IAPAM Announces NEW hCG Training Resource: IAPAM’s hCG Q & A e_Book

Today, the IAPAM announced the completion of a new hCG Ask the Experts Questions and Answers e_book, containing over 100 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers from physicians administering the IAPAM’s Exclusive hCG Protocol.  The IAPAM’s NEW hCG Ask the Experts FAQ e_book is available to all IAPAM members who have completed the IAPAM’s respected Physician hCG Training program.
 
The IAPAM’s hCG Training offers physicians all the tools and resources they need to add hCG for Weight Loss to their practices.  Today, the IAPAM announced the publication of a new resource for IAPAM Members who have completed the IAPAM’s renowned Physician hCG Training seminar (  http://www.hcgtraining.com  ). In February 2012, the IAPAM’s hCG Ask the Experts Q and A e_book will be distributed to all IAPAM Members who have completed the IAPAM’s hCG Training and it will be distributed to all hCG Training attendees who attend any of the IAPAM hCG Training sessions in 2012. 
 
The IAPAM’s hCG Q & A e_book contains over 100 clinical questions from IAPAM Member physicians regarding hCG and/or the IAPAM’s Exclusive hCG Protocol coupled with over 150 answers from physician members of the IAPAM’s Expert hCG Advisory Panel.  Read more

IAPAM’s Position Statement on using hCG for Weight Loss

The IAPAM is committed to educating physicians in the industry’s best practices for hCG for weight loss. In support of this commitment, the IAPAM has prepared a position statement on safely using hCG for Weight Loss.
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In summary:

• IAPAM agrees with the FDA on Homeopathic hCG. The IAPAM supports the FDA/FTC’s removal of homeopathic hCG from the market. Homeopathic hCG is unproven and unsafe, and was never used for weight loss in the original Dr. Simeons program for weight loss.
• hCG on its own is not effective for weight loss. What is required is a strict protocol that includes the use of prescription hCG, diet and patient counseling in order for hCG to be successful for weight loss.
• The IAPAM has found that physician directed hCG weight loss programs are very successful. Over 15,000 patients have safely and successfully lost weight by working with physicians who follow the IAPAM hCG for Weight Loss Protocol.
• The IAPAM does not endorse prescribing hCG for weight loss unless the physician has been properly trained, evaluates every patient, and reviews a comprehensive medical history along with current lab testing.
• Most existing hCG studies are flawed. The IAPAM has found that the few studies which have found that hCG offers no benefit over placebo for weight loss, do not always follow the original Simeons Protocol precisely.

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The IAPAM Agrees with the FDA’s Position in Homeopathic hCG

The IAPAM is in total agreement with the FDA’s ban on homeopathic hCG.

It is unsafe for a person to undertake a 500 calorie a day diet without the direct supervision of a physician. The original Simeons hCG protocol did not use or envision homeopathic hCG. Homeopathic hCG is unproven and unsafe, and these products contain little or no hCG.

The IAPAM’s concerns regarding homeopathic hCG were supported last week by the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) action against 7 distributors of homeopathic hCG. “This joint action is the first step in keeping the unproven and potentially unsafe products from being marketed online and in retail outlets as oral drops, pellets, and sprays.” “These HCG products marketed over-the-counter are unproven to help with weight loss and are potentially dangerous even if taken as directed,” said Ilisa Bernstein, acting director of the Office of Compliance in FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. “And a very low calorie diet should only be used under proper medical supervision.”

The IAPAM’s Physician Supervised hCG Protocol

hCG is only one part of an hCG program. The key to successful weight loss is: to use pharmaceutical grade hCG, to follow a strict diet and maintenance protocol, and to be under the direct supervision of a physician. A full patient medical history and complete lab testing is needed prior to any patient going on the hCG program. Using hCG alone will not result in safe, long term weight loss.

Over 15,000 patients have safely and successfully lost weight under physician supervision and on the IAPAM’s hCG Protocol. hCG will never be an FDA approved drug for weight loss, because it does not work on its own. It requires the patient to follow a strict diet protocol and counseling. When followed, the results have been very obvious to the 15,000 patients who have followed the IAPAM’s hCG protocol.

Inaccuracy in Existing hCG Studies

Finally, in reviewing many of the studies that have been completed since the 1960s, it appears that many of these trials did not follow the Simeons Protocol exactly. Physicians, who have reviewed the studies, have commented that they “were small studies and not rigorously controlled.” Moreover, many of “the studies done on hCG in the literature were not undertaken by physicians trained on the hCG diet,” and/or the “studies did not look at some of the touted benefits of hCG, such as how people feel on the diet, how and where they lose weight, and the success rates of people taking hCG.”

IAPAM Announces Position Statement on Using hCG for Weight Loss

IAPAM Announces Position Statement on Using hCG for Weight Loss

The IAPAM is committed to educating physicians in the industry’s best practices for hCG for weight loss. In support of this commitment, the IAPAM has prepared a position statement (http://www.iapam.com/hcg-for-weight-loss.html) on safely using hCG for Weight Loss. In summary:

- The IAPAM agrees with the FDA regarding homeopathic hCG. The IAPAM supports the FDA/FTC’s removal of homeopathic hCG from the market. Homeopathic hCG is unproven and unsafe, and was never used for weight loss in the original Dr. Simeons program for weight loss (http://www.iapam.com/dr-simeons-pounds-and-inches-manuscript.html).

- hCG on its own is not effective for weight loss. What is required is a strict protocol, which includes: the use of prescription hCG, diet and patient counseling in order for hCG to be successful for weight loss. The IAPAM has found that physician directed hCG weight loss programs are very successful. Over 15,000 patients have safely and successfully lost weight by working with physicians who follow the IAPAM hCG for Weight Loss Protocol.

- The IAPAM does not endorse prescribing hCG for weight loss unless the physician has been properly trained, evaluates every patient, and reviews a comprehensive medical history along with current lab testing.

- Most existing hCG studies are flawed. The IAPAM has found that the few studies which have found that hCG offers no benefit over placebo for weight loss, do not always follow the Simeons Protocol precisely.

The IAPAM Agrees with the FDA’s Position in Homeopathic hCG

The IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) is in total agreement with the FDA’s ban on homeopathic hCG (human Chorionic Gonadotropin).

The IAPAM and Ilisa Bernstein of the FDA agree that, homeopathic “hCG products, marketed over-the-counter, are unproven to help with weight loss and are potentially dangerous even if taken as directed, and a very low calorie diet should only be used under proper medical supervision.”

“It is unsafe for a person to undertake a 500 calorie a day diet without the direct supervision of a physician. The original Simeons hCG protocol did not use or envision homeopathic hCG. Homeopathic hCG is unproven and unsafe, and these products contain little or no hCG,” emphasizes Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the IAPAM.

15,000 Patients have Safely and Successfully Lost Weight on the IAPAM’s hCG Protocol

Mr. Russell further emphasizes that, “hCG is only one part of an hCG program. The key to successful weight loss is: to use pharmaceutical grade hCG, to follow a strict diet and maintenance protocol, and to be under the direct supervision of a physician. A full patient medical history and complete lab testing is needed prior to any patient going on the hCG program. Using hCG alone will not result in safe, long term weight loss.”

Over 15,000 patients have safely and successfully lost weight under physician supervision and on the IAPAM’s hCG Protocol (http://www.hcgtraining.com).

Inconsistencies in Existing hCG Studies

Finally, in reviewing many of the studies that have been completed since the 1960s, the IAPAM has found that many of these trials did not follow the Simeons Protocol exactly. Physicians, who have reviewed the studies, have commented that they “were small studies and not rigorously controlled.” Moreover, many of “the studies done on hCG in the literature were not undertaken by physicians trained on the hCG diet,” and/or the “studies did not look at some of the touted benefits of hCG, such as how people feel on the diet, how and where they lose weight, and the success rates of people taking hCG.”

Ultimately, patients will have safe and effective weight loss, if under the supervision of a properly trained physician, expert in the use of pharmaceutical hCG for weight loss.

For a copy of the IAPAM’s Position Statement on hCG for Weight Loss go to http://www.iapam.com/hcg-for-weight-loss.html. For more information on the IAPAM’s hCG Training for Physicians or to register for an upcoming hCG Training seminar, please see http://www.hcgtraining.com or call the IAPAM at 1-800-219-5108 ext. 708 or email info@theiapam.com

About the IAPAM: The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), dentists (DDSs/DMDs) doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), physicians assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). The IAPAM offers aesthetic medicine and hCG medical weight management programs, including: Botox ® training, medical aesthetic training, laser training, physician hCG training, and aesthetic practice business training. Additional information about the association can be accessed through the IAPAM’s website (http://www.iapam.com) or by contacting:

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director
International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
1-800-219-5108 x704
info@theiapam.com

Physicians Rave about the IAPAM’s hCG Training

The reviews from physicians for the IAPAM’s 2011 series of hCG training seminars have been published. Physicians testify that the IAPAM’s hCG Training is an “excellent and methodical review of the hCG program.  The IAPAM’s hCG Training offers, “practical and medically sound information on establishing a successful hCG practice,” including “great ’starting a practice’ advice.”  The IAPAM’s hCG Training, “gives one no hesitation to starting up the IAPAM’s hCG program.” 
 
Universally, physicians rave (http://www.iapam.com/category/testimonials) about the physician-lead hCG training provided at the IAPAM’s unique and respected hcg Physician Training Seminar (http://www.hcgtraining.com). This is the only hCG training program in North America approved for a special medical malpractice rate for those who have attended and have been certified by the IAPAM.   
 
The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine’s (http://www.iapam.com) hCG Training program is different than any other educational program offered in North America.  No other program in the U.S. offers this combination of comprehensive training and a forum where the world’s physicians, of all medical specialties, can come together to learn and share their experiences with hCG for weight loss. The IAPAM also offers long term support to physicians who are adding hcg and other aesthetic medicine treatments to a practice. 

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IAPAM’s hCG Training Prepares Physicians for January 2012

The IAPAM’s December 2nd, 2011 session of its comprehensive Physician hCG Training program is the final hCG training session of 2011.  For physicians who want to add hCG for Weight Loss to their practices in preparation for the flood of patients on January 1, 2012, attendance at the December 2nd seminar is the last chance to be educated in the IAPAM’s Exclusive hCG Protocol, and receive all the resources and ongoing support needed to successfully and profitably add hCG for weight loss to a medical practice. 
 
Everyone wants to be healthier and feel good about themselves, yet “adult obesity rates increased in 16 states in the past year and did not decline in any state,” according to F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America’s Future 2011.  Equally, in a May 2011 report on the $60.9 Billion Weight Loss Market, Marketdata Enterprises Inc. estimated “75 million dieters” in the US in 2011. To capture a portion of this exploding patient market, the IAPAM’s December 2nd Physician hCG Training program (http://www.hcgtraining.com) is the last training session available for physicians who want to add hCG for weight loss to their practices for January 1st of the New Year.
 
The IAPAM’s hCG Physician Weight Loss Training offers physicians a full-day of intensive education on the clinical best practices of hCG (human Chorionic Gonadotropin) for weight loss, lipotropic injections and Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) programs. Physicians and their staff will learn the exclusive IAPAM hCG for Weight Loss Protocol,  based on Dr. Simeons manuscript, Pounds and Inches (http://www.iapam.com/dr-simeons-pounds-and-inches-manuscript.html).

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IAPAM’s hCG Training Will Help Physicians Meet 2012 Diet Demand

One of the perennially popular New Year’s Resolutions is to slim down, and reports from popular search engines predict that already at the end of 2011, “thousands, if not millions,” of patients are already “searching for” support in dieting and losing weight. To help physicians meet their patients needs, the IAPAM’s hCG Training offers the industry’s most comprehensive education for adding hCG for weight loss to a medical practice.
 
A report found that, “[internet search] terms related to weight loss such as “calories”, “calorie counters”, and “Body Mass Index (BMI)” were [popular search] terms….and diet programs were also popular searches.”  Equally, “people who explicitly made resolutions were 10 times more likely to attain their goals than people who did not.”  To help physicians meet the needs of these motivated “New Year’s Resolution” patients, the IAPAM offers the industry’s leading hCG Training (http://www.hcgtraining.com) program.  Attendees at the IAPAM’s December 2, 2011 hCG Training will learn from expert physicians, pharmacists and other specialists in the field of hCG and medical weight management, on how to profitably and safely add hCG for Weight Loss to a medical practice to meet the January 2012 demand.
 
The IAPAM’s hCG Physician Weight Loss Training offers physicians a full-day of intensive education on the clinical best practices of hCG for weight loss, lipotropic injections and Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) programs. Physicians and their staff will learn the exclusive IAPAM hCG for Weight Loss Protocol (based on Dr. Simeons manuscript, Pounds and Inches at http://www.iapam.com/dr-simeons-pounds-and-inches-manuscript.html.) Read more

IAPAM’s hCG Training Helps Physicians Capitalize on the $2 Billion/Year Weight Reduction Services Industry

The IAPAM’s hCG Training for Physicians provides physicians with all the education and resources they need to capture a portion of the $2 billion dollar annual market for weight reduction services.  Over 300 physicians attended the IAPAM’s hCG Training in 2011, and are now poised to capture the “2012 New Year’s Resolution” market for loosing weight.  Don’t miss this opportunity to add hCG Medical Weight Loss to your practice.
 
A June 2011 Risk Rating Report by IBIS World announced that, “the US weight reduction services industry [has a] combined annual revenue of about $2 billion.”  The IAPAM’s hCG Training (http://www.hcgtraining.com) is the most comprehensive, one-day training available to help physicians add hCG (human Chorionic Gonadotropin) to their practices and capitalize on this exploding market.
  
The IAPAM’s hCG Training offers physicians a full-day of intensive education on the clinical best practices of hCG for weight loss, lipotropic injections and Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) programs. Physicians and their staff will learn the exclusive IAPAM hCG for Weight Loss Protocol (based on Dr. Simeons manuscript, Pounds and Inches at http://www.iapam.com/dr-simeons-pounds-and-inches-manuscript.html).  Read more

IAPAM Comments on the Importance of Pharmaceutical hCG

The IAPAM reports on the dangers of improperly sourced hCG for medical weight loss programs, and educates physicians on how to safely source hCG, and how to effectively and profitably deliver an hCG Diet and Weight Loss Program to their patients.  One critical success factor is to attend expert training through programs like the IAPAM’s hCG Training Program.

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) for weight loss is everywhere on the internet.  One cannot google “hCG” or “hCG diet” without seeing these sensational headlines: “Lose 1-2 LBS/DAY Buy hCG,” “Lose 23 lbs in 23 Days For Only $70,” or “Buy hCG Here - Save Up To 72%.”  However, as Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the IAPAM comments, “it is quite amazing that so many people want to put their long-term health at risk by answering an internet or Facebook ad, or watching a YouTube video on hCG.  It is equally disconcerting that so many physicians launch hCG Medical Weight Management Programs, without being properly trained in administering an hCG Protocol, sourcing hCG, understanding patient selection criteria and patient testing, and the common medical contraindications for hCG.” Read more

IAPAM’s hCG Training for Physicians October 21, 2011

The Dr. Oz Show on February 22, 2011 and Dr. Oz’s subsequent interview in the June 27th issue of First for Women Magazine, has ignited unprecedented interest in hCG for weight loss. To meet this consumer demand, the IAPAM is helping physicians enter this lucrative market by offering their physician-led hCG Training in Scottsdale, Arizona on October 21, 2011. Physicians will learn and receive everything they need to start safely offering hCG for weight loss to their patients.
 
Adding revenue to your medical practice is as easy as h-C-G! 

The IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) has trained over 450 physicians on how to effectively offer hCG (human Chorionic Gonadotropin) to their patients, and well over 14,000 patients have successfully lost weight on hCG using the IAPAM’s Exclusive hCG Diet (http://www.hcgtraining.com), based on Dr. Simeons manuscript, Pounds and Inches (http://www.iapam.com/dr-simeons-pounds-and-inches-manuscript.html). Join the IAPAM for its October 21st, 2011 hCG Training session.  This respected program is taught by experts who operate hCG weight loss clinics and who have completed the hCG Protocol themselves.  This allows physicians and their staff to learn from the faculty’s vast experience. 

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IAPAM Announces its NEW hCG Training Website www.hcgtraining.com

The IAPAM’s hCG Training offers physicians all the tools and resources they need to add hCG for Weight Loss to their practices.  Today, the IAPAM announces the launch of its new site - www.hcgtraining.com.  WWW.hcgtraining.com is dedicated to offering physicians all the information they need to make an informed decision regarding attending the IAPAM’s respected hCG training, including: the IAPAM’s hCG Training program overview, agenda for the training day, hCG for weight loss FAQs, testimonials from physicians who have attended the IAPAM’s hCG Training, and secure registration forms and links.
 
Adding hCG for weight loss to your practice is now easier than ever.  The IAPAM has launched a dedicated new hCG Training website: http://www.hcgtraining.com.
 
The IAPAM’s hCG Training is the most comprehensive hCG Training offered in North America.  Read more

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