by swlc | Aug 23, 2021 | Getting Active, Lifestyle
Having an exercise routine is important to your medical weight loss program. It will help with long-term weight management. Exercise encourages weight loss by burning calories, toning muscle, and improving metabolic health. Problem with Inactivity Living an inactive...
by Chester Tam | Aug 19, 2021 | Medical Aesthetics, Obesity Medicine, Pharmacology, Research
Diana Bone MSN, FNP-C There’s been a lot of buzz lately about Wegovy® (semaglutide) and Plenity® (Gelesis-100). Both medications are used to help with weight loss. But how are they the same and how are they different? What is Wegovy? Recently, the FDA approved a new...
by Chester Tam | Aug 15, 2021 | Obesity Medicine
Robert Ziltzer, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA There are many choices when it comes to anti-obesity medications. The recent release of Wegovy® (Semaglutide) has been very effective leading to 15% weight loss. Let’s look at why phentermine is still the most used weight loss...
by swlc | Aug 12, 2021 | Healthy Eating
Optifast meal replacements are a great way to replace what you’re missing in your diet. They can be the perfect tool for those who want to lose weight, but don’t have the time or energy to cook. However, if you find that your Optifast meal replacement is not enough...
by swlc | Aug 5, 2021 | Getting Active, Healthy Eating, Lifestyle
Thanks to sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits, childhood obesity has become a serious problem in the United States. Many teenagers are struggling to lose weight. What can you do to help your child? Consider investing in a medical weight loss program or...
