by | 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 | Jul 15, 2021 | Lifestyle, Research
Robert Ziltzer, MD, FACP, FAAP You’ve seen friends chase diets, repeating the cycle only to regain the weight they’ve lost. You yourself may have experienced the same frustration. It’s a common story. But what if I told you, surrounding yourself with people who are...
by Abet C | Jun 9, 2021 | News, Obesity Medicine
On June 4, 2021, the FDA approved Wegovy™ (Semaglutide) a weekly injection for the treatment of obesity. As a medical weight clinic, we are always skeptical about new treatments for obesity, and for good reason. Marketers flood the web with miracle cures for obesity...
by | Jun 7, 2021 | Healthy Eating, Lifestyle, Research
John V. deGuzman, MD, Dipl. ABOM If you are trying to lose weight, it is important to be informed about macronutrients. Examples of macronutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. An example of a “good” protein is eggs which actually surprises many people....
by | May 20, 2021 | Getting Active, Research
Craig Primack MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA The best way to treat blood pressure (BP) is weight loss. With the right amount of exercise, your weight and blood pressure will reduce. The European Society of Cardiology created an algorithm to personalize exercise based on BP....
