Author Archives for Cara Phillipo
September 29, 2021 4:15 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
The HCG Diet protocol does not have to be boring! In fact, I can make 100’s of dishes with that list of phase 3 friendly foods. This HCG Diet recipe is safe for Phase 2 of the HCG Diet and will be one of your daily proteins and one of your daily vegetable servings. Give... Read More
September 22, 2021 9:24 am
Published by Cara Phillipo
The World Health Organization (WHO) has made it known that the global prevalence of obesity has dramatically increased in the past 30 years. It is not a surprise looking at the increased availability of processed/low nutrient foods and more sedentary lifestyles, have contributed to increasing obesity rates. For many decades, out scientific communities have gone... Read More
September 15, 2021 7:06 am
Published by Cara Phillipo
I love being of support to all of my patients. I love being available via text or email between office visits when they have a question/concern, need a cheerleader or re-assurance. It brings me joy to offer support and to see the deep transformation that this program can offer. Learn more about our weight loss... Read More
September 6, 2021 10:31 am
Published by Cara Phillipo
A glass of wine at the end of the day can be a nice ritual. It may signal “relax” to many or be a nice way to add to a social gathering. However, when it becomes the daily pleasure, that glass of wine or that cocktail could contribute to hormonal dysregulation – especially in the... Read More
August 30, 2021 10:30 am
Published by Cara Phillipo
There are SO many benefits to intermittent fasting that go far beyond weight loss. At The Natural Path, this is one method of eating that I encourage all of my patients on my weight loss programs to try! The truth is, we are in bodies with an older genetic code. The people who came before... Read More
August 23, 2021 9:47 am
Published by Cara Phillipo
LDN, or low dose naltrexone can actually help SOME people lose weight. The mechanism of actions may be multi-factorial. However, this does not mean that LDN is a miracle weight loss med at all. In fact, it is not fully understood why it works so well for many people, while others may not have any... Read More
August 16, 2021 9:08 am
Published by Cara Phillipo
Leptin and leptin receptors have been identified as very important regulators of body weight and energy balance. In some bodies, the tissue sensitivity to leptin decreases and this can lead to chronic obesity and metabolic disorders, including insulin resistance and elevated cholesterol levels. Scientists are working to understand the underlying mechanisms of leptin resistance. The... Read More
August 9, 2021 5:30 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
Last year, I set out on a quest to create a weight loss formulation that was safe, effective and aligned with my commitment to help my patients live a healthier life! I had the pleasure of working with a brilliant compounding pharmacist and together we created The SYNERGYrx weight loss protocol. I have had amazing... Read More
August 2, 2021 10:13 am
Published by Cara Phillipo
One common theme I hear in my medical weight loss practice is woman telling me they have a much harder time losing weight after age 40! I see it almost daily! Well, there is some truth to it! Once we reach a certain age, we do have to practice more mindfulness. MUSCLE MASS BEGINS TO... Read More
July 26, 2021 3:36 pm
Published by Cara Phillipo
Peptide AOD 9604 for Weight Loss In recent years, peptides have come to the market and some have been very effective! One of my favorites for weight loss is the peptide AOD 9604. This peptide is a modified form of amino acids 176-191 that was originally used as an anti-obesity drug. This peptide can be... Read More