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Lipotropic Injections lipotropic injections are also referred to as “fat burning injections”.  They are deserving of the name because they help your body burn fat! The nutrients that are found in the lipotropic injections are compounds that support liver function and the processing of fat, both to the liver and from the liver. They can be thought of as a liver “decongestant”, due to their effect on the liver. Lipotropic injections promote improved liver function and fat metabolism.  Formulas containing lipotropic factors are routinely used by cutting edge integrative physicians that are trained in functional medicine, to help with weight management. Dr. Hoffman’s lipotropic injections,Read More →

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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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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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Marin Weight Loss The New HCG Weight Loss Program This is not the outdated Simeon’s protocol!  Dr. Hoffman offer’s his own effective and well balanced natural weight loss program using hCG. Dr Justin N. Hoffman offers medically supervised weight loss and wellness programs in Marin that are customized to fit each individual’s unique needs and he helps each patient reach their specific weight loss goals. Have you ever noticed how some people have no trouble with weight loss, while others repeatedly cannot seem to lose weight and keep it off? Each person has a  propensity to either gain or lose weight, and with this inRead More →