Re: hcg
Hi there! Just thought I'd give my advice regarding the hcg protocol.
I did Dr. Simeon's protocol last August and if you read Kevin Trudeau's book, you'll find that he states to do the candida cleanse once you're finished with phase 2 (injection phase) and into phase 3.
Many clinics that provide hcg therapy recommend doing cleanses before the hcg is begun, so it's up to you.
But aside from that, the hcg protocol clearly states that no vitamins or supplements are to be taken during it. Even after your phase 2 of injections is done and you're starting phase 3, you cannot take any oil-based vitamins or supplements. And the Candida Force used on Jeff's Plan is made from castor bean oil.
I'd highly recommend doing the Plan first, which is what I desperately wish I would've done. After completing the hcg, all of my cravings came flooding back with a vengeance! I gained all my weight back plus more.
It's so horrible because for six weeks I suffered through it only to end up worse than when I started.
I also have major hormonal problems from the hcg, too. I didn't get a period for 4 months after, yet every single day I suffered with all the symptoms (severe bloating, cramps, etc). And still, my periods are not regular, and I skip months without anything. I also have still to this day every symptom of a period. It's been since august and most people would go insane suffering with bad pms symptoms every day for 10 months now...
Just be aware that although hcg works, there can definitely be huge side effects after..good luck!