Unwanted weight gain or difficulty losing weight is a common problem. You may feel your weight is uncontrollable despite your best efforts, or that you simply don’t look and feel like your “real” self anymore. Maybe you’re concerned about the health issues that are associated with extra weight such as: cardiovascular issues, digestive ailments, cancer susceptibility and fatigue. We know that getting the extra weight off in a healthy sustainable way is important to you, and it is to us too. That’s why we strive to find the right treatment plan for you which will help you lose weight and keep it at your optimal level for a lifetime – so that you don’t have to worry about the long term health issues associated with being overweight.
The Living Wellness Approach
Our experience and clinical research show that the most effective way to achieve healthy weight loss is with a multi-dimensional approach under the supervision of a physician. A common misconception is that weight gain is simply caused by an increased caloric intake, and that an inability to lose weight simply indicates excess eating or low will power. This is not usually the case! There are many other factors involved in metabolism such as:
- quality of the calories consumed
- micronutrient deficiencies in the metabolic pathways
- stress and its mother hormone, Cortisol
- sleep quality and quantity
- mood imbalances, such as depression from low serotonin or dopamine
- food intolerances
- toxic burden, which hinders liver function
At Living Wellness Medical Center, your weight loss plan will include a proven, foundational medical program and also address your unique needs and health circumstances, such as those listed above.
To help you achieve your weight and health goals that will last a lifetime, you will receive an initial consultation to address your concerns and previous obstacles to weight loss; establish your short and long term goals; and create a plan that you are able to implement. Some of the tools we may use to complete your plan include:
- nutritional evaluation and diet modulation
- specialized lab testing
- stress reduction techniques
- exercise regimens
- toxin removal
- nutrient and herbal supplements
