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Weight Loss and Cholesterol Tips: 1.  Reduce the amount of saturated fat, cholesterol and total fat in your diet. Your diet should contain no more than 30% of the total calories from fat.  The easiest to achieve this goal is to eat fewer animal products and eat more plant foods. 2. Don’t eat margarine or foods containing trans-fatty acids and partially hydrogenated oils. Hydrogenation of oils changes the structure of the natural fatty acid.  This new structure interferes with the body’s ability to utilize essential fatty acids.  The following foods typically contain hydrogenated oils and trans-fatty acids:  virtually all refined and processed foods, fried foods,Read More →

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Carbohydrates: There are two basic types of carbohydrates, complex and simple. Complex carbohydrates are unrefined, unprocessed, and as close to their whole natural state as possible.  They should comprise 70% of your calorie intake.  Examples are whole oats, wheat, rye, millet, Bulgar, rice, barley, fresh fruit, all fresh vegetables, whole white potatoes and yams. Simple carbohydrates are refined, processed and sweetened foods which do not resemble their whole original state.  Some examples are cereals made with sugar or white flour, doughnuts, pastries, cookies, white flour, and white rice.  These foods are devoid of the bran and the germ from the whole grain, which contains theRead More →

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Colon Hydrotherapy and Colonics Colon hydrotherapy is the process of warm, filtered water being gently fused into the colon through the rectun via a plastic tubing that is disposable. This procedure must be performed by a certified or licensed professional for optimum results and safety. There are a number of things to keep in mind if you are considering “colon cleansing”. 1)  Detoxification of the “toxic matter” in the colon. The myth of “toxic matter” in the colon has been perpetuated for far too long.  Please be advised that there is no clinical, published scientific evidence or anatomical basis for what is called “toxic matter”Read More →

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Fats: The average American gets 43% of their calories from fats.  There are two basic types of fats in the diet, saturated and unsaturated. Saturated fats are those which tend to clog our arteries by raising cholesterol and fat in the blood.  They also worsen diabetes, inflammatory states such as bursitis and arthritis, and aggravate allergies, asthma and blood pressure.  The two main sources of saturated fats are dairy products and red meat.  Certain processed foods also contain high amounts of saturated fats.  Saturated fats should only account for 5% of you daily calories. Unsaturated fats contain essential fatty acids, fats that are important forRead More →

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Dr. Oz discusses the original and outdated version of the hCG Diet proposed by Dr. Simeon in the 1950’s. To watch the show, click here: Dr. Oz and the original HCG Diet To Learn more about Dr. Hoffman’s updated and cutting edge hCG Diet Programs, click here: hCG Diet Weight Loss in Santa Rosa.Read More →

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Weight Loss and Hypoglycemia Do you feel tired run down or depressed for no apparent reason? In many cases, problems regulating the supply of sugar to your brain and body cells may be the cause.  All cells in the body burn the sugar glucose for energy, similar to the way engines burn gasoline.  Reducing the supply of glucose to your brain cells can cause poor alertness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and even confusion, loss of memory and emotional depression. Blood sugar levels can drop for various reasons, producing a variety of symptoms. One of the most common causes is the frequent use of sugar rich foodsRead More →

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Weight Loss Challenges and Sugar – The demise of Health Sugar is undoubtedly one of  the worst modern, nutritionally driven causes of ill health in the US.  Sugar is ubiquitous and deadly.  Where is it hidden?  How can you avoid it?  How does sugar wreak havoc on our bodies? Most people think: Protein becomes protein in the body Fat becomes fat in the body Sugar becomes sugar in the body However this is not always true.  For example, cows don’t eat meat and they have protein on them.  Fed grass as a healthy diet, they are able to bulk up their muscle mass with incredibleRead More →

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Weight Gain in Menopause –Making Peace With Your Weight…. and Taking Control of Your Health! Many of the patients that are seen by Dr. Hoffman are Menopausal women experiencing hormonal imbalances and weight gain.  Most of them will admit that their weight has been an issue for them since they were much younger.  Like many women, after their pregnancies, they were never able to get their weight back down to their pre-birth weight no matter what they tried previously. To read about Sonia’s story and struggle with weight gain through menopause, click here. While it is important to “make peace with your weight”, it isRead More →

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Male Hormones and Weight Gain Hormonal imbalances in Men are more common than most people think. One of the most common signs of hormonal imbalances in men as they age is weight gain. Other signs of hormonal imbalance can include the following: Signs of rapid aging Decline in work performance Changes in competitive edge Increased injuries Decreased sex drive ED or Erectile Dysfunction Decreased Strength Decreased muscle mass Foggy thinking Inability to remember details Diminished motivation Fatigue Energy changes or decreased stamina Diminished mental clarity Depression or irritability Prostate enlargement Increased fat deposits (especially in the mid-region or chest) Hormonal changes that occur in menRead More →

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HCG Diet Cravings While uncommon, it is possible to experience cravings if you are participating in Dr. Hoffman’s HCG diet.  The common triggers for food cravings may include: The taste of certain foods Stress Emotional eating habits Food addictions Seeing certain foods Smelling certain foods Thinking about food Just simply being around foods that you need to avoid can be tempting! Because many of the aforementioned issues are real and often difficult to work through, here are a few helpful items that can assist you in your goal of not cheating, and sticking to your recommended treatment plan. Teas such as green tea or peppermintRead More →