Nutrition and Weight Loss
Current studies show that up to 66% of the adult population in the United States can be classified as overweight or obese. According to the U.S. Centers of Disease Control (www.cdc.gov), people who fall into these categories are at increased risk for many health conditions and diseases, including:
- some cancers (especially colon, breast and endometrial);
- stroke;
- hypertension / high blood pressure;
- Type 2 diabetes;
- coronary heart disease;
- gallbladder disease;
- sleep apnea and other respiratory conditions;
- osteoarthritis (when cartilage and the underlying bone within a joint become degenerated);
- dyslipidemia (a condition of high total cholesterol or triglyceride levels).
At Immune Recovery and Wellness, P.C., we offer a wide array of programs and treatments targeted to assist patients lose excess weight and learn to develop healthy lifestyles. We believe balance is vital to achieving optimal health, and that the key to any weight loss program lies in helping each person find her/his best mental, physical and spiritual well-being. Please contact us for more information on the following programs, designed to help you set and achieve your weight loss goals:
- nutrition counseling;
- exercise / active lifestyle coaching;
- detoxification;
- yoga;
- cholesterol monitoring;
- emotional and spiritual support;
- acupuncture;
- and more.
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