Semaglutide is an exciting new gastrointestinal hormone used for weight loss and appetite control. As specialists in hormone health and optimization, the Restore Wellness Clinic provides cutting-edge Semaglutide therapy to help patients achieve sustainable fat loss, reduced food cravings, and better health.
Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication originally developed to manage type 2 diabetes. It mimics the effects of a hormone called GLP-1 that regulates blood sugar levels. Semaglutide makes the body more sensitive to insulin and tells the pancreas to make more insulin when needed.
Researchers discovered that Semaglutide also promotes weight loss by reducing appetite and calorie intake. In 2021, the FDA approved a formulation of Semaglutide injection (Wegovy) specifically for chronic weight management.
Semaglutide helps patients feel full sooner while eating, stay satisfied longer between meals, and reduce portion sizes. These mechanisms of action make it very effective for long-term weight loss and maintenance.
Semaglutide activates GLP-1 receptors in the brain that regulate hunger cues and food intake. Specifically, it:
By influencing this complex system of hormones and neurotransmitters, Semaglutide enables patients to eat less without feeling deprived or constantly hungry. This creates the necessary calorie deficit for safe, sustainable weight loss.
In addition to significant fat reduction, Semaglutide provides other meaningful health improvements:
Semaglutide also boosts patients' quality of life by:
The FDA approved Semaglutide for patients with:
Obesity and being overweight are associated with higher risks for:
For these individuals, weight loss can prevent or reduce morbidity and mortality from weight-related diseases. Semaglutide offers a safe medical alternative when lifestyle interventions like diet and exercise have not been effective long-term.
The best indicators of low growth hormone (GH) levels are clinical symptoms such as:
However, many patients do not connect these common complaints to GH deficiency (GHD). That is why testing is important for diagnosis.
At the Restore Wellness Clinic, we evaluate GH status through blood work:
| Test | Function |
|---|---|
| IGF-1 | Screens for GHD |
| GH Serum | Confirms GHD diagnosis |
| GH Stim Test | Assesses pituitary response |
Then our physicians determine the optimal growth hormone therapy protocol based on the test results, medical history, symptoms, and treatment goals.
The starting dose of Semaglutide injection is 0.25 mg once weekly. The dosage slowly increases every 4 weeks up to the target maintenance dose.
This gradual titration schedule minimizes potential temporary side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, headache, fatigue, dizziness, and constipation. Staying well-hydrated also helps manage symptoms.
Patients continue taking Semaglutide indefinitely because weight loss plateaus around 32 weeks after reaching the full dose. Suspending treatment usually results in regaining weight.
We recommend a comprehensive lifestyle modification program to complement pharmaceutical intervention:
With the right combination of medical oversight, patient engagement, therapeutic techniques and peer support, most individuals achieve their target weight loss goals through Semaglutide. Maintenance of a healthier body weight improves longevity, physical function, self-confidence and overall wellbeing.
Table: Typical Semaglutide Treatment Schedule
| Week | Dosage |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.25 mg |
| 5 | 0.5 mg |
| 9 | 1.0 mg |
| 13 | 1.7 mg |
| 17 | 2.4 or 3 mg |
The physicians at Restore Wellness Clinic specialize in medical weight management programs featuring cutting-edge medications like Semaglutide.
We perform comprehensive physical exams, lab testing and medical diagnoses to determine the safest, most efficacious treatment plans for lasting weight reduction. Then we closely monitor patient progress through follow-up appointments and blood work.
Our goal is to restore hormone balance to optimize patients' health. We believe sustainability comes from coupling advanced pharmaceutical solutions with therapeutic lifestyle changes.
Up to 20% of patients report mostly mild GI issues like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation. These typically resolve within days to weeks with dose escalation. Less than 5% discontinue treatment due to persistent side effects. Semaglutide does not adversely affect heart rate or psychological health.
Clinical trials showed average weight reductions around 15% over 68 weeks. However, results vary based on dosage, diet, activity levels, genetics and other factors. Our clinic helps patients set realistic goals and monitors progress closely.
Yes, cost may be prohibitive for some patients. But medical weight management delivers exceptional ROI - better health cuts costs for medications, providers, procedures, hospitalizations, disability leave etc. Preventing or resolving obesity-related diseases also reduces expenditures long-term.
Patients usually regain weight once they discontinue Semaglutide unless they adopt lasting lifestyle modifications. Our clinic teaches behavioral strategies to help maintain healthier nutrition and activity habits. Lifelong medication may be necessary for some individuals.
Semaglutide alone will likely produce some weight loss due to suppressed appetite. But the best outcomes require healthy low-calorie eating, regular physical activity, stress reduction and other positive habit changes. Our physicians develop customized plans to set patients up for success.
Obesity takes a tremendous toll both physically and mentally. Excess weight strains the body, decreasing mobility, energy levels, and self-confidence. It also leads to stigma and shame in a society overly focused on thinness.
However, the problem often works both ways. Individual trauma, anxiety, depression and emotional dysfunction can also cause overeating and weight gain.
That is why Restore Wellness Clinic addresses psychological aspects of wellness in conjunction with pharmaceutical and lifestyle interventions. Semaglutide promotes weight loss while counseling treats root psychological issues.
Our mental health professionals help patients build skills like:
With compassionate support, group sharing, and targeted therapy, most individuals achieve cognitive shifts that reinforce sustainable behavioral change. They embody healthier relationships with food, activity, body image and self-care.
In conclusion, Semaglutide represents an exciting breakthrough in medical solutions for weight management and appetite control. By influencing hunger signaling and satiety hormones, it empowers patients to reduce calorie consumption and lose significant weight over months of treatment.
However, pharmaceutical therapy alone cannot instill lasting lifestyle modifications essential for weight maintenance. An integrated approach that addresses mind, body and spirit offers the best opportunity for patients to achieve holistic wellness.
The experienced medical staff at Restore Wellness Clinic develop personalized plans featuring cutting-edge hormone medications, therapeutic techniques and group support. We guide patients to renewed health, confidence and quality of life.
