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Side Effects, risks, and why you need the close medical supervision we provide at VIVA Wellness Weight loss has changed since your mother’s generation. Since it was FDA-approved in 2021, semaglutide (brand names Wegovy and Ozempic) has been in extremely high demand, even causing shortages in some areas. These drugs are being dubbed a “miracle […]
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 semaglutide? Semaglutide, available under registered trademarks Wegovy®, Ozempic®, and Rybelsus®, is a highly specialized medicine approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to support weight loss in certain patients or lower blood sugar levels for adults with type 2 diabetes. This glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and gastric inhibitory polypeptide (or glucose-dependent […]
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 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 […]
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