Breakthrough Study Links GLP-1 to Reduced Alcohol Dependence
Researchers have been exploring whether glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1) agonists, such as semaglutide and liraglutide, could help treat alcohol use disorder (AUD). A long-term study with over 8 years of follow-up found that people using these drugs had a significantly lower risk of hospitalization for AUD compared to those on officially approved AUD treatments. This […]
Sticking With GLP-1 Helps to Maintain Weight Loss
Anyone who has struggled to maintain weight loss knows the frustration of losing weight only for it to pile right back on once we slow down or stop whatever weight loss program or diet we were following. This yo-yo effect can discourage, demoralize, and even damage our health. Yet, many diet and exercise programs are […]
News: Zepbound (tirzepatide) Approved to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The weight-loss drug Zepbound is the first FDA-approved prescription medicine to help treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Zepbound, or tirzepatide, originally received approval in November 2023 to treat obesity. It’s now a new rival to Novo Nordisk’s popular drug, Wegovy. The FDA has now given the green light for tirzepatide to treat obstructive sleep apnea […]
Unlock Your Potential with Healthy Weight Pack
Maintaining the right weight isn’t only about aesthetics; it’s a fundamental part of overall wellness. Striking the right balance between nutrition, exercise, and metabolism can be challenging, especially with today’s fast-paced lifestyles. That’s where the Healthy Weight Vitamin Pack comes into its own. Designed to give you a synergistic blend of scientifically backed ingredients, this […]
Natural GLP-1 Supplements: Do They Match Wegovy’s Power?
With the rising popularity of weight-loss drugs, some wellness companies are promoting supplements that they claim can boost the levels of natural GLP-1 that can control hunger and promote weight loss. These products target people who are looking for a weight loss solution that isn’t as expensive as GLP-1 injections, which in most cases are […]
Bye Bye BMI?
As we approach Healthy Weight Week in January, I recently went back over our published material relating to the subject of weight. This was both from the perspective of how many conditions can be triggered by the fact that people are no longer eating well and also, on the brighter side, that thanks to the […]
Using Nutrition to Offset GLP-1 Side Effects
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are among the latest innovations in diabetes and weight management. However, they do come with some commonly experienced side effects for users. Happily, I can advise about some nutritional changes that can work to reduce these side effects while also enhancing the efficacy of the medications. GLP-1 […]
When Brands Become Verbs: The Ozempic Effect
Occasionally, product names become so well-known that they rise above their identity and become part of everyday language. For example, if someone responds to your request for information with “google it,” or a co-worker asks, “Do you have a bandaid?” or your spouse asks you to “pass the Kleenex,” the meaning is perfectly clear – there’s […]
GLP-1 Agonists: A Potential Game-Changer for Addictive Behavior
A complicated research paper was published just a few weeks ago on the Nature website that introduces some exciting new findings about how GLP-1 agonist medications like semaglutide, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, and trizepatide may be capable of doing far more than just treating diabetes and obesity. One of the most impressive findings indicates that addictive […]
The Gila monster gave the weight-loss revolution its bite
It’s currently estimated that over one-half of the adult US population is either overweight or obese. Being overweight means having a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25 and 30. Obese means a BMI higher than 30. This statistic shouldn’t be taken to indicate neglect by the healthcare, research, or pharmaceutical industry. In reality, enormous attention […]
