Weight Loss

Underlying factors that influence weight:

Allergies and food sensitivities – when you eat foods you are allergic to it can cause excess fluid retention due to the inflammatory and immune response. Food allergies can also influence the hunger response. The top 4 food allergens are wheat, dairy, soy, and eggs.

Stress– being under constant stress – whether it be having to comply with demanding workloads, having poor personal relationships, or other emotional stressors – can cause the body to release cortisol.

Cortisol stimulates fat and carbohydrate metabolism for fast energy and stimulates insulin release and maintenance of blood sugar levels, which can contribute to insulin resistance. Recent studies have shown an association between uncontrollable stress, cortisol, and abdominal fat distribution.

Hormones– hormones produced during stress can lead to weight gain and cravings for stimulants like coffee, sugar, soda, and salt. If you eat while in a stressed state, your body stores calories as fat rather than burn them.

Sleep – you must get adequate sleep. Sleep deprivation causes an imbalance in hormones which increase hunger and decrease feelings of satiety with your meal. This must be a priority.

Gut health – stress, poor food choices, and antibiotics are a few factors that can affect our gut health. Poor gut health leads to a multitude of health issues including weight gain.

Nutrient deficiencies – many Americans suffer from deficiencies in vitamins and minerals but don’t even know it. Deficiencies can be a significant cause of health issues including struggles with maintaining a healthy weight.

Medications – there are several common medications that cause weight gain and/or increased hunger.

Treatments options:

Once the root cause of the weight gain has been determined, through history taking and pertinent lab testing, we can address your individualized causative factors. In addition to treating the root cause, we have additional treatment options to speed up lipolysis (fat burning).

Lipo Shot:  Lipotropic injections are used to help release fat deposits in some parts of the body. Some of these areas include the stomach, inner thighs, neck, buttocks, and hips. Lipotropic, or fat burning, substances include methionine which helps the liver remove fat; inositol, similar to methionine; choline, which distributes cholesterol and prevents it from getting deposited in one part of the body.

In some cases, a combination of these may be given. Injections can be administered up to twice a week. The amino acids that are injected into the body stimulate the liver into optimizing the process of metabolism.

Cavitation Liposuction: Cavitation destroys fat cells by using low-frequency sound waves. Once the fat cell is destroyed, the fat is discharged between the cells where they are turned into protein and then changed to free fatty acids. They are then moved to the liver where they decay and are removed from the body.

Benefits of cavitation therapy include:

• Helps reduce and removes cellulite
• Allows you to contour your body
• Pain-free with no downtime
• Target specific areas
• Quick and effective results

Cavitation is the perfect treatment for people who want to contour their body and regain their confidence and figure. *Most clients see an immediate change in their appearance after the third session, with optimum results after 5 to 10 sessions.