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Emerging weight loss medications like semaglutide (brand names Ozempic and Wegovy), compounded GLP-1 are beginning to show potential for peripheral and initially unexpected benefits. These drugs fall under a class of GLP-1 agonists and could potentially have a massive impact on resolving inflammation-related health conditions. The medical community is starting to research more about how […]
Read MoreIf you have been struggling to lose excess weight, you are not alone. Many clients come to us after years of trying treatments and programs without long-term success. They have tried all the medicines available and have been unable to lose weight or manage blood sugar with other healthcare providers. Aside from drastic lifestyle changes […]
Read MoreIt is important to work closely with a medical professional when choosing a weight loss program. A new client came into our clinic yesterday to continue a weight loss journey with VIVA Wellness. I say ‘continue’ because she had recently started a weight loss program with another provider but felt uncomfortable with the lack of […]
Read MoreFirst things first— What Is Medical Weight Loss? GLP-1, or Glucagon-Like Peptide-1, is a hormone that plays a key role in glucose metabolism and appetite regulation. It is produced in the intestines in response to food intake.and gastric inhibitory polypeptide (or glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) combined with GLP-1 works by increasing insulin release, delaying gastric […]
Read MoreWhen people come to VIVA Wellness for medical weight loss they’re generally thinking about a small list of options they’ve heard about, with Phentermine somewhere near the top. For great reason—phentermine has been used since the 1950s, with a long track record of safety and extensively used for weight loss. However, with an ever-growing list […]
Read MoreNew NPs to Help with Your New Year Goals As we start 2023 with big goals, we brought on serious help to kick off the year. Jodi Dreier and Denise Kuhaupt are both experienced Nurse Practitioners who will join the VIVA Wellness team to support our clients in their weight loss journies. You’ll learn more […]
Read MoreWith the recent talk of prominent figures ranging from Kim and Khloe Kardashian to Elon Musk having lost weight with semaglutide, many people in the Waukesha and Milwaukee areas have been eager to get their hands on it. At VIVA Wellness, we have seen the incredible life-changing results that compounded semaglutide has for many of […]
Read MoreWorking with hundreds of weight loss clients over the course of their practice, our weight loss Nurse Practitioners (NPs), have noticed a few things that we want to share with current clients or those considering starting or already on a weight loss or body change journey. Weight loss is so much more than calories in […]
Read MoreCompounded semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) that is buzzing in the weight loss industry, and for good reason—it works really well! By targeting three common struggles associated with shedding pounds—mental cravings, blood sugar, hunger/satiety—compounded semaglutide is able to free the body up to actually release weight. There are side effects, but we’ve created a […]
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