Medical Weight Management

During the past 20 years, obesity among adults has risen significantly in the United States. The latest data from the National Center for Health Statistics show that 30 percent of U.S. adults 20 years of age and older—over 60 million people—are obese. This increase is not limited to adults. The percentage of young people who are overweight has more than tripled since 1980. Among children and teens aged 6–19 years, 16 percent (over 9 million young people) are considered overweight.

These increasing rates raise concern because of their implications for Americans’ health. Being overweight or obese increases the risk of many diseases and health conditions, including the following:

• Hypertension
• Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)
• Type 2 diabetes
• Coronary heart disease
• Stroke
• Gallbladder disease
• Osteoarthritis
• Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
• Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)

Although one of the national health objectives for the year 2010 is to reduce the prevalence of obesity among adults to less than 15%, current data indicate that the situation is worsening rather than improving.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Weight loss is a complex undertaking that has no shortcuts, but with proper guidance and adherence to sound scientific principles, you can establish a strong foundation that will help your body heal and regain its proper metabolic pace. With the principles of sound science working WITH you, you can achieve results that you never thought possible.

While achieving weight loss may seem like an impossible challenge, it comes with some of the greatest rewards possible. By taking steps towards better health, you will not only affect your life, but you will be affecting the lives of those you love and that care about you.

By making a commitment to yourself today, you can begin to change the direction your health is heading and start enjoying life knowing that every day you achieve a step toward a healthier you. A healthier you will enjoy being active, playing with your children or grandchildren, and participating in the activities that you used to love.

Contact us for a complimentary consultation; you will be able to discuss your questions and concerns with a caring physician to see if our program is right for you. If you qualify for our program your insurance may cover a portion of your weight loss program!