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Weight Loss > Health Concerns
The loss of even a small amount of weight can significantly
decrease numerous health problems. Getting yourself to a healthy
weight can also eliminate some health issues you may already
have.
The MinDshape plan includes more than just guidance on weight
loss. Improved health—as measured by lower blood pressure,
improved blood sugar control, reduced levels of triglycerides
and LDL, increased energy and greater self-confidence—are
all part of the MinDshape transformation.
Type 2 Diabetes
& pre-diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is often caused or made worse by being overweight.
Too much weight puts serious stress on your body, causing
blood glucose levels to fluctuate more than they should. Extra
weight causes cells to not take in the insulin as they should
or causes the body to not produce as much insulin as needed.
Losing weight reduces these body and cell stressors, so the
body can better metabolize sugar as it should. Click here to read more about Weight Loss and Diabetes
Hypertension/High
blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known has hypertension, affects
25% of adults. It is a major cause of heart and kidney disease,
stroke and heart failure, but is treatable through weight
loss, good nutrition, exercise and other food and lifestyle
changes. If your blood pressure is greater than 120/80 we can assist
you in making the changes necessary to lower your blood pressure
to the best level possible. Click here to read more about Weight Loss and Hypertension / High
blood pressure
High cholesterol
or triglycerides
Many of our patients are referred by their family doctor
or primary care physician because of high cholesterol or
triglycerides—these are lipid disorders also known
as hyperlipoproteinemia, hyperlipidemia, dyslipidemia and
hypercholesterolemia. Left untreated high cholesterol or
triglycerides, which are fatty substances in the blood,
can lead to blocked arteries which can then cause heart
attack and stroke. Click here to read more about Weight Loss and High cholesterol
and triglycerides
Polycystic Ovarian
Syndrome
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal problem
that causes women to have a variety of symptoms, including
weight gain, high blood pressure, abnormal rise in blood
sugar levels, irregular or sparse menstrual cycles, difficulty
in getting pregnant or maintaining a pregnancy, dark hair
growth on the face and acne. Being overweight can make these
symptoms worse by impacting a woman's hormones. Click here to read more about Weight Loss and Polycystic Ovarian
Syndrome (PCOS)
Menopause
Menopause is a natural process that every woman goes through.
There are lots of physical and emotional symptoms of menopause,
but excess weight gain is not directly tied to menopause.
However, as a woman ages, the metabolism slows and she tends
to lose muscle mass, making extra pounds easier to gain
and more difficult to lose. Click here to read more about Weight Loss and Menopause
We're here to teach you a new way of thinking about weight
and wellness. One that is positive, healthy and pleasurable. Please call us now at (703) 841-1293 or use our form to contact us to learn about how our Weight Loss programs can help you improve health conditions and prevent the development or worsening of health problems.
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