As we age, insulin and cortisol rise, our muscle mass decreases and it becomes more difficult to lose weight. Fat accumulates around our mid section and this fat is the most difficult to lose. While all diets will enable you to lose weight, some leave you metabolically worse making it easier to regain the weight, leaving you nutritionally depleted. Some cause inflammation, which is a contributing factor to accelerated aging and inflammatory diseases ranging from Alzheimer’s, autoimmune disease, cancer, heart disease and more.
Weight loss requires commitment, structure and accountability and it must fit your lifestyle. We are offering programs that are effective and safe with the flexibility to fit with your lifestyle and preferences. After researching diets for years, we have chosen diets that have proven effectiveness that are low glycemic and anti-inflammatory leaving you metabolically better off.
They range from most dramatic and restrictive to moderate and more liberal. While the preference is always to do things slowly and naturally and addressing all lifestyle issues, sometimes you need a jump-start and a more aggressive low calorie diet may be right for you. So, you may choose the program that fits your lifestyle.
Choosing to work with a medical doctor well versed in anti-aging and regenerative medicine is the most beneficial way to assure quality, success and help managing any medical issues that may arise. If you need to lose more than 100 pounds, it is best to go to a physician who specializes in bariatric medicine.
There is no insurance reimbursement for weight loss programs.
The cost of the programs varies by time, length and type of program and does not include lab tests, supplements, or food. Program ends on last visit and if extension is needed, ongoing visits are at an additional cost.
| Diet | Weight Loss | Type | How | Support |
| Lifestyle | Average weight loss, exercise, stress management Make own meals |
Addresses Lifestyle Medical shakes Healthy meal plans Phase I – until achieve health goals in addition to weight loss |
Lifestyle modification and supplements | Office visits and robust support materials
12 week package |
| HCG Diet | Fast weight loss Restrictive menu |
Very low calorie Restricted menu Self limited–must qualify Phase I – 26-40 days Phase II – 3 weeks |
Natural hormone Low calorie diet Medical monitoring |
Office visits and telephone consults during length of program
6-8 week package |
Lifestyle - First Line Therapy
Imagine waking up in the morning feeling great! You bounce out of bed with the kind of energy that will take you from morning to evening. You have the confidence to finally get to all of those things you have been putting off. You are gaining control of your health and your life. This is what the First Line Therapy Program is all about.
A therapeutic lifestyle means living your life in a way that improves your health. It means making choices every day that will enhance your health enabling you to achieve a full, healthy life.
There is a lot of information about what is healthy and unhealthy and even the advice from professionals often seems to change from day to day. The First Line Therapy program will provide you with the knowledge you need to make healthy lifestyle choices each day going forward.
The First Line Therapy program will put you on a path to optimal health and ideal body composition through a combination of balanced eating, regular exercise, reduction of stress and using the correct supplements. The end result is a program that not only helps control aging, but also helps to prevent chronic disease and prolong vitality.
Fundamentals of the Lifestyle - First Line Therapy Program
- Knowledge – A healthy lifestyle starts with the knowledge to make informed decisions that impact your health every day.
- Balanced Eating – Balanced eating habits have a direct influence on excess insulin production, body composition and disease prevention.
- Regular activity/exercise – A regular program of aerobic, strength training and flexibility exercises has been shown to reverse insulin resistance, increase vitality and reduce the risk of disease.
- Appropriate nutritional supplementation – Incorporating a foundational nutrition program with targeted nutrients that help to prevent and/or treat specific conditions is an essential part of a therapeutic lifestyle program.
- Stress Management – For optimum health, regular stress management programs help keep insulin and other hormone levels balanced, improving vitality.
- Sleep – Sleep is crucial for the proper functioning of the mind and body. Quality and depth of sleep is of primary importance. Although the amount of sleep individuals need varies, most people should get from 7-8 1/2 hours of sleep.
The program consists of tools for stress management, exercise and tracking progress as well, meal plans, recipes, and supplement recommendations.
HCG Diet
Dr. A. T. W. Simeons, a distinguished physician, first published a report on the use of a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in 1954, while practicing in Rome, Italy.
For an in-depth look at the HCG Diet, please look over the FAQ and Sample Menu provided.Calculate your BMI to determine if you are eligible to participate in this diet program. If your BMI is less than 20, using the calculator from this link, it is not appropriate for you to be on this diet. http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bminojs.htm
You are not eligible for this or any low calorie diet if:- BMI is less than 20
- Cancer
- Diabetes (uncontrolled)
- Heart Attack
- Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- TIA or mini stroke
- Stroke
- Unstable Angina
- Tumors (benign or malignant)
- Pregnant or nursing
- Eating Disorder
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