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Life-Changing Weight Loss Maintenance:  Introducing Liraglutide

Life-Changing Weight Loss Maintenance: Introducing Liraglutide

December 5, 2023
Liraglutide is a drug used for managing type 2 diabetes and obesity. It has potential to be a key to sustainable weight loss maintenance. Obesity, now a global epidemic,(1) has seen its rates tripl…
9 Warning Signs of Bad Gut Health and How to Fix It

9 Warning Signs of Bad Gut Health and How to Fix It

December 3, 2023
Your gut health has a significant impact on your overall health. A balanced and thriving gut microbiome, which is a diverse community of microorganisms in your digestive tract, is crucial for optim…
The Menopause Weight Loss Journey: Tips & Tricks for Success

The Menopause Weight Loss Journey: Tips & Tricks for Success

November 29, 2023
Menopause is a normal transition when the potential for reproduction ends, and female sex hormones decrease. Any time your hormone levels change, it can cause effects throughout your body. Some of …
Unraveling the Biology of Sugar Cravings: A Closer Look

Unraveling the Biology of Sugar Cravings: A Closer Look

November 28, 2023
Sugar cravings can be a challenging obstacle on the journey to maintaining a healthy weight. The irresistible allure of sugary treats and the struggle to resist them can often feel overwhelming. Ho…
Weight Loss Treatment: Semaglutide and its Role

Weight Loss Treatment: Semaglutide and its Role

November 28, 2023
Lots of adults around the world, about 650 million, have obesity, a big health problem (1). There are new medicines like semaglutide that are safe and work well. They help people lose more weight t…
How Semaglutide Works for Weight Loss

How Semaglutide Works for Weight Loss

November 22, 2023
Obesity has become a growing concern in modern society, with 42% of the population being overweight or having obesity. The search for effective and safe weight-loss treatments has led to the develo…
How Does Semaglutide Work for Weight Loss in Non-diabetics?

How Does Semaglutide Work for Weight Loss in Non-diabetics?

November 21, 2023
Semaglutide was initially developed and FDA-approved to treat type 2 diabetes. Novo Nordisk produced Ozempic as a longer-acting alternative to liraglutide. In 2019, Rybelsus, an oral form of semagl…
Duration of Semaglutide Side Effects

Duration of Semaglutide Side Effects

November 21, 2023
Semaglutide is used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. With a lower dose, semaglutide can reduce your blood sugar by increasing insulin release. In higher doses, semaglutide is used for weight l…
3 Weight Loss Injections for Sustainable Results

3 Weight Loss Injections for Sustainable Results

November 10, 2023
The global prevalence of obesity, a serious chronic disease, has reached alarming levels, with over 650 million adults living with obesity. Obesity is associated with an increased risk for over 200…
Is Naltrexone a Controlled Substance?

Is Naltrexone a Controlled Substance?

November 4, 2023
Naltrexone, marketed under the brand name Vivitrol, is not a controlled substance. It is not classified as a narcotic. Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist, not an opioid. It binds to opioid receptor…
Side Effects and What to Avoid When Taking Naltrexone

Side Effects and What to Avoid When Taking Naltrexone

November 3, 2023
Naltrexone (Vivitrol) is a versatile medication. It is prescribed at a higher dose to treat alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder. Naltrexone blocks opioid receptor sites in the brain and de…
Naltrexone (Vivitrol) vs. Naloxone (Narcan): How Are These Opioid Blockers Different?

Naltrexone (Vivitrol) vs. Naloxone (Narcan): How Are These Opioid Blockers Different?

November 1, 2023
Naltrexone and naloxone sound very similar, and they both reverse the effects of opioids. However, these two medications are quite different. Naltrexone, brand name Vivitrol, is a medication tha…
What Is Naltrexone/Bupropion?

What Is Naltrexone/Bupropion?

November 1, 2023
Obesity is a widespread and serious chronic disease. It affects about 42% of U.S. adults, according to a 2017 survey. While a low-calorie diet and exercise will always remain the foundation of any …
Naltrexone Side Effects: Guide to Management and Alternatives

Naltrexone Side Effects: Guide to Management and Alternatives

October 29, 2023
Naltrexone is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medication for treating alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder. By blocking opioid receptors, naltrexone aids in decreasing cr…
Liraglutide Side Effects

Liraglutide Side Effects

October 16, 2023
Liraglutide is the generic name for a GLP-1 receptor agonist marketed as Victoza for treating type 2 diabetes and Saxenda for weight loss. Liraglutide, like semaglutide, helps people with a body ma…
Contrave Coupons and Saving Tips 

Contrave Coupons and Saving Tips 

October 12, 2023
If lifestyle changes are not enough to help you lose excess weight, your doctor may suggest a prescription weight-loss medication. Contrave is a prescription weight-loss medication that is used to …
What to Expect from Contrave Before and After Taking It 

What to Expect from Contrave Before and After Taking It 

October 12, 2023
Contrave is an FDA-approved weight-loss medication available by prescription only. It is intended to be used along with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise to assist people with a body mass index (…
Understanding the Contrave Side Effects 

Understanding the Contrave Side Effects 

October 11, 2023
Contrave is an FDA-approved prescription weight loss medication for treating overweight and obesity. It is especially helpful for people who describe themselves as emotional eaters who struggle wit…
Foods To Avoid on Contrave

Foods To Avoid on Contrave

October 11, 2023
Contrave, a combination of bupropion and naltrexone, is an FDA-approved medication prescribed for treating obesity. Contrave is most often recommended to assist emotional eaters who experience inte…
Contrave for Weight Loss: Does It Work? 

Contrave for Weight Loss: Does It Work? 

September 28, 2023
Contrave is one of many weight-loss medications. Contrave, an FDA-approved weight loss medication, assists emotional eaters who struggle with food cravings. Obesity is a chronic disease that has…