Losing weight is hard. Like, really hard.

 

GLP-1 is a game changer.

 

By now everyone has heard about GLP-1’s: Glucagon-like peptide-1, the peptide that helps regulate blood sugar and insulin levels and promotes feelings of fullness. GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1) are a class of drugs that mimic the actions of GLP-1. While GLP-1 was developed to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, many people are successfully using it to lose weight.

 

Is GLP1 right for you?

 

At Balanced Healthcare we prescribe GLP-1 for patients seeking weight loss - and we see some impressive results! Our individualized approach sets us apart by utilizing custom-formulated micro-dosing uniquely compounded for each individual to ensure you are getting exactly the right dosing. Many people can have adverse reactions such as nausea, constipation or diarrhea when using pre-measured GLP-1 products because the dose is too high for what their body is able to tolerate. Micro-dosing eliminates these adverse effects by providing the exact right amount your body needs.

 

With GLP1 one size does NOT fit all!

 

Another important distinction to consider when choosing a clinic or GLP-1 source is how the medication is administered. At Balanced Healthcare Functional Medicine, we teach the patient how to self-administer the medication, other clinics may require patients to come in for administration, adding cost and inconvenience. Other questions to consider are how the clinic or provider will be able to support your weight loss journey through periodic in-person or virtual follow-up visits. Some online prescribers never take the time to get to know the patient and their individual health circumstances, which can lead to less optimal results due to other health factors.

 

Your provider should have a program that is designed to fit your individual lifestyle - including medication delivered directly to your door.

 

There is a misconception that you will need to take the GLP-1’s forever to maintain your weight loss.  This is not true!  We have successfully weaned patients off GLP-1 without regaining any of their weight because we teach them how to eat and move appropriately and fix any underlying metabolic problems before attempting to wean off their medication. 

 

Long term weight loss is possible without long term medication use!

 

​Why GLP-1RAs may not work for you.

 

At Balanced Healthcare, we have been managing weight loss – with and without administering GLP-1 - for many years. As it turns out, not everyone has success with the "miracle drug". People with high emotional, physical or psychological stress; and those who have other hormone imbalances may not see good results from GLP-1 until those hormones are balanced.

 

That's why we encourage a different approach to weight loss - one that addresses each unique person and their environment. Your health deserves a Comprehensive Approach – one that addresses the complete person – not one that just prescribes and moves on to the next person.

 

Your provider should take time to get to know YOU - and your unique personal and environmental challenges that lead to weight gain in the first place.

 

Hormone imbalances, gut issues, chronic stress, toxin exposures, undiagnosed infections, lifestyle challenges, even your occupation and living situation impact your ability to lose weight and keep it off. At Balanced Healthcare, our providers take the time to get to know you to develop and provide a comprehensive, personalized strategy to address the underlying factors that contribute to weight issues. Our proven formula of combining both functional medicine practices and conventional therapies are designed to help you achieve long term success. By addressing the underlying contributors to your weight issues, we can help you tap into your bodies natural ability to maintain a healthy weight.