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Are Semaglutide Injections Right for Me

Is a Semaglutide Injection Right For You?

April 13, 2023

If 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 […]

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Medical Oversight for Losing Weight

Why it’s essential to work closely with a medical professional when choosing a weight loss program

March 30, 2023

It 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 […]

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GLP-1 For Weight Loss – Is It Safe?

March 14, 2023

First 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 […]

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Celebrity Use of Semaglutide

Celebrity Use of GLP-1 for Weight Loss—Body Image, Safety & Ethics

December 22, 2022

With 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 semaglutide has for many of our […]

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Semaglutide Weight Loss Side Effects

Side Effects Of Weight Loss Medications

December 20, 2022

Semaglutide injections are 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, and hunger/satiety—Semaglutide is able to free the body up to actually release weight. There are side effects, but we’ve created a protocol to manage them. Second in […]

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Semaglutide Weight Loss Protocol

VIVA Wellness Now Offering Semaglutide for Weight Loss

December 7, 2022

The Weight Loss community has been raving over the results of semaglutide, and now that we’ve been able to use it ourselves and carefully understand how it works with our patients, we’re ready to offer it more widely! In order to be so impactful, especially for those who have previously felt stumped by their weight […]

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Jennifer’s Weight Change Story & Words of Encouragement for Wisconsin

December 7, 2022

If you’re one of my patients, or you know me from that time, you know my story, but I realize there are many that don’t. I’d love to share, as so many of you have told me that you see parts of your story in mine. This was me at 19 years old. Approximately 250 […]

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Intermittent Fasting and What it Does to Your Body

What Does Fasting Do for the Body?

September 9, 2022

We Asked One of Our Nurse Practitioners. Taking an integrative approach to wellness is core to how we approach health and weight loss at VIVA Wellness. So absolutely yes we are known for our medical weight loss plans, but we also focus on empowering you with our nutritional counseling and other wellness services that support […]

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How does lymphatic drainage help you

5 Surprising Benefits to a Lymphatic Drainage Treatment

July 22, 2022

While it’s been a Hollywood and celebrity hack to look snatched and feel lighter, the secret is definitely out. Now you can enjoy the benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Treatments at VIVA Wellness in Wisconsin! So while the lymphatic system is doing a lot for so many of the other bodily systems, there are a few […]

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Lymphatic Drainage Before and After

Can Lymphatic Drainage Treatment help me lose weight?

May 5, 2022

Lymphatic Drainage Treatment does help with weight loss in a variety of ways. The natural lymphatic system function in our bodies protects us from pathogens, removes toxins, moves fluids throughout the body, removes cellular waste, and absorbs excess fats from our digestive system. As we discuss in our article, Lymphatic Drainage Treatment Benefits, the lymphatic […]

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