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Semaglutide Weight Loss

Semaglutide Weight Loss

Published by on October 18, 2023

Semaglutide, when used for weight loss, works in simple terms by making you feel full and satisfied, which leads to reduced food intake and, ultimately, weight loss. Here’s how it works:

  1. Increased Fullness: Semaglutide is a medication that mimics a natural hormone in the body called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). When you take semaglutide, it activates the same receptors in your body as GLP-1. This activation signals your brain that you’re full, reducing your appetite and making you feel satisfied after eating smaller portions of food.
  2. Reduced Food Intake: Because semaglutide makes you feel full more quickly, you naturally eat less. This reduction in food intake leads to a decrease in calorie consumption.
  3. Weight Loss: By consistently eating fewer calories and feeling satisfied with smaller meals, you can lose weight over time. Semaglutide helps you stick to a lower-calorie diet, which is a key factor in losing weight.

It’s important to note that semaglutide for weight loss is typically used in combination with a calorie-restricted diet and increased physical activity. This medication can be helpful for individuals who have obesity or struggle with weight management when other approaches have not been successful.

However, it should only be used under the guidance of a healthcare professional, as it may have side effects and is not suitable for everyone…

Here are some tips on how to keep the weight off while or after using semaglutide:

 

  1. Continue Healthy Eating Habits:
    • Stick to a balanced and nutritious diet. Focus on whole foods, lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
    • Be mindful of portion sizes and avoid overeating.
    • Limit your intake of sugary, processed foods, and unhealthy fats.
  2. Regular Physical Activity:
    • Stay physically active. Engage in regular exercise that you enjoy, whether it’s walking, swimming, cycling, or any other activity.
    • Aim for CONSISTENT amounts of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week.
  3. Set Realistic Goals:
    • Set achievable, long-term weight maintenance goals. Avoid setting unrealistic expectations or relying on fad diets.
    • Focus on gradual and sustainable weight loss and maintenance.
  4. Monitor Your Progress:
    • Continue tracking your food intake and physical activity, if it helps you stay on track.
    • Regularly weigh yourself or take body measurements to catch any changes early.
  5. Build a Support System:
    • Stay connected with a support system, such as friends, family, or a support group, to help you stay accountable and motivated.
  6. Be Mindful of Emotional Eating:
    • Pay attention to emotional eating triggers and develop alternative coping strategies to deal with stress, sadness, or boredom.
  7. Consistent Self-Care:
    • Prioritize self-care and stress management. Adequate sleep and stress reduction techniques can help prevent weight gain.
  8. Consult Your Healthcare Provider:
    • Maintain regular check-ups with your healthcare provider. They can monitor your health and provide guidance on maintaining your weight loss… AND help you wean off weight loss medications where appropriate.
  9. Be Patient and Persistent:
    • Weight maintenance can be challenging. It’s common to experience fluctuations, but it’s important to stay persistent and not get discouraged.
  10. Don’t Rely Solely on Medication:
  • If you used semaglutide or any other weight loss medication, remember that it is most effective when combined with lifestyle changes. Continue to focus on healthy habits even after discontinuing the medication.

Remember that maintaining weight loss is a lifelong commitment, and it’s normal to have ups and downs. The key is to build a sustainable, healthy lifestyle that works for you and helps you keep the weight off in the long term. If you’re struggling or need additional support, consider consulting with us! We are here to help!

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Why Are Laser Hair Removal Sessions Sold in Packages?

Why Are Laser Hair Removal Sessions Sold in Packages?

Published by on June 21, 2022 | Leave a response

Tired of ingrown hairs and tiny red bumps that crop up after shaving? At your wit’s end with the fuzz that appears two days after waxing? If you’ve had enough of the back-and-forth, never-ending hair removal process, laser hair removal might be the answer to your woes.

Laser hair removal is a procedure in which a laser (a concentrated beam of light) is used to remove unwanted hair – a great option for anyone who’s sick of conventional hair removal options like shaving, waxing, threading, and tweezing.

But before you book an appointment, dreaming of a stubble-free life, it pays to be informed. For example, did you know that laser hair removal procedures are sold in packages? Read on to find out why.

Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent?

Laser hair removal involves “zapping” the hair follicles with pulses of highly concentrated light. The pigment in the hair follicles absorbs the light. The follicle gets heated up and is destroyed. So, what the laser essentially does is vaporize the hair. The majority of people who undergo laser hair removal report a permanent reduction of hair after about six treatments. Results will vary.

The laser treatment puts the hair follicles in a prolonged state of dormancy. It reduces the number of unwanted hairs. And if the hairs grow back, they’re finer, lighter, and fewer in number. A maintenance treatment every year can keep any stray hairs from cropping up.

Why Does Laser Hair Removal Need Multiple Sessions? 

If you’re looking for results by summer, it is best to start your laser hair removal treatments in early fall. The procedures are scheduled to accommodate the hair growth cycle, which typically lasts four to six weeks.

The hair growth cycle has three phases. The growth phase (anagen) is when the hair grows in length. The transitional phase (catagen) is when the hair follicle shrinks and detaches from the skin. The resting phase (telogen) is when the old hair rests and ultimately sheds, as a new hair starts growing.

When you undergo a laser hair removal treatment, every hair follicle doesn’t respond to the light pulses. That’s because the laser only acts on actively growing (anagen) hairs. Some of the hairs, which are in the resting phase, are spared. You need multiple sessions, usually spaced four to six weeks apart, to get them all. If you’re regular with your appointments, every hair follicle will eventually get zapped.

What does laser hair removal feel like? 

For the six months when you’re undergoing your laser hair removal sessions, you’ll need to make sure your skin is clean-shaven with your old friend, the razor. The laser hair removal procedure is well tolerated with the new advancements in laser technology. At Village Dermatology, we provide several methods of decreasing any discomfort, including the use of topical numbing cream on the areas being treated.    

How Soon Will I See a Difference? 

The number of hairs reduces by 10 to 25 percent after the first session. You can expect to see a real difference after your third laser hair removal treatment. 

Why Not Just Do At-Home Laser Treatments? 

There are dozens of at-home laser treatments on the market, including some FDA-approved devices. Sounds convenient, right? The idea that you can zap away your hair while watching your favorite Netflix series on a Saturday night?

It might seem like you’ll save time and money, but you could end up with complications you didn’t bargain for. Experts are dubious about at-home laser treatments. At best, they don’t work. At worst, they can cause serious damage.

The laser works by targeting the pigment in the hair follicle. At-home lasers are only effective when there’s a great contrast between the skin and hair color. Meaning at-home lasers only work in people with a light skin tone and dark hair.

At-home hair removal lasers are much less powerful than office lasers (For good reason.) A laser can be dangerous in the wrong hands, causing scars, burns, and permanent changes in skin color.

Dermatologists warn that people tend to be aggressive at home, often double and triple pulsing areas they’re not supposed to. It’s easy to get carried away in the hope for faster, better results without understanding the harmful consequences.

 Which Areas are Appropriate for Laser Hair Removal? 

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that you get a laser hair removal technician trained by a board-certified dermatologist to perform your laser hair removal procedures. This will ensure you can get rid of unwanted hair safely and effectively. The following areas are deemed appropriate for laser hair removal:

  • Neck

  • Shoulders

  • Chest

  • Back

  • Bikini area

  • Face (excluding brows)

  • Full legs

  • Full arms

The treatment duration depends on the area being treated. An upper lip session might take only a few minutes. Larger areas like the back or legs may take up to an hour.

For the best results from your laser hair removal treatments, you should carefully follow your aesthetician’s after-care instructions. This includes avoiding direct sunlight on the treated skin. Your skin will be slightly red and swollen, like a mild sunburn. Most people return to everyday activities immediately after having laser hair removal, although patients are strongly discouraged from working out for 48 hours after treatment.

Last but not least, laser hair removal isn’t only for women. More and more men, sick of razor burns, ingrown hairs, and acne breakouts, are seeking laser hair removal to permanently eliminate unwanted hair.

We are excited to offer FDA approved Laser Hair Removal from To Your Health and Wellness, LLC at Chiefland Elite Medispa. Contact us today at Jmunksgardnp@outlook.com or 352-363-1035 to get your sessions booked!

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Getting the MOST out of your Hormone Optimization!

Published by on December 13, 2021 | Leave a response

To Your Health and Wellness, LLC is a certified BIOTE medical provider

Jennifer Munksgard, APRN is a certified Biote Medical Hormone Pellet Provider – now in Chiefland and High Springs!

How do Hormone Pellets work and how can I get my BEST health from them?

One of the reasons we like our Biote Hormone Pellet programs is that testosterone release from pellet implants is very consistent. They always release testosterone. Testosterone and stearic acid are the main ingredients in the implants. Both are found throughout the body. Neither compression pressure nor added ingredients changes the release of testosterone. Studies have also shown that the site of implantation does not affect release as other methods of replacement.

The actual dose of testosterone you get may affect your results. It is personalized to your labs and weight.  Sometimes, higher doses are associated with more relief of symptoms, hence why we will often recheck labs at 4-6 weeks and when needed and consider increasing if your symptoms are not relieved.

SO, what factors do affect how you feel and the result you get from testosterone therapy?

The most common reasons NOT to get the ‘great results’ you have experience with testosterone pellets in the past are:

1. STRESS: Increased stress, either physical or mental, will definitely affect how you feel physically and emotionally. Stress can even cause hot flashes. Stress can affect how long the pellets last. Symptoms may return several weeks sooner.

2. DIET: A diet high in refined foods & processed carbohydrates and low in fat will definitely affect the result you get with testosterone. Fatigue, irritability and anxiety may be diet related. Whole foods, good fats and protein can beneficially affect mood and energy. Testosterone increases muscle mass and gets rid of fat deposits. Refined carbohydrates can prevent weight loss usually seen with testosterone therapy.  Our office can help you with a specialized diet plan for not only weight loss but also to improve your outcomes of using hormone therapy!

3. LACK OF CONSISTENT EXERCISE: This is one of THE MOST important parts of ANY hormone optimization or replacement! Aerobic exercise is a remarkable stress reliever. It increases energy and metabolism and decreases anxiety. Exercise improves sleep patterns. The best results from pellets are seen in people who exercise.

4. LACK OF SUNLIGHT: The lack of sunlight will affect mood, sense of well-being and physical energy.

5. HIGH ESTROGEN (Estrogen dominance): Fluid retention, weight gain, breast pain, anxiety, PMS, insulin resistance, and lack of ‘sense of well being’ are all symptoms of excess estrogen. Often women cannot lose weight or fat when they have estrogen dominance.  Also, it is the fat cells themselves that contain aromatase, the enzyme that converts testosterone to estrogen. Testosterone can convert to Estradiol. This is one way the body naturally makes healthy levels of estrogen. However, if estrogen levels become too high, this can contribute to the symptoms of estrogen dominance listed above.

Most complaints of ‘pellets not working’ occur during the winter months. The stress of the holidays, change in diets, lack of sunlight and time outdoors, change in activity level can all affect how you feel both mentally and physically.  Our exclusive line of high-quality supplements, as well as our weight loss and dietary guidance programs can help!

Exercise, whole foods, fiber, losing weight and getting rid of refined carbohydrates can help lower estrogen levels.

Using the BIote DIM SGS+ can help.  DIM SGS+ is an ideal combination of diindolylmethane (DIM), sulforaphane (SGS), and pomegranate extract. This combination of clinical-grade ingredients helps stimulate a more efficient metabolism for estrogen, meaning it can help regulate the ratio of healthy to less healthy estrogen.

DIM SGS+ is specially formulated to help support hormone optimization and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). The main ingredient, DIM, is a compound found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, and kale and helps maintain hormone balance. BioTE DIM SGS+ may also help promote breast, uterine, cervical, and prostate health.

Clink on the link below to order directly from our online shop or contact our office to chat about diet, supplements and our weightloss programs to compliment your Biote Hormone Pellet therapy!

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Give the Gift of HEALTH to your Small Business Employees!

Published by on November 23, 2021 | Leave a response

Running a small business while incredibly rewarding can be challenging as well.  As small business owners ourselves, we understand that owners are continuously looking for ways to save money, keep employees happy and healthy, all while bettering their business in general. Looking for a year end incentive or bonus? Give the gift of a Direct Primary Care membership at To Your Health and Wellness!

“But we need BENEFITS”….  

Insurance can be a point of contention for these organizations, as we understand that you aim to provide your loyal employees with the best possible benefits and care, but those costs can quickly become astronomical.

We believe our Direct Primary Care (DPC) medical benefit model is one that works for small businesses, making it something to consider as a business owner.

 Why DPC Works for Small Businesses

Insurance costs are rising

This is especially true for small businesses, and it’s making it harder and harder for them to provide their employees with great medical care. This results in different actions from these companies, such as hiring freezes, cutting benefits, utilizing high-deductible plans, or even turning employees into independent contractors.

This can make it hard for companies to retain their employees, which drives up the costs of recruiting, hiring, and training. This is where DPC comes into play. For as little as $50 per employee per month, businesses can provide their workers with reliable and quality health care that they will love.

It’s a win-win situation that, in the end, will make your small business more profitable.

It will keep employees happy

Small businesses truly value their employees and need them to keep their business up and running on a day-to-day basis. For that reason, it’s important to keep them happy and make them feel appreciated. The vast benefits of DPC will give them that security and peace of mind.

From a more personalized medical experience to a more flexible medical plan, employees are sure to love it. DPC plans also make it easy to add on family coverage for spouses and children, which is an added bonus. We believe adding this perk will increase retention and will be an all-around great move for your business.

It will reduce sick days

Giving your employees access to quality health care and preventative healthcare 24/7 makes it easier for them to receive both preventive and sick care, meaning that they are less likely to get sick or will be sick for a shorter duration. Convenient scheduling allow for less travel time to appointments or waiting around in busy waiting rooms! This results in less employee absences and less sick days, which is huge – especially for a small business.

DPC patients are 75% less likely to be hospitalized each year, meaning that the people you count on to run your organization are more likely to be around when they have this care. We take a “preventative approach” to healthcare, and provide care when ill, but also services on STAYING healthy, included in the DPC membership (such as weight loss)!

We understand that choosing health care benefits is a huge – and sometimes intimidating and confusing – responsibility as a business owner. We are here to answer your questions about DPC and to simplify the process. Contact us today or click here to learn more.

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Battle the “Winter Fluff”!

Published by on November 9, 2021 | Leave a response

The dreaded holiday season is here, and your pants are still a bit snug (COVID weight is REAL!)… But, at To Your Health and Wellness, LLC. – we can help you maintain your health, weight and overall mood with our wellness services! Do you avoid the parties, put your blinders on while walking through the grocery isles, and hope that those little crumbs you nibbled off your child’s plate didn’t count?

Or maybe you skip meals because, in your best efforts not to eat this or that, you’ve managed to sample a little bit of everything rather than enjoying a simple slice of cake. When your attitude is all about food, that’s where the trouble begins. Your mind keeps cycling through the shouldn’t-haves or must avoids (or ‘I’ve got to make up for that decadent brownie.’). The cycle is vicious! Instead of responding to little hiccups in your diet, find balance throughout the day and listen to your hunger cues.

How can you possibly be enjoying yourself this season when all you can think about is food (and what not to eat)? Food should be eaten and enjoyed.  Feeling guilty for eating a (small) piece of chocolate or cookie doesn’t serve anyone! Limiting food choices doesn’t work!  What works is focusing of choosing a wide variety of healthy, whole foods!

My patients will often hear me say focus on healthy wins, rather than focus on the scale. Even if the scale DOESN’T move…. that’s a WIN!

During Holidays, events and when “dieting”… Many patients avoid certain food groups, like carbs, only to find themselves giving up and raiding the fridge or pantry later!  If you want a treat, THAT IS OK! Enjoy it, don’t gobble it up or eat it in the closet.  Have a bite or taste and enjoy it without punishing yourself! Being mindful is key. Experience the taste, smell, and texture of the food.  Enjoy it, and always leave a little on your plate… even if it’s ONE bite! (forget the clean-plate club we were taught!).  Keep your portions reasonable. If you find yourself wanting to go back for seconds or thirds, find other things to take your mind off of the food like getting a family board game together!

Not everything about this holiday season has to focus on food! Make time with friends and family that doesn’t involve food or cocktails.

Here are some take home tips (So you have some cake and feel good too!):

·        Remember that this is not the last time you’ll get to eat doughnuts, cookies or other treats.  (You don’t have to try them all.) Just because they are there, doesn’t mean you HAVE to have it!

·        Skip the “run of the mill” treats like boxed brownies or store bought cookies. Save your calories for the good stuff you’ll only get once a year like homemade fudge or other treat you truly desire.

·        Allow yourself to enjoy a treat, but do so mindfully.

·        Work treats into your meal plan.

·        Aim to MAINTAIN weight this season and don’t focus on the scale.

·        Dump the idea of banning foods.

·        Embrace the notion of choosing to eat all foods in moderation.

·        Respect your food and your body.

·        Make friends with people and not the buffet table.

·        Take some hikes outside, volunteer in your community or put up holiday decorations with your friends and family

·        Sip on hot low sugar beverages like lemon water with honey or green tea!

Thinking you can’t resist the urge?  Contact our office today at 352-363-1034 to get started with our weight loss plan – a medically guided service to help you lose weight, establish a healthy relationship with food and exercise and live HEALTHY!  We have over 80 easy to follow diet plans that won’t leave you hungry, as well as support and pharmacological interventions to battle the most difficult season for some people! Let us help you get rid of or prevent the “winter fluff”!

Try our weekly B12/fat burning injections that help with energy, weight loss and cravings… Guess what… that sugar you are craving is actually you craving energy!!  We can help with decreasing CRAVINGS AND increasing ENERGY!

Your weight gain, fatigue and cravings could be a hormone issue!  Let us check your hormones and help you fix that broken cog in your “wellness wheel” that is preventing you from living healthy!

Ready to start the new year with a NEW focus on HEALTH? Our Direct Primary Care can help you with access to weight loss, wellness, urgent care and DIRECT access to your provider, when YOU need it!

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Need Headache Help?

Published by on May 14, 2021 | Leave a response

Headaches and migraines are more than painful and inconvenient; they can hamper your productivity and dampen your mood. They literally can stop you in your tracks!  Knowing how to tell the difference between headaches and migraines can help you seek the correct treatment and get relief from your symptoms as quickly as possible.

Head pain, pressure, and throbbing are all common symptoms of headaches, although the location of these symptoms varies depending on the type of headache you have. Most people have had a headache at least once in their life. Often, they can be treated with over the counter medications with good relief, or addressing the cause.

IV Hydration Therapy for Migraines and Headaches

Our IV infusions have the vitamins, electrolytes, antioxidants, and hydrating fluids that your body needs to counteract your symptoms. IV therapy thoroughly hydrates you, restores your levels of electrolytes and vitamins when over the counter medications just aren’t enough.

In addition to these ingredients, we offer additional anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea medication for further relief from your symptoms if you are suffering from a migraine, a more debilitating type of headache.

Headaches

Head pain, pressure, and throbbing are all common symptoms of headaches, although the location of these symptoms varies depending on the type of headache you have. Most people have had a headache at least once in their life.

There are three types of primary headaches, where an illness or other external factor is not the cause of symptoms.

  • Tension headaches: Often described as feeling like a tight band surrounding your head, tension headaches are caused by stress and – you guessed it – tension. Tension headaches can also manifest at the back of your head, in your neck, or even in your shoulders. If you think you might have a tension headache, take a break from what you are doing and try to relax to help ease your tightened muscles.

  • Sinus headaches: Sometimes called ‘allergy headaches’, this type manifests in your sinuses. You may experience pain or pressure behind your eyes, above your eyebrows, at the center of your forehead, or below your eyes. You can often, but not always, identify a sinus headache if these areas are tender when gently pressed. A warm compress can help ease sinus headaches, especially those that come with sinus infections.

  • Cluster headaches: A type of headache that generally manifests in a localized area, such as behind one eye or in a specific part of your head. Cluster headaches often happen in a series, one subsiding only to be replaced by another over a duration of minutes or hours. Some people may experience cluster headaches around the same time every day for a period of month. It is not yet certain what causes cluster headaches.

There are many types of secondary headaches, where an external factor or illness is casing symptoms. These types of headaches are linked to the cause. Below, we’ve listed several of the most common types, but this is not a comprehensive list:

  • Caffeine headaches: As the name suggests, caffeine headaches are directly related to your consumption of caffeine. You can get a caffeine headache either from ingesting too much caffeine or by suddenly stopping regular caffeine consumption. If you’re getting headaches from drinking too much caffeine, consider cutting back how many cups you drink per day. If your headaches stem from going cold turkey on caffeine, consider amending your approach to gradually remove caffeine from your routine.

  • Hypertension headaches: These headaches are caused by hypertension (high blood pressure), where the physical pressure in your veins contributes to your symptoms.

  • Dehydration headaches: This type of headache is caused when you have not ingested enough fluid. Because they do not have enough fluid to function optimally, your cells and veins shrink and pull away from the interior of your skull and can cause a dull or aching pain.

  • Hormone headaches: Some people may experience headaches that are related to changing hormones, especially during menopause, andropause, or pregnancy.

There are many more types of headaches, but these are the most commonly experienced types. Some people may experience episodic headaches, meaning that they happen every once in a while. Others may experience chronic headaches, which happen on a regular basis over an extended period of time.  If you have recurring headaches, our Certified Practitioners can guide you through care, prevention and treatment options.

Migraines

Migraines are a type of headache. Pain, pressure, and throbbing are some of the symptoms that overlap with headaches. Migraines can be thought of as a severe form of headache. This type of headache may last for hours, a couple of days, and potentially weeks for some people. Severe migraines can impact your work, school, and social life by making it challenging – if not impossible – to meet the demands of your schedule.

Migraines are characterized by several symptoms that make them distinct from other types of headaches:

  • Severe pain on one side of your head

  • Sensitivity to light

  • Sensitivity to sound

  • Nausea

  • Vision changes (such as lights or bright spots)

For those that suffer from migraines, learning how to avoid triggers and prevent episodes is key!  Keeping a log and discovering triggers are the first step to controlling them! But sometimes, we know, despite your best efforts, a migraine can occur anyway!  Then what?

The pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound can disable you completely, preventing you from participating in your daily life for days or even weeks at a time. Or, expensive, long ER trips!

Thankfully, there is another option that have provided the answer that so many headache migraine sufferers have been desperately searching for fast, effective relief with IV hydration therapy.

What is IV Hydration Therapy for Migraines and Headaches?

While it is important to properly assess a headache before any treatment to determine if outpatient care is right for you, we may refer you to emergency care under certain conditions.

However, if your symptoms are not new (for you) we can help!

IV hydration therapy, also called migraine IV treatments or migraine IV cocktails, utilizes a combination of vitamins, electrolytes, antioxidants, hydrating fluids, and medication.

Delivered intravenously (via an IV drip), the migraine cocktail can be a highly effective option for counteracting migraine symptoms.  All monitored and certified by our licensed professionals. Either in the comfort of your home or in our quiet calm office… without waiting HOURS!

As your body is rehydrated and rebalanced, you can finally find relief. That is our goal!

Additionally, our migraine IV treatments also feature medications and can be customized to fight nausea and inflammation, so you can be back to feeling like yourself in no time.

IV treatments for migraines are a fast, convenient and cost effective treatment option, and typically take one hour or less to complete! The specific “cocktail” for migraine relief may be uniquely formulated to address your specific triggers and needs. All you’ll need to do is sit back, relax, and await the fast-acting relief the IV therapy can provide!

Not all headaches are migraines, and we have treatment options for other common headaches AND Migraines!!

We’d be glad to help get you back to your life!

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To Your Health and Wellness Lifestyle Intervention Programs (LIPs)

To Your Health and Wellness Lifestyle Intervention Programs (LIPs)

Published by on April 27, 2021 | Leave a response

Let’s face it, knowing what to eat and learning HOW to eat well is most people’s biggest challenge when it comes to changing our health and bodies.  It does not matter if your goal is to lose weight, add muscle or manage a health condition.  Eating is something we ALL enjoy, but eating healthy, for some, is a BIG challenge!

At To Your Health and Wellness, we have individual programs, where we treat food as medicine and get you on the path to wellness with a combination of nutritional guidance, lifestyle/habit coaching and personalized medicine.

Did you know that most people eat the same foods over and over again?  Think about what you eat for breakfast every day.  Most likely, you eat the same two, three or four foods every day, over and over again.  We are creatures of habit!  Unfortunately, in our society, our habits may not be healthy ones.

So, when is it time for a change?  Well, it depends.  For some, it is an event coming up and the desire to “look good”.  For others, it is the realization that we are at “the age” where our “seemingly healthy” friends are dying of preventable diseases like heart attacks or strokes. It may be a health care provider prescribing multiple medications for all your health problems, many to counteract a side effect for the one before.   For others, it may be a new baby, and the desire to lead a healthy, long, active life raising that child.  We all have reasons to desire change.  But to do this you have to learn new habits, which can be difficult!  There is so much out there in terms of “do this, and do that”.  Fad diets, miracle supplements, shakes and programs to “get rid of fat fast”.  It is hard to weed through all the information, know what is legit, healthy, sustainable, and be able to make the CHANGE in your lifestyle to avoid bouncing back to bad habits.

That’s where we come in!  Our Lifestyle Intervention Programs (LIPs) are programs that are designed by a multidisciplinary group of professionals to help make healthier habit and choices, and teach you how to maintain them as a lifestyle!

How it works

Our Certified Nurse Practitioner will sit with you and come up with an action plan.  After a full review of your health history, your current lifestyle, YOUR GOALS and desire to change.  We will review (or obtain for a very low cost) laboratory data and other measurable metrics, such as vital signs, weight and body measurements.  We will discuss your current activity level and your abilities.   We take the time with your current provider, likely, just doesn’t have time for! We obtain these metrics as you’ll hear us often talk about and celebrate with you NON-SCALE wins! Weight is only a part of the big picture, but not our focus here!

We make it easy and convenient

Most nutritional or “diet” programs start off with a stack of flyers, handout and blank spreadsheets to make a food diary.  Food journaling can be a daunting task that takes a lot of time.  It becomes like a giant math problem to find foods that will fit your nutritional needs, that won’t put you over your caloric budget for the day.  Our nutrition program provides recommended meal plans, specifically chosen for you, and grocery lists that are designed by licensed dieticians and doctors.  All of our plans are balanced to meet your personal caloric goals and special needs, from macros to allergies.  Whether you prefer to eat organic, have food allergies, want/need a low sodium plan or are aiming to increase your performance in the gym or as an athlete, we have a program for you!

Since mobile technology has made our lives so much more convenient, people desire immediate access to things anytime, anywhere.  Our LIPs nutritional program sends a personalized meal plan and grocery list right to your phone and email.  This way, you ALWAYS have your “list” ready and with you!  You will know what exactly you should be eating to meet your personal health and fitness, if indicated goals.  You can also access your information at home via any internet service.

Features of our LIPs

Here is a list of some of the features available to you through accessing your customized internet or mobile nutrition program:

·        Personalized mobile & web account

·        Meal plans & grocery lists with you always on your mobile device

·        Ability to log eating and exercise activities

·        Food exchanges to account for your likes/preferences/allergies

·        Ability to add custom foods

·        Ability to track your weight, measurements and vital signs

·        Messaging feature for direct access to your provider’

·        Online recipes and recipe creator

At your first visit, we will talk to your about a wide variety of meal program types that have been designed by dieticians and physicians which have been proven in clinical settings for many common diseases or conditions.

Here are a few options as examples:

·        Low Cholesterol/Low Fat

·        Heart Healthy/lowering your blood pressure

·        Stroke Prevention

·        Stable Blood Sugar

·        Paleo

·        Breast Cancer

·        Bone Health

·        Cancer Smart

·        Low Fat/Weight loss

·        Vegetarian/Vegan

·  Mature Woman/Post menopausal hormone balance

·        Hi or Low Glycemic plans

·        Energy Booster

·        Healthy Aging for men and women

·        Performance, body building

·        On-The-Go for busy/traveling frequently

·        Teen Scene

·        Low carb – American, Fast food, Italian and Mexican fiesta

·        Maternity pre & post natal – including “trying to get pregnant” and PCOS.

·        Organic low carb, low fat

·        Kosher low fat

·        Lactose intolerant

·        Mediterranean

·        High Fiber

·        Healthy Soy

·        Asian Explosion

·        Food allergies

·        Detox and Cleanse

·        Post Bariatric (very low calorie diet) VLCDs

·        Childhood Health and Obesity

What happens next after your action plan?

Your LIPs provider will continue to stay in close contact with you and follow up with you on your agreed time frame.  We will monitor your progress and celebrate “non-scale” victories along the way!  We will be your personal cheerleader and biggest fan because we KNOW you can do this!  We help you with the tools you need to get started and to maintain.  We do have prescription medications to use in some cases, as well as will guide you if you need or desire supplements.

Most of all, we WANT you to succeed, and are always a phone call, text or email away! Call today to start your journey or ask your healthcare provider for a referral to our office! (352)363-1034

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Peptide Therapy Now Available!

Peptide Therapy Now Available!

Published by on April 18, 2021 | Leave a response

At To Your Health and Wellness, LLC we have recently incorporated peptide therapies to our tools to improve health and wellness in our patient’s lives….

Peptide treatment for weight loss has been shown to accelerate the loss of that stubborn belly fat, increasing lean muscle mass and restore energy.  Ipamorelin, CJC 1295 and Semorelin are our go to peptides for weight loss. They are available in injection form.  We also use Ibutamoren, which is an oral peptide for optimum men’s health and to get the most out of your weight training! For most, these foreign terms. But, there is value in understanding what Peptides are and the benefits of peptides like Sermorelin, we’ll break it down for you here!

Let’s start with the basics of what peptides are and then dive into some questions that I often get pertaining to peptides for weight loss and anti-aging.

Peptides are made from amino acids and have many functions in the body. Peptides are chains of amino acids that improve cell signaling in the body. Most act like neurotransmitters, while some act like hormones. Many control and influence how our bodies react to diet and physical exercise.

Like many hormones, (such as testosterone which we have covered in the past) as we age, human growth hormone (HGH) production declines. After age 30, levels drop by over 1% each year. As a result, our bodies begin to show signs of aging, and cease to perform at an optimal level. Exogenous HGH use is not new, however, it has been linked with many unwanted side effects when injecting high doses of HGH.

Because peptides have the ability to boost your body’s own natural growth hormone production,  (rather than the “old way” of injecting HGH directly), they are rapidly replacing “traditional” Human Growth Hormone therapy.

Some “main-stream” medical professionals will call peptide therapy “controversial”… Did you know… Currently, there are currently over 60 FDA approved peptides. In fact, insulin was the first peptide approved in the US! They are just marketed and labeled by pharmaceutical companies as “medicines” and you may not even know what you are actually taking is a peptide!

So, what can peptides do for you?

Peptides have dozens of uses but the most common uses are helping to build muscle and reduce fat, improve energy, improve sexual function and to reduce GI and musculoskeletal inflammation.

 Most commonly, with peptide therapy, patients will report an improvement in:

  • Weight: Sermorelin, Ipamorelin and CJC 1295 can help to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. When combined with exercise, these peptides can improve lean muscle mass and help your body burn fat more efficiently. Sermorelin is highly effective at helping patients lose weight. These peptides are so effective at inducing weight loss because Human Growth Hormone stimulates the production of Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1). Higher levels of IGF-1 lead to higher levels of metabolism, which make it easier to lose weight more quickly when one controls calories (we’ll help you with that!).  Higher levels of metabolism also provide the body with more energy and endurance for aerobic exercise.

  • Sleep: Peptides can help restore a normal sleep cycle. Abnormal sleep can completely disrupt your life with poor mental function, fatigue, mood changes and abnormal weight gain.

  • Athletic Recovery or Injury: Peptides have been shown to speed up and improve recovery from athletic performance or injury so that you can get back out there faster.

  • Improved Stamina: increased exercise tolerance and less requirement for rest

  • Surgical or injury healing: Peptide therapy has even been shown to improve healing after surgery, especially with surgeries involving bone, ligament, tendon and muscle.

  • Anti-Aging: Peptide therapy can make skin appear firmer or tighter and improve muscle fullness for a more youthful appearance and lifestyle

Basically, the most commonly prescribed peptides we use, are in combinations  and function to naturally boost growth hormone for better CELLULAR recovery.

Other peptide benefits include:

– Increases development of lean muscle growth through the development of new muscle cells

– Reduced body fat through lipolysis (fat breakdown)

– Increased energy, strength, and stamina

– Strengthening of the immune system

– Improved regulation of other hormones

– Improved libido

– Increased natural Human Growth Hormone production

We would be happy to schedule a consultation and help you determine if peptide therapy is the right choice in your health wellness journey!

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