Medically Supervised Weight Loss Programs

Consumers spend over 31 billion dollars every year on weight-loss programs, many of which ultimately fail to keep the pounds off. That’s because weight loss is tricky; it’s much more complicated than most people realize. And the way to lose weight will be different for everyone, because everyone’s physiology is unique. The Institute makes weight loss much more manageable and permanent by correcting imbalances in body chemistry through a carefully customized diet and supplementation program. Certain causes of weight gain are either gene related or deeply imbedded in a client’s physical makeup. Internal imbalances can signal to the body that it is nutritionally deprived, causing it to store fat as a self-protective measure, and they can also trigger food cravings.

Our weight-loss programs begin with advanced genetic and nutritional testing to analyze each patient’s unique biochemical makeup and particular deficiencies. Rebalancing someone’s body chemistry takes twelve to twenty-four months. During that time, we provide tools to teach patients about their unique physical characteristics and about the foods and supplements they need to be healthy. While age, gender, and blood type are all important considerations, they cannot be changed. There are other factors affecting weight that can be controlled by diet, lifestyle changes, and/or medication. Many of them are complex and may sound intimidating to most people, but the team at the Institute is skilled in working with all these possible factors affecting an individual’s weight: insulin and growth hormones, lipoprotein lipase, ventromedial hypothalamic lesions, endogenous opioid peptides, norepinephrine, epinephrine, serotonin, density of alpha-2 adrenergic receptors, leptin, genetics, caloric intake/deprivation, dietary ratios of protein-to-carbohydrates-to-fat, exercise, reduced sympathetic nervous system activity, reduced thyroid hormone activity, and impaired insulin-mediated thermogenesis. There is more and more research that shows that many biochemical messengers found in the gastrointestinal tract are also found in the brain. This information reveals how closely the mind and the digestive system are linked, and explores the connection between food and mood: between the health of the mind and the health of the intestinal tract.

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The Institute also teaches behavioral modification as a safe and effective approach to weight management. For a century we were told that cutting calories and exercising would guarantee weight loss. This myth has led countless people into eating disorders, thinking that if they stopped eating or skipped meals, they would lose weight. No set weight-loss formulas have guarantees. But the Institute’s program works without any pre-set plan. It treats each patient on an individual basis, learns the person’s unique biophysical makeup and prescribes a custom-tailored program accordingly. For the first time, clients have a program specifically designed for their particular metabolisms – a program that incorporates the latest technology and research for optimal health and weight management. Body Composition Testing The Institute also tracks the effects of muscle wasting and body composition through advanced imaging. Combined with the Institutes weight management program to maximize the body’s fat burning ability and minimize the detrimental effects of muscle wasting.

Our protocol takes into consideration many important factors related to weight-loss:

Weight gain and thyroid hormones: Thyroid hormone imbalances can slow the body’s metabolic rate, increasing the tendency to put on weight.

Weight gain and adrenal hormones: The adrenal hormones cortisol and DHEA play a major role in the body’s fat production, and imbalances in these hormones may even trigger binge eating.

Weight gain and metabolic dysglycemia: New research suggests that metabolic dysglycemia and hormonal dysregulation may actually precede and initiate obesity.

Weight gain and glucose and insulin tolerance: Fluctuating blood sugar levels can cause food cravings, while insulin affects the accumulation of body fat.

Weight gain and allergies: Many people aren’t aware that weight gain can be caused by hidden food allergies.

Weight gain and cardiovascular health: With today’s concern over rising obesity, we should all remember that being overweight might cause heart disease.    Call now to set-up a free consultation (407) 342-6043

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