There are many factors that go into the regulation of weight and body composition. Dr. Nicola works to find the underlying causes of weight gain, and rebalances the body so that it regulates its own healthy weight.
Examples of underlying causes of weight gain include:
- Low thyroid function
- Imbalances in adrenal hormones (cortisol)
- Cellular toxicity and sluggish liver function
- Stress (through its impact on hormones and neurological circuitry)
- Imbalances in brain chemicals
- Candida/ yeast overgrowth
- Food sensitivities and gluten intolerance
Generally speaking, Dr. Nicola’s approach is to promote slow, steady weight loss through dietary and lifestyle change. However, there is one weight loss program that she does promote and believe to be safe and effective, and that is the HCG protocol. While the HCG protocol is a short-term plan that can lead to rapid weight loss, Dr. Nicola has found that it can be a great “kick start”, allowing individuals to lose weight and feel much better about themselves, which then promotes an enthusiasm to maintain healthy habits for life. Many people feel so much more empowered and self-confident after doing the HCG protocol that it becomes it’s own motivator for change! It is not as much a “crash diet”, as an “accelerated start” to long-term healthy weight management.
To learn more about the HCG diet protocol, click here.
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Ya, this article is spot on. First should be the focus on alkalizing and detoxing your body so fat cells cant thrive. No 2 is hormone optimization. That would be the key to accelerated and permanent fat loss.