Obesity has many long-term negative health effects. It is associated with heart disease, elevated blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and even cancer. There are many factors that can affect weight including existing medical conditions, medications, poor diet, lifestyle factors, genetics, imbalanced hormones, and overeating. An effective weight loss program must be sustainable and take into account these factors providing a framework to keep the weight off long term. Many FAD diets and commercial weight loss programs focus on diets that are either not maintainable or cause further harm to the body leading to muscle loss and dehydration.
A Naturopathic Doctor will help you achieve your weight loss goals through an individualized comprehensive approach. After a complete initial health intake, some of the following tests and assessments may be done when deemed appropriate to analyze your metabolic function, and identify factors that may be affecting your weight:
A diet diary is recommended on the initial visit in order to review current food intake and eating patters. After careful review, a treatment plan is then implemented which includes an individualized dietary program unique to your metabolic requirements. An exercise program is also implemented along with ongoing coaching on eating patterns and other lifestyle factors. Supplements, regular B12 injections and acupuncture may be recommended in order to:
For more information or to get started on your journey to achieve your weight loss goals, please book an appointment with Dr. Arjomand.
A Naturopathic Doctor will help you achieve your weight loss goals through an individualized comprehensive approach. After a complete initial health intake, some of the following tests and assessments may be done when deemed appropriate to analyze your metabolic function, and identify factors that may be affecting your weight:
- Thyroid panel, including TSH, Free T3 and Free T4
- Fasting Glucose, fasting insulin and HgB A1C
- Morning and evening Cortisol levels
- Comprehensive Hormone Panel
- Vitamin B12 levels
- Body Impendence Analysis
- Review of medications
- Food Sensitivity Test
A diet diary is recommended on the initial visit in order to review current food intake and eating patters. After careful review, a treatment plan is then implemented which includes an individualized dietary program unique to your metabolic requirements. An exercise program is also implemented along with ongoing coaching on eating patterns and other lifestyle factors. Supplements, regular B12 injections and acupuncture may be recommended in order to:
- Stabilize blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity
- Improve metabolic rate and function
- Balance hormones and neurotransmitters
- Support adrenal function
- Improve fat metabolism
- Reduce stress
For more information or to get started on your journey to achieve your weight loss goals, please book an appointment with Dr. Arjomand.
