Wegovy, also known asĀ semaglutide, is a medication that has gained attention for its effectiveness in helping people manage their weight. It belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists and works by reducing appetite and increasing feelings of fullness. While Wegovy has shown promise in aiding weight loss, some concerns have arisen regarding […]
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The Skinny on Semaglutide (Wegovy) for Weight Loss: The Top Burning Questions Answered
In a world where fad diets come and go and weight loss supplements flood the market, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and skeptical about what truly works for shedding those extra pounds. But a promising peptide on the weight loss scene is causing quite a buzz: semaglutide (Wegovy). If you’ve got questions about this weight […]
Understanding The Connection Between Emotions and Our Relationship with Food
Have you ever reached for a bag of chips or a pint of ice cream when you’re feeling sad, stressed, or bored? Many of us turn to food as a source of comfort or distraction at some point in our lives ā to deal with our feelings or to reward ourselves. This is what’s known […]
Oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) for weight loss
Several weeks ago, we briefly talked about oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) when we addressed the current concern surrounding theĀ Wegovy shortage. And although it’s currently not approved for weight loss, there is a lot buzz surrounding the hope that it soon will be, and its clinical results for weight loss have been promising. But remember, you can’t […]
Is Berberine Nature’s Semaglutide?
Several weeks ago, we discussed theĀ semaglutide shortage and alternatives for weight loss.Ā Since then, we have had questions about berberine and if it’s considered “nature’s Ozempic or Wegovy.” We’ve also had questions regarding its safety. But before we dive into what berberine is, how it works, and if it’s the same as semaglutide, I want […]
Semaglutide and Metformin: Is it Safe to Mix the Two?
Today we’ll talk about a question I get asked a lot. Is it safe to take metformin with semaglutide?Ā The short answer: It depends. But before we dive into how taking metformin and semaglutide together may affect you, I’d like to go over why someone might be prescribed both semaglutide and metformin. Semaglutide (Ozempic) and […]