Author Archives for Cara Phillipo
February 22, 2024 10:58 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
You chose to jump on board the HCG Diet protocol this season amongst many celebrations.. All in all, this was a healthy choice in the big picture! Celebrations may be full of food full of temptation, but honestly, most holiday foods, in the end, create inflammation in our bodies. We live for pleasure, and food... Read More
February 15, 2024 10:44 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
Healthy Ways of Feeding Children In my private medical practice, I work with adults to achieve weight loss through the HCG Diet and Semaglutide weight loss programs. Many of my patients are parents and ask for advice on best feeding their children. Having two little boys of my own, I have worked hard on creating... Read More
February 8, 2024 10:13 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
Did you know that Semaglutide is both a diabetes and weight loss medicine? You might recognize Semaglutide by the name Ozempic, which has been FDA-approved for type 2 diabetics. More recently, the pharmaceutical manufacturer Novo Nordisk has unveiled a pharmaceutically branded form of Semaglutide, known as Wegovy, as a weight loss game changer. Wegovy was... Read More
February 1, 2024 11:54 am
Published by Cara Phillipo
Paying attention to overall health is crucial for men as it affects various aspects of their lives, including physical, emotional, and social well-being. Men who care for their overall health are more likely to live longer, healthier lives and have a better quality of life. One critical aspect of men’s overall health that is not... Read More
January 25, 2024 7:23 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
TESTOSTERONE PELLET THERAPY for Women! Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement! No more messy creams, No more daily pills, No more injections … just an easy, steady, and safe delivery of bio-identical hormones! Testosterone is an essential hormone in both men and women that affects essential functions in the human body. A testosterone deficiency can lead to many... Read More
January 17, 2024 9:57 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
4 Hormones that can be Important for Body Composition 1. Insulin Insulin is probably the biggest hormonal culprit for weight gain. Insulin helps your body to digest and store glucose (sugar) properly. Due to the fact that insulin is such a crucial player in your metabolism, this means that having elevated insulin levels can negatively... Read More
January 10, 2024 9:01 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
Semaglutide has shown to be an incredible medication for weight loss when used responsibly. Are there side effects? For some, absolutely! This is why I firmly believe you should take this medication with medical supervision. I like to be sure all of our patients on Semaglutide have a face-to-face meeting where we review the side... Read More
December 27, 2023 7:26 am
Published by Cara Phillipo
Semaglutide is a very effective weight loss medication that, when used safely, can be very helpful. It is also known as a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, Semaglutide mimics a hormone produced in the gut that helps regulate blood sugar and appetite. Semaglutide in injected form was first approved for use in the U.S.... Read More
December 21, 2023 6:50 am
Published by Cara Phillipo
I am so sorry you are experiencing a STALL on the HCG DIET. They are more annoying mentally than anything. Yet, they are so NORMAL and happen to almost everyone here and there on the journey. Weight loss is just not linear. If you have not “cheated” or “treated” with anything off of the program... Read More
December 13, 2023 5:16 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
The benefit of Semaglutide is that it can help with appetite suppression and, therefore, the behavioral aspect of eating. However, if you do not dial in a healthy lifestyle diet while using the medication, it would be more than easy to gain the weight back. We educate all of our patients in our program at... Read More