In recent years, peptide therapies have garnered attention for their potential in addressing various health conditions, including weight management, hormonal imbalances, and chronic diseases. However, accessing these innovative treatments may require proactive advocacy, especially when discussing them with healthcare providers. Advocating for yourself to use peptide therapies in a healthcare provider’s office involves open communication, […]
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Stopping Semaglutide for Weight Loss? Tips to Maintain Weight Loss
Losing weight can be a challenging journey, especially for people who have relied on medications like semaglutide to help with their weight loss efforts. While medications like semaglutide can be effective tools for achieving initial weight loss goals, discontinuing them may raise concerns about how to keep the weight off long-term.Ā In this podcast, weāll […]
How to Manage Constipation Caused by Semaglutide
Last week, we discussed the potential forĀ semaglutideĀ to cause diarrhea and ways to help get relief. Today, I want to talk about how semaglutide can cause constipation and everything you should know to manage your semaglutide-related constipation.Ā Why does semaglutide cause constipation? Constipation can happen with semaglutide, but it tends to be less common than diarrhea. […]
How Wegovy (semaglutide) Can Impact Muscle Mass
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 […]
Understanding Heartburn with Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy): Causes and Management
Semaglutide, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, has gained significant attention in recent years due to its effectiveness in helping patients achieve better blood sugar control and weight management. But, some individuals who take semaglutide may experience an unpleasant side effect: heartburn (acid reflux). In this podcast, weāll talk about […]
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 […]