Semaglutide is an important new medication used for treating diabetes and assisting with weight loss. It works by mimicking the hormone GLP-1, which regulates blood sugar and appetite. Semaglutide shots provide a number of key benefits:
With weight loss results superior to any other obesity medication, semaglutide represents an important advancement. Vitality Balance Clinic now proudly offers semaglutide therapy at our Deerfield Beach clinic.
There are several potential causes for hormonal imbalances that may necessitate bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT):
As both men and women grow older, declining hormone production often leads to deficiencies. This natural decrease can start in a patient's 30s and become quite significant by their 50s. Low testosterone levels in men and reduced estrogen in women are common.
Certain medical conditions like type 2 diabetes, adrenal fatigue, thyroid disorders and pituitary gland dysfunctions directly impact hormonal health. Untreated deficiencies from these diseases can worsen overall symptoms.
Factors like poor diet, lack of sleep, excessive alcohol intake and high stress also interfere with proper hormonal balance. Making positive lifestyle modifications can sometimes help rebalance hormone levels naturally before BHRT is required.
Major body changes like significant weight fluctuations, pregnancy, childbirth, hysterectomy and end of fertility all directly alter hormone production and regulation in profound ways for women. This often necessitates proactive treatment.
Rather than leave deficiencies unchecked for years while your symptoms compound, get tested promptly if hormone imbalance is suspected. Vitality Balance Clinic experts can advise on appropriate lab testing and develop an effective treatment plan for your unique needs.
The standard dosage schedule for semaglutide is simple and convenient - just one injection per week, which can be easily self-administered.
Semaglutide shots should always be prescribed and monitored by a trained hormone therapy physician, like our practitioners at Vitality Balance Clinic. We utilize an incremental dosing protocol to minimize side effects:
This gradual ramp up helps patients adjust to the medication. Continued usage requires a new prescription every 6 months from your clinician, along with follow up testing and monitoring.
For optimal results, make sure to properly store unopened semaglutide in the refrigerator between 36°F - 46°F until first use. Then store at room temp up to 77°F for 56 days. Properly discard expired medication.
Missed doses can be administered within 5 days of the usual schedule. However, best practice is sticking closely to your prescribed weekly injection protocol.
Since balanced hormone levels are essential for sustaining good health, promptly treating deficiencies is critical. As we age or develop medical conditions, reduced hormones can trigger myriad symptoms that worsen over time without treatment:
Re-balancing hormones alleviates symptoms and reduces disease risk factors. Our expert clinicians analyze blood tests and create tailored plans involving bioidentical hormones, supplements, medication, diet and lifestyle changes.
Semaglutide, originally developed as a treatment for diabetes, has recently shown promise as a weight-loss aid. In 2021 trials, people taking a semaglutide shot weekly lost on average 15% of their body weight over 68 weeks without changing their diet or increasing exercise.
With over 20 years serving the South Florida region, Vitality Balance Clinic offers unparalleled expertise in hormone therapy:
Our experienced practitioners include endocrinologists, a chiropractic physician and an anti aging medicine specialist to meet diverse patient needs.
We customize both testing and treatment after thoroughly analyzing each patient's unique health status, family history and objectives.
Our comfortable, state of the art facility in the heart of Deerfield Beach features a welcoming atmosphere focused on your wellbeing.
In addition to office visits, we provide email, phone and portal resources to answer questions and assist you between appointments.
For those struggling with stubborn, hard to diagnose symptoms, we identify underlying causes and craft integrative solutions. Rebalancing your hormones alleviates distressing symptoms so you can thrive at every age.
Contact Vitality Balance Clinic today to begin your journey towards better health and wellness through hormone optimization.
What is Semaglutide?
Approved for diabetes and chronic weight management in 2016 and 2021 respectively, semaglutide is an important new medication that improves outcomes for patients struggling with these issues. It mimics the incretin hormone GLP-1, which regulates both blood sugar and appetite levels. As the most effective obesity medication available, semaglutide addresses weight concerns through multiple mechanisms:
For diabetics, better utilization of their natural insulin enhanced by semaglutide promotes improved glucose control and lowers A1c test results indicating fewer blood sugar spikes.
Additionally promising for weight loss, study participants using semaglutide for 68 weeks lost up to 18% body weight on average compared to placebo groups losing just 3% to 7%. No surgery required, just a simple weekly self-injection leads to substantial, clinically proven reductions in BMI.
Unlike older anti-obesity options, semaglutide targets weight regulation at more key pathways to achieve far better outcomes with minimal side effects.
Phentermine offers very short term, limited weight loss requiring ongoing use to sustain even minor reductions.
Orlistat blocks some dietary fat absorption but shows little true metabolic or appetite regulating benefit. With semaglutide addressing weight loss through multiple bodily systems, it leads to superior, longer lasting improvements for most patients.
Those likely to derive the greatest results with semaglutide include individuals who:
With powerful medical evidence confirming efficacy, semaglutide empowers patients to achieve marked weight reductions with primarily self-administered therapy. Our certified clinicians determine appropriateness on a case by case basis.
Across numerous major studies worldwide involving thousands of patients, key results demonstrate the success possible with semaglutide:
- Average weight loss of 12-18% in participants - 40% of subjects losing over 15% body weight - Most weight shed in first 20 weeks, then steady ongoing reductions - Improvements in risk factors: glucose, BMI, waist circumference - 94% of participants losing over 5% weight from baseline - Well tolerated by majority of patients
This data reveals the unmatched weight regulating power and safety of properly administered semaglutide therapy over 1-2 years under medical supervision.
Vitality Balance Clinic Premier Facility
As prominent leaders in the field of hormone therapy locally in South Florida for over 20 years, Vitality Balance Clinic continually enhances our facility to optimally meet patient needs:
Our welcoming clinic in the relaxed oceanside town of Deerfield Beach provides privacy, comfort and leading edge technology:
We aim to deliver an atmosphere of trust and confidence during each appointment.
With advanced certifications like Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, our clinicians always stay current on the latest research and innovative modalities:
Every customized treatment plan combines the optimum modalities for your needs - medication, nutrition guidance, supplement regimens and preventative testing.
From your initial contact requesting an appointment through years receiving care with us, expect personalized attention focused on your priorities:
We make fulfilling your wellness goals as stress free as possible.
The next step is easy - book a consultation online or call now to learn more about the possibilities offered by hormone regulation with semaglutide or other modalities from our outstanding practitioners.
Hormone Therapy and Healthy Lifestyle Choices
In addition to treatment plans administered under our care, patients can boost progress through smart lifestyle adjustments that assist the body achieving balanced hormone levels. We provide tailored guidance around beneficial habits to consider:
The foods we regularly eat contribute enormously to how well our intricate biological systems like hormone production function. Key dietary enhancements to consider include:
These nourish the body optimally while avoiding blood sugar spikes from excess carbohydrates and eliminating hormone disrupting chemicals found in highly processed items.
Consuming sufficient clean, pure water assists critical tasks like flushing toxins from the body, transporting nutrients efficiently to cells for fuel and energy production.
Allowing roughly 5 hours between final meal and bedtime enables proper overnight fasting/repair cycles vital to robust circulation, muscle development, brain health and balanced endocrine function.
Assessing your current nutritional status and making thoughtful enhancements plants the seed for hormones like semaglutide to thrive within an overall ecosystem aligned with wellness.
Other key realms also directly impact achievement of hormonal balance:
Getting 7 to 9 hours of quality, uninterrupted rest nightly allows hormones regulating appetite, fat storage, energy and more to calibrate properly.
Excess stress over activates fight or flight pathways, throws off cortisol rhythms and can exhaust endocrine glands. Relaxation practices like yoga, meditation, massage therapy promote harmony.
Vitamins, adaptogenic herbs and glandulars counter depletion while providing targeted support to the intricate feedback networks governing hormone health.
While no singular factor transforms health status on its own, collectively applying lifestyle enhancements empowers treatments like semaglutide to deliver robust, lasting benefits. Our advisors personalize guidance to make positive changes more accessible.
Deerfield Beach Area Wellness Guide
For those traveling to our clinic or locals needing reliable places to support their health journey, Deerfield Beach offers wonderful wellness amenities. Here are some of our favorites:
Fair weather prevails through fall and winter, making it an ideal time to boost activity levels and metabolism. Top scenic spots include:
State of the art fitness centers like FX Fitness, Retro Fitness and Planet Fitness offer every exercise option. Boutique yoga studios like Yoga Journey or Boca Beach Yoga nourish mind-body wellness.
For nutritious, delicious meals incorporating hormone supporting ingredients, try FIG Restaurant, The Whale Raw Bar, Royal Pig Pub or farmer’s market favorite - JuiceBX Press. South Beach style cafes line the beach walk featuring fresh seafood, salads and more.
Between our perfect weather, renowned beaches and coastal vibe, Deerfield Beach offers the perfect places to decompress while supporting your wellness:
Vitality Balance Clinic has proudly called this community home for years and highly recommends residents embrace the healthy lifestyle options available in Deerfield Beach before, during or after your care with us.
