo
Naturopath, TND, BCDNH, HMD
Raleigh, NC 27609
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, mood disorders, postpartum depression, panic disorders, and sexual dysfunction for both men and women. This includes erectile dysfunction in men and infertility in women. . I utilize a mix of modalities, state of the art lab tests, and my experience to determine the root cause of your ailment. My ultimate goal is to get you to a state of complete wellness for your mind, body, and soul.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, mood disorders, postpartum depression, panic disorders, and sexual dysfunction for both men and women. This includes erectile dysfunction in men and infertility in women. . I utilize a mix of modalities, state of the art lab tests, and my experience to determine the root cause of your ailment. My ultimate goal is to get you to a state of complete wellness for your mind, body, and soul.
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HCG Weight Loss Naturopaths
What is the hCG diet?
The HCG diet is an extreme regimen developed in the 1950s for rapid weight loss. It combines a strict caloric restriction of 500 calories per day with daily injections of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). This hormone, naturally associated with pregnancy, is produced by the body in high amounts during the first trimester to stimulate other hormones that support fetal growth. Advocates of the HCG diet believe that hCG may boost metabolism and promote weight loss. However, more recent research indicates that any weight loss from this diet is likely due to the severe calorie restriction rather than the effects of hCG. The FDA does not recognize hCG as a weight-loss treatment and has warned consumers about potential risks of using the unregulated hormone, as well as the dangers associated with the extreme caloric restriction the diet imposes.